View Classes by Level View Classes by Technique Meet our Bead Fest Wire 2009 Instructors Want to keep up-to-date with the latest Bead Fest news and information? Sign up for the Bead Fest mailing list and never miss a step. Sign up now to secure seats in your favorite classes! 2009 Bead Fest Wire Classes Last Updated: October 30, 2008 Bead Fest Wire will be held at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Valley Forge, PA, May 1-3, 2009. Directions to Bead Fest Wire Travel Info, Hotels, and Links Classes begin on Friday, May 1 and will continue through Sunday, May 3. Classes will be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, in mostly 3-hour or 7-hour sessions: 9-12, 1-4, 5-8, 9-4, and 1-8. Seven-hour sessions include a break of about one hour. Ending times are approximate. Read Our Cancellation Policy Remember, a student badge also admits you to the vendor hall for free for all three days of Bead Fest. Online pre-registration will close April 21, 2009 at 6pm EDT. Bead Fest Wire 2009 Classes by day: Friday, May 1, 2009 | Saturday, May 2, 2009 | Sunday, May 3, 2009 | Meet our Bead Fest Wire 2009 Instructors Friday, May 1, 2009 Byzantine Segment Lampwork Bracelet Instructor: Debra Danyi Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $140 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Paisley Link Wire Bracelet Instructor: Denise Peck Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Crystal Zigzag Earrings Instructor: Leslie Rogalski Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $100 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Pattern Wire Bracelet Instructor: Debbie Williams Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $135 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Wire Doodle Bracelet Instructor: Debra Danyi Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $90 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Asymmetric Woven Wire Ring Instructor: Stephanie Everett Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $100 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Open Roundmaille with Crystals Bracelet Instructor: Sue Ripsch Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $120 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Swarovski Bangle Bracelet Instructor: Debbie Williams Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: 3 Class Fee: (includes kit): $130 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Aunt Annie Instructor: Linda Best Shaen Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $135 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads 20 Minute Spiral Ring Instructor: Lisa Claxton Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $130 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Glass Ring Byzantine Instructor: Stephanie Everett Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Trio of Love Instructor: Debora Mauser Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $135 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Staggered Corduroy with Japanese Overlay Instructor: Sue Ripsch Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Coiled Hoop Earrings Instructor: Donna P. Ryan-Kocun Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $130 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Modern Vintage II Instructor: Kristal Wick Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $128 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Sterling Wire Wrapped Pendant with LWB Instructor: Sally Stevens Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $180 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Riveted Amulets Instructor: Janice Berkebile Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $200 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Ear Adornments Instructor: Connie Fox Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $145 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads A Little Bit Whompy Instructor: Kim St. Jean Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $195 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Rivets: Cold Connections Instructor: Tracy Stanley Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $180 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Classic Wire Rings Instructor: Michael David Sturlin Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $250 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Friday, May 1, 2009 & Saturday, May 2, 2009 Designer Component Combinations Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong Skill Level: Advanced Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $340 Time: 9-4 Type: 2-Days Technique: Wire Wrap Saturday, May 2, 2009 Scrollwork Bangle Instructor: Debra Danyi Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $90 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Viking Knit Instructor: Denise Peck Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $120 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Intro to Resins Instructor: Tracy Stanley Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $115 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Byzantine Circle Bracelet and Earrings Instructor: Debra Danyi Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $135 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Riveted Pendant Instructor: Tracy Stanley Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $125 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Bead-Filled Bangle Instructor: Noël Yovovich Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $140 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Fusing ~ The Dewdrop Pendant Instructor: Janice Berkebile Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $115 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Wedding Knots and Drops Instructor: Linda Best Shaen Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Leaf Drop Earrings Instructor: Lisa Claxton Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $115 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Two-Tone Woven Wire Bangle Instructor: Stephanie Everett Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Japanese 18-in-1 Chain Maille Bracelet Instructor: John Fetvedt Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $204 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Omega Bail Pendant Instructor: Char Jorgensen Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $95 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Turtle Bracelet Instructor: Sue Ripsch Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Colorful Egyptian Spiral Bracelet Instructor: Donna P. Ryan-Kocun Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $115 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Bodacious Copper Bangles Instructor: Kim St. Jean Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $100 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Audacious Bangles and Cuffs Instructor: Cheryl Strait Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Shhh Sassy Silky Secrets! Instructor: Kristal Wick Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $100 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Flowing Hammered Wire Bracelet Instructor: Noël Yovovich Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $138 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Cosmic Deco Instructor: Laura Andrews Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $210 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Fusing ~ The Basics Instructor: Janice Berkebile Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $220 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Heavy Metal Instructor: Pam Brown Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $195 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Beaded Metal Clay Pendant Instructor: Tamara Farion Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $243 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Clay Cold Connections for Red Hot Mamas (and Papas too) Instructor: Connie Fox Skill Level: Intermediate Other sections: 3411 Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: : $145 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Three Wire Wrapped Earrings Instructor: Debora Mauser Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $195 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Steam Punk Dangle Bracelet Instructor: Kim St. Jean Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $200 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Found Object Jewelry 102 - Etching Soldering and Beyond Instructor: Cheryl Strait Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $175 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Goldsmithing - Forged Rings Instructor: Michael David Sturlin Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $250 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Woven Checkerboard Bracelet Instructor: Debbie Williams Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $155 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Sunday, May 3, 2009 The Eclipse Chain Instructor: Lisa Claxton Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $120 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Scrollwork Bangle Instructor: Debra Danyi Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $90 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Celtic Visions (Zigzag Variant) Chain Bracelet Instructor: John Fetvedt Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $194 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Techniques for Sidewinder Pendant Instructor: Char Jorgensen Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $95 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap The Hug Ring Instructor: Lisa Claxton Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $115 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Serpentine Bracelet Instructor: Debra Danyi Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $100 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Tapered Half Byzantine Hoop Earrings Instructor: John Fetvedt Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $95 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Techniques for the Traditional Pendant Instructor: Char Jorgensen Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $95 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Wired Windows Instructor: Laura Andrews Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $175 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Lingering Garden Instructor: Janice Berkebile Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $200 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Sparkle Plenty Instructor: Pam Brown Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $244 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Kumihimo Instructor: Tamara Farion Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $290 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Clay Cold Connections for Red Hot Mamas (and Papas too) Instructor: Connie Fox Skill Level: Intermediate Other sections: 2411 Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: : $145 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Dramatic Wire Wrapped Cuff Instructor: Debora Mauser Skill Level: Advanced Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $215 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Just Want to Have Fun Instructor: Donna P. Ryan-Kocun Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $210 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Time To Say It Instructor: Kim St. Jean Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $190 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Simply Charming Instructor: Tracy Stanley Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $185 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Found Object Jewelry 103 (Links Bracelet Workshop) Instructor: Cheryl Strait Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $190 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Goldsmithing - Quick Clasps & Findings Instructor: Michael David Sturlin Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $250 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing They Won't Believe You Made It Ring Instructor: Noël Yovovich Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 5 Class Fee: (includes kit): $210 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing