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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.

CHANGE IN HOW CLASSES WILL BE SCHEDULED

We have over 50 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, Molly Limberg, David Johnson and Debbie Austin

Cost: $15.00 /$60.00

Dates:

Hope to see you soon!

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!

Taught by Debbie Austin and David Johnson

Cost: FREE

Dates:

Every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00

OPEN BEAD NIGHT

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: $50

Dates:

Saturday, March 20, 10:00-12:30 SORRY - CLASS FULL
Saturday, April 10, 10:00-12:30

CROP CIRCLES

METAL STAMPING

Students will learn the basic stamping techniques to alter the surface of metals. You will learn to add words and textures to make tags and charms. KIT INCLUDED with class fee will includes sheets of copper, brass and nickel, tin snips, set of metal files and ball peen hammer. Students must bring a wood board to class at least 14" x 16" but not bigger than 16" x 20" and a bench block (available for purchase). We will have letters and textures available for your use.

Taught by David Johnson

Cost: $55

Dates:

Thursday, April 1, 6:00-8:00
Saturday, April 24, 10:00-12:00

METAL STAMPING

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

Dates:

Thursday, April 8, 6:00-8:00
Monday, April 19, 6:00-8:00

FELTED BEADS

FINE SILVER FUSING

Students will learn how to fuse fine silver together using a small torch. MATERIAL KIT INCLUDES a small hand held torch, a fire brick and fine silver in 12 gauge, 16 gauge and 18 gauge. Students will need to bring a board at least 14" x 16" in size. (no bigger than 16" x 20") Also, a ball peen or chasing hammer, a bench block and a round nose pliers.

Taught by David Johnson

Cost: $55.00

Dates:

Thursday, April 15, 6:00-8:00
Saturday, May 1, 10:00-12:00

FINE SILVER FUSING

NUBBY FRAMES

Keep all your favorite family photos preserved around your neck! Students will learn how to solder two pieces of glass together using the copper foil method. Solder jump rings on to make charms and pendants. Class fee INCLUDES MATERIAL KIT consisting of a 60 watt soldering iron, lead free solder, copper foil tape, acid free flux, brush, coil spring iron stand with sponge, assorted jump rings, 2 clamps for holding glass, 4 sets of glass to make 4 pendants. Students are asked to bring a wood board 14" x 16" but no bigger than 16" x 20". Also, decorative paper, small photos, words, etc. anything you want to put into your pendants. Age 18 and up

Taught by Debbie Austin

Cost: $65

Dates:

Saturday, April 17 9:30 - 12:30
Thursday, April 29, 6:00 - 9:00

NUBBY FRAMES

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)

ALL WRAPPED UP (beginner)

Taught by Taught by Katherine Crowley-Peckham

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

call to set up

ALL WRAPPED UP (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)

BYZANTINE CHAINMALLE (beginner)

CLASS INCLUDES MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTION BOOK.

Taught by David Johnson

Cost: $75.00

Dates:

call to set up

BYZANTINE CHAINMALLE   (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

BEADED BEADS (intermediate)

Taught by Linda Ourade

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private groups.

BEADED BEADS  (intermediate)

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)

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)

VICTORIAN BEAUTY (intermediate)

Taught by Molly Limberg

Cost: $30/$35

Dates:

available for private class.

VICTORIAN BEAUTY  (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)

POPCORN EARRINGS (beginner)

Taught by Molly Limberg

Cost: $25.00/$30.00

Dates:

available for private class.

POPCORN EARRINGS  (beginner)

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)

GREEN LADDER (beginner)

Taught by Molly Limberg

Cost: $30.00/$35.00

Dates:

available for private class.

GREEN LADDER (beginner)

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