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The Next Step: Bead Classes

Welcome to the Next Step, a source of information for advancing your beading skills. If you are looking to try something new or develop your existing talent, there are plenty of options from which to choose. The Next Step offers an exciting selection of bead classes, so pick up the phone or log on and make contact today! If you would like information about listing your bead classes, please contact Kelli Garcia at (877) 613-4621, fax (970) 667-8317, or e-mail kgarcia@interweave.com.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Michaels Arts and Crafts
Ph. (800) Michaels
Website: www.michaels.com
With aisles of inspiration Michaels has everything you need to bring your unique ideas to life. Spice up your wardrobe with new jewelry in our fun and inspiring jewelry-making classes. Visit Michaels.com to find your local store for specific times, dates and costs.

CALIFORNIA

Amonite Jewelry & Beads
3934 Fifth Ave.
San Diego (Hillcrest), CA 92103
Ph. (619) 299-3180; Fax (619) 299-3177
E-mail: eamonite_info@eAmonite.com
Website: www.eAmonite.com
Discover your hidden talents in our beautiful bead-tique. We offer all levels of affordable and fun classes. Kids Club, private lessons, and bead parties in English and Spanish. The creative techniques and trade secrets we teach are invaluable. Day of class special discount on beads. Check out our web site.

DELAWARE

AnneMade Jewelry Kits & Tutorials
Website: www.annemade-jewelry.com
Learn to make jewelry from anywhere with my jewelry kits and downloadable tutorials. Over thirty projects in wirework, beading, and chain maille are available with detailed step-by- step instructions and high-quality color photographs.

FLORIDA

The Down The Street Bead Shows
Orange City, Florida
Ph. (866) 667-3232
E-mail: info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com
Website: www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com
The Down The Street Bead Shows with stops
in DeLand (Orlando area), Tampa, St. Augustine, Pompano, West Palm, Sarasota, and Ft. Myers have on going classes in basic beading, seed beading, beading with chain, PMC and Art Clay, wire wrapping, cold fusion, soldering, chain maille, fused glass, Kumihimo braiding, and more.

INDIANA

ABR Imagery
3808 W. Vernal Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
Ph. 866-342-4764; Fax (812) 339-8947
E-mail: rossglass@cs.com
Website: www.abrimagery.com
Be Glass offers a variety of classes. This includes bead making, fusing, make/take nights, stained glass classes, sculptural lampworking, one-on-one instruction, torch space for rent by the hour, lathe instruction and much more! For a complete list of classes, check out our website at www.abrimagery.com or contact us at 1-866-342-4764.

MISSOURI

ZingZ! Art Glass
514-C N. 7 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Ph. (816) 228-8300
E-mail: mjzingz@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.zingz.net
Making Lampwork Beads - Beginner Packages and Advanced Technique Classes. Daytime, evening & weekend schedules. Torch time and kiln annealing services, Full line Moretti, Vetrofond, Bullseye, specialty rods, torch equipment, tools, & supplies sold. Art Glass Gallery & Sales - Lampwork Beads, Sterling Silver & Swarovski Crystal. 

NEW JERSEY

Jubili Beads & Yarns®
713 Haddon Ave.
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Ph. (856) 858-7844
E-mail: info@jubilibeadsandyarns.com
Website: www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com
Crafter’s ecstasy! Great classes in all levels of beaded jewelry-making, bead weaving. Featuring state-of-the-art, 8 torch flame work studio with world class instructors scheduled for 2008! “Open Studio” rental available. Mixed media
specialists offering classes & supplies in knitting, crocheting, loom weaving, PMC, wire work, and more! Vintage Attic now open!

NEW YORK

Studio 34 Bead and Jewelry Arts Learning Center
Bead Mercantile and Gallery
34 Elton St.
Rochester, NY 14607
Ph. (585) 271-8160
Website: www.studio34beads.com
JEWELRY CLASS CENTRAL! All jewelry media: glass bead making, PMC, chain maille, polymer, wire, fiber arts, embroidery, metal smith, fusing, woven sterling, design, legal and marketing seminars. New York’s only public access studio and gallery. Professional instructors: Barbara DeYoung, Stephanie Donaldson, Mary Elter, Marilynne Lipshutz, Maura Muir Wilson, Amy Kruger, Patty Uttaro, Liaung-Chung Yen, Amy Hyser, Alexis Romeo and Lesley Darling of Dances with Wools.

PENNSYLVANIA

Bead Fest Philadelphia 2008
Valley Forge Convention Center
Ph. (610) 232-5700
E-mail: lapidaryjournal@interweave.com
Website: www.beadfest.com
Classes: August 21-24, 2008
250+ classes to choose from by experts from around the country, half-days and full-days. Learn to make your own lampwork and metal clay beads, create beautiful beaded jewelry and wirework. Vendor area with more than 300 booths. Full description plus registration on Website!

TEXAS

Bitter Creek Design
17711 I-H 10 West, Bldg 700, Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78257
Ph. (210) 558-0559; Fax (830) 249-1499
E-mail: jenny@bittercreekdesigns.com
Website: www.bittercreekdesigns.com
In or near the San Antonio area? We offer a large selection of classes, they include: basic and advanced stringing, beginner and advanced wire wrapping, dichroic glass and bead making, beginner and advanced PMC and chain maille. No experience required. Call or visit our website for more information.

Wired Designs
The Shops @ Artisans' Alley
555 W. Bitters, Suite 107
San Antonio, TX 78216
Ph. (210) 495-4495
E-mail: wireddesigns@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.wireddesignsstudio.com
Dichroic beads and pendants are our specialty! We are a working glass studio offering one-day workshops in glass fusing/slumping, Precious Metal Clay, mosaics, lampworking/beadmaking, metalsmithing, soldering/setting, and jewelry design & construction. You don't need experience, just a desire to have fun! Call or visit our Website for complete workshop schedule!

VIRGINIA

Studio Baboo™ "A Big Little Bead Store™"
321 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Ph. (434) 244-2905; Fax (434) 295-9706
E-mail: studiobaboo@earthlink.net
Website: www.studiobaboo.com
Full service bead store with a huge selection of Delicas, seed beads, glass, semiprecious, pearls, French beaded flower supplies, lampwork supplies and more! Ongoing classes in beginning to advanced stringing and beadwork techniques. Annual seminars with Jeannette Cook, Maggie Meister and Fabulous Flowers with Donna Dickt. Visit our website for complete details. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10am-5pm; Th. 11am-7pm.