Basic Bead Stringing
In this class you will
learn the fundamentals of bead stringing. You will be learning to string on
"Soft Flex", a strong, flexible wire cable coated with nylon. Create a necklace
or bracelet using Soft Flex and a clasp. Learn the basics of design and the
proper use of a bead board. You will also learn how to attach a clasp, and you
will learn how to crimp, for a clean finished look! Proper tools and their uses
will be thoroughly covered. (Note: for evening classes, you must
have your beads prior to the class. Please come in early to purchase your
beads, or come in any time previous to the class date.) $35.00 plus materials.
Basic
Wire Wrapping-Earring Project
In this class you will
learn the fundamentals of wire wrapping while creating a fun, dangling earring. Learn how to choose proper tools and
proper wire for your project and learn to
make loops and wrapped loops which are the fundamental skills of wire wrapping.
$35.00 plus
kit fee.
We will be
listing exciting beginner workshops for Summer! Please check back
for workshops including:
Resin casting
Bead embroidery and
of course, bead weaving!
If you are a bead weaving/bead
embroidery student, you will be expected to have the following to bring to the workshop:
Task light (suggested) if needed
Magnification if needed
Beading surface
Scissors
Any of these
materials are available for purchase at our store.
All students must pre-register for classes. The cost of the basic classes is $35.00. Bead weaving workshops vary. All materials are an additional purchase. If you are a basic student, we will be happy to lend you our tools to use in class. If you are a beginner bead weaver, please bring the tools you normally bead with, including but not limited to: Needles, scissors, thread, beading surface, task light, etc.