JANUARY

CHA CRAFT SUPERSHOW
Jan. 22-23
http://www.craftsupershow.com/eweb/StartPage.aspx

CHA Booth #3131
Jan. 24-27
https://www.chashow.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx

FEBRUARY

TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW
Wed. Feb 3 - Martinique Sunset 8am-12
Thurs. Feb. 4 - Caribbean Cascade 1-5pm
CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements
http://www.create-your-style.com/Content.Node/events-and-stores/events/SVKTS10_final_lo.pdf

Sat. Feb. 6 - Batik Beauties 9am-12
http://www.alacarteclasps.com/classes.aspx
To Bead True Blue show - Doubletree Hotel

ART IN THE MEADOWS
The Grange
3692 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80109
RSVP to 303-394-5666 Option 2
Wine & Cheese Reception Fri. Feb 26 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
BOUTIQUE, BOOK SIGNING & DEMOS Sat. Feb. 27 from 11am-4pm

MARCH

BEADFEST SANTA FE
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
201 W. Marcy St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
March 18-21
Alacarte Clasp & Wire Lace Booth
BOUTIQUE, BOOK SIGNING & DEMOS
http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/santafe.cfm

BEADNIKS DENVER, CO
9325 Dorchester Street, Suite 123
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
303-346-9750

BOOK SIGNING & TRUNK SHOW Friday, March 26 from 6pm-8pm
CLASSES:
Saturday, March 27 from 10am-1pm Rockin' Resin
2pm-4pm Modern Vintage II
Sunday, March 28 from 11am-2pm Shhhhhhhh, Sassy Silky Secrets
http://www.beadniks.com/highlandsranch

APRIL

OPEN STUDIO, DEMOS & CLASSES
Denver, CO
Sat. April 10 from 10am-4pm Open Studio Boutique & Demos
Sun. April 11 BATIK BEAUTY CLASS 10am-1pm $65
MODERN VINTAGE CLASS II 2pm-5pm $75
Call for directions: 303-667-9573
Register for classes online: http://www.KristalWick.com

Rocky Mountain Bead Bazar
April 24 and 25
The Denver Merchandise Mart
452 E. 58th Avenue (I-25 at 58th Avenue)
Denver, Colorado 80216
HOURS: Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5
BOUTIQUE, BOOK SIGNING & DEMOS
http://rockybeads.org/Bazaar2010/2010bazaar.htm

MAY

OPEN STUDIO, DEMOS & CLASSES
Denver, CO
Sat. May 1 from 10am-4pm Open Studio Boutique & Demos
Sun. May 2 FABULOUS FABRICS CLASS 10am-1pm $65
RELIQUE NECKLACE CLASS 2pm-5pm $85
Call for directions: 303-667-9573
Register for classes online: http://www.KristalWick.com

OPEN STUDIO, DEMOS & CLASSES
Denver, CO
Sat. May 22 from 10am-4pm Open Studio Boutique & Demos
Sun. May 23 CLASS TBA 10am-1pm
CLASS TBA 2pm-5pm $85
Call for directions: 303-667-9573
Register for classes online: http://www.KristalWick.com

JUNE

BEAD & BUTTON SHOW
Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI
June 6-13

CLASSES:
CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements Presents: Wire and Batik Beauties
Mon. June 7 7:00pm-10:00pm - (3 hours)
FABULOUS FABRIC BEADS
Tue. June 8 7:00pm-10:00pm - (3 hours)
CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements, JHB, and ParaWire Present: Window to My Soul
Tue. June 8 9:00am-5:30pm (with 1.5 hr. break) - (7 hours)
CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements Presents: Coppertini on the Rocks
Wed. June 9 8:00am-3:00pm (with 1 hr. break) - (6 hours)
CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements Presents: Memories of the Orient
Wed. June 9 4:00pm-7:00pm - (3 hours)
http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/bnbshow/default.aspx

JULY

TEXTILE CENTER - A National Center for Fiber Art
Textile Center
3000 University Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-436-0464

Dates TBA
CLASSES, BOOK SIGNING & TRUNK SHOW

BEADNIKS - Mall of America
368 North Garden
Mall of America
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-9951

Dates TBA
CLASSES, BOOK SIGNING & TRUNK SHOW

AUGUST

Silk In Santa Fe
Silk Painters International Festival
August 1-6 Santa Fe, NM
http://silkinsantafe.com

CLASS:
SASSY SILK EMBELLISHMENTS Wed. Aug. 4 (9-4)
BOUTIQUE & BOOK SIGNINGS Monday/Tuesday Aug. 2-3 (11am-7pm)
Opening Reception Sunday August - 1 Jane Sauer Gallery
652 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
phone: 505-995-8513
http://www.jsauergallery.com/index.html

OCTOBER

International Quilt Market/Houston
Trade show only - Not open to the general public
October 30 - November 1, 2010
George R. Brown Convention Center - Houston, TX

NOVEMBER

International Quilt Festival/Houston
November 4-7, 2010
George R. Brown Convention Center - Houston, TX

CLASSES:
Monday, Nov. 1 SILK & SWAROVSKI 2pm-5pm
SASSY SILK SCARF FOILING 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, Nov. 2 SASSY SILKY PENDANT 9am-5pm
Wednesday, Nov. 3 SASSY SILK WRAPS 9am-5pm
Thursday, Nov. 4 MINI JOURNAL PENDANT 9am-12
MIXED MEDIA MISCELLANY 2pm-4pm
Friday, Nov. 5 FRIDAY SAMPLER 10am-12
http://www.quilts.com

Crystal Chix Cruise - Western Bahamas leaving out of New Orleans
Nov. 8-13
http://www.artacrosstheoceans.com/chixhome.html

DECEMBER

OPEN STUDIO, DEMOS & CLASSES
Denver, CO
Sat. Dec. 4 from 10am-4pm Open Studio Boutique & Demos
Sun. Dec. 5 CLASS TBA 10am-1pm
CLASS: TBA 2pm-5pm $85
Call for directions: 303.667.9573
Register for classes online: http://www.KristalWick.com

OPEN STUDIO, DEMOS & CLASSES
Denver, CO
Sat. Dec. 11 from 10am-4pm Open Studio Boutique & Demos
Sun. Dec. 12 CLASS TBA 10am-1pm
CLASS TBA 2pm-5pm $85
Call for directions: 303.667.9573
Register for classes online: http://www.KristalWick.com

Classes
 

Sassy Silks

Come play with silks! Learn Kristal's scrumptious surface design techniques for your quilts, ATCs, wearables, scrapbooks, purses, art journals, pillows, lamp shades and anything else you dream up! Explore shading and layering colors and textures to create one of kind silks.

Shhhhh, Sassy Silky Secrets

Kristal, inventor of Sassy Silkies, divulges her long kept secret of making hand-painted silk scroll beads. You'll learn how to paint and construct white silk into these colorful & durable embellishments for your jewelry, quilts, wearables, scrapbooks and altered book making.

Silk Dragonfly Purse

Learn Kristal's scrumptious surface design techniques you can use later for your scrapbooks, jewelry, quilts, ATCs, wearables, purses, art journals, pillows, and lamp shades. Explore shading and layering colors and textures to create one of kind silks on Day 1. Day 2 will be spent embellishing your elegant purse with loads of Swarovski crystals and flat backs. No experience necessary to create this beautiful work of art!

Pearl Necklace/Sassy Tahitian Necklace

Create this stunning Swarovski design combining authentic Swarovski crystals, pearls and Sassy Silkies hand crafted silk scrolls. Feel the ambiance of warm sand, pristine sea shells and a beautifully calming ocean lapping at your feet. Very simple stringing techniques are used in this project and its actually easier than it looks.

Copper Embellishments

Make these hip hammered, heat treated copper embellishments to use in journals, greeting cards, scrapbooking & jewelry making projects to name a few. Its fun & easy. Once you know the techniques and tips, you'll be hooked! You pick the stamps and well emboss and hammer away!

Create a variety of charms to embellish quilts, wearables, scrapbooks and jewelry. Explore making paper clay buttons and pins, metals, resin and other materials. Make your own personalized Handmade By tags to customize your masterpiece! Well make Dangling Dragonflies with Swarovski crystals to add a 3rd dimension to your creative projects.

Mini Silk Lampshade

Assemble this hand-painted silk lampshade with Swarovski bling! You'll learn how to work with 2-part adhesive to attach flatback crystals and trims. Basic jewelry techniques are used to create custom crystal and silk scroll dangles. Prepare to be en-light-ened!

Together, you’ll explore your dreams & desires through creativity. Using gorgeous crystals, beads and bangles you’ll create your custom Dream book filled with inspiration and powerful words of your choice. Wear it as a necklace or pin keeping your dreams close to you and watch them come true! This heartfelt project is a great gift to make for someone you love, graduation or baby shower gifts. Workshop fee includes kit. Bring scissors, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters.

Wild Fiber Necklace

Pick your favorite fibers and create this beautifully textured necklace featured on PBS’ Beads Baubles & Jewels TV show, using stunning fibers and Sassy Silky scroll beads.  This fun project is much easier than it looks! Once you learn the simple secrets & techniques in class use your fiber stash back home to make one for every outfit and your best friends! You’ll wear your project home! Workshop fee includes kit. Bring scissors, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters.

Dominos

Yes, these are REAL dominos! You'll learn how to create these fun hand-painted & embellished dominos you can wear as a pin or necklace on your purse, hat, coat (well, you get the picture). They make great magnets or embellishments for journals and photo album covers as well.

Glass Enameling

Have you ever wanted beads a certain shade of color and cant find them on the market? Or perhaps you want a bead with gold, silver AND copper on it? Learn to make your own in a toaster oven! Well paint clear glass beads and treat them so theyre permanently colored. No kiln or torches needed! Select your favorite colors to use in all your projects, quilting, scrapbooking, jewelry, journal making...

Rockin' Resin / Resin Bezel Bling

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