Portland Art and Soul Workshops

Online ordering for the Portland retreat is now closed.  If you are interested in taking/adding a class, please visit us at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport to inquire about availability. The Art & Soul office hours are 8am-6:30pm Wed-Mon.  Thank you!

Beverly Ash Gilbert 9-4:30 Wednesday	965 - Wanderlust Netting Bracelet	[back to quicklinks] $ 115
**Important:  For class locations, please refer to the 'Activities & Information' page.
Wander with a purpose!  Play with color, texture and form to create an elegant bracelet using freeform vertical netting. Create an open and airy piece or crunch and embellish to add depth and intrigue. This class will experiment with free form style and ‘bead soups’, and encourage you to break rules!… but always with an end design in mind!  No prior experience required.  Supply list: You may choose to bring your own supplies or purchase kits during the class. Please visit my website at: www.gilbertdesigns.net for an array of ideas and color palettes that will be offered, or to reserve a kit ahead of time. If you choose to bring your own supplies, then please bring the following: – Seed Bead Soup consisting of at least the following:  All sizes of seed beads (from 14/0 to 5/0) in numerous shapes (round, hex, tube etc.) in a variety of finishes (shiny, matte, transparent etc.). (I usually draw from around 20 to 40 different seed bead tubes.) – Pearls, stones, beads in various sizes (lots of small ones, a few medium ones and maybe a couple of large ones) in colors that match or compliment your bead soup – Your thread of choice.  We will use it doubled, so choose a thin thread (4# or size b) – Beeswax – Size 12 needles – Task light (optional) – Scissors – Bead mat for working your piece on – Bead tray or extra mat for your bead soup – Snap, Button or large bead for closure

Click here for a printable page