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WIRE CLASSES, SHOPS & SUPPLIES

If you would like information about your classes, shops or supplies, please contact Corina McClanahan at (877) 613-4621, fax (970) 667-8317, or e-mail corinam@interweave.com

CLASSES

ARCADIA, CA: Come visit! Fully equipped with three classrooms. On-going instruction in wire, beadwork, soldering, Precious Metal Clay, glass beadmaking and fusing, gourds, mosaics, and other craft workshops. Over 100 classes each quarter. Call for workshop schedule. THE SAN GABRIEL BEAD COMPANY, 325 East Live Oak Ave. (626) 447-7753; www.beadcompany.com.

BRIGHTON BEADS AND MORE, 9850 East Grand River, Brighton, Michigan 48116, 810-844-0066, www.BrightonBeadsandMore.com. Expect the Usual & Unusual. Stocked with supplies and tools for workshops given by local and national instructors in METAL: chain making, wire weaving, “Simple Soldering,” Precious metal clay, “FUNdamentals of Wire,” GLASS: beadmaking, fused, slumped BEADING TECHNIQUES.

CREATE ELEGANT WIRE JEWELRY – Learn a wide variety of techniques including prongs! Group or Personal Classes available for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Designer. Focus on developing your personal style with Dale “Cougar” Armstrong, (instructor at Lapidary Journal Events). E-mail info@cougarscreations.com (423) 336-1061, PO Box 389, Calhoun, TN 37370.

CREATIVE CASTLE offers a large selection of wire: sterling and gold-filled, round, half-round, square, twisted and bead in soft and half-hard; also niobium, brass and plated wires in various gauges. We have Ventura County's largest assortment of beads. Classes: all levels. Open Tues.-Sun. CREATIVE CASTLE,2321 Michael Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320, 877-BEADS4U (232-3748), www.creativecastle.com.

CRYSTAL CREATIONS - BEADS GONE WILD, 4058 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406; (561) 649-9909; Info@beadsgonewild.com; www.crystalcreationsbeadinstitute.com; Crystal Creations Bead Institute - Leaders in education! Over 100 professional classes & monthly guest teachers. Wire, Beading, Fibers, & Clay, we teach it all!

ÒHANDS-ONÓ INSTRUCTION, Small Classes, Flexible Scheduling.  Dichroic Glass Jewelry Studio & Rock Shop offering classes in Silver Jewelry, Silver Clay (PMC), Cabochons, and Dichroic Glass Fusing.  Retail/Wholesale:  Designer Cabs, Fused & Flame worked Beads, Fusible Glass - Bullseye, C.B.S., DichroMagic, Navitar, & Moretti Rods.  NATURE'S CREATIONS, LTD., Wasco, IL  PH :( 630)377-0197 www.dichroic.biz.

JEWELRY, ART, WORKSHOPS & LOTS OF SUPPLIES! We are a working glass studio offering beginner to advanced one-day workshops in glass fusing/slumping, glass bead making, Precious Metal Clay, soldering/setting, beading and wirework.  You donÕt need experience, just a desire to have fun! Call or visit our website for complete workshop schedule! WIRED DESIGNS, The Shops @ Artisans Alley, 555 W. Bitters, San Antonio, TX; 210-495-4495, www.wireddesignsstudio.com.

New Mexico, Albuquerque - Have a desire to express your creativity?  Want to create your own unique designs?  Then Camille Argeanas is your teacher!  Learn basic and advanced techniques with beads and all types of wire, incorporating them into today's fashions.  Group, private and apprenticeship classes are waiting for you!  Creative Wire Studio, P.O. Box 10256, Albuquerque, NM 87184-0256. (505) 898-4185; Email: creativewire@qwest.net; Website: creativewireonline.com.

Northwest Illinois - Wire Wrap classes available.  Friendly and experienced Wire and PMC Instructor.  Beginner to Advanced, learn a new skill or enhance what you know!  Visit www.deliasdelightjewelry.com for more details!

STUDIO 34 JEWELRY ARTS CENTER - 34 Elton St., Rochester, NY 14607.  Beginner through advanced classes in all media: wire, metalsmith, PMC, chain maille, glass beads, fusing, polymer, PMC cert, and more. Open studio and guild meetings. Tools, books, wire, metals and SERIOUS FUN! www.studio34beads.com; studio34artists@aol.com 585-737-5858.

THE DOWN THE STREET BEAD SHOWS, Orange City, Florida. (866) 667-3232; info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com; www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com; Covering the South East in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama, Wire Wrapping class taught at most shows by Bobbye Brown who has been wire-wrapping and teaching for 17 years. Photos and classes available shown on-line.

WILLIAM HOLLAND SCHOOL OF LAPIDARY ARTS. Classes in wire wrap, chain making, beading, cabochons, silver, gold, glass bead making, channel, faceting, gem & mineral ID, intarsia, glass fusing, opals, silver clay casting, jewelry repair, gem trees. May through October each year., P.O. Box 980, Young Harris, GA 30582; (706) 379-2126, www.lapidaryschool.org.

SHOPS

ALOTTA JEWELRY/SOUTH SUN PRODUCTS is San DiegoÕs Bead and Jewelry Superstore! 20,000 square feet! Huge selection of semiprecious beads, pearls, Swarovski, sterling silver pendants, findings, chain, rings, earrings and more! Wholesale pricing available. www.alottajewelry.com. 8601 Aero Dr., San Diego, CA 92123; (858) 309-5045.

BeadCache - Full service shop with a fine, upscale selection of beads, findings, wire & tools. We carry a wide selection of gold filled and sterling square, round, wire.  Original lampwork beads also offered and custom orders accepted. Classes, parties, workspace, and artistic support offered. Come in and express yourself! Open Tue.-Sun. 374 N. Main St., Mansfield, MA 02048. Ph. (508) 339-3330;  Toll free: (866) 749-BEAD (2323); donna@beadcache.com; www.beadcache.com.

Bonita Bead Boutique, 215 Conant St., Maumee, OH Open 7 days a week www.bonitabeadboutique.com (419) 887-4000 or Toll free (866) 894-BEAD Inviting atmosphere learn from basic to advance classes. We have a variety of wire supplies, semi-precious beads, sterling silver, findings, tools, lampwork glass beads, shell. Repair and bead stringing services available.

BREA BEAD WORKS 1033 E. Imperial Hwy, Unit E4, Brea, CA 92821; Ph. (714) 671-9976; Fax (714) 671-9978; Email: Info@breabeadworks.com; www.breabeadworks.com; Full-service bead store & hot glass studio with friendly & helpful staff.  The largest selection of beads & gemstones in the area.  Workshops weekly & Studio Rental available.  Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 12pm-5pm.

CLINTON, NEW JERSEY - EXTRAORDINARY BEADS: Full-service shop offering high-quality beads and supplies.  Variety of sterling, gold-filled and copper wire, wireworking books and tools.  Great classes, great service.  Come in! Wed.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 12-5pm.  Located at 2 East Main St., Clinton, NJ.  Telephone: 908-735-6797.

FRISCO, CO: LUNA'S BEADS & GLASS, INC. Vast assortment of beads & supplies. Delicas, seeds, triangles, cubes, drops, bugles, lampwork, Swarovski, Czech glass, semi-precious, Bali & sterling silver, findings, books, tools, hemp, wire. Friendly, knowledgeable assistance. 416 Main St. (5th & Main); (970) 668-8001; lunabead@colorado.net; www.lunasbeads.com.

GAITHERSBURG, MD. A world of color and beauty. Beads of all sizes and styles glisten all around. Mesmerizing beads from Bali, Thailand, Tibet, India and Nepal. No store in the Washington metropolitan area offers such beautiful beads for LESS. Mon.-Sat. 10am- 6pm. 615 S. Frederick Ave, #R6; (301) 330-7320; www.kkgemsandbeads.com.

HAMMERED EDGE LLC Studio & Gallery. Jewelry, beads, buttons and components for the creatively inspired and a variety of world artifacts. Specializing in the unusual. New, vintage, antique and ancient beads. Repairs, bead stringing and custom design services. (860) 526-1654. 14 Main St., Chester, CT; www.hammerededge.com.

Jubili Beads & Yarns¨, Collingswood, NJ  856-858-7844  www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com. Fabulous full-service bead AND yarn store featuring great classes including flame work studio, glass bead-making workshops and studio rental.  Shop in store or visit us online for the best in Miyuki, Lampwork, Czech, Vintage, Swarovski, kits, & more!

LOTUS BEADS, CASTLETON, NY, 2321 Brookview Rd. (entrance on Phillips Rd.) (518) 477-5771. Glass, crystal ceramic, semi-precious stone, sterling, gold-filled and base metal beads. Large selection of findings, wire and beading supplies. Weekly specials. Classes in wire wrapping and glass bead making.

Mat's Beads, Vestal, NY. New bead store opening end of April. The old STAR Cleaners Bldg. 305 Vestal Pkwy. E. Swarovski, bone, seed, Czech, fire polish, mixes, Bali, Thai, etc. Worktables; TV playing how-to DVDs; tools; findings. www.matsbeads.com. 305 Vestal Pkwy. E.

MEDIA, PA.  BLUE SANTA BEADS, 18 North Pennel Rd. Wire supplies, seed beads, Czech, Swarovski, Kazuri, Greek, findings & tools; books & classes. Girls night out; parties- bridal & birthday. Tues, Wed., Fri. 10am-6pm; Thurs. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-5pm. (610)892-2740; bluesantabeads@aol.com.

The Bead Cellar - Pennsauken, NJ. Experience beading in a warm, sharing, and creative atmosphere while browsing our extensive inventory. Thousands of seed and accent beads, lampwork and semiprecious, findings and supplies. Just minutes from Philadelphia with easy parking, free instruction, parties, and classes. 6305 Westfield Ave. (856) 665-4744

THE BEAD HOUSE, 11 Constitution St., Bristol, RI 02809, Ph. 401-253-1188; Fax: 401-253-5559; Email: kimodesign@msn.com; Web: www.thebeadhouse.com. HUGE SELECTION! Over 8,500 items in stock. Specializing in Czech glass, seed beads, stone, pearls, crystals, SILVER and gold findings. Workshops in PMC, Beading, Polymer, Wire and Metal Work. Designer discounts.

WORLD OF ROCKS, 42 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI (I-94 exit 183); Open Mon.-Sat. www.worldofrocks.com. Come and have fun! Different metal, chain and wire techniques taught. Guest artists. Rock Specialties, Beads, Findings, Wire and Tools available. (734) 481-9981; www.worldofrocks.com.

SUPPLIES

CANADA LACY JEWELRY SUPPLY HOUSE - On-line store and walk-in showroom. Tools and machines for goldsmiths, Silversmiths and Allied Trades. Serving the Trade since 1927. www.lacytools.ca; 55 Queen Street, East, Toronto, Ont. (416) 365-1375. Toll Free Canada 1-800-387-4466.

COILING GIZMO¨ - If you love the look of coiled wire but cannot afford the time to wrap wire by hand, this is your tool.  With the Professional Deluxe model, you can coil wire directly onto the core wire and coil a stretch up to thirty feet in length.  www.coilinggizmo.com. 503-775-5242.

CUSTOM JEWELRY SUPPLY - Your online source for quality jewelry making supplies.  Huge selection of loose cameos, natural and lab created gemstones, birthstone sets, settings, tools and more.  Fast shipping and great customer service.  Free domestic shipping on orders over $75.
www.custom-jewelry-supply.com.

DESIGNER CABOCHONS created for jewelry designers and collectors.  Hand cut, top quality stones in elegant designs.  Perfect for wire wrapping!  Each piece is one of a kind.  www.owyheegems.com.

Enhance your creations with black based Dichroic Cabachons. Assortment of colors. Volume discount pricing starting at .30 cents per gram. Minimum order 500 grams. Free shipping with first order. www.firebugdesigns.com; (941) 480-0700.

GALLERY QUALITY DICHROIC - Glass Cabochons, donuts, and pendant beads. 100's to choose from and ready for your wire jewelry designs. New items are added weekly to my active website. Quantity discount and free shipping available. Many happy returning customers worldwide. Stop by now and take a look! www.designercabs.biz;  dcason@hvc.rr.com (845) 687-0708.

STICKS AND STONES has stones in all sizes for wire jewelry: cabochons, drusy, carved and faceted; jewelry sized natural mineral specimens and crystals; beads and focals, including drilled drusies. Also Collectors' Fine Minerals and handcrafted jewelry from Pat's Design Studio. Excellent quality, superb customer service, and fast shipping! www.sticks-and-stones-tn.com, sticks-and-stones-tn@comcast.net.

THE ROCK HAUS INTERNATIONAL, LLC-Wholesale Only. 719-635-4781, FAX 719-473-2021. therockhaus@therockhaus.com. www.therockhaus.com. Wire-Anti-Tarnish Sterling Silver, 14/20 & 12/20 GF, SS, Rose GF, White GF, Fine Silver, Brass, Tinned Copper, Copper, Non-tarnish and Artistic. Jewelry Making Pliers. Findings-SS, GF and Copper. Plus much more.

WE PAY CASH For Precious Metal Scrap: Gold, Silver, Platinum. We Process Your Old Jewelry, Dental Scrap, Coins, Bench Sweeps, And Other Precious Metal Materials On A Refining Basis With No Minimum Charges. Any Types Of Metals Or Quantities Are Acceptable. Payment On Net Assay Value. eMail: preciousmetals@optonline.net. Voice: 516-285-5968.

WIRE WRAPPPING INSTRUCTIONAL CD's, full color, step-by-step. Wire, tools and supplies. Also, DICHROIC GLASS CABOCHONS of incredible depth and beauty for discerning jewelry artists looking for something special. Reasonably priced. Satisfaction guaranteed. Volume pricing available. Visit http://www.DichroicGlass.net  801-317-2701.

Wired Dragonfly Jewelry Supply offers a range of supplies for the wire wrapper.  Many gauges of sterling silver and gold-filled wire are available as well as sterling silver and gold-filled findings. Check out my beautiful dichroic glass and semi-precious stone cabochons. 916-427-2400, email: wired- dragonfly@pacbell.net, website: www.wired-dragonflyjewelrysupply.com.