Fall 2013 Conference Classes with Sue Charette-Hood

Sue Charette-Hood

Sue Charette-Hood is an award winning Canadian jewellery artist living in San Antonio, Texas. Her work has been published in Beadwork and Bead Design Studio magazines, Interweave digital magazine Fabulous Peyote Stitching with Crystal Accents and in free bead tutorial downloads on Beading Daily’s website. www.crystalwonders.etsy.com

All of Sue’s classes require some experience bead stitching with a needle & thread. Plus, learn how to measure correctly for an exact fit.

3D Tila & Crystal Bangle, Sue Charette-Hood

3D Tila & Crystal Bangle (30) All Levels
Learn to use the new 2-hole Tila beads to provide the perfect structure and body for this sturdy, fashionable bangle that was featured in the June/July 2012 issue of Beadwork magazine. Embellish the outer edge with Swarovski Crystals for a colourful and sparkling accessory. Learn the ladder stitch, an easy way to add thread and more. Receive a gift of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS! Kit $35
4 Hour Workshop

Crossover Crystal Bracelet, Sue Charette-Hood

Crossover Crystal Bracelet (30) All Levels
Learn to bead stitch cubes using the brick stitch technique and connect them with ‘crossed-over’ strands of seed beads and Swarovski Crystals. Learn about stringing, how to add string and also the ladder stitch as you create this easy and fast stunning bracelet. Receive a gift of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS! Kit $20
3 Hour Workshop

Raw Raw Raw Crystal & Pearl Necklace, Sue Charette-Hood

Raw, Raw, Raw Crystal & Pearl Necklace (30) All Levels
Learn to bead a show stopper necklace with pearls and Swarovski Crystals using the right angle weave stitch technique. Plus, discover an easy way to add thread. It’s easy and fast! Finish thip bracelet in class. Receive a gift of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS! Kit $25
3 Hour Workshop

No Glue Kumihimo Bracelet, Sue Charette-Hood

No Glue Kumihimo Bracelet (20) All Levels
Learn the basics of the ancient Japanese Kumihimo technique incorporating many designer developed shortcuts and no glue. The result is an easy and faster way to braid an 8 warp round bracelet. Magatama seed beads will be braided together in a spiral pattern and other patterns will be discussed. You’ll learn to make wire wrapped loops and add beads, caps and clasps. Bring: Round nose pliers, 2 flat nose pliers, wire cutters, scissors, flexible measuring tape & bead mat. Kit $35
3 Hour Workshop

Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca