Beadapalooza Vendor Spotlight Dale Cougar-Armstrong
Dale “Cougar” Armstrong is the Education Consultant emeritus for Wire-Sculpture.com. A die-hard rockhound, lapidary, and wire jewelry designer, instructor and author, Dale credits her mom for spurring the main interest that led to Dale`s chosen career. Her mother was an avid rockhound and many, weekend family adventures involved traipsing through the White Mountains of New Hampshire in search of abandoned pegmatite mines. This is where Dale`s fascination with, and education of rocks and minerals began, some 40 years ago.
Dale/Cougar, has a diverse art background, training in two-dimensional art with Carl Haskins of Vermont, and William Keyworth of New Hampshire. She also spent several years receiving personalized instruction with Karl Drerupe, renowned cloisonné and repossé artist. Dale attended the University of South Florida where she studied fine arts and geology. She worked as a technical, advertising artist for several years, “before the age of computers”.
Under her studio name of Cougar`s Creations, Dale displays her works at juried art shows, where she has taken many awards. As a featured artist, Dale has been interviewed on live television and has works for sale in museums and galleries. Dale `Cougar` Armstrong is a regular contributor to Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry magazine and has been published in The Wire Artist Jeweler, Bead Unique and Art Jewelry magazines. She is a frequent instructor at Lapidary Journals` BeadFest events, and has made a series of instructional DVDs, produced by Jewelry Television. As an instructor, she conducts workshops in her personal studio and by request, travels to teach classes at beadshops and other events nationwide.
Debuting: “Cougar’s Choice” Pliers – The Ultimate Tools for Wire Jewelry Artists!
Including those who create chain maille, bead work, and any jewelry maker who is looking for well made, comfortable, lightweight, sturdy, precise, and affordable hand tools.
Choose from Chain, Round, or Flat nose pliers, or 3-Step Square Pliers!
“Beadapalooza Special” – purchase a full set of all 4 pliers styles (retail $101.80) for just $89.00 (+ AL tax)
Besides her new tools, in her booth Dale will also have several of her Instructional DVDs, Geode Halves, Handmade and Sparkling Druzy Agate Cabochons,
Tumble Polished Stones, and Several Surprises (like Unicorn Horns!!) available for purchase.
BEADAPALOOZA CLASS Woven Beaded Bracelet Saturday, August 22 9:00 am-12:30pm
$60.00
In this class you will learn to make a woven beaded bracelet
Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong
Turn your favorite beads into wearable art while learning to make this enjoyable wire bracelet. The formulas and techniques taught will enable one to make many different variations of this design, including an ankle bracelet, hoop earrings and a necklace!
The workshop fee includes teacher fee, all necessary silver wire, silver beads, written follow-up instructions, and student’s choice of gemstone beads from a selection provided by the instructor, to create one bracelet in class.
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BEADAPALOOZA CLASS “Ultimate” Cabochon Pendant Sunday, August 23 9:00 am-1:30pm
$95.00
In this class you will learn to create The “Ultimate” Cabochon Pendant
Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong
Discover Cougar’s secret to being able to turn almost any size and shaped cabochon into a beautiful pendant! Class discussion will include how to choose the right gauges and lengths of wire; different embellishment styles; formulas; bail technique; pricing your work for profit, and more.
The workshop fee includes teacher fee, all necessary silver wire, crystals, pearls, and student’s choice of an instructor provided designer cabochon for one pendant, and written follow-up instructions.
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BEADAPALOOZA CLASS Ladies Prong Ring Saturday, August 22 1:00 pm-5:30pm
$175.00
In this class you will learn to create a Ladies Prong Ring
Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong
Learn to handcraft individual prongs and set a faceted stone into a classic ladies ring. Different design possibilities will be shown and explained. Learn how to properly size this ring for a perfect fit about every time. Each student will make two settings, almost guaranteeing that they will wear one ring out of class!
Class discussions will include: choosing the right stone for the right ring style and finger size; how to use ring sizers and mandrels that do not match; pricing your work for profit and more.
The workshop fee includes teacher’s fee, all necessary silver wire for 2 rings, choice of one faceted stone from those provided by instructor, and written follow-up instructions.
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