Monday, February 22, 2016

Kim St. Jean


Following ten years as a public school teacher, Kim combined her love of teaching with her creative talents and began teaching jewelry related classes. She has been teaching jewelry classes for over 15 years. 
She is an award winning instructor, author and jewelry designer. Kim has been published in numerous magazines and books. She has appeared on several beading/craft television programs and has written two books. Mixed Metal Mania: Solder, Rivet, Hammer, and Wire Exceptional Jewelry and Metal Magic: How to Etch, Pierce, Enamel and Set Striking Jewelry.In 2010 she was elected one of the Top Ten Instructors in the country by the attendees of the Bead & Button show.
Kim's home base is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she and her husband, Norm, own Studio St. Jean. She and Norm spend much of the year traveling across the country teaching Silver, Cold Connections, Enameling, Forming and other disciplines at art shows, bead shows, jewelry schools, guilds, clubs, studios and stores. kim@kimstjean.com

Friday, February 19, 2016



Hey there Flirt Flingers, yep it's that time of year again. In just over 2 months April 22- 24th we will be holding the Spring Flirt Fling in downtown Toronto. A weekend full of companionship and spectacular learning from the International Instructor Kim St. Jean.
Some of you may know her and have already taken classes with her. If you can't make it to Bead & Button, lucky you cuz classes will be showcased here first at the Flirt Spring Spring.

Here's a bit about Kim!

Kim St. Jean is an award winning instructor, author, and jewelry designer. She has been teaching jewelry classes for over 15 years. Kim has been published in numerous magazines and books. She has appeared on several beading/craft television programs and has two books published: “Mixed Metal Mania - Solder, Rivet, Hammer, and Wire Exceptional Jewelry” in 2011, and “Metal Magic-Learn to Enamel, Etch, Pierce and Set Striking Jewelry” in 2012. Her third book, “Colorful Wirework Jewelry” is due June 2016.
Kim’s home base is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she and her husband, Norm, own Studio St. Jean. She and Norm spend much of the year traveling across the country teaching classes at bead shows, jewelry schools, guilds, clubs, studios, and stores. Her videos are available through wirejewelry.com, interweave.com, and beaducation.com. For more information or an updated schedule please visit her website. Kimstjean.com

Here she is!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Kate's Coming Kate's Coming!




A big hello to all of my Canadian students! I have just finished the photo shoot this past week for my new book coming in 2016. Now that I am done, I am starting to pack my bags for my first ever international teaching gig at the Fall Flirt Fling in Toronto. I am bringing a bunch of cool stuff, including great door prizes to give away in each of my classes. Looking forward to meeting you all soon!

Wednesday, November 4, 2015


Here is your winner!


Marija Batraks,
give us a call this week to choose the 3 hour class with
Kate Richbourg you wish to take!

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

So much is happening!


We are entering the last week of the Win a Class with Kate contest. You still have a week to qualify for the final draw on November 2nd. Comment on the Flirt blog, the Flirt with Metal blog, or Facebook for a chance to qualify.  Post each day to all three to increase your chances!
Kate Richbourg International Jewellery Educator is coming to Toronto in just over 3 weeks! We are excited to have her first experience in Canada be at the 
Fall Flirt Fling.
Check out a link to her blog @ KateRichbourg.com
Dont forget to sign up for the workshops. You won't want to miss them!
Call Beth at 416-990-5418.
or
email theclintons@rogers.com