I went into Target earlier this week to get a gardening tool and found that the gardening stuff was already being replaced on the shelves by backpacks. I'm a big fan of that full-of-possibilities back-to-school feeling, but it was JUNE!  If you — liike the folks at Target — can't wait for that back-to-school feeling to start, I’m happy to share with you exciting news about some new learning opportunities. Downloadable jewelry classes, taught by the editors of BeadStyle, Bead&Button, and Art Jewelry magazines, are now available for purchase at JewelryClassesOnDemand.com.

One of the first classes combines two of my favorite projects from BeadStyle, using gorgeous Venetian beads and chain to create beautiful multistrand necklaces. The class includes:

• An introduction to Venetian glass beads
• Tips on designing symmetrical and asymmetrical necklaces
• Demonstrations of key jewelry-making techniques
• Easy-to-follow printable written instructions

Check out JewelryClassesOnDemand.com for more information and to see other available classes. Watch for more great classes in the future.