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Crystal Cruise, November 8-13, 2010  
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CRYSTAL CHIX WORKSHOPS

While you cruise in luxury, you'll have a chance to take workshops with some of the most talented and world renowned jewelry artists around.

Beginners will learn tips and techniques that will advance their skills at an unbelievably accelerated pace in just a few short days. More experienced crafters will get the chance to learn new techniques and tips that will take their creativity to new heights and jumpstart their artistic energy. Those wishing to learn even more should make sure not to miss any of the free demonstrations by the experts in the workroom.

If all this isn't enough, those wishing to work some more can enjoy the workroom on days in port or during the free-play times.

Each participant will receive a "Goodie" bag filled with class supplies and product samples valued at over $250, almost matching the cost of the workshop package. There will also be special events, goodies, and giveaways galore. Come make new friends and create memories (literally) that will last a lifetime! (CLICK ON PROJECT PHOTOS TO ENLARGE.)

 
Lisa Pavelka
 
 
Lilian Chen   Lisa Pavelka   Kristal Wick   Laura Timmons
 

Oceanic Wave Pendant with Lilian Chen

Learn Lilian’s revolutionary and innovative wire techniques to create your choice of an airy, focal crystal pendant. Three separate variations will be taught allowing the student to customize the look of their finished piece.

Lilian’s work utilizes negative space to create abstract designs that flow as if they are in motion. This class is the perfect compliment to classes at sea where you’ll learn to create waves of wire that showcase a bold CRYSTALLIZED TM - Swarovski Elements component.  The class will progress in a step-by-step fashion, focusing on Lilian’s proprietary wire forming techniques.

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Three for the Road with Lisa Pavelka

This class is chock full of fun projects that you can make quickly and easily for person use, gifting or profit. We'll explore the playful side of working with wire as you learn to create the contemporary, random look of wire wrapping with crystals. Learn how to make clean connections for bundled components to create a fun and flirty bracelet.

Next, you'll learn a fool proof method for creating wire wrapped ring shanks and how to collage several crystal components to create the focal face of a hip bling ring. Lastly, we'll get all wound-up as we make colorful, coiled dangle earrings that dance and capture light.

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Spiral Relic with Kristal Wick

Play with wire design and the ancient spiral symbol in coppers and bronzes. Add spectacular crystal delights and you have a stunning showpiece. Bling up the button clasp and spirals with flatback crystals to add a level of contemporary design to your vintage-looking beauty. Accent crystal colors may vary. This is a great project for the wire novice as well as seasoned pros.

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Twisted Crystal Chandelier Earrings with Laura Timmons

Explore further into the crochet wire technique by learning to make these amazing crystal chandelier earrings, sparkling every time you move using Crystallized Swarovski Elements. You will also learn the crochet single stitch while creating a stunning companion ring, with a briolette flower top. Learning this technique will bring you into a new world of crocheting with wire – the possibilities are endless!!

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