This class emphasizes professional stringing and design techniques. You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers. Each will use different stringing materials. One bracelet will be strung on nylon and the second bracelet on flexible wire. You will learn how to use crimp beads to finish the second...
Visit our Bead Lab to immerse yourself in a room of freshwater pearls. Natural, dyed, large, small, smooth, large holed, keishi, baroque, and blistered. 25% off the marked price during the show. You won’t want to miss this! No admissions fee.
Visit our Bead Lab to immerse yourself in a room of freshwater pearls. Natural, dyed, large, small, smooth, large holed, keishi, baroque, and blistered. 25% off the marked price during the show. You won’t want to miss this! No admissions fee.
In this full day metalworking class, learn the fundamentals of metalworking: sawing, filing, drilling, riveting, and stamping. Then, design your pendant and put your newfound or refreshed skills to work. This class serves as a prerequisite for many classes in our metalworking series. No soldering is involved in this project. No experience needed. Instructor: Maggie...
Using weaving techniques typically used on wheat, plait copper wire and shape it into a bracelet. The weave is different on two sides, so you can decide which pattern you want to show on top. Create a matching hook clasp. No experience needed. Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle. Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction....
Come see the talents of our customers who met the 13th Annual Bead Challenge. These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items. You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials. Opening gathering (no food...
Design a pendant with something you bring from home—a photograph, image, small item—which you embed in resin to make a dangle. This item might be a dried flower, a wing, a seed, or a charm. It could be anything not more than 1/4" deep. Some materials will be provided. Learn to mix resin and pour...
Sharpen your scissors and get ready for winter. Learn to fold paper and cut out designs to create one-of-a-kind snowflakes. Turn this skill into a new family tradition! If you have a favorite pair of paper scissors, bring them along. No experience needed. Instructor: Emma Folsom. Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction....
Part 1 of this class, on Sun. Oct. 27, will focus on creating multiple components for this great holiday ornament. Participants will use Delica seed beads to create each component. Some components may need to be made in between Parts 1 & 2 of this class—yes, there is homework. Part 2 of this class, on...
Sharpen your scissors and get ready for winter. Learn to fold paper and cut out designs to create one-of-a-kind snowflakes. Turn this skill into a new family tradition! If you have a favorite pair of paper scissors, bring them along. No experience needed. Instructor: Emma Folsom. Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction....
Shape wire cloth and then embellish it to make these 3D earrings. Sew GemDuos, fire polish, and Delica seed beads onto your wire cloth. Cover the back for a finished look. No experience needed. Instructor: Marilyn Moore. Registration is $128 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or...
