Classes are divided into #1 classes, which are suitable for any level of beading expertise, including beginner, and #2 classes, which are more suitable for those with some experience. The Bead Gallery staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have about classes.
Softflex Scraps Workshop
#2 – Softflex Scraps Workshop
Instructor: Becky
$32 – Includes Materials
Doesn’t it feel great to recycle? Save those little bits and pieces of Softflex Beading Wire and use them to make beautiful jewelry! Becky shows you how to make gorgeous earrings, bracelets and necklaces from pieces of Softflex that might otherwise end up in the trash bin. Basic beading skills are needed for this workshop.
Tue 04-23-13 6 – 8 p.m.
Tue 05-28-13 6 – 8 p.m.
Tue 06-25-13 6 – 8 p.m.
Easy Peyote Doughnut Bracelet
#1 – Easy Peyote Doughnut Bracelet
Instructor: Faith
$25 – Materials Extra
These gorgeous doughnuts are woven with seed beads using fast and easy Peyote stitch. Use them alone as pendants, as a pair for earrings…or connect 5 or 6 together to form this elegant bracelet. Faith shows you how to use one of the doughnuts to create your own matching toggle. If you want to learn how to do a circular Peyote stitch, this is the class for you!
Wed 04-17-13 5 – 7 p.m.
Thu 06-13-13 5 – 7 p.m.
Net Stitch Roll-on Bangle Bracelet
#1 – Net Stitch Roll-On Bangle
Instructor: Courtney
$25 – Materials extra
You are going to want to wear this elegant bangle every day and everywhere. That’s okay, you’ll probably make a dozen when you find out how fast and easy they go together!
Mon 04-08-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Mon 04-22-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Wed 05-01-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Wed 05-15-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Wed 05-29-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Mon 06-10-13 5:00-7:00 pm
Thur 06-27-13 5:00-7:00 pm
Peyote Stitch Ring
#1 – Peyote Stitch Rings
Instructor: Courtney
$25 - materials extra
Pretty and comfortable, these adorable rings are a great way to learn (or refresh your knowledge of) peyote stitch. Combine colors to create one-of-a-kind rings that go together amazingly quick!
Thur 04-04-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Thur 04-18-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Mon 05-13-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Wed 06-05-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Wed 06-19-13 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Pearl Knotting
#1 – Pearl Knotting – (Traditional Pearl Knotting on Silk)
Instructor: Aurora
$35 – Materials Extra
Create a traditionally knotted pearl bracelet on silk, tying a knot between each pearl and finishing by attaching a clasp using French wire. Then learn how to make a “floating pearl” necklace with knotted pearls and exposed silk thread, finishing with bead tips to attach a clasp.
Mon 05-06-13 6:30-8:30 pm
Lacy Loops Bracelet
#1 – Lacy Loops Bracelet
Instructor: Brittany
$25 – Materials Extra
This delicate bracelet combines bead weaving techniques as well as stringing methods to make a feminine accessory you’ll want to wear everywhere. This bracelet goes together easily and can be finished in two hours. This class is perfect for beginning beaders.
Tue 04-16-13 6:00-8:00 pm
Tue 05-14-13 6:00-8:00 pm
Basic Stringing
#1 – Basic Stringing
Instructor: Becky
$35 Materials Included
Learn basic stringing and finishing techniques while making both a necklace and a bracelet. There are a number of tips and methods you need to know in order to help you create jewelry designs that are, not only comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but also well and safely made. You will learn about different stringing materials, fitting techniques as well as two (2) different methods for securing crimps.
Tue 04-09-13 6 – 8 p.m.
Tue 05-07-13 6 – 8 p.m.
Tue 06-04-13 6 – 8 p.m.
Leather Wrap Bracelet
Instructor: Lolo
$25 – Materials Extra
Leather and beads combine to make a stylish wrap bracelet (in the mode of designer Chan Luu) in this fun class. 5 people maximum per class
Wed 04-24-13 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thur 05-16-13 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wed 06-12-13 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wed 06-26-13 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm