Sea Glass Bash at Imagine

Imagine is offering a special class on making various sea glass projects.  Learn how to wrap sea glass and to make rings, also to drill glass to make pendants and bracelets.

The class is $40 plus supplies and is from 1:30 to 4:30.  We are offering the class on July 14 and August 11.  A $15 deposit is required to hold your place because class size is limited.  If these dates don’t suit your schedule a private lesson can be made.

We have glass from many places.  Call Imagine to make your reservation at 716-386-2244. We will be serving wine and cheese.  (No wine until after the drilling)

Memory Wire Bracelet Class

Memory Wire Bracelet Class.

This is an easy beginner class for ages 12 and up. On- on-one instruction includes all the techniques needed to complete a bracelet. This is a one size fits all style. The class meets June 2, 2012 at 10:30 and ends at 12:30.  All tools are provided for in class. Cost is 15.00 plus materials and beads of your choice. Class maximum is 8, so book early. Call 716 386 2244. Non refundable class fee required to secure your place.

Wire Wrapped Sea Glass

Wire-Wrapped Focal or Sea Glass

Sat. June 16 1:30-3:30

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By Appointment,

Dayle Loutsenheizer

Learn to wire wrap a focal bead (in this case, a piece of sea or lake glass) into a pendant. This is a great beginners course. You can add your piece to a chain or necklace. This technique is versatile and easy once you get the knack. The focal on the left is embellished with Swarovski crystals and the one on the right with a coin pearl.

 

Class Fee: 20.00

Kit: Varies depending on choices

Reservation and deposit required Call Imagine! 716 386 2244

Wire Jewelry Creation

Wire Jewelry Creations

Instructor: Christine French

Saturday May 19, 2012

10-12

 

$35.00 a person including materials

 

Suitable for all ages starting at 12 years old

This is a great class for grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, girlfriends or jewelry enthusiasts.

 

 

Have you ever wanted to know how to bend wire and make jewelry? Well, if the answer is yes, than this class is for you. We will be creating wonderful wire jewelry out of fun beads and 16-gage wire. All the materials needed to create a finished wire jewelry necklace earrings and bracelet set will be provided with the class fee. But if you have a rounded, and flat smooth set of your own pliers and a wire cutter please bring them.  So come and enjoy the fun and make beautiful custom jewelry pieces.

 

Chris French holds a B.F.A., M.A. and M.F.A. from Kent State University and Graduate School.  She has 37 years teaching experience grades K-12. Her higher-level teaching experiences include Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, Erie Art Museum, Cuyahoga Community College, Lake Erie College and Chautauqua Institution. Presently she is a full time artist with one of her specialties being jewelry design.

Call or e mail us if you have questions and to reserve your space in class 716 386 2244  info@imagineinbemus.com .

Drilled Sea Glass Pendant

Learn how to make a sea glass pendant

Learn to drill glass and then add a jump ring and bling to your pendant. Imagine! has many varieties of glass to choose from plus so many beads to embellish your piece. Class is $20.00 per person plus the cost of materials. Individuals and groups can make an appointment at a time that is convenient for you. Call Dayle at 716 753-6779 and see how much fun it is to make your own sea glass jewelry.

Drilled Sea Glass Bracelets

Learn to dril and put together a unique bracelet using sea glass, tumbled glass or reclaimed glass. Imagine! has a variety to choose from. You can schedule this interesting class at any time that is convenient for you, Dayle teaches by appointment. She will work with you one on one to learn this interesting technique. Class is $30.00 per person plus the cost of materials. Call Dayle 716 753 6779 or stop by Imagine! to learn more and see samples.

Three Wire Classes, Three Techniques

Learn Simple Wire Wrapping or more complicated Wire Caging or Embellished Dangles from Dayle. Also, learn to drill beach glass. Each class is by appointment.

Class fee is 20.00 (an extra 5.00 if you want to learn to drill).

These uniques pendants are made from beach glass, tumbled glass or semi-prescious gem-stones. We have a variety of stones and beads to choose from. The pendant on the right is embellished with sterling charms, pearls and crystals. Make an artisitic piece for yourself or for a memoralble gift. For an appointment call 716 386 2244.

Fused Glass Jewelry

Imagine's Fused Glass Jewelry Class 

Fused Glass Jewelry Class with Artist and teacher, Wendy Cohen

In this fun hands on class, learn the basic techniques of the fusing process to make beautiful cabochons and earrings using dichroic glass. Your pieces will be fired at Imagine! within the week and finished to be ready to wear. Pick up or we will arrange to have them mailed to you.

Class Fee: $35.00 payable to instructor includes 2 ½ hour session. 8 student maximum

Materials Fee: $10.00 per piece payable to the Imagine! includes: Everything you need to make a showpiece: all glass including dichroic, firing fee, use of all tools and bails for pendants, pin backs or earring findings.

What to Bring: Please wear closed toe shoes.

Watch for upcoming dates this summer.

Reservations and deposit required call (716) 386- 2244

Imagine! Will supply all tools and materials

Floating Necklace

Dayle will give instructions for this light as air necklace. which can be made in class, you will wear it home.

Class Fee: 20.00

Kit : 10.00 and up depending on choices

Learn the basics of stringing, crimping, adding a clasp and choosing beads.

Claas Times:  Saturday June 12   1-3pm   8 students maximum. Call for reservation

 

Wrap-Around Bracelet and Matching Earrings

Instructor : Kathy Shomo, “The Bead Lady”

Kathy will offer this class in the summer
Class Fee: 25.00
Kit: Starting at  under 10.00 depending on choices

This is a great, fun class and perfect for beginners. Learn several techniques that are basic and then make as many and you like. Kathy teaches in the greater Pittsburgh area and at Chautauqua Institution. She is the author of “Anyone Can Bead”. Kathy brings a wealth of experience to her classes and is a delightful and supportive teacher.

Reservations and deposit required

Call 386 2244 or visit Imagine! at 4950 Main Street in Bemus Point, NY or online at www.imagineinbemus.com