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CCBS is happy to welcome Fran Griffith to teach Zoom classes for us November 13-15 and November 21, 2026!

Classes are $75 for each class. You can take all four of them, or just one, two, or three

These class fees are for CCBS Members, you must be a current CCBS member (or sign up now) to get this price.

Class fees are nonrefundable.

Class fee does not include materials. Kits are required for each class you sign up for (except the Posy kit is optional).  

Schedule

 Friday, November 13 – Siamese bracelet

 Saturday, November 14 – Beam Me Up Scotty necklace

 Sunday, November 15 – Frond necklace SOLD OUT

 Saturday, November 21 – Posy necklace

Class is from 9 am - 3 pm (Pacific time) with a 40 minute lunch

Kit Information

Once you have secured a space in the class, Fran and I will handle selling you the required kits.

Any questions, please email Class Coordinator Vicci Blackshear at snoopyave@aol.com

 
Please note that you DO NOT OFFICIALLY HAVE A RESERVED SPACE IN THE CLASS until you get a confirmation email from me saying that you have a reserved space in the class.  The paypal links don't have the ability to stop accepting payment once the class limit has been reached. We will only keep and process your payment if you have signed up in time to secure one of the class slots before the class sells out. If your payment is received after all the slots have been filled, we will put you on a waiting list and your payment will be returned to you. In no other circumstances are the class payments refundable. 
After your payment has been made, I will send out an email confirming you have an official reserved space in the class. If you have not heard from me within a few days after making your payment, please email Vicci at snoopyave@aol.com

CCBS is happy to welcome Melissa Grakowsky Shippee to teach in person/zoom hybrid classes

September 25-27, 2026, AND one zoom only class on October 17, 2026!

Melissa will be doing a hybrid class format that will allow for in person students at the Fairfield Inn and Suites – 50 N. Clovis Avenue, Clovis, CA or you can choose to take these classes at home via Zoom.

Classes are $85 for each class. You can take all four of them, or just one, two, or three

These class fees are for CCBS Members, you must be a current CCBS member (or sign up now) to get this price.

Class fee does not include hotel stay, meals, or materials. Kits are highly recommended, but not required  

Class fees are nonrefundable.

Friday, Sept 25 – Tidal Gleam SOLD OUT

Saturday, Sept 26 – Igneous Necklace SOLD OUT

Sunday, Sept 27 – Sea Blossom SOLD OUT

Saturday, Oct 17 – Caribbean Crest (100% Zoom)

Class is from 10 am - 5 pm (PST) with a one hour lunch for the Sept 25-27 classes and from 9-3:30 PST for the Oct 17 class

Lunch and dinner can be on your own or you can join us (dutch treat), more details to be announced later

Kit Information

Once you have secured a space in the class, Melissa will handle selling you the kits. Kits are highly recommended, but not required.

There will be open beading and socializing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in the beading room, times to be announced later. 

Feel free to bring snacks to share on any of the 3 days. 

Any questions, please email Class Coordinator Vicci Blackshear at snoopyave@aol.com

Please note that you DO NOT OFFICIALLY HAVE A RESERVED SPACE IN THE CLASS until you get a confirmation email from me saying that you have a reserved space in the class.  The paypal links don't have the ability to stop accepting payment once the class limit has been reached. We will only keep and process your payment if you have signed up in time to secure one of the class slots before the class sells out. If your payment is received after all the slots have been filled, we will put you on a waiting list and your payment will be returned to you. In no other circumstances are the class payments refundable. After your payment has been made, I will send out an email confirming you have an official reserved space in the class. If you have not heard from me within a few days after making your payment, please email Vicci at snoopyave@aol.com