Category Archives: Mixed Media

Bangles and Charms

Posted on by
Jan
18
6:30 pm
Jan
25
6:30 pm
Feb
1
6:30 pm
Feb
8
6:30 pm
Feb
15
6:30 pm
Feb
29
6:30 pm

Bangle and Charms Resin Series

If you are interested in our resin and decoupage classes, sign up for Bangles and Charms.

Gather your small buttons, photos, stamps, fabric scraps, cool papers or interesting images. In this class, you will learn a number of jewelry design techniques that will allow you to transform recycled materials such as bottle caps and scrabble tiles into mixed media charms and eye-catching accessories. Using small found odds and ends, you will learn how to setup your space, measure, mix and our a non-toxic jewelers resin as well as layer, add color and more. You will also learn some wire-working techniques to attach pieces or create frames that you can incorporate into finished pieces.

Students should bring materials they’d like to include in their pendants, fun decorative papers (wrapping paper is fine) and any odds and ends that seem interesting.

Week 1: Decoupage Cuff or Bottle
Week 2: Bottle Cap Pendant
Week 3: Image Transfer
Week 4: Metal Stamping
Week 5: Project Work
Week 6: Project Work
Resin requires 24 hours to dry so please note that pieces will not always be ready the same day.

* No class on Feb 22

Duration:
5-2 hours
Level:
All levels
Materials:
Some Materials Included
Sessions:
5 Sessions

$180.00

$240.00

You save $60.00 (25%)!

Free Shipping!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Image Transfer Lockets Class

Posted on by
Feb
1
6:30 pm

Image Transfer Locket Class

Learn the image transfer technique to embellish most anything. In this class, you will have the choice of many images to place on a vintage inspired brass locket. You’ll learn the transfer technique and how to add it to a chain for a wonderfully romantic look.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
All Levels
Materials Fee:
Materials Included for 1 Locket

$45.00

$50.00

You save $5.00 (10%)!

Free Shipping!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Wrap Bracelets

Posted on by
Feb
21
6:30 pm

Wrap Bracelets

Learn to make these stunning wrap bracelets using Swarovski crystals, chain or everyday found objects. In this class, we will demonstrate all you need to know to make these bracelets and you will complete at least one single wrap sample of each. You are welcome to attempt a multi-wrap but please note that you may not finish during class.

Duration:
2 Hours
Level:
All Levels
Material Fee:
Materials Not Included

$40.00

Make & Take

Posted on by
Feb ’11
13
2:30 pm

Valentine's Day Make & Take

Stop by for this month’s Valentine Make & Take. Work in our studio to decorate Brass Heart pendants. These can be used as key chains or pendants for necklaces. The Make & Take fee includes instruction, use of materials and 1 heart blank. Additional hearts can be purchased for $1.50 each and chain or cord options are endless.

Reserve or stop by anytime between the hours listed below to enjoy! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Duration:
Level:
Materials Fee:

$3.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Felted Soap Class

Posted on by

Felted Soap Class

Try your hand at wet felting to create some unique soap for you or a friend. The end result is wonderfully colorful, smells great and makes a great gift. All tools and materials are available to create two bars of soap.

Duration:
1.5 hours
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Materials Included for 2 bars

$25.00

$40.00

You save $15.00 (38%)!

Free Shipping!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Jewelry Reinvented

Posted on by

Jewelry Reinvented Class

Clear out your or your grandma’s jewelry box and bring in your broken or out of date jewelry to give it new life! We’ll be there to offer design idea and help you create something new and special out of your old pieces.

The use of all tools and design consultation is included in the event fee. Extra materials will be available for purchase during the event.

No experience is necessary. Wine included.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
All Levels
Materials Fee:
Materials Not Included

$40.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Decoupage – Cuff or Bottle

Posted on by
Oct ’11
24
1:00 am
Dec ’11
28
1:00 pm
Jan
18
6:30 pm

Decoupage - Bottle or Cuff Class

Create something unique with everyday items. In this class you will learn to create either an eco-friendly piece of jewelry or a unique way to display your jewelry with this original decorated bottle.

You will collage a bracelet cuff or recycled wine  bottle using various papers and recycled materials. You can hang your rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets from a branch or the mouth of the bottle!

Bottles, papers and glues will be provided. Cuffs are an additional $5. You can bring any 2-D materials or papers you would like to incorporate into the decoupage design. Additional papers and materials are also available for purchase.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Materials not included

$30.00 — $40.00

$40.00

You save $10.00 (25%)!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Resin Photo Charms

Posted on by
Feb ’11
12
3:00 pm

Transform your favorite photographs into beautiful photo pendants! You will learn how to use a high quality, non-toxic jeweler’s resin to encase your photographs. A variety of decoration techniques will also be covered. Students will have the option of making one or two pendants.

Resin Photo Pendant

Resin Photo Pendant

Please be sure to bring one or two photographs to make into a pendant. You can choose from one of the following dimensions: Square: 1 3/8″ Oval or Rectangle: 1″ x 1 5/8″

Date: TBD
Duration: 2 hour sessions
Fee: $35, plus cost of photo pendants
Skill level: 14+

Introduction to Wet Felting – Beads

Posted on by
Apr ’11
27
6:30 pm
May ’11
4
6:30 pm

Introduction to Wet Felting (Beads) Class

Learn to create your own felted beads using wool roving! These beads can be used in both jewelry making and as an embellishment in knitting or crocheting.

This is a two-part class. In the first session, students will be introduced to the wet felting process. The class will cover the process of wet felting round beads, how to pierce them, and how to string them. There will be an assortment of colorful roving to choose from.

In the second session, we will cover a variety of decoration techniques for felt beads. Learn to embellish your beads using yarn, wool and seed beads. We will be needle felting, wet felting and stitching, as well as using a combination of these techniques.

Duration:
Two 1.5 hour sessions
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Materials Not Included

$50.00

Free Shipping!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.