of Innovation
free demonstrations to
educate and inspire
present workshops and demos from some of
the industry's most talented people.
Jan 29-Feb 3 • 10am to 6pm
Daily Workshops (see schedule)
"Radiance"
by Linda
Hartung
Designer for Alacart Jewelry &
CREATE YOUR STYLE
with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Ambassador
Guest Instructor
Pamela Hawkins
Designer, teacher and editor of "Bead Design Studio" magazine for All American Crafts publishing.
Presenting:
Bead Embroidery
This is an interactive hands on demo showing how to use TierraCast® components in bead embroidery.
Guest Instructor
Irina Miech
Irina is an author of numerous how-to books and teaches classes weekly in jewelry design and creation in her store, "Eclectica" in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Presenting:
Wirework
Irina will be demonstrating unique ways to incorporate TierraCast® into your wire projects.
Guest Instructor
Denise Peck
Author, teacher and designer, Denise Peck is the editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry and senior editor of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist for Interweave Press.
Presenting:
Leather & Chain
"Sugar Skull Cowgirl Necklace" Design with leather, chain and TierraCast® charms.
Guest Instructor
Beth Kraft
Beth is an author, teacher, designer and owner of "Nordic Gypsy Beads & Jewelry" in Rochester, MN.
Presenting:
Brick Stitch Rings
"Tuesday's Earrings" Seed bead weave around TierraCast® rings to create these adorable, funky earrings.
Guest Instructor
Val Hirata
Freelance designer, teacher, CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador and owner of the bead store "Creations by You" in Honolulu, HI.
Presenting:
Creative Bead Caps
Val will demonstrate creative and unique ways to use TierraCast® bead caps in flower blooms.
Guest Instructor
Kristal Wick
CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador, designer, teacher and inventor of Sassie Silkies. Kristal's creations are represented in galleries spanning the globe.
Presenting:
Glue Techniques
"Once Upon a Time" Learn proper gluing methods to embellish TierraCast® fairy tale charms with Swarovski® crystals to create sparkling bedtime jewelry.
Guest Instructor
Jamie Hogsett
Jamie is a jewelry designer, freelance editor, CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador and Soft Flex® company's education coordinator.
Presenting:
Colored Wire
"Wire and Beaded Bangle" Jamie will feature this Colored Wire & TierraCast® project from her latest book co-authored with Sara Oehler, "Show Your Colors".
Guest Instructor
Beki Haley
Bead lover, designer and teacher, Beki is owner of "Out on a Whim Beads" in Cotati, CA.
Presenting:
Embellishing Clay
Beki will share techniques for setting Swarovski® elements and TierraCast® components into embellishing clay.
Guest Instructor
Susan Kazarian
Designer, teacher, owner of "The Beading Frenzy" in San Mateo, CA and member of the design Team of Swarovski® North America.
Presenting:
Right Angle Weave
Use TierraCast® faceted spacers and Swarovski® crystal to create this deceptively simple yet lavish design.
Guest Instructor
Susan Rabbitt
Designer and manufacturer of her own line of kits, Susan is also owner of "Lady Bug Beads" in St. Louis, MO.
Presenting:
Euro Design
"Euro Leather Ladder Bead" Learn to create this simple, modern bracelet using TierraCast® Eurostyle beads and leather.
Guest Instructor
Bonnie Ogilvie-Apra
Third generation sales representative of "Ogilvie Inc.", Bonnie applies her industry knowledge to educate and inspire beaders in multiple media's.
Presenting:
Guilders Paste
Hands on workshop showing how to apply guilders paste to TierraCast® products along with other tips and techniques.
Guest Instructor
Jodi Bombardier
Author, designer, teacher and owner of the web store "Jewels by Jules", Jodi creates wire wrapped jewelry and her own line of jewelry kits.
Presenting:
Wire Wrapping
Wire & Ribbon techniques incorporating TierraCast® products.
Guest Instructor
Katie Hacker
Artist, author, teacher, columnist, CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador and host of the public television series "Beads, Baubles & Jewels".
Presenting:
Leather Knotting
"Cosmic Knotted Bracelet" Come make and take this elegant bracelet combining TierraCast®, Swarovski® and leather with an adjustable leather closure.
Guest Instructor
Lisa Pavelka
Lisa is an award winning author, designer, teacher, polymer artist and a Create Your Style with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador.
Presenting:
Layered Collage
Learn how a teeny tiny canvas is more than enough space to tell a story using UV resin & TierraCast® frames.
Guest Instructor
Karen Lewis "Klew"
Klew is a bead maker, polymer artist, teacher and owner of two bead stores, "The Spirited Bead & Klew's Gallery" in Ridgecrest and Tehachapi, CA.
Presenting:
Large Hole Findings
Learn to create beautiful yet simple designs with your artisan beads and TierraCast® innovative findings.
Guest Instructor
Cathy Jakicic
Author, teacher, jewelry maker and editor of BeadStyle magazine for Kalmbach Press.
Presenting:
BeadAligners™
Easily turn your Pandora style beads into earrings using TierraCast® BeadAligner's™.
Guest Instructor
Laura Timmons
Laura Timmons is a
CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador, teacher and designer who incorporates both her love of people and her love for the industry in her work.
Presenting:
Wire Crochet
This is a hands on demo where Laura will show you how to make a stunning design with Swarovski® and TierraCast® using a simple and fun wire crochet technique.
Guest Instructor
Stephanie Dixon
Canadian Stephanie Dixon, aka The Dixon Chick, is a CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador, well known designer and teacher using a broad range of techniques.
Presenting:
Crystal Clay
"Victorian Noir Bracelet" Learn to make this romantic bracelet by setting Swarovski® Chatons in Crystal Clay using TierraCast® Rivoli holders
Guest Instructor
Linda Hartung
Linda is a Create Your Style with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador, teacher, designer and producer of WireLace® & Alacarte Clasps™.
Presenting:
WireLace® Techniques
Use WireLace® to embellish metal, create tassels, sew-ons and see why it is the perfect complement for TierraCast® finishes.
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Guest Instructor
Fernando DaSilva
Fernando DaSilva is a published author, jewelry designer, instructor and CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador.
Presenting:
Design Techniques
Demo in John Bead Booth - Create jewelry that will make people feel glamorous and modern, even if they are just wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
Guest Instructor
Wyatt White
Designer "jewelry technician" and teacher for over 30 years, Wyatt is currently product manager and education director for Beadalon®.
Presenting:
Wire Wizardry
Demo in Beadalon Booth - All things wire and TierraCast®