Learn How to Knot Pearls!

By Andrew | Published: October 3, 2009

Make a Pearl Necklace & Earring Set!

Saturday, Oct 17

In this class, you get to choose freshwater pearls from a variety of colors, including Natural White, Pink, Lavender, and Black.  Learn how to knot your pearls together with silk thread in the style of the finest pearl jewelry.  You will get to finish your pieces with sterling silver clasps and, as  a bonus, you will also make a matching set of earrings with sterling silver hooks and pearls of your choice.

Note: This class offers an excellent discount on the retail price of the pearls and silver clasps you use!

Instructor Kari Anderson has traveled from coast to coast and around the world finding and brokering sales of fine pearls.  She attends high profile auctions and exhibitions and is known by the most powerful people in the pearl industry.  As a pearl expert, her website – KariPearls.com – is one of the highest visited pearl information sites on the web.   Kari is a graduate of the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).

More than just making a necklace & earring set, in this class you get to visit with a Pearl Expert!  Kari is a treasure trove of information and is willing to answer your pearl questions and to tell stories of her travels.

What you Need to Know

  • Saturday  Oct 17    10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Bring a sack lunch for yourself
  • Class & materials fee:  $30 

(Includes Pearls, Silver Clasps, Earring Hoops & use of tools and equipment – An outstanding value!)

  • 8 Seats available.    Registration is required.

Register by emailing or calling:

Andrew

Ph: 563 260 5556 • adifference(a)hotmail.com

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Introduction to Metal Casting!

By Andrew | Published: September 15, 2009


A DoNight Workshop!

Saturday, September 26

Have you ever wanted to try metal casting?

You will design a part, make a pattern and cast it in metal at this one day class. We will use a lost-foam casting technique to cast the piece you design in aluminum. You will be able to do basic finishing and bring home what you make at the end of the day.

Whether your goal is to make a unique piece of art, or just to learn about metal casting methods, this class is an excellent way to experience the excitement of casting your own design in metal.

What you need to know:


• Minimum age of 16 to join this class or age 14 with a parent or guardian (who also need to be in the class).

• Wear long legged pants, closed toed shoes and bring a long sleeved shirt

• Bring a Sack Lunch for yourself


• Class & Materials fee $30

• 8 spaces available. Registration is required


Saturday, September 26 9:00am – 4:00pm


Note: This is our most popular class. Be sure to get your place early!


Register by emailing or calling:

Andrew Anderson

Ph: 563 260 5556 • adifference(a)hotmail.com

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Make Paper!

By Andrew | Published: September 3, 2009

Saturday, Sept 12

A New DoNight Workshop!

Have you ever wanted to make paper?  In this one day workshop, we will prepare pulp from recycled card stock and paper products, pick out beautiful or interesting natural items to embed in our paper, and then form sheet after sheet of luxurious paper that just screams, ‘look at me!’

Use your hand made paper for original gift cards, use it for painting or stick it in a frame unaltered for all to admire, or maybe even WRITE on it!  Whatever you do with it, you will have fun learning the paper making process and creating your own unique sheets of paper to bring home.


What you need to know:

• Bring a sack lunch for yourself!

• Bring an old newspaper for pulp. (just the black and white sections – leave the shiny advertising section at home)

• Class fee $15

• 8 spaces available

Saturday, September 12    10:00am-3:30pm

Register by emailing or calling:
Andrew Anderson
Ph: 563 260 5556 • adifference(a)hotmail.com

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