Wire Classes
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.
Fun With Earwires
#1 – Fun With Earwires
Instructor: Aurora
$25 – Materials Extra
Learn how to make your own classic earwires as well as how to make a pair of modern contoured earwires that can be embellished simply or dramatically. You will make four (4) pairs of earrings in all.
Mon 04-29-13 6:00-8:00 pm
Woven Treasure Cage Pendant
#1 – Woven Treasure Cage Pendant
Instructor: Lolo
$25 – Materials Extra
Are you looking for a new way to display that special stone, shell, feather or other keepsake? Why not encase it in a lovely woven wire cage? This beginning class is a great way to learn basic wire wrapping skills. Be sure to bring a treasure to wrap!
Wed 04-10-13 7 – 9 p.m.
Wed 05-22-13 7 – 9 p.m.
Basic Earrings
#1 – Basic Earrings
Instructor: Aurora
$35 – Materials Included
Learn the basics of earring construction and design. You will make 3 pairs of earrings while learning how to create a perfect gallery wrap, how to dangle a bead from a chain and how to attach a top-drilled (briolette) bead.
Mon 04-15-13 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Mon 05-20-13 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Mon 06-24-12 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Beaded Wrapped Hoop Earrings
#1 – Beaded Wrapped Hoop Earrings
Instructor: Faith
$25 – Materials Extra
First, create a pair of elegant hoop earrings from sterling silver wire, then, wrap them with dainty beads on thin sterling wire. This classic design looks great on everyone.
Thu 05-02-13 5 – 7 p.m.
Thu 06-20-13 5 – 7 p.m.
Fun With Wire
#1 – Fun With Wire
$25 Materials Extra
Instructor: Aurora
Learn how to make your own headpins, ear wires, S-clasps, hook and eye clasps, and crimp cord ends (for leather cord). Wrapped loops (gallery wraps) will be covered as well as how to make your own design components using pliers or jigs.
Mon 06-03-13 6:00 – 8:00 pm