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Geometric Beadwork Exploration | 3 hour class
Join Kim in her exploration of geometric beadwork, based on Kate McKinnon’s open-source website www.contemporarygeometricbeadwork.com. Learn how to make extraordinary shapes from simpler structures.
Students must be experienced with flat, even count peyote stitch, but they do not have to take any of the previous Geometric Beadwork classes before taking another.
CLASS TOPICS:
TRIANGLES | Jan 18, Apr 18 or Sep 19: This class will focus on making triangles using circular peyote with herringbone increases. Students receive written instructions which include details for connecting their triangles to complete a Kaleidocycle. By the end of class students will have completed at least one (hopefully two or three) peyote triangles.
WARPED SQUARES | Feb 15 or Jul 18: This class will focus on making warped squares (think triangle with four sides) and will also demonstrate how to create an opening in the work. By the end of class students will have completed one or more warped squares. Students will leave with written instructions for the basic square and information about creating an opening within the square.
PODCAST BEAD | Mar 21 or Oct 17: This class will focus on making a podcast bead to use as a starter for a zigged bangle or cuff. Students will complete one podcast bead and if time permits will begin the zigged bangle. Students will leave with information about starting a zigged bangle in the round or as a flat cuff, and will have information about removing it from the podcast bead.
DETONATION & DECONSTRUCTION | Jun 20: Students will use a podcast bead as a template or“casting” bead for starting a new piece of work. They will learn to add “detonation” beads to simplify the removal of the work. By the end of class they will have completed at least one sample of new work that has been removed from the “casting” bead. The class fee includes a small podcast bead so students do not have to complete one prior to class.
HEXAGON INCREASE | Aug 15: The Hexagon Increase is a 3-step repeating pattern. On the CGB site it is used to create the Hexagon Wave that is cast from a 24-point podcast bead. But it can be started from any size podcast bead and can be worked “in the round,” or stitched as a flat piece. In this class students will learn the 3-step repeating pattern using a small podcast bead to start, adding detonation beads for easy removal. By the end of class students will have completed several rounds of the hexagon increase and can choose to remove the work from the podcast bead by snipping off the detonation beads, or to continue stitching and remove the work on their own. The class fee includes a small podcast bead so students do not have to complete one prior to class.
Prerequisite: For all classes students must be experienced with flat, even count peyote stitch! Familiarity with herringbone and right angle weave is also helpful. Students do not have to take any of the previous Geometric Beadwork classes before taking another.
Instructor: Kim Humphrey
Class Fee: $35 for Triangles, Warped Squares, Podcast Bead | $40 for Detonation & Deconstruction, Hexagon Increase
All classes include written instructions. Detonation & Deconstruction and Hexagon Increase include a small podcast bead. Other materials are extra.
CLASS TOPICS:
TRIANGLES | Jan 18, Apr 18 or Sep 19: This class will focus on making triangles using circular peyote with herringbone increases. Students receive written instructions which include details for connecting their triangles to complete a Kaleidocycle. By the end of class students will have completed at least one (hopefully two or three) peyote triangles.
WARPED SQUARES | Feb 15 or Jul 18: This class will focus on making warped squares (think triangle with four sides) and will also demonstrate how to create an opening in the work. By the end of class students will have completed one or more warped squares. Students will leave with written instructions for the basic square and information about creating an opening within the square.
PODCAST BEAD | Mar 21 or Oct 17: This class will focus on making a podcast bead to use as a starter for a zigged bangle or cuff. Students will complete one podcast bead and if time permits will begin the zigged bangle. Students will leave with information about starting a zigged bangle in the round or as a flat cuff, and will have information about removing it from the podcast bead.
DETONATION & DECONSTRUCTION | Jun 20: Students will use a podcast bead as a template or“casting” bead for starting a new piece of work. They will learn to add “detonation” beads to simplify the removal of the work. By the end of class they will have completed at least one sample of new work that has been removed from the “casting” bead. The class fee includes a small podcast bead so students do not have to complete one prior to class.
HEXAGON INCREASE | Aug 15: The Hexagon Increase is a 3-step repeating pattern. On the CGB site it is used to create the Hexagon Wave that is cast from a 24-point podcast bead. But it can be started from any size podcast bead and can be worked “in the round,” or stitched as a flat piece. In this class students will learn the 3-step repeating pattern using a small podcast bead to start, adding detonation beads for easy removal. By the end of class students will have completed several rounds of the hexagon increase and can choose to remove the work from the podcast bead by snipping off the detonation beads, or to continue stitching and remove the work on their own. The class fee includes a small podcast bead so students do not have to complete one prior to class.
Prerequisite: For all classes students must be experienced with flat, even count peyote stitch! Familiarity with herringbone and right angle weave is also helpful. Students do not have to take any of the previous Geometric Beadwork classes before taking another.
Instructor: Kim Humphrey
Class Fee: $35 for Triangles, Warped Squares, Podcast Bead | $40 for Detonation & Deconstruction, Hexagon Increase
All classes include written instructions. Detonation & Deconstruction and Hexagon Increase include a small podcast bead. Other materials are extra.
Geometric Beadwork Exploration Supplies:
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and includes time during the class for shopping. This project uses:
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and includes time during the class for shopping. This project uses:
- Size 11/0 cylinder (Delica) beads - at least 2 or 3 colors, though you'll probably want more
- A few size 15/0, 11/0 or size 8/0 seed beads may be needed
- Preferred beading needle and thread
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Please note our Class Policy: Pre-registration with payment of class fee is required. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes. Unless otherwise specified, classes are designed for adults ages 16 and up.
Please note our Class Policy: Pre-registration with payment of class fee is required. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes. Unless otherwise specified, classes are designed for adults ages 16 and up.