Bring work tray, bead mat or dish for beads & small sharp pointed scissors as indicated. Lights & magnifiers recommended for close-up work.
Need pliers or cutters? Pre-order from www.MarilynGardiner.com for delivery at the beginning of class.
Nick Regine
Nick Regine has been with Swarovski North America for over 30 years. This Professor of Crystal, loves to share his wealth of knowledge and is always researching and experimenting to find new ways to use crystal on everything imaginable. As Product Application Manager for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, he works with well-known brands and designers of jewellery, clothing, accessories and home décor. www.youtube.com/createyourstyletv
Fun with Filigrees, Nick Regine
Fun with Filigrees (20) All Levels
Join Nick for a fun filled workshop using various Swarovski Filigrees, Pendants and Beads to create a distinctive pair of earrings and a matching bracelet. This class is about learning basic jewellery making techniques that include how to properly open and close jump rings, turn loops on headpins, make eye pins and use them as connectors. Follow the pattern or let stunning SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS inspire you to create your own one-of-a-kind design!
3 Hour Workshop.
Soldering
Soldering (12) All Levels
Here’s your chance to try soldering as you learn the basics while creating a fabulous pair of earrings with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Nick shares tips and tricks he has acquired over three decades to make beautiful, professional jewellery. All to ensure your soldering success! Only students who have not previously taken this class may register.
3 Hour Workshop.
Creative Jewellry Art Pendants, Nick Regime
Creative Jewellery Art (25) Beginner
Explore a myriad of techniques in beading and jewellery making using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Nick tells all to get you started! Learn the tools of the trade and finishing techniques while stimulating designs will inspire you to design your own jewellery.
3 Hour Workshop.
Design It, Sell It! (25) Business Session
Crafty design and marketing for the small business artist. Join the team of Nick Regine and Pat Riesenburger for this newly formatted workshop that will teach you techniques to make various forms of jewellery and accessories using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Then learn how to market your craft. Discover tips and tricks of gluing, hot fix, epoxy clay as well as pricing your artwork, mastering social media, building a crafty resume and connecting with retail stores and galleries.
4 Hour Workshop.
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca