COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

BW2495: Right Angel Weave Bracelet
SKILL SET AREA: Bead Weaving
PREREQUISITES:

Orientation to Beads and Jewelry Findings


SUGGESTED, BUT OPTIONAL: BW2001: Needle and Thread

 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Students will be introduced to the right angle weave method of beading, and how it's used as a foundation for other bead work.
Students will do some surface embellishment.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Right Angle Weave Bracelet
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: - how to do the right angle weave stitch
- how to add surface embellishments
- how to attach a two-strand clasp
- understand how different size, color and texture beads work together in right angle designs
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 4 - 8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $35.00 fee / $35.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Purchase supplies prior to class
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

BW2495:  RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE - BRACELET
Instructor:  Kathleen Lynam
$35.00 fee ($35.00 deposit reserves space)

Students will learn the right angle weave method of beading, and its versatility.    Students will learn how to embellish the weave, use it as a foundation for other projects, and attach a clasp to the bracelet they make.  Students will learn how to add thread to a piece already in progress.  Students will learn how to finish off a piece for completion.

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg/
curr/electives/beadweave/beadweave.htm

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: Thread a beading needle using Nymo thread
Know the uses of wax
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: Create a piece using the right angle weave. 
Know some embellishment techniques
Written Instructions Provided YES 
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List #10 English beading needle
Nymo thread, size D, any color that matches your beads
100 - 4mm round fire polish beads (any color)
1 tube - matching or contrasting delicas or 11/0 seed beads
wax or thread heaven
scissors
2- strand clasp, preferably a square filigree clasp
work surface, like a piece of cloth
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided None
INSTRUCTOR(S): Kathleen Lynam
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: Three times a year