Offsite Links Classes and Events
Workshops, classes, and art shows dedicated to jewelry making.
*Art Manifested*  [offsite link]
An upcoming (early 2005) four day arts event based on the premise of the Cheap Art Manifesto! The total events fee (including classes, food, and lodging, but not travel) will be 300 dollars or UNDER! BellaOnline editors Faith Harper (Jewelry Making) and Fiona Blackwolf (Wicca) will both be leading workshops at this event! Altered Asylum Art Studio [offsite link]
Workshops and retreats! Art and Soul Retreat [offsite link]
A yearly art retreat with internationally recognized instructors! Art Clay Classes [offsite link]
Interested in working with metal clays? A great resource of course listings! ART Unraveled [offsite link]
A fantastic mixed media art retreat with lots of workshops on beading and jewelry making! Check it out! ArtFest [offsite link]
"Artfest is a unique, camp-like experience where artists come together to create, share, learn from, and be nourished. We find the coolest artists to come teach the latest crazes along with fresh and original ideas and techniques. New friendships are formed and ideas are revealed, renewing your sense of self, your talents, your own creative vision, and a deeper understanding." Arts de Mer, Studio at Sea Classes [offsite link]
"Arts de Mer is a unique cruise experience dedicated to the conecpt that, like a cruise, art is a journey to be shared. Our studio at sea will provide you with instruction that will advance your knowledge of art and inspire new project ideas!" ArtWerx [offsite link]
"ARTwerx is an event created to provide Canadian and American artists a venue for creativity and artistic growth, situated in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia Canada."
Bead Societies and Art Guilds [offsite link]
A list of bead societies and art guilds on the national and international level. Beaducation [offsite link]
Video classes for all kinds of unique wirework and beadwork projects. Beadwork Magazine Bead Expo [offsite link]
A bead bazaar with workshops and lectures sponsored by Beadwork Magazine, held in North Charleston, South Carolina. California Institute of Jewelry Training [offsite link]
If you´re serious about starting a career as a jeweler, or if you live in Northern California and would like to learn some new skills, consider this school. You can take full modules toward certificate programs, or quick weekend workshops, in all aspects of the trade. Courses With Carolyn Y. McManus [offsite link]
PMC certified instructor Carolyn McManus offers classes in metal clay, silversmithing, and basic beadwork. Check out her site for more details! CraftLister.com [offsite link]
Search for craft and bead shows in your local area, and see the work of other jewelry artists who sell at shows. Eni Oken´s Jewelry Tutorials [offsite link]
Wire artist Eni Oken shares her knowledge and skills in some affordable, instant-download e-courses. Friendze Hurst Jewelry Making Classes [offsite link]
Check out the class schedule for the Hurst, TX Friendze store! Friendze San Antonio Jewelry Making Classes [offsite link]
Check out their online class listing! Gem Faire [offsite link]
If you love beads and jewelry making, don´t miss the Gem Fair if it comes to your city. This show is open to the public and typically offers classes and workshops throughout the day. Be prepared to be overwhelmed by the large number of gem and bead importers. GIA Jeweler´s Training Information [offsite link]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) touts itself as "the world’s largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning." Consider GIA professional training if you´d like to become a bench jeweler, appraiser or other full-time jewelry business professional. Houston Polymer Clay Guild Calender [offsite link]
Meetings and events for HPCG members! Houston Polymer Clay Guild Classes [offsite link]
Upcoming classes and events scheduled in Houston for poly clay artisans! Intergalactic Bead Show [offsite link]
Another popular traveling bead show. Check the schedule to see if comes to your city. Jewelry Making Professor [offsite link]
Bead jewelry making lesson videos, plus kits that contain everything you need to get started. La Vidalerie - Jewellery Making Holidays and Short Breaks in France [offsite link]
La Vidalerie - Jewellery Making Holidays and Short Breaks in France offers a variety of jewellery making workshops all year round. Lapidary Journal´s Gem Bead and Jewelry Show Listings [offsite link]
Check out upcoming events! Mary Tafoya Beadwork Classes [offsite link]
Classes in New Mexico. Megan Noel´s Courses and Events [offsite link]
2004 courses include Beaded Shamen Dolls and Bead Embroidered Buttons! NPCG Call For Entries Page [offsite link]
The National Polymer Clay Guild keeps a great up-to-date page on shows and contests across the country, juried and non-juried alike. If you are interested in entering your work somewhere, check out what they have posted! Polymer Clay Central Central Daybook [offsite link]
Polymer Clay Events, Classes, and Workshops Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts [offsite link]
Located in San Francisco, this respected institute offers classes in all levels of jewelry making, from hobbyist to professional. Sharilyn Miller´s Fine Art Jewelry Workshop Schedule [offsite link]
The editor of the amazing magazines Somserset Studio, Belle Armoire, and Art Doll Quarterly hosts fabulous jewelry making workshops all over the world! Step-by-Step Beads Class Directory [offsite link]
A great listing of jewelry making classes and workships categorized by state. Texas Craft Initiative [offsite link]
Texas Commission on the Arts is launching a Texas Craft Initiative...more info and sign up at this link! The Bead Site´s Directory of Groups, Classes and Workshops [offsite link]
This website for the Center for Bead Research offers a comprehensive list of bead societies, bead guilds, classes and workshops. The site is no longer actively updated, but it´s still a good resource. The International Gem, Bead & Jewelry Show [offsite link]
Probably the biggest bead and gem show in the United States. Be prepared to spend at least one full day browsing the many booths packed with beads, gemstones, jewelry and imported gift items. Wired Designs Studio in San Antonio [offsite link]
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