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Are you an equal opportunity maker? Like to experiment with handwork? Save your scraps for “something cool”? Bring your fabric scraps, floss, and beads and join us for a weekend of mixed media fiber jewelry. Turn your flotsam and jetsam into beautiful new treasures. Do you have an odd found object or broken jewelry parts you want to repurpose? Explore ways to use bits and pieces left over from other projects and turn them into funky one-of-a-kind jewelry. Paper piecing, yo-yos, pompoms, tassels, fabric beads, fabric wrapping, shrink plastic, photo transfer, and making your own cabochons are a few of the techniques we will cover. No previous jewelry experience necessary, but students should be comfortable using a needle and thread. Materials Fee includes: findings, shrink plastic, image transfer materials, and communal supplies for use in class.
Class size 15
Level Beginner and above
Francie Broadie has been beading and teaching beadwork in the Midwest for the last 27 years. She is well versed in bead weaving and glass fusing, having studied with multiple teachers over the last 26 years. Francie has taught at the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, Bead Fest in Philadelphia and Sievers School of Fiber Arts. Seed beads are Francie’s favorite, but she will bead with anything. Her goal in life is to cram as much beady info into her brain as possible. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College, and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Indianapolis. In her spare time she knits, sews, paints, embroiders, and dabbles in photography.
Workshops
Class Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation of your workshop registration via email about a week prior to the class. If you do not have an email address, you will receive a snail-mail confirmation. Please check the online class listing for supplies to bring to class (there will also be a link to the Supply List in your class confirmation). Some supplies may need to be ordered well ahead of time.
Please note that your class registration will not be confirmed without full payment.
Please read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details, and note our community standards on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.
Materials Fees
Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment; however, in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time (check the class listing).
Cancellation Policy
While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:
Student cancellations
> Cancellations made 30 days or more before the start date of the workshop are eligible for a 75% refund OR a gift certificate in the full amount. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging one year from the date of cancellation and is transferable.
> Cancellations made 29 days or fewer before the start date of the workshop are not eligible for refunds or gift certificates. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance, which is available for a reasonable fee.
> Cancellation requests must be made by contacting our office at info@shakeragalley.org or (608) 987-3292.
> If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class and cancel less than seven days in advance of your reservation, a $50 cancellation fee will apply.
Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley
> If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class for any reason, you will be notified via email or phone and will be eligible for a full refund or, if you prefer, a transferable gift certificate. You may also consider donating your refund to support our operations or scholarships.
If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class canceled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging or gift certificate should you wish to cancel.
Waiting Lists
If a workshop you are interested in is sold out, please fill out this waiting list form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. The class code requested on the form is the Workshop ID shown at left, beneath the Add to Cart button.
18 Shake Rag St.
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-3292
