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We offer a wide range of jewelry
making workshops, with a variety of instructors. We handpick our
teachers, and work with them to create
projects that both inform and leave you with a finished piece to
be proud of. Below you will find a list of individuals in our ever
expanding family of instructors. Click on the names on the right
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Christine
Altmiller of Moscow, PA began beading simple single strand
necklaces 17 years ago to pass the time on a road trip to Alaska. Wanting
to do more in the jewelry industry, she went to the Gemological
Institute of America and earned a Graduate Gemologist degree. She
eventually concluded that beads were more her speed. After
staying home to raise her two girls, she found Beadweaver's
and the courage to take a few classes. Now, she weaves
happily every chance she gets.
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Nicole Ciali of Exeter, PA began making
jewelry when she was in high school. Due to college and a busy
schedule she had to put her hobby on hold. It wasn’t
until she went to a jewelry home show two years ago that she
began to bead again. She then found Beadweaver’s in the
fall of 2007 and her life as she knows it hasn’t been
the same! When Nicole isn’t beading, she is busy at work
as a juvenile probation officer and spending time with her
children (pygmy goats).
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Gladys
Gerchow of Montoursville, PA is a self taught beadweaver,
with over 10 years of beading experience. Originally inspired
by Carol Wilcox Welles, she says that Beadweaver's has added
fuel to her fire! She has been the catalyst of a small and
growing beading community through the adult education classes
she teaches at McCall Middle School. All of the profits from
her beading addiction go to her favorite charity, the Providence
House at the Susquehanna Health Services, which provides
temporary housing and education for pregnant women who need
it.
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Ellen
Kalinosky began making jewelry about 2 years ago. She
continues to evolve in her discovery and uses of different
mediums in handcrafting her jewelry. She spends most
of her time designing using wire work techniques with sterling
silver, fusing with fine silver, and creating with PMC. Having
the opportunity to share her knowledge and passion with others
gives her the inspiration needed to continue on this journey. Her
sterling silver designs are well known for her signature 'Hope'
charm. Because Hope only goes one way, 'Forward'. She
lives in Allentown with her husband and daughter.
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Liz
Revit has a master’s degree in communication arts from
Marywood University and currently teaches both art and jewelry
making throughout Pennsylvania. In 1990, Liz trained
as a metalsmith and mastered soldering techniques and various
surface design methods. She enjoys beading and creating
jewelry using found objects, decorative papers, and fibers.
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Sally
Russick of Pittston, PA has been making jewelry for the past
4 years, but it wasn’t until recently that she really
began to develop her skills in bead weaving (“About
2 years ago I found Beadweavers!”). A self taught
jewelry maker, she has always had her hands in some type
of art medium. From designing beaded necklaces to wire
earrings she loves making all types of jewelry. When Sally’s
not wrapped up in beads and wire, you can find her spending
time with her family, reading, taking photos or shopping
for unique findings for her jewelry. Sally brings to the
table artistic designs and ideas that are influenced by the
patterns and colors seen in everyday life. She looks
forward to seeing old friends and new faces in her classes!
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Jessica
Werbin of West Pittston, PA has been beading for about 7 years.
She took her first class ata a needlework show and has been
going ever since. She has done a wide range of projects from
simple stringing to large bead woven tapestries. In her spare
time, when she isn't beading, she can be found at the Music
Box Dinner Playhouse, performing, or tending bar. Jessica can
also be found following after her two boys, Eric and Michael,
with her husband, Scott. She also finds time to be a substitute
teacher in the Wyoming Area School District.
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