A great indoor activity for the cold winter months, this seed bead necklace requires very few materials. Learn to weave this darling choker trimmed with tiny teardrops. This class is a great introduction to seed beadwork.

Sat 04/12 11:30 - 2 p.m.

This stunning Swarovski crystal pendant will get even more compliments when you tell them you made it yourself. Be warned! All your friends will want one too!

Sat 04/12 3 - 6 p.m.
Mon 04/21 4 - 7 p.m

Learn basic stringing and finishing techniques. You will learn two (2) different methods for securing crimps while you make both a necklace and a bracelet

Tue 04/15 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tue 05/13 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn basic stringing and finishing techniques. You will learn two (2) different methods for securing crimps while you make both a necklace and a bracelet.

This necklace is Fun, Fast, and Floating! You won’t believe how quickly you can make this beautiful piece.

Sat 04/19 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sat 05/24 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Come learn why so many beaders say the herringbone spiral is their favorite stitch. Elegant and versatile, this charming rope design can be made into a bracelet or necklace. You can also embellish the Spiral Rope with peyote stitched motifs and sparkling rivolis (taught on Saturday, 05/03/08, 2 - 4 p.m.)

Sat 04/26 1 - 3 p.m

Encircle a sparkling Rivoli (a Rivoli has no hole - it is a large Swarovski crystal “gem”) using delica seed beads of various size. You will frame the Rivoli securely, then learn to embellish with a leaf motif. The Rivoli can be turned into a pendant or combined with another piece, such as the Herringbone Spiral Rope.

Sat 05/03 2:30- 4:30 p.m

These unique beads are fun to make from felted wool. (If you have wool scraps, either fabric or yarn, bring them in!) After finishing your beads, you will make them into a fun and funky bracelet.

Sat 05/03 11:30 - 2 p.m.

Get acquainted with bead weaving with this simple, yet versatile technique. You will learn how to create a colorful spiral bracelet that it is as fun to wear as it is to make.

Sun 05/04 12-2 p.m.

This lively cuff bracelet can be either funky or elegant, depending upon what beads you choose and what color combinations you can devise. Learn how to use delica seed or glass spear beads to create a fun bracelet with “movement.”

Thu 05/15 5 - 7 p.m

Learn the flat peyote stitch while creating an elegant cuff bracelet from delica seed beads. The peyote stitch easily adapts to many designs, such as stripes, zig-zags, geometric figures, or even a detail from a famous painting, such as the Mona Lisa.

Thu 05/15 5 - 7 p.m.

Expand on your beadwork knowledge and experience the joy of projects without patterns. Weave various seed beads together with larger accent beads into creation that is uniquely your own. This session is designed for those who have experience in basic peyote stitch.

Sun 05/18 12 - 2 p.m.

Brick stitch is a technique that lends itself naturally to freeform work. In this session, participants will use beads of various sizes, shapes and colors, to fashion a one-of-a-kind freeform bracelet. Knowledge of brick stitch is not required; however some bead experience is helpful.

Sun 05/18 3 - 5 p.m.

Have you ever had trouble finding the perfect clasp to finish that special piece? Why not make your own, using delicas and other small beads to make a unique toggle or button-and-loop clasp? Watch your creativity come alive with the new ideas when you know how to integrate your one-or-a-kind clasp with other elements in your design.

Thu 05/22 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn how to use a Foredom drill to make a bead out of a stone (or create a bigger hole in an existing bead.) Students will usually be able to drill two (2) stones. *AT LEAST ONE STONE FOR DRILLING MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE BEAD GALLERY. *

Then, the teacher will demonstrate how to “tap” (drill part way into) a stone in order to attach a bail using jeweler's epoxy. If time permits, students will be able to tap their own stones. This is an elegant and professional method used to turn a stone into a pendant. You will learn safety measures and criteria for drilling stones without breaking them.

Mon 04/07 5 - 7 p.m
Mon 04/21 5 -7 p.m.
Mon 05/12 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn to solder, anneal, pickle, and polish while you create this beautiful sterling silver ring. Four (4) students maximum.

Mon 04/14 6 - 8 p.m.
Tue 05/05 6 - 8 p.m.

Making this gorgeous bracelet (inspired by one in a famous film-festival catalogue) will teach you several silver smithing techniques. You will learn how to saw, form, file, solder, polish and hammer silver wire into an elegant oval, then drilll and attach a stone to create an elegant focal point.

*LEVEL 3 CLASS - PREREQUISTES: 1 Drilling Class, Ability to make a Gallery Wrap.*

Mon 05/19 5 - 8:30 p.m.

This class is a great opportunity to try your hand metal working without using fire. Practice cutting, shaping, filing, hardening and drilling sheet metal (either copper or silver) while you create a unique pendant with a flat stone or cabochon. You will receive a set of tools to take home to continue practicing this technique.

*Please bring a pair of WORK GLOVES with you to class.*

Tue 05/27 6 - 8 p.m

Take your soldering skills and the ring you made in class #1 to the next level by embellishing it with a cabochon stone set in a silver bezel setting.

Wed 04/29 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tue 05/28 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This class is a perfect introduction to the art of making chain maille. Make this elegant, spiraling chain into a necklace or bracelet while learning a variety of shortcuts and easy techniques.

Mon 04/07 5 - 7 p.m.

This popular class gives you an opportunity to learn and practice the gallery wrap technique. You will learn to link beads together with wire, and then dangle more beads off the links. Depending on the choice of beads, the effect can be either playful or elegant, but it is always eye-catching.

Tue 04/08 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sat 05/31 12 - 2 p.m.

Learn and practice the versatile technique known as gallery wrap, as you create a fashionable chain necklace. Wear the necklace long, or short as a multi-strand.

Wed 04/09 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn all about wire! After taking this class you will know which kind of wire to choose for each project, what different tools are used for (such as pliers, cutters, jigs, benders, bench blocks, anvils, hammers, mandrels, pin vices and files), and how to make your own headpins, ear wires, S-clasps, hook and eye clasps, and crimp cord ends (for leather cord). Wrapped loops (gallery wrap) will be covered as well as how to make your own design components using pliers or jigs. No wire-wrapping experience necessary.

Thu 04/10 5 - 7 p.m.
Sat 05/10 2 - 4 p.m.

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.

Wed 04/16 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wed 05/14 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

You'll think this sinuous chain is aptly named when you see how elegantly it wraps around your wrist. You can also make this charming piece in two or three different metals for an especially vibrant effect.

Sat 05/17 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Also called the “Idiot's Delight” because it looks so complicated, thischain is easy to make when you have a great teacher to show you the way.

Fri 04/18 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn now 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.

Wed 04/23 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wed 05/21 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

These are so easy and fun, you’ll want to make a ring for each of your friends.

Tue 04/22 6:30 - 8 pm

Make this bracelet as wide as you want when you learn Mary's unique technique that makes this chain maille design so easy to do.

Mon 05/05 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn how to wrap a stone, shell, sea glass or other treasure to wear as a pendant.

Tue 05/06 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Use basic wire wrapping techniques to connect beaded links to chain and create this beautiful, classic necklace.

Wed 05/07 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This delightful cuff bracelet requires no soldering. Once you learn the technique, you will be able to easily create your own filigree designs.

Sat 05/10 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Get familiar with torches and tools used to work with scientific glass (also known as borosilicate, hard glass, or pyrex). This type of glass can be used to creatively make art objects and pieces of jewelry. Students will learn to manipulate the glass, apply color and make small loops as they create basic pendants. This class will give students a general feel for borosilicate glasswork and give them a foundation for developing further skills.

Sat 04/05 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sat 05/17 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Become familiar with the tools, torches and materials used to make soft glass beads. Participants learn to make basic round and cylinder beads as well as how to embellish them. Techniques covered in this class include applying dots, stripes, and pulling stringers.

Sun 04/13 12 - 3 p.m.
Sun 05/18 12 - 3 p.m.

Learn decorating techniques such as silver and gold fuming, honeycomb and rattichello patterns with borosilicate glass. Participants will be using hollow tubes. Techniques can be used to decorate pendants, beads, paperweights, vessels and sculpture.

Sat 04/26 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sat 05/24 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Please call to arrange a class.