Nick Regine has been with Swarovski North America for over 29 years. Known as the professor of crystal, he is always researching and experimenting to find new ways to use crystal on everything imaginable. As Product Application Manager for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, he works with well known brands and designers of jewellery, clothing, accessories and home décor and loves to share his wealth of knowledge. www.create-your-style.com
Creative Jewellery Art, Nick Regine
Creative Jewellery Art (25) All Levels
Explore a myriad of techniques in beading and jewellery making using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Getting started, learning the tools of the trade, finishing techniques and stimulating designs will inspire even the most experienced jewellery designer.
3 Hour Workshop
Soldering, Nick Regine
Soldering (12) All Levels
Here’s your chance to try soldering as you learn the basics while creating a fabulous pair of earrings with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Nick shares tips and tricks he has acquired over three decades to make beautiful, professional jewellery. All to ensure your soldering success!
3 Hour Workshop
Fun with Filigrees, Nick Regine
Fun with Filigrees (20) All Levels
Join Nick for a fun filled workshop using various Swarovski Filigrees, Pendants and Beads to create a distinctive pair of earrings and matching bracelet. This class is about learning basic jewellery making techniques that include how to properly open and close jump rings, turn loops on headpins, make eye pins and using them as connectors. Follow the pattern or let stunning SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS inspire you to create your own one-of-a-kind design!
3 Hour Workshop
Hot Fix: Ultrasuede Cuff, Nick Regine
Hot Fix: Ultrasuede Cuff (25) All Levels
Nick tells all about what’s available and how to hot fix SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS to embellish fabrics of every kind. Discover an easy way to apply Swarovski Snaps, Jean Buttons, Rose Pins and Rivets. Use your new skills to create a trendy ultra-suede style bracelet decorated with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.
3 Hour Workshop
Pearl Knotting (25) All Levels
Learn the basics using a pearl knotting tool as you create an up-to-date fashionable bracelet with the new Swarovski Gem Colour Pearls that are part of the Spring/Summer 2013 Innovations Collection.
2 Hour Workshop
Class registration will begin in late July 2012. Watch for updates on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca