2009
I have scheduled my entire 2009 classes below. Although I do not expect of make any changes in this schedule, please come back and check it from time to time. There are two ways to check the schedule, by the towns that they are scheduled in, and by the dates that they are scheduled on.
If you would like to schedule a class in your town or close to you,
be sure to E-mail me, or call me at 303-517-1068.
If you would like to schedule a private class and I will be in your area,
be sure to E-mail me, or call me at 303-517-1068.








Most of my classes fill up about two months before the class, so please contact me, or the bead store in the listing to enroll early.
After January 1, 2008
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My 2009 Class Schedule By Date

January 2010  -  February  -  March  -  April  -  May  -  June
July  -  August  -  September  -  October  -  November  -  December
January, 2010

I have not scheduled January 2010, but will shortly!
I may retire from teaching and concentrate on my store in Estes Park and a business in the Caribbean.

February

February 17, 2009, Tuesday
Amarillo, Texas
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Beadz Shop
3440 Bell Street Suite 314, Amarillo, Texas 79109
806-463-2323
E-mail: thebeadzshop@suddenlink.net

February 19, 2009, Thursday
North Texas
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
I am working with some shops to find one that can schedule this class in North Texas. If you would like me to come to your area, let me know. I will work hard on coming to you.

February 21 and 22, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Van Alstyne, Texas, north of Dallas
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Alford Inn
101 E. Marshall Street, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495
903-482-6688
Web Site: http://www.alfordinn.com/retreat.html    E-mail: alfordinn@aol.com

February 25, 2009, Wednesday
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
To be scheduled in North Texas

February 27, 2009, Friday
Arlington, Texas
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Wild Beads
2833 Galleria Dr., Arlington, TX 76011
817-652-3232
Web Site: http://wildbeads.biz        E-mail: info@wildbeads.biz

February 28 and March 1, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Arlington, Texas
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Wild Beads
2833 Galleria Dr., Arlington, TX 76011
817-652-3232
Web Site: http://wildbeads.biz        E-mail: info@wildbeads.biz

March, 2009
March 4, 2009, Wednesday
I am trying to schedule a class in Dallas, Waco, or Temple, Texas areas.
If you may be interested in a class in these areas please E-mail me: dnorris@frii.com.
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.

March 6, 2009, Friday
I am trying to schedule a class in Dallas, Waco, or Temple, Texas areas.
If you may be interested in a class in these areas please E-mail me: dnorris@frii.com.
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.

March 7 and 8, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
College Station, Texas
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Bead Fountain  
1804 Brothers Blvd Ste D, College Station,  (TX) 77845 
979-694-2323
URL: http://www.MyBeadShop.net/   E-mail: beadfountain@gmail.com

March 11, 2009, Wednesday
I am trying to schedule a class in Dallas, Waco, or Temple, Texas areas.
If you may be interested in a class in these areas please E-mail me: dnorris@frii.com.
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads and More  
215 Water St., Kerrville,  (TX) 78028
830-896-9107
Web Site: http://kerrvillebeads.com/          E-mail: sharlet@kerrvillebeads.com

March 13, 2009, Friday
Corpus Christi, Texas
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Casa de Oro, Inc.  
756 Caddo Street, Corpus Christi,  (TX) 78412
512-991-7054
Web Site: http://casadeorojewelers.com/        E-mail: sales@casadeoro.net

March 14 and 15, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Corpus Christi, Texas
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Casa de Oro, Inc.  
756 Caddo Street, Corpus Christi,  (TX) 78412
512-991-7054
Web Site: http://casadeorojewelers.com/        E-mail: sales@casadeoro.net

March 20, 2009, Friday
San Antonia, Texas
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
And The Bead Goes On
18771 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio,  (TX) 78266
210-651-3363
E-mail: designs@AndTheBeadGoesOnLine.com

March 21 and 22, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
San Antonia, Texas
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
And The Bead Goes On
18771 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio,  (TX) 78266
210-651-3363
E-mail: designs@AndTheBeadGoesOnLine.com

March 25, 2009. Wednesday
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Antiques, Beads and Crafty People  
2517 East Broadway, Pearland,  (TX) 77581
281-997-3600, Fax: 281-485-0538
E-mail: abcraftypeople@aol.com

March 27, 2009, Friday
Helena, Alabama
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Bead Biz LLC  
3745 Helena Road Suite 100, Old Town Helena, Helena,  (AL) 35080
205-621-2426
URL: http://www.thebeadbiz.com/    E-mail: beadbiz@charterinternet.com

March 28 and 29, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Helena, Alabama
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
The Bead Biz LLC  
3745 Helena Road Suite 100, Old Town Helena, Helena,  (AL) 35080
205-621-2426
URL: http://www.thebeadbiz.com/    E-mail: beadbiz@charterinternet.com

March 31, Tuesday and April 1, Wednesday
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Baton Rouge Bead Co.  
15959 Hewwood, Suite F, Baton Rouge,  (LA) 70816
225-755-1332
URL: http://www.br-beads.com/

April, 2009

April 3, 2009, Friday
Maryville, Tennessee
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
White Fox Bead Studio  
145 Cherokee Heights Dr., Maryville,  (TN) 37801
(in the Wiley Boring Center on Hwy 411S - just past Sandy Springs Rd.)
865-980-0237
URL: http://www.white-fox-bead-studio.com/    E-mail: whitefoxbeads@bellsouth.net

April 4 and 5, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Maryville, Tennessee
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
White Fox Bead Studio  
145 Cherokee Heights Dr., Maryville,  (TN) 37801
(in the Wiley Boring Center on Hwy 411S - just past Sandy Springs Rd.)
865-980-0237
URL: http://www.white-fox-bead-studio.com/    E-mail: whitefoxbeads@bellsouth.net

April 6, 2009, Monday
Nashville, Tennessee
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Be Dazzled Beads  
718 Thompson Lane, Ste 123, Nashville,  (TN) 37204
615-292-0610
URL: http://www.landofodds.com/      E-mail: warren@landofodds.com

April 6, 2009, Wednesday
Louisville, Kentucky
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Bead Weavers
1860 Mellwood Avenue, Studio 151, Louisville, KY
502-310-1580


April 10, 2009, Friday
Indianapolis, Indiana
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads Amore'  
3834 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis,  (IN) 46240 - Exact store location map
317-595-0144
Web Site: http://www.beadsamore.com/    E-mail: designs@AndTheBeadGoesOnLine.com

April 11 (Saturday) and 13th (Monday), 2009, Saturday and Monday, Sunday is Easter Sunday
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advanced Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads Amore'  
3834 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis,  (IN) 46240 - Exact store location map
317-595-0144
Web Site: http://www.beadsamore.com/    E-mail: designs@AndTheBeadGoesOnLine.com

April 17, 2009, Friday
Indianapolis, Indiana
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads Amore'  
3834 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis,  (IN) 46240 - Exact store location map
317-595-0144
Web Site: http://www.beadsamore.com/    E-mail: designs@AndTheBeadGoesOnLine.com

April 18th and 19th, 2009, Saturday and Monday
Indianapolis, Indiana
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads Amore'  
3834 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis,  (IN) 46240 - Exact store location map
317-595-0144
Web Site: http://www.beadsamore.com/    E-mail: designs@AndTheBeadGoesOnLine.com

April 23 and 24, 2009, Thursday and Friday
Mishawaka, Indiana
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads and Something More  
3019 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka,  (IN) 46544
574-252-2962
E-mail: beadsmore@sbcglobal.net

April 25 and 26, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Mishawaka, Indiana
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads and Something More  
3019 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka,  (IN) 46544
574-252-2962
E-mail: beadsmore@sbcglobal.net



April 28, 2009, Tuesday
Rocky River, Ohio
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Embellish Accessories LLC  
19055 Old Lake Rd., Rocky River,  (OH) 44116 (Across from the Pink Hotel)
440-333-8885
URL: http://embellishaccessories.com/         email: info@embellishaccessories.com



May, 2009

May 1, 2009, Friday
Bettendorf, Iowa
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Your Design Ltd  
2340 Cumberland Sq Dr., Bettendorf,  (IA) 52722
563-355-1519
URL: http://www.yourdesignltd.com/        E-mail: fran@yourdesignltd.com

May 2 and 3, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Bettendorf, Iowa
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Your Design Ltd  
2340 Cumberland Sq Dr., Bettendorf,  (IA) 52722
563-355-1519
URL: http://www.yourdesignltd.com/        E-mail: fran@yourdesignltd.com

May 5, 2009, Tuesday
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
I am working on where to hold this class.

May 7, 2009, Thursday
North Chicago, Illinois
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
I am working on where to hold this class.

May 13, 2009, Wednesday
North Chicago, Illinois
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
I am working on where to hold this class.

May 15, 2009, Friday
Bloomington, Illinois
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Garden of Beadin  
503 N. Prospect, Suite201, Bloomington,  (IL) 61704
309-664-6000
URL: http://www.gardenofbeadin.info/          E-mail: Tandy@gardenofbeadin.info

May 16 and 17, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Bloomington, Illinois
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Garden of Beadin  
503 N. Prospect, Suite201, Bloomington,  (IL) 61704
309-664-6000
URL: http://www.gardenofbeadin.info/          E-mail: Tandy@gardenofbeadin.info

May 20, 2009, Wednesday
St. Louis, Missouri
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
I am working on where to hold this class.

May 22, 2009, Friday
Troy, Missouri
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Three Monkeys Beadery LLC  
235 East Cherry Street, Troy,  (MO) 63379
636-528-7786
URL: http://threemonkeysbead.net/           E-mail: threemonkeys@centurytel.net

May 23 and 24, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Troy, Missouri
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Three Monkeys Beadery LLC  
235 East Cherry Street, Troy,  (MO) 63379
636-528-7786
URL: http://threemonkeysbead.net/           E-mail: threemonkeys@centurytel.net

May 20, 2009, Wednesday
Central, Missouri or Southern, Ilinois, or Iowa
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
I am working on where to hold this class.

May 29, 2009, Friday
Springfield, Illinois
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $200.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
La Bead, Oh!  
1500 South Sixth Street, Springfield,  (IL) 62703
217-544-8473
URL: http://www.labeadoh.com/      E-mail: labeadoh@aol.com

May 30 and 31, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Springfield, Illinois
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn to make a 3 wire bracelet, a solid band ring, simple wire pendant, and how to perform many
procedures that will enhance your Silversmithing skills.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
La Bead, Oh!  
1500 South Sixth Street, Springfield,  (IL) 62703
217-544-8473
URL: http://www.labeadoh.com/      E-mail: labeadoh@aol.com
June, 2009



June 21 and 22, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Casper, Wyoming
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Dragonfly Beads  
201 E. 2nd Street, Suite 22, Casper,  (WY) 82601
(Atrium Plaza - Corner of 2nd Street and Wolcott downtown)
307-265-7757
URL: http://dragonflybeads.biz/      E-mail: cheryl@dragonflybeads.biz


June 27 and 28, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Estes Park, Colorado
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Pewter Mine
153 Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado
303-517-1068
URL: http://www.learnsilver.com      E-Mail: dnorris@frii.com
July, 2009

July 11 and 12, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Amarillo, Texas
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Beadz Shop
3440 Bell Street Suite 314, Amarillo, Texas 79109
806-463-2323
E-mail: thebeadzshop@suddenlink.net

July 18 and 19, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Frisco, Colorado
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Luna’s Beads and Glass
Located at 416 Main Street, on the corner of 5th and Main in beautiful downtown Frisco, Colorado. We are west of Denver on Interstate 70, at an elevation of 9,000 feet, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains
http://www.lunasbeads.com/
1-970-668-8001

July 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2009, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Estes Park, Colorado
Lost Wax Casting Class
This is a complete class for lost wax casting with every aspect covered from wax carving, rubber mold making, sprueing and investing, burn out, casting, cleaning and polishing. You will be able to cast enough Sterling Silver jewelry during the class to pay for the tuition.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Pewter Mine
153 Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado
303-517-1068
URL: http://www.learnsilver.com      E-Mail: dnorris@frii.com

August, 2009

August 8 and 9, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Pueblo, Colorado
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
WE'VE GOT BEADS  
1745 Pueblo Blvd.
Regency Square Center
Pueblo,  (CO) 81005
719-565-0231


August 22 and 23, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
New York City, Brooklyn, New York
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Address to be announced, but will most likely be in the Bronx.

August 28 and 29, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Media, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Blue Santa Beads
1165 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
610-892-2740
http://www.bluesantabeads.net/index.htm    

September, 2009

September 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2009, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Tonopah, Nevada
Turquoise Mining, Turquoise Cutting and Polish Class, and Beginning Silversmithing Class
This is an all inclusive four day event with all meals, transportation, lodging, supplies, Silver and tools provided for the class. The last time I visited this mine and collected turquoise I came home with more than $2,000.00 worth of turquoise. We will leave Las Vegas Wednesday, ride in a luxury bus to Tonopah, with drinks and snacks. We will be taken out to one of the most famous turquoise mines for an all day "dig" on Thursday. It is very light work, but you will get dirty! On Friday you will taught how to cut and polish your stones. On Saturday and Sunday we will have a two day Silversmithing Class and make a ring and pendant using some of the turquoise that we find. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $1,500.00 all transportation, meals, lodging, supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Tonopah, Nevada

September 26 and 27, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Reno, Nevada
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Dana Beads
196 Lemmon Drive, Reno,  (NV) 89506
775-972-4200

September 30 and October 1, 2009, Wednesday and Thursday
Roseville, California
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Location to be announced.
October, 2009

October 3 and 4, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Sacramento, California
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Location to be announced.

October 10 and 11,  2009, Saturday and Sunday
Lincoln City, Oregon
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Bead Goes On
1621 NW Hwy 101, Lincoln City,  (OR) 97367
541-994-3453

October 17 and 18, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Albany, Oregon.
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Spearit Beads & Co.
331 2nd Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321
541-791-4313
Web Site: http://www.spearitbeads.com/index.html    E-Mail: sherry@spearitbeads.com

October 24 and 25,  2009, Saturday and Sunday
Salem, Oregon.
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Bead Trunk
498 Church St NE, Salem, OR 97301
503-364-4668

October 31 and November 1,  2009, Saturday and Sunday
Seattle, Washington
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Location to be announced.
November, 2009

December 5 and 6, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Boise, Idaho
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Location to be announced

November 21 and 22, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Salt Lake City, Utah
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Location to be announced
December, 2009

December 5 and 6, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Dublin, Ohio
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Busy Beaders
5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd.  #105, Dublin, OH 43016
614-210-1051
email: amy@busybeaders.biz    
January, 2009

January 17 and 18, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Albany, Oregon.
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Spearit Beads & Co.
331 2nd Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321
541-791-4313
Web Site: http://www.spearitbeads.com/index.html    E-Mail: sherry@spearitbeads.com

January 19, 2009, Monday
Salem, Oregon.
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Grape Lane Poultry Farm
PO Box 1183, Jefferson, Oregon  97352
503-743-2318
Web Site: http://grapelanepoultryfarm.org/default.aspx   E-Mail: Grapelanepoultryfarm@earthlink.net

January 21, 2009, Wednesday or Thursday, Januray 22nd.
Portland, Eugene, Salem, Oregon in your home, or my motel room.
Private Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver
Please visit the site below for description and tuitions for Private Classes in your home or my motel room.
http://silversmithing.homestead.com/PrivateClasses.html
Or E-Mail Me at dnorris@ frii.com.

January 24 and 25, 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Lincoln City, Oregon.
Beginning Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a ring, make a bezel, solder the ring together including a 3 wire ring band, and learn stone setting and polishing.
You will also make a simple wire pendant with faceted stone.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Bead Goes On
1621 NW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon 97367
541-994-3453
Web Site: http://www.thebdgozon.com     E-mail: thebdgozon@aol.com

January 27, 2009, Tuesday
Portland, Eugene, Salem, Oregon in your home, or my motel room.
Private Silversmithing Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver
Please visit the site below for description and tuitions for Private Classes in your home or my motel room.
http://silversmithing.homestead.com/PrivateClasses.html
Or E-Mail Me at dnorris@ frii.com.

January 29, 2009, Thursday
Reno, Nevada
Basic Soldering Class
All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class.
You will learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making. You will learn how to solder Sterling Silver.
You will design a pendant, make a bezel, solder the pendent together and learn stone setting and polishing.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Dana Beads  
196 Lemmon Drive, Reno,  (NV) 89506, Next to Scolaris
775-972-4200
Web Site: http://danabeads.net      E-mail: dana.beads@yahoo.com