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Bangles and Charms

Lisa — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:24:06 +0000

Jan

6:30 pm

Jan

6:30 pm

Feb

6:30 pm

Feb

6:30 pm

Feb

6:30 pm

Feb

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%)!

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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.

Bottle Cap Jewelry

Lisa — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:20:07 +0000

Jan

6:30 pm

Bottle Cap Jewelry Class

Create one of kind pins, magnets, rings, earrings or pendants using recycled bottle caps, papers, magazines, photos and found objects. You will learn how to cure your piece to prevent distortion as well as how to prepare a non-toxic jeweler’s resin to preserve your piece. A number of techniques and tips will be covered.

Bottle caps and resin are provided. Students are welcome to bring additional materials including papers and found objects. These can also be purchased at Abeille at a 10% discount along with any findings to transform your bottle caps into pins, rings, pendants, cuff links or earrings.

Please note that resin needs 24 hours to cure so it’s best to leave your materials over night to dry.

Duration:: 2 hours
Level:: All levels
Materials:: Included

$30.00

$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.

Having a blast developing the Summer Workshops

Lisa — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:54:06 +0000

It’s been so much fun working with the Pierce girls to develop projects for our upcoming kids summer workshops. Below are some pictures of the projects.

Memory Wire Bracelet

Twisted Branch Bracelet

Resin Jewelry

Wire Wrapped Earrings

charm-bracelet

Daisy Necklace

For more information, check out Summer Workshops.

Bangles and Charms Resin Series

Lisa — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:11:02 +0000

Jan

6:30 pm

Jan

6:30 pm

Feb

6:30 pm

Feb

6:30 pm

Feb

6:30 pm

Feb

6:30 pm

Bangle and Charms Resin Series

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

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.

* 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.

Decorated Bottle and Branch Jewelry Holder

Our Secret is Out

Lisa — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:30:53 +0000

What a nice surprise to discover Abeille in the Lifestyle section of the Boston Globe. The Globe’s “bargin hunter” has shared some of our specials, particularly 40% off Bottle Cap and Scrabble Tile Jewelry this month.

We are also offering 20% off on stringing materials and additional specials to our “Bee List” customers. Stop in or Signup online to become part of our “Bee List”.

If you are inspired, we offer a full line of classes, including Scrabble Tile and Bottle Cap techniques. So come in and enjoy!

Resin Photo Charms

Lisa — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:38:05 +0000

Feb ’11

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

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+