Texas

Under construction, please visit my schedule for 2010.
Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
The Bead Fairy   801-571-7166

9417 So. Union Square, Sandy,  (UT) 84093
URL: http://TheBeadFairyUT.com/                email: TheBeadFairyUT@aol.com
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.

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Alabama

Wyoming


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 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.
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

Alaska
I will be planning a trip to Alaska in early fall, 2010. if you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Arizona
November 19 and 20
Thursday and Friday
Tucson (Oro Valley), Arizona
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
Design & Adorn Beading Studio   520-395-2191
7862 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ  85704
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.


November 21 and 22
Saturday and Sunday
Tucson (Oro Valley), Arizona
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
Design & Adorn Beading Studio   520-395-2191
7862 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ  85704
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.

Arkansas

California

November 12 and 13
Thursday and Friday
Santa Monica, California
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
Beadniks     310-395-0033
203 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.


November 14 and 15
Saturday and Sunday
Santa Monica, California
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
Beadniks     310-395-0033
203 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.

Delaware
I will be planning a trip Delaware in early fall, 2010. if you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Connecticut
I will be planning a trip Connecticut in early fall, 2010. if you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Colorado

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 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

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

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
DC
I will be planning a trip DC in early fall, 2009. if you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Florida
I will be planning a trip Florida in January, February or March of 2009. if you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
West Virginia
I will be planning a trip to West Virginia in early fall, 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Georgia
I will be planning a trip Georgia in January, February or March of 2009. if you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Hawaii
I will be planning a trip Hawaii  in early fall, 2010. if you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Idaho
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

Illinois
April 27, 2009, Monday
Aurora, 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.
A Beaditful Thing
1649 Montgomery Road, Aurora, Illinois
630-236-5913
URL: http://www.abeadtifulthing.com/     E-mail: kthompson4212@msn.com

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 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

Indiana
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


Iowa
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
Kansas
Kansas City, October 11th and 12th, Tuesday, Weekend Beginning Sivlersmithing Class in Lenexa, Kansas.
Tuition: $300.00 all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class
Heartland Bead Market,  13440 Santa Fe Trail, Lenexa,  (KS) 66215
913-888-0231
Kentucky
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
Louisiana
March 31 and April 1, 2009, Tuesday and 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 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.
Baton Rouge Bead Co.  
15959 Hewwood, Suite F, Baton Rouge,  (LA) 70816
225-755-1332
URL: http://www.br-beads.com/
Maine
I will be planning a trip Maine in early fall, 2009. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Maryland
I will be planning a trip Maryland  in early fall, 2009. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Massachusetts
I will be planning a trip Massachusetts in early fall, 2009. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Michigan
I will be planning a trip Michigan in 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Minnesota
I will be planning a trip to Minnesota in 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Mississippi
I will be planning a trip Mississippi in early 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Missouri

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 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.

Montana
I will be planning a trip Montana  in early spring, 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Nebraska

Omaha, October 4th and 5th, Weekend Beginning Silversmithing Class in Omaha, Nebraska.
Tuition: $300.00, all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
Beads Etc., 17306 Lakeside Hills Plaza, (173 and Center), Omaha, NE 68130
402-932-0820, Fax: 932-0825, thegirls@beadsetcomaha.com
http://www.beadsetcomaha.com/
Nevada

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

New Hampshire
I will be planning a trip New Hampshire  in early fall, 2009. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
New Jersey
I will be planning a trip New Jersey  in early fall, 2009. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
New Mexico
I will be planning a trip to New Mexico in thsummer, 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
New York
December 12 and 13
Saturday and Sunday
White Plains, New York
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
Beadworks    1-914-437-7666
96 Westchester Ave., White Plains,  (NY) 10605
URL: http://www.beadworksWP.com/         email: nancy@beadworkswp.com
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.


North Carolina
I will be planning a trip to North Carolina in early spring, 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
North Dakota
I will be planning a trip to North Dakota  in early fall, 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Ohio

December 3 and 4
Thursday and Friday
Dublin, Ohio
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
Busy Beaders   614-210-1051
5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. #105, Dublin, (OH) 43016
URL: http://www.busybeaders.biz/       email: amy@busybeaders.biz
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.

Oklahoma
Broken Arrow, Novermber 22nd and 23rd, Weekend Beginning Silversmithing Class in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Basic Solder Class with on project including making your own bezel.
Tuition: $300.00, all supplies, stones, tools and silver are provided for the class.
The Beadles, 114 W. Dallas St., Broken Arrow OK 74012, 918-806-8945
Oregon
October 29 and 30
Thursday and Friday
Medford, Oregon
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
This class will be taught at a private home with a workshop, and the address will not be published until you sign up and pay the 50% deposit.
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.


October 31 and November 1
Saturday and Sunday
Medford, Oregon
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.
This class will be taught at a private home with a workshop, and the address will not be published until you sign up and pay the 50% deposit.
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.

Pennsylvania
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   
Rhode Island
December 8 and 9
Thursday and Friday
Providence, Rhode Island
Beginning Silversmithing Class
Tuition: $300.00
Learn all the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making with an emphasis on soldering. After choosing a stone, you will learn to make bezel and then design a ring or pendant around it. I teach how to make a three band ring band and several different kinds of bails for pendants. You will also learn how to set your stone and how to finish and polish your piece. Everyone will also make a simple wire pendant with a faceted stone. All stones, silver, supplies and tools furnished. You do not need to bring anything to the class. A 50% deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve your spot in the class.

Beadworks
16 Bassett Street (in the Jewelry District)
Providence,  (RI) 02903
URL: http://www.beadworksprovidence.com/      email: nancy@beadworkswp.com
Call me, Don Norris to sign up: 1-303-517-1068.

South Carolina
I will be planning a trip to South Carolina  in early fall, 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
South Dakota
I will be planning a trip to South Dakota  in early fall, 2010. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Tennessee
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


Vermont
I will be planning a trip to Vermont in early fall, 2009 If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Virginia
I will be planning a trip to Virginia in early fall, 2009. If you would like me to come to a town near you, please E-Mail me and let me know.
Thanks,
Don Norris
Washington

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.
Wisconsin
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.