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CLASSES: at 8506 Madison ave unless otherwise stated
 SHOWS: at times and locations shown

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Katerina’s Treasures

 8506B Madison Ave

Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Southeast corner of Madison & Kenneth Ave

(916) 967-4000

Store Hours:  Mon-Sat 10-6 pm Sun closed Classes only

www.katerinastreasures.com

 

Class Registration Policies--Pre-registration and payment is required.  Registration may be done by phone, in person, or email.  We accept cash, check, or credit card.  Class sign up is 1st come 1st serve.  A supply list and requirements will be given to you at the time of sign up of class.  Most supplies are included in the class fee, unless specified.  Please arrange to come in prior to class to pick out your supplies since there will not be time during class to do so  

 

August 2010

Classes

 

 

Aug 4 Wed                Class 530-730 pm Basic Wire Wrapped Oval Cabochon Pendant

 

Aug 5 Thur               Class 630-830 pm Basic Bead Stringing

 

Aug 6 Fri                   Studio Time 12-8 pm Need some extra help? Come on in!

 

Aug 10 Tue              Class 630-830 pm Basic Bead Knotting

 

Aug 11 Wed             Class 530-8 pm Int. Wire Wrapped Cabochon Ring

 

Aug 13 Fri                 Studio Time 12-8 pm Need some extra help? Come on in!

 

Aug 17 Tue              Class 530-730 pm Basic Wire Wrapped Oval Cabochon Pendant

 

Aug 18 Wed             Class 630-830 pm Basic Wirework Necklace

 

 Aug 20 Fri                Studio Time 12-8 pm Need some extra help? Come on in!

 

Aug 21 Sat                Class 11-4 pm Basic Dichroic Glass

 

Aug 22 Sun              Class 11-4 pm Basic Silversmithing

 

Aug 25 Wed             Class 530-830 pm Int Wire Wrap Bracelet

 

Aug 26 Thur             Class 530-730 pm Tree of Life Wire Work

 

Aug 27 Fri                 Studio Time 12-8 pm Need some extra help? Come on in!

 

Aug 31 Tue              Class 530-730 pm Going in circles Wire work

 

 

 

           

August 2010

Meetings/Shows

*indicates our attendance at the event

 

 

                                   

Aug 12 Thur              Meeting 7-9 pm Sacramento Mineral Society Business

 4205 Lemay Ave, Mather www.sacramentomineralsociety.org

 

Aug 14-15 Sat/Sun Show The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair, Sat 10-6 pm Sun 10-4 pm Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek

                                    www.crystalfair.com

 

Aug 19 Thur              Meeting 7-9 pm Sacramento Mineral Society Education Meeting

                                    4205 Lemay Ave, Mather www.sacramentomineralsociety.org

 

Upcoming Classes/Events

 

Sept 12 Sun              Show Holistic Healing Expo, 10am-6pm McClellan Garden Pavilion, 5640 Dudley Wy, McClellan, www.holisticlivingexpo.com

 

Sept 18-19 Sat/Sun Show Harvest Festival, Sat 10am-9pm Sun 10am-6pm, Fair Oaks VFW Hall, 8990 Kruithof Wy, Fair Oaks, www.sacharvestfestival.org

 

Oct 2-3 Sat/Sun        Show The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair, Sat 10-6 pm Sun 10-4 pm Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek

                                    www.crystalfair.com

 

Oct 9-11 Fri-Sun      Show Gem Faire Fri 12-7pm Sat 10-6pm Sun 10-5pm Scottish Rite Center 6151 H St, Sacramento, www.gemfaire.com

 

Oct 16-17 Sat/Sun   *Show El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society 27th Annual Rock &

                                Gem Show, Sat-Sun 10-5 pm, 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville

                                    www.rockandgemshow.org

                       

Oct 17 Sun                *Show Sacramento’s Healing Arts Festival 10 am-5pm

 Doubletree Hotel Sacramento, Point West Wy, across from

Arden Fair Mall www.healingartsfestival.com

 

Nov 12-14 Fri-Sun   *Show Sacramento Mineral Society 68th Annual Golden Harvest of Gems, Minerals & Jewelry, Fri-Sat 10-6 pm Sun 10-5 pm

Scottish Rite Center 6151 H St, Sacramento www.sacramentomineralsociety.org

 

Nov 27-28 Sat/Sun   Show The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair, Sat 10-6 pm Sun 10-4 pm Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek

                                    www.crystalfair.com

 

 

 

 

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Basic Bead Stringing $20.00

Always wanted to Make your own jewelry?  Make a necklace and a pair of simple earrings.

This includes use of all tools and base metal supplies.  Call for supply list. You can bring your own beads & crystals or purchase them from us before class. Additional beads and tools are available for purchase to work on projects at home. If you have problems, be sure to take advantage of our FREE studio days.

Basic Chain Making $25.00

Learn to make your own chain. Three different chain designs will be taught. All wire and tools for class will be supplied. You will end up with copper chain that could be used for bracelets or a necklace.

Basic Dichroic Glass, $60.00

Includes all the glass needed to make about five pieces. Also includes use of all the tools to cut and shape the glass. Additional glass may be purchased for use in the class or to take home to work on projects. We also offer a firing service where you make pieces at home and bring them in and we will fire them for you up to $3.00 a piece.

Basic Pearl knotting/stringing $20.00

Ever wanted to learn how to string and knot a pearl necklace.  Base metal findings and stringing supplies included.  You must bring beads/pearls or purchase before class.

Basic PMC Bronze & Copper $90.00

Come learn the newest and hottest of the Precious Metal Clay.  Materials and tools included. 

Basic PMC (Precious Metal Clay) Silver, $120.00

Includes all instruction, use of all tools, One 28gr. package of PMC+ Clay and One package of PMC+ Paper. Additional Clay or Tools may be purchased for use in the class or to take home to work on projects. We also offer a firing service where you make pieces at home and bring them in and we will fire them for you up to $3.00/piece.

Basic Silversmithing $85.00

Class limited to four students. You will learn the basics of fusing with Argentium silver, this class you will be doing two projects. One will be a Fused Three band ring and the other will be a basic bezel pendant.  Cost of class includes all supplies.

Basic Wire Fun da Metals, $20.00

In this fun class you will learn basics of making Ear Wires, Jump Rings, S-hook & Toggle Clasps, Basic Chain Construction, etc. Supplies included.

Basic Wire Work-Going in Circles $20.00

Class consists of making a pendant and earrings in wire. You will learn to use a mandrel or dowels to form shapes, and a chasing hammer and block to texturize your jewelry pieces.  The materials and use of tools are included in the cost of class.

Basic Wire Work-Tree of Life $25.00

This class is a pendant out of wire and beads.  The finished item will be your interpretation of the tree of life.  Depending on the size and color of your beads, the tree changes, and takes a life of its own.  Tools and wire are included.  Beads are not included.  May bring your own or purchase before class. 

Basic Wire Wrap Cabochon Pendant $40.00

Includes sterling silver or gold filled wire, bring a cabochon or you may purchase one before class in the store. Tools supplied.

Intermediate Wire Wrap Beaded Bracelet, $65.00

Includes sterling silver or gold filled wire, and use of tools, you may bring your                own crystals or beads. You will need a large focal bead and some smaller beads or crystals. If you need you may purchase before class in the store.

Intermediate Wire Wrap Free Form Cabochon/Crystal Pendant $40.00

Includes sterling silver or gold filled wire, and use of tools, bring a cabochon/crystal or you may purchase one before class in the store.

Intermediate Wire Wrap Cabochon Ring, $35.00

In this class you will learn how to take a cabochon (preferably 25mm x 18mm) but you can use up to 30mm x 22mm. This is a basic ring; you will learn how to tighten up the bindings so that the stone stays secure during extended wearing. Cost includes sterling silver or gold filled wire, and use of tools. Additional materials and tools may be purchased.

Intermediate Wire Wrap Cabochon Roped Over Ring, $35.00

In this class you will learn how to take a cabochon (14mm x 10mm -18mm x 13mm is preferable) but you can use up to 20mm x 15mm. This is a classical ring; you will learn how to hold the stone in place by crossing over the stone with what appears to be delicate ropes at both ends of the stone thus keeping the stone secure during extended wearing.  Class includes sterling silver or gold filled wire, and use of tools.

Intermediate Wire Wrap Chandelier Earrings $35.00

Includes sterling silver or gold filled wire, and use of tools, you may bring your own crystals or beads. Or you may purchase them before class in the store.

Intermediate Wire Wrap Teardrop Spider Web Earrings $35.00

Sterling silver or gold filled wire included, and use of tools. In this class you will learn how to take a simple briolette bead and wire wrap it so that it hangs inside a teardrop shaped web of wires to make a very attractive pair of earrings.

Advanced Wire wrap Hinged Necklace & Chain $100.00

Learn in this newly added class how to make a hinged three stone necklace. Included is wire and use of tools.  Must bring or purchase at store before. Class at least three cabochons, two must match in size.

Studio-Time $0.00 FREE

Bring any projects that you need help on. Use your tools or ours. We will work with you to help solve the problems that you are having

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