The Greater Philadelphia Expo
Center
100 Station Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456
www.phillyexpocenter.com
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2013 Philadelphia Workshops
Materials Lists
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lists for all their workshops for Bead Fest Philadelphia
FEATURED WORKSHOPS
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5810, Petite Enameled Journal | Thursday, August 22, 2013 | |
| Jean Van Brederod and Lynne
Suprock Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Level: All Levels Technique: Bead Stringing/Knotting, Metalsmithing, Mixed Materials, Design, Enameling Petite Enameled Journal is so darn cute, you'll want to keep this little beauty close to your heart and on display for all to see! Learn new skills in this fun and informative workshop including kiln enameling, metalsmithing, bead stringing and knotting, sawing, and design techniques. Made from copper and enamel and embellished with coordinating beads and ribbons, our diminutive beauty will open and close just like a real book! Use this colorful miniature enameled journal to store your most secret thoughts and wishes! |
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7546, Hodgepodge Part Deux | Saturday, August 24, 2013 | |
| Anne Mitchell Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Level: All Levels Technique: Metalsmithing Here is your opportunity to bring all of your leftovers from your private stash and put them to good use. Bring along old coins, single gem stones odd findings and all of those left over items that you just don't know what to do with and incorporating them into a totally unique creation. Using fine silver fusing and cold join techniques learn how to rivet, wire wrap, fuse and link these individual components together with a hand-crafted section of fine silver fused chain and finish off the piece with a section of Viking Double Knit and a S-Hook closure. Join in fun day of creativity. |
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5982, Rings, Rings, Rings! | Saturday, August 24, 2013 | |
| Ed & Martha
Biggar Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Level: All Levels Technique: Beginners to advanced users of metal clay will learn successful techniques to continue their learning after the course is finished. Participants will work with several methods of forming rings: seamless, flat formed after firing, with riveted additions and attached bezels, and with plenty of research into proper sizing of different types of metal clays. |
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8801, Rockin' The Bracelet and Ring Combo | Saturday, August 24, 2013 | |
| Tracy
Stanley Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Level: All Levels Technique: Metalsmithing Make this fun bracelet and ring combo, creating your own custom fit bezel. A great class for learning to use those great cabs, rocks, & other awkward pieces you have been dying to add to your pieces! Metal texturing, stamping, riveting are all skills you will use to create a fun bracelet/ ring combo. |
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POLICIES
If a workshop is canceled by the instructor or by Bead Fest Philadelphia a full refund will be given to the registered students, or the registered student may change into another workshop for no additional fee - we will apply full value of the canceled classand the student will pay or be refunded the difference.
Workshop Changes:
Registrants may change a workshop through end of day Wednesday, July 10, 2013.
A $25 per workshop change fee will be assessed. Workshops are non-transferable between Events.
To change a workshop email Workshop Registration beadfest@interweave.com or call (215) 510-2864.
Registrants understand that workshop skill level and prerequisites are listed for each workshop. No refunds or changes will be made to registrants for any reason related to skill level or prerequisites.
Cancellation/Refunds:
If you cancel your workshop registration by the end of day Wednesday, July 10, 2013: You will be refunded 100% of workshop cost, minus $35.00 per workshop.
From July 11th until the event, there is a 0% refund for workshop fees and kits will not be mailed or refunded for canceling/changing the workshop.
No changes can be made after Wednesday, July 10, 2013.
A $10 on-site registration fee will be charged to students registering at the show.
Online registration will close Sunday, August 18, 2013.





