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To register for classes, please call us at 920-733-2853 or email us at debbie@glassonion.biz.

Please check out the calendar and about us page for teacher information for more information.

We are listing 2 prices for our classes. The first price is if you use beads purchased at Glass Onion Studios & Bead Company. The second price is if you choose to bring in beads to use on your project from other shops.

Unless noted, classes do NOT include materials. 20% discount is given to students on class day for entire purchases.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel a class you are registered for, 5 or more days before the class, your money will be refunded, less $5.00. If you cancel less than 5 days before class, your class fee will not be refunded.

OPEN BEAD NIGHT

Come enjoy OPEN BEAD NIGHT every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00. Learn how to crimp properly, make earrings, figure out "Just how do they do that" and much more! It's FREE! Just pick out the beads you want to use and we'll help you make a great project. You are welcome to bring in any previous purchases from Glass Onion but we ask you not to bring in beads you've purchased at other stores. Thank you and see you next Wednesday! PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 920-733-2853

Taught by Debbie Austin and David Johnson

Cost: FREE

Dates:

Every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00
MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE

OPEN BEAD NIGHT

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE (beginner)

This is a great bracelet made from little fire polished beaded beads! They make great earrings too! Class does not include materials

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $25.00/$30.00

Dates:

Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:00-1:00pm

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE   (beginner)

CROP CIRCLES

The world of bead embroidery is very addicting! This class will teach you all the stitch techniques for making a gorgeous bracelet. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED! You will recieve a packet of focal beads, 20 different colors and sizes of seed beads, lacey stiff stuff, suede, needle, thread and snaps for the closure. Class runs in the morning but you are welcome to stay all day and work! Grab a friend and pack a lunch!

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $60 all materials included

Dates:

Saturday, November 26, 2011 10:00-1:00pm

CROP CIRCLES

ALL WRAPPED UP (beginner)

Learn to wrap your beautiful stones or keepsakes in this fun class. Class does not include materials. Cost of sterling plated wire needed is $13 plus the price of the stone used.

Taught by Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $25.00/$30.00

Dates:

Wednesday November 30, 2011 6:00-8:30pm

ALL WRAPPED UP (beginner)

VIKING KNIT (beginner)

Learn to weave a beautiful silver chain out of wire and incorporate into jewelry pieces or just wear alone. This class will include the kit to make a beautiful woven silver chain. Kit includes necessary tools, wire, cones and lobster claw closure. Does not include beads.

Taught by David Johnson

Cost: $60

Dates:

Monday, November 14, 2011. 6:00 to 8:30 pm

VIKING KNIT  (beginner)

BYZANTINE CHAINMALLE (beginner)

Learn this ancient chainmalle stitch. Students will assemble a beautiful bracelet using jump rings. All materials are included in this class

Taught by David Johnson

Cost: $35.00

Dates:

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:00-8:00 pm

BYZANTINE CHAINMALLE   (beginner)

KUMIHIMO / beginner

Learn this great fiber stitch using the Kumihimo wheel to make unique braided ropes. Can be embellished with beads also. Class includes kumihimo wheel and spools. Student will need to bring 2 colors of fiber, yarn, floss, etc. to make a practice rope.

Taught by David Johnson

Cost: $40.00

Dates:

Tuesday, November 22, 6:00-8:00

KUMIHIMO / beginner

RETIRED CLASSES

We have over 65 classes available. Please call the shop or email if you are interested in taking any of the classes. If you have your own group of 4 people, we will be happy to set a private date for your group!

Taught by Linda Ourada, Katherine Crowley-Peckham, David Johnson and Debbie Austin

Cost: $15.00 /$60.00

Dates:

Hope to see you soon!

POGO STICKS (beginner)

Make a funky bracelet, necklace or earrings with wire and orphan beads!

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $25.00/$30.00

Dates:

POGO STICKS  (beginner)

FIERCE FREE FORM (beginner)

No pattern to follow, this is very easy and addicting to do! Make unusual pieces with this fun stitch!

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

FIERCE FREE FORM   (beginner)

3 Ring Circus (beginner)

Fun class will teach you how to use the same stitch but create 3 very different looks using metal beads!

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

3 Ring Circus    (beginner)

It "FELT" Amazing! (beginner)

Come learn how to create a great bracelet using felt and wool!

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $35 includes all materials

Dates:

It "FELT" Amazing!      (beginner)

Russian Spiral (beginner)

Quick stitch that goes together easily for a bracelet or necklace.

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $20.00/$25.00

Dates:

Russian Spiral    (beginner)

Bead Buffet (beginner)

A beautiful necklace for the holiday parties!

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

Bead Buffet     (beginner)

FELTED BEADS

Have fun with wool! Students will shape the fiber to make round or tube shaped beads to incorporate into jewelry or earrings. We will attach detail using the "needle felting" technique. MATERIALS INCLUDED. Please bring a bath sized towel to class.

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $35.00 Everything included!

Dates:

FELTED BEADS

FireCracker (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

FireCracker     (intermediate)

Woven Fire Polished Beauty (beginner)

Quick and easy bracelet. Great idea for Christmas gifts!

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $25.00/$30.00

Dates:

Woven Fire Polished Beauty  (beginner)

COPPER ROAD (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

COPPER ROAD (intermediate)

WIRED CROCHET BRACELET (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

WIRED CROCHET BRACELET  (beginner)

GLITZ (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

GLITZ   (beginner)

PEARL PARADE (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

PEARL PARADE  (beginner)

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S BROOCH (beginner)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S BROOCH (beginner)

CUFF OF STUFF (beginner)

Taught by Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

CUFF OF STUFF (beginner)

DISCO (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

call to set up

DISCO  (intermediate)

BANGING AWAY (intermediate)

Taught by Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

BANGING AWAY (intermediate)

ROCK'IN PEYOTE (beginner)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

call to set up

ROCK'IN PEYOTE  (beginner)

TWIST AND SHOUT (beginner)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

TWIST AND SHOUT (beginner)

FANCY FRINGE (beginner)

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

call to set up

FANCY FRINGE  (beginner)

ROCKY ROAD (intermediate)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

ROCKY ROAD   (intermediate)

STITCH IN TIME (beginner)

learn 3 basic stitches in this class and hook them together!

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

STITCH IN TIME  (beginner)

SPIRAL X 3 (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

call to set up

SPIRAL X 3  (intermediate)

DUTCH SPIRAL (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

DUTCH SPIRAL (intermediate)

WHO NEEDS DIAMONDS? (intermediate)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

Class available by appointment

WHO NEEDS DIAMONDS?    (intermediate)

OVER THE TOP (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

Class available by appointment.

OVER THE TOP  (beginner)

BRANCHES (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

Class available by appointment.

BRANCHES  (beginner)

NIGHT on The TOWN (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

Class available by appointment.

 NIGHT on The TOWN (beginner)

SPINNING WHEELS (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

Class available by appointment.

SPINNING WHEELS (intermediate)

OVER THE RAINBOW (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private groups.

OVER THE RAINBOW (beginner)

ASIAN ALLURE (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private groups.

ASIAN ALLURE  (intermediate)

HOLE IN ONE (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private groups.

HOLE IN ONE  (intermediate)

specTUBEular (beginner)

This class is a two part class with homework in between.

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $40.00/$45.00

Dates:

available for private groups.

specTUBEular  (beginner)

My Wild Side

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $25.00/$30.00

Dates:

available for private groups.

My Wild Side

KUMIHIMO "WIRED" (beginner)

Learn to do kumihimo using silver and copper wire. Class includes kit with silver and copper wire, clasp, and kumihimo wheel for threads, yarns and wire.

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $59.00

Dates:

avaliable for private groups.

KUMIHIMO "WIRED"  (beginner)

BEADED BEADS (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourade

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private groups.

BEADED BEADS  (intermediate)

CROCHET ROPE (beginner)

MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF CROCHET.

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private groups.

CROCHET ROPE  (beginner)

WINE BOTTLE COVER (intermediate)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $40.00/$45.00

Dates:

available for private groups.

WINE BOTTLE COVER  (intermediate)

KNIT SPIRIAL (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

KNIT SPIRIAL  (beginner)

BOHEMIAN SPIRAL (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

BOHEMIAN SPIRAL   (intermediate)

JTAFIO (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

JTAFIO   (intermediate)

FLOWER BLOOMS (intermediate)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

FLOWER BLOOMS  (intermediate)

OVER THE RIVIOLI (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

OVER THE RIVIOLI  (intermediate)

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK (intermediate)

Must know how to crochet.

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK  (intermediate)

BEZELED CLASP (intermediate)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

BEZELED CLASP   (intermediate)

NOT YOUR ORDINARY CUFF (advanced)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $55/$60

Dates:

available for private class.

NOT YOUR ORDINARY CUFF  (advanced)

BLING (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

BLING  (intermediate)

RUFFLE YOUR FEATHERS (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

RUFFLE YOUR FEATHERS  (beginner)

ROUND AND ROUND WE GO (intermediate)

circular peyote

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

ROUND AND ROUND WE GO  (intermediate)

SING THE BLUES (advanced)

4 hour class

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $40.00/$45.00

Dates:

available for private class.

SING THE BLUES (advanced)

BLUE LAGOON (intermediate)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

BLUE LAGOON (intermediate)

CATCH THE WAVE (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

CATCH THE WAVE  (intermediate)

LUXURY LOOPS (beginner)

Taught by Linda Ourada

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

LUXURY LOOPS (beginner)

CRYSTAL SAUCERS (intermediate)

Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

CRYSTAL SAUCERS  (intermediate)

1011 W. College Ave :: Appleton WI 54914 :: Tel: 920.733.2853 :: email: debbie@glassonion.biz