who Wants to take a Jewelry/beading class????

    talk to us....

    We've had a number of people express interest in taking a beading &/or jewelry-making class. Could you please help us out by telling us what you want to see/do & when a class would best fit into your schedule. Private classes are also a possibility for your posse of pals, so let us know what works for your group & we can schedule a private event for you!
THANK YOU!!! Your responses help us decide what classes to have & when!
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December 2016 featured artist: Carol Rutledge

wIRE wRAPPING A cABACHON :dATE cHANGE TO 11/20/2016

Come & learn to wire wrap a cabochon!  Instructor is Amber Philpott. local artisan. Just in time to make gifts for the holidays! Materials are included & there will be coffee!
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun II

Your Instructor



Barbara Kennedy

Has been making fine jewelry since 1976.  She has experience in production work, diamond setting, repairs, teaching, and custom work.
Barbara has her PMC Certification. She has passed Rio Grande PMC level I certification for teaching precious metal clay (PMC)
In addition, she has worked and taught (literall) across the USA...from Bodacious Beads in Hillsboro, OR: teaching classes in basic soldering and producing custom pieces to making fine jewelry in Stamford CT, She also had experience  teaching at the Brookfield School, South Norwalk, CT.  where she offered classes in basic soldering and metal fabrication. 

In addition to her bi-coastal experience, Barbara worked in the Chicago area: at Artifacts in Willamette, IL., producing pieces and teaching metalsmithing.metalsmithing at 
Beverly Arts Center and North Shore Art League, Chicago, IL
She began her career at Peggy Robinson's Designs, Chicago, IL. doing design, Diamond setting, buying, custom work. 

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun II
Beach Retreat -
​November 12th and 13th

Join Artisans of Metal and Thread in Depoe Bay at the Surfrider Resort for two days of fun!
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Barbara Kennedy is back to teach two days of classes-with all materials included for only $200. We have booked the conference room at the resort and have set aside a block of rooms for a special "retreat only" rate. 

Samples of what will be made are shown to the left.  All materials are included in your retreat fee and we will provide the tools as well. 

Beluga Beads is within walking distance and there is beach access. Barbara will make sure you get down-time to rest and relax in addition to learning cool new techniques.

​A private reception will be held for attendees at Beluga Beads after regular business hours & after class is over for the day!

Call Barbara at  503-720-2925  to register.

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