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The White Swan School of Beading Class Schedule Lesson One Earrings This lesson teaches the basic techniques used in creating micro-macrame beadwork. Seven earring projects are offered so far, and plans to expand this area are in the works. Because this lesson is in the main members area of the school, special projects will be made available here. The first of these projects are the ornaments and or light pulls. Lesson Two Bracelets and Watchband By expanding on the simple knots taught in the earring lesson, make two different bracelets and a watchband. These bracelets are beautifully delicate yet durable. The technique for making buttonholes is taught in this lesson. Lesson Three Pouches-Amulet Bags These small bags are worn as necklaces. The use of macrame as a three dimentional form is introduced in this lesson. The strength of the macrame knotwork lends itself to its use as a fabric as well as a framework for beaded designs. Lesson Four Necklaces Three different necklaces are taught here. These can be worn as a set or separately. In this lesson the techniques used for constructing the larger necklaces are layed-out. Lesson Five Bezels Setting Stones, crystals and other found objects are discussed in detail in this lesson. The use of a thinner thread is introduced as a method for making bezels with the smaller millimeter beads. Lesson Six Barrets and Hair Ware In this lesson the projects will incorporate most of the techniques that have been covered in the previous lessons. There will be four different projects, small, medium, and large barretts and a hair pick. These barretts can easily be adapted to a brooch or used as a sew on. Enrollment We are offering a one-year membership for $30.00. The membership includes: *Lesson One: The Earring Projects. These projects are specifically designed to teach the basic techniques for designing micro-macrame jewelry. *Technical Assistance: Support is offered 24 hrs. a day for computer related help. *Macrame Assistance: Questions regarding lessons are answered on a daily basis. Artistic as well as design help is also available. *Members Gallery: A place to post images of work being created at the school. *Question and Answer Forum: The most frequently asked questions and their answers. *Automatic e-mails: You will be informed of any changes at the school automatically. *Web-TV: The school is now Web-TV friendly! Our goal is to create a fun and safe place to learn this craft and interact with others that have like interests in beading. Other lessons being planned for 1999: *gemstone earrings *jewelry sets (necklace, bracelet and earring) *macrame with wire *the significance of gemstones and color will be stressed in the projects |
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