Beginning Broad Collar Class

This class provides an introduction to the two basic broad collar techniques: ladders and horizontal netting. A simple necklace is constructed using the ladder, netting, picot edging, and spike fringe. Finishing techniques used include backbars and braiding with seven. Kits in a variety of colors are available for an additional cost of $30. Full-day Class (two 3 to 4 hour sessions with a 1 hour lunch break)

Intermediate Broad Collar Class

A variety of styles besides the one pictured are available for this level of experience. The class teaches the basic broad collar techniques of ladders, horizontal netting, picot edging and some style of fringe. It also includes attaching ladders as well as addressing more complex uses of color and design. Finishing techniques of backbar usage and braiding with seven are covered. A facility with seed beads and bugles is necessary for anyone interested in this class. Possible project samples are below, order by name. Kits for any of these projects are usually available for an additional fee of $35 to $60. Two Day Class (two 3 to 4 hour sessions each day with 1 hour lunch breaks)

Kits are available in four different styles, and multiple colors are available within each style. Choose the styles below to see the combinations.

Spike Fringe

Loop Fringe

Kinky Fringe

3D Fringe

Interlaced Fringe

Advanced Broad Collar Class

Advanced classes teach a variety of techniques that can be incorporated into a stunning collar. A facility with seed beads and bugles is a must; and experience with making ladders is an asset. Personal designs are encouraged. Project kits beyond what is pictured below are available.

Two Day Class (two 3 to 4 hour sessions each day with 1 hour lunch breaks)

Archetribal Memories This necklace features the techniques of ladders, attached ladders, a variation of picot edging, isolated post separators, and my infamous 3D fringe. Limited kits are available for $75-$100 depending on the chosen color scheme, choose left or below. Supply list is available.

Chevron Na Pali This style necklace incorporates several "advanced" techniques as well as the basic ladders. These techniques include ladder attachment, isolated chevron separators, chevron chain, loop fringe with picot bottom and decreasing chevron pattern. Limited kits are available for $45-$55, choose color scheme left or below. Supply list is available.

Kits are available in four different styles, and multiple colors are available within each style. Choose the styles below to see the combinations.

3D Fringe

Chevron Fringe

Advanced Loop Fringe

Architectural

Meroe Style Broad Collar Class

This collar is reminiscent of many of the Egyptian collars seen on statuary and in paintings. I developed this style after viewing a Meroe period exhibit at the Toronto ROM, hence the name. It features larger beads and less construction time than the bugle and seed bead collars. The same finishing techniques of backbars/braiding with seven are taught. For an additional fee of $30 a kit is provided. Half-day Class, 3 to 4 hours

Fringe Elements Class

Half-day Class, 3 to 4 hours

Panamanian Collar Class

This optical illusion collar, "chaquieras" is made by the indigenous peoples in Panama. It is constructed using a variation of vertical netting. The class will construct a collar similar to the one in the photo. The use of graphing to chart variations and unique designs will be addressed. Students must supply their own materials. A supply list is available. Full-day Class (two 3 to 4 hour sessions with a 1 hour lunch break)