Longing to wear that necklace that was once your Grandmother's?? Here is your opportunity to repair treasured pieces or look at different options to redesign the piece for a more modern look.

$35.00
Level 1+

Learn the art of beadwork embroidery. In this class you will make a pin or a necklace using an embroidery stitch, peyote stitch bezel and edging stitch.

$55.00
Level 1+
Part 1 of 2

The Rivoli Sunflower resembles a sparking flower in full bloom. The captured rivoli (a faceted crystal gemstone) has an attached bail than can be strung on a chain, cord or ring. You can make a pendant from one Rivoli Sunflower, or use multiple flowers as a necklace or bracelet to really show off your jewels. In making a Rivoli Sunflower, you will use the Fringe Method, peyote stitch and herringbone weave.

$45.00
All levels

Not sure where to begin? Start here! This class is dedicated to getting you started in the wonderful world of beading. We will make a bracelet and a simple set of drop earrings. Identification, terminology and a guided tour of Kiowa Rose will give you the confidence to move forward into whatever direction you wish to go.

$45.00
All levels

Show off those special beads in your collection! In this class you will construct a simple knotted necklace focusing on several special beads.

$45.00
All levels

Learn the art of beadwork embroidery. In this class you will make a pin or a necklace using an embroidery stitch, peyote stitch bezel and edging stitch.

$55.00
Level 1+
Part 2 of 2

This four-part class covers how to create a counter weight necklace, helen dietz was so famous for. Julie Wuest, a good friend of helen's, will take you through a personal journey, to take a close look at helen, her gallery show, a video on the talk she gave about her work. Julie will also be bringing her personal collection of helen necklaces for the class to ooh and ah over, and a few weavings too. This is a rare opportunity for you to see helen's work up close and to learn how helen constructed her pieces. Why the lower case "h"? Come to this class and get to know this great bead lady, helen dietz.

$225.00
Level 3
Part 3 of 4

This bracelet was inspired by the Wiener Werkstaate jewelry portrayed in Gustav Klimt's sensuous paintings. It combines pillow cut stones framed with square stitch, and panels of herringbone stitch with insertions, all connected with a variety of colorful semi-precious stones. A knockout in 24k gold beads. This is a fragrance free class.

$75.00
Level 2
Fragrance Free

Create a beautifully intricate bracelet with the cabochon of your choice.

$45.00
Level 2

Weave with wire! Expand your wire working repertoire with this lovely weaving technique that will showcase beads in a unique way. We will finish the piece by antiquing your work to bring out the full dimension of the weave.

$45.00
Level 2
Previous wirework experience

Measuring just over three centimeters in diameter, the Sea Star Bead Cluster incorporates a large array of bead sizes in a two-sided pendant. The Sea Star, uses a three-dimensional variation of right angle weave, over which a lacework of beads is added. The instructions even show you how to use wire and a jump ring to convert a Sea Star into a pendant. Several color schemes are shown. Although only two colors of seed beads are specified in the materials list, feel free to mix and match related colors across sizes.

$80.00
Level 3

Metal stamping is easier than it looks, and much more personal than using pre-made components. Have some fun in this class and make a choker that no one else in the world will own, and learn some new techniques that can be transferred to many different projects.

$45.00
All levels

The Ring Nebula beaded bead is a doughnut shaped sculpture woven entirely from beads. Made with the filled net stitch, the Ring Nebula makes an excellent project to follow the Diamond Net Beaded Bead or the Crystal Bangle. The finished bead is about an inch long and a quarter inch thick, with a hole wide enough to accommodate virtually any chain. In this class, you will also learn how to make a chain of two or more linked Ring Nebulas and a trefoil knot.

$40.00
Level 2