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      Ruth Leech, Jewelry Designer

Examples of what you will learn in my classes at The Bead Place.  

            

Silver Smithing Classes Coming Soon...

            

You can find me, Ruth Leech, teaching classes at "The Bead Place" in Fairview Heights, Illinois.  The owners of The Bead Place are Rhonda Berta and Hanna Bertulis. 

Call 618-222-0772 and ask about classes.                              

My class schedule at The Bead Place is:

January Classes 2009:
Wire Wrapping -- January 15 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Wire Wrapping -- January 21-- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.

Rings
-- January 22 from 7:00 p.m. until finished

BEGINNINALL  DAY  WORKSHOP
January 31--  Saturday -- 10:00 a.m. until about 3:00 p.m. with a short lunch break. 
Combination Wire Wrapping of Pendants, Earrings, and Beginning Rings

Advanced Classes and Workshops upon Request

February Classes 2009:
Wire Wrapping -- February 18 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Wire Wrapping -- February 19 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Rings -- February 26 -- from 7:00 p.m. until finished

BEGINNINALL  DAY  WORKSHOP
February 28 --  Saturday -- 10:00 a.m. until about 3:00 p.m. with a short lunch break. 
Combination Wire Wrapping of Pendants, Earrings, and Beginning Rings

Advanced Classes and Workshops upon Request

March Classes 2009:
Wire Wrapping -- March 18 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Wire Wrapping -- March 19 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. 

Rings -- March 26 from 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.


BEGINNINALL  DAY  WORKSHOP
March 14 --  Saturday -- 10:00 a.m. until about 3:00 p.m. with a short lunch break. 
Combination Wire Wrapping of Pendants, Earrings, and Beginning Rings

April Classes 2009:

NEW! Metal Earring Workshop (SS and copper) -- April 11 -- from 10:15 a.m. (about 3 hours)
Wire Wrapping -- 
April 15 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Wire Wrapping -- April 16 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Rings -- April 23 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.

BEGINNINALL  DAY  WORKSHOP
 April 18 -- 10:00 a.m. until about 3:00 p.m. with a short lunch break. 
Combination Wire Wrapping of Pendants, Earrings, and Beginning Rings

May Classes 2009:

Wire Wrapping -- 
May 13-- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Wire Wrapping -- May 14 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
NEW! Metal Earring Workshop (SS and copper) -- May 16 -- from 10:15 a.m. (about 3 hours)
Rings -- May 20 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.

June Classes 2009:
Wire Wrapping -- June 17-- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.

Rings --  June 18 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.

Advanced Workshops upon Request on Friday or Saturday

Call 618-222-0772 and ask about classes. 

July Classes 2009:
NO CLASSES

Advanced Workshops upon Request on Friday or Saturday for Wire Wrapping or Silver Smithing

August Classes 2009:
Wire Wrapping -- August 11-- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Rings --  August 12 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Bracelets --  August 13 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Silver Smithing Cuffs --  August 14 -- 10:15 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m.
Silver Smithing Linked Bracelet--  August 15 -- 10:15 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m.
Silver Smithing Pendant --  August 22 -- 10:15 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m.

September Classes 2009:
Wire Wrapping -- September 10 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Silver Smithing Cuffs --  September 11 -- 10:15 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m.
Silver Smithing Linked Bracelet--  August 15 -- 10:15 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m.

Rings --  September 17 -- 7:00 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m.
Silver Smithing Pendant --  September 26 -- 10:15 a.m. to about 1:00 p.m.

Call 618-222-0772 and ask about classes. 

My Show Schedule for 2009 is:

February 6, 7, & 8, 2009, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Country Treasures Shows, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Intersection of Route 13 and Route 159, Belleville, Illinois

  Friday:  4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Saturday:  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March 7 & 8, 2009, TABC Spring Craft Fair, Triad High School, US Toute 40, Troy, Illinois

Saturday:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March 28 & 29, 2009, Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club, Inc., Lindbergh High School, 4900 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri

  Saturday:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

October 3 & 4, 2009, Saturday and Sunday, Parkway West Band Arts & Crafts Fair, Parkway West High School, 14653 Clayton Road, Ballwin, Missouri

  Saturday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

October 23, 24, & 25, 2009, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Country Treasures Shows, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Intersection of Route 13 and Route 159, Belleville, Illinois

  Friday:  4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Saturday:  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

November 7 & 8, 2009, Saturday and Sunday, 16th Annual O'Fallon Art and Craft Fair, O'Fallon Township High School Band Boosters' Club, South Smiley Street, O'Fallon, Illinois

  Saturday:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

November 14 & 15, 2008, The Tiger Grand 12th Annual Art and Craft Fair, Edwardsville High School Tiger Band Boosters, 6161 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, Illinois

  Saturday:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

November 21 & 22, 2009, Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club, Inc., Lindbergh High School, 4900 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri

  Saturday:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

November 27, 28, & 29, 2009, 26th Annual Belleville Art and Craft Fall Fair, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Intersection of Route 13 and Route 159, Belleville, Illinois

  Friday:  3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Saturday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

December 11, 12, &13, 2009, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Country Treasures Shows, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Intersection of Route 13 and Route 159, Belleville, Illinois

  Friday:  4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Saturday:  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Sunday:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

More Shows will be posted as they are confirmed.

 












Telephone:  (618) 624-6336     E-mail:  rleech@charter.net