Beadwork Classes

Hibiscus Necklace
Laura Garber

Intermediate level

This beautiful flower is created using the herringbone stitch. If you have experience with herringbone, also known as, Ndebele, this a great class for you. You will stretch your creativity and learn new variations and applications for the stitch. The flower itself is lovely and when used as a center piece in a simple strung necklace, it really makes a statement. The flower would also make a great pin!

Saturday, September 11th, 10-5
$80.00

Beaded Cabochon Pendant
Laura Garber

All levels

Learn to encase any cabochon stone with gorgeous beadwork! Once a stone is mounted you can create pins, pendants or even earrings. While this class is open to all levels, knowledge of basic peyote stitch is required.

Sunday, Septmber 12th, 10-5
$80.00

Exploring Spiral Rope
Laura Garber

All levels

Spiral Rope is a weave that can be reinvented countless times. Depending on the beads you choose, the counts you choose and of course the color choices you make, the end result can be very different! Laura will introduce you to this fun weave and guide you through some of the best techniques and combinations. You can easily create a bracelet or necklace, but you may choose to just create "samplers" to refer to later on. Whatever you choose to make, you will have a great time exploring this versatile weave.

Saturday, September 18th, 2-5
$35.00

Kumihimo Necklace
Randi Samuels

All levels

Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique for making cording. It is easy to learn, relaxing, and be warned.... it can be addictive! It is very flexible - you can use thin cord, heavy yarns, silk ribbons, or even leather. Although fiber will be provided, you can bring your own. You will learn how to incorporate a focal bead, create simple patterns, and finish the ends (NOTE: focal bead, end caps/cones, and clasp are NOT included in kit fee). (KIT FEE ($12) includes Kumi disk, spools, clasp weight, 8 yards fiber. I will also have some end caps/cones available)

Saturday, October 2nd, 10-1
$45.00

Bead Crochet Bangle
Randi Samuels

All levels

Over the years, many of you have asked for a class in Bead Crochet. Here it is! Randi has developed her own tool (the “Crochet Bead Rope Starter Jig”) to make it much easier to crochet the first few rows, which are usually the hardest to get through, so you can be creating beaded bangles in no time! Please Note: students should take lunch before class begins - there is no break in this class!

Project Kit: $22.00

Class Supply List (PDF)

Saturday, October 2nd, 1-5
$55.00

Dutch Spiral
Sandhya Shah

All levels

Many of you have commented on this beautiful necklace in the shop. Sandhya has a outstanding sense of color and puts together beautiful color combinations. This is a great class for those of you who love to play with color. There are an infinite number of combinations you can create using the Dutch Spiral. In class, Sandhya will teach you this fun stitch and help you to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet.

Sunday, October 3rd, 10-5
$80.00

Peyote Pattern Bracelet
Laura Garber

All levels

I n this class you will learn to follow a pattern for peyote weave. You will learn to create a bracelet with an intricate pattern. This design is great for holidays! Photo will be posted soon.

Saturday, October 9th, 10-2
$45.00

Right Angle Weave Bezel Pendant
Sandhya Shah

Intermediate level

Create this lovely pendant using a unique center bead, with or without a hole, seed beads and thread. Sandhya will teach you how to use right angle weave to encase your center bead with a lacy feel. Please join us for a great project and a great day.

Sunday, October 10th, 10-5
$80.00