RitzyToo! February-March 2015 | Page 8

As the owner, I have been sensitive to the feeling of vulnerability that people frequently feel when they take the risk to create something and also when they learn something new. I have always trained my staff to be respectful and supportive toward people when they are daring to express their creativity. It has been wonderful to see what people make with the beads and components that I have purchased. Some of our vendors have helped inspire us with samples of what is possible, and new techniques, such as Vintaj Brass, Nunn Design, and Tierracast. Q. 4. What can your customers expect by attending Inspiration’s classes? Selecting from a broad range of styles, you will choose materials in class to make your class project. At Bead Inspiration classes, you choose whether you want to use the finest materials, economical materials, or something in between. This is a popular feature because most bead store classes select the materials for you, and give you the least expensive clasps to use. Teaching methods are professionally designed by an instructional designer. The steps of each technique is broken down to ensure that you will learn them. Most classes are designed so that you will leave with a finished project that you designed and made. The instructor and staff will guide you in selecting materials and designing your project. We’re experienced at taking the overwhelm out of the process. You don’t have to do anything to prepare for the class. Your learning style and