BEGINNER CLASSES
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Looking for something not on this month's schedule?
Browse this page for ideas, then stop in or call 608.742.5900 to schedule a private class.
African Helix Necklace or Bracelet
This fun and easy stitch pattern is worked around a straw! When the straw is removed, an elegant necklace (or bracelet) remains. Choose your own color combination to make your project unique.
Level: Beginner
Technique: African Helix Stitch
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Level: Beginner
Technique: African Helix Stitch
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Aurora Bead Crochet Earrings
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Simple crochet stitches and a few beads make up these delicately lovely earrings.
~ Basic crochet skills required.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead Crochet
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~ Basic crochet skills required.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead Crochet
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Bachelor Buttons Bracelet
Developed by Starman TrendSetter Sue Charlotte-Hood, this bracelet is a fun, easy project featuring mini-duo beads. You'll have a great time exploring color combinations and zipping along component by component.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead Sewing
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Basic Earrings
Learn basic wire techniques using head pins and eye pins. You'll be making several pairs of earrings using different techniques and designs. Bring lots of beads (or you can get them here). Findings are included in the cost of the class. This is your time to be creative!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Basic stringing/wire working
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Basic stringing/wire working
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Basics in Metalwork
Start with a metal blank of any shape, then stamp and acid etch an image onto it, or emboss it with words or a design. Apply patinas to make the design pop. Go steampunk or sweet, edgy or elegant – the options are endless! You’ll also learn doming, punching, and riveting techniques to combine your newly-made item with chain or other components for a stunning one-of-a-kind pendant or charm. You’ll be using the store’s tools, so all you have to buy are the metal blanks.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Metalwork
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Metalwork
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Basic Stringing, Necklace or Bracelet
Learn about different stringing materials and how to use clasps, crimp beads, crimp covers, wire guardians, and more. Make a necklace or bracelet - or both if you have time! Bring your own beads, or pick some up on the day of class.
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Basic Beading/Stringing
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Basic Beading/Stringing
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Beaded Cabochons
Explore the versatile peyote stitch in this fun and easy project. Learn how to bead around a stone cabochon (or cameo), then turn it into a pendant or pin. Add embellishments if desired.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Peyote Stitch, Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Peyote Stitch, Sewing
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Bee's Knees Necklace
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Inspired by a vintage 1920s necklace brought in for repair, Rita re-created the design using modern materials and techniques. This lovely necklace has no clasp, so it can be styled multiple ways.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Belle Mélange Convertible Necklace
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A leather cord or chain "base" + short strands of beads, stones, or chain = endlessly variable (and convertible!) combinations. Mix, match, add, or subtract pieces to get the look you want.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work, stringing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work, stringing
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Bohemian Button Necklace
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Our talented designer Megan strikes again! This stylish seed-bead-and-crystal necklace features a single gorgeous button as the focal piece.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing
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Breaking All the Rullas Bracelet
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This quick and easy pattern features two-hole Rulla beads and an optional charm. Make several and stack them!
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Stitching
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Stitching
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Bugle Herringbone Rope Necklace or Bracelet
Use herringbone stitch to create an amazingly soft and flexible rope that looks equally lovely with a pendant or on its own. A great chance to expand your bead-sewing skills!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Herringbone Stitch
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Herringbone Stitch
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Bugle Spiral Rope Bracelet
This quick and easy Spiral Stitch bracelet offers endless color-combining possibilities. So fun, you'll probably want to make several!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Spiral stitch
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Spiral stitch
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Button, Button Bracelet
Who doesn't love buttons? You probably have a collection yourself. Learn to combine buttons and beads into a fun, whimsical bracelet. Bring your own buttons and leftover beads for this class.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing, Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing, Sewing
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Button Candy Bracelet
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This super simple, super fun bracelet is a great way to show off antique buttons, stash buttons, or pretty button beads.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing
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Copper Coil Brooch/Shawl Pin
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Learn to coil and hammer copper wire into a simple, stunning brooch that looks lovely on shawls or sweaters. Leave it plain, or wire-wrap with beads for extra beauty. No metalworking experience necessary!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Metal work, wire wrapping
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Metal work, wire wrapping
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Crystal Beaded Beads
Use crystals and seed beads to stitch these gorgeous little globes. Beaded beads can be strung together, connected with chain links, or hung from earwires. Any way you use them, they’ll make a stunning statement!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead sewing
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Dagger Duo Bracelet
This fun, slinky bracelet is easy to make and endlessly variable. Without daggers, it's elegantly simple. With daggers, it's flippy and fun.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Right-Angle Weave, Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Right-Angle Weave, Sewing
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Daisy Pop Earrings: An Introduction to Sewing Earrings
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Designed by our creative Megan Mussehl, the Daisy Pop earrings combine Superduos, seed beads, and accent beads into a great project for newbie and experienced bead sewers alike. Change up the colors or add drop beads to make them fun, funky, or elegant.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Diamonds & Duos Bracelet
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This sparkling bracelet, which includes Czechmates tiles, Mini-Duos, and Swarovski crystals, was inspired by one found in the stash of a dear departed customer. We couldn't find a pattern, so our Caris made up her own!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Easy Peyote Tubes and How to Use Them
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Peyote stitch is one of the great basic stitches every beader should know. In this class you'll learn to make peyote tubes the easy way, then combine them into simple or striking jewelry.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Peyote stitch
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Peyote stitch
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Elegant Lace Bracelet
Seed beads and fire-polish beads stitch up easily into a beautifully easy bracelet. The hardest part is choosing bead colors! Use a favorite button or 8mm bead to fasten your creation. If you’re sensitive to metals, this bracelet is for you!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Sewing
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Ellipse Necklace by Bead Dreamers
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Czech Mates Tilas, seed beads, and herringbone stitch add up to a stunning necklace from Bead Dreamers. Our great selection of Tilas will inspire you to create an Ellipse of your own. Taught by permission.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Herringbone Stitch
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Herringbone Stitch
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Feather Your Nest Earrings
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These adorable nests work up quickly with wire and pearls. Feather and bird charms add a touch of whimsy.
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Wire wrapping, wire work
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Wire wrapping, wire work
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Enchanted Forest Necklace
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This stunning design by Rita combines silk ribbon, crystals, and patinated metal with an enameled copper pendant for a truly magical effect. Some kits available (priced according to cost of materials).
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work, Metal Work, Stringing, Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work, Metal Work, Stringing, Sewing
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Graduated Stone Necklace
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Make an elegant necklace with graduated stones, crystal rondelles, and chain. Design by Megan Mussehl.
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Stringing
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Stringing
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Garden of Delights Wire Crochet Necklace
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Beads + wire + crochet hook + 1 easy stitch = gorgeous! Simple bead crochet strands are braided together for stunning results. Vary the number of strands for differing degrees of lusciousness.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire Crochet
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire Crochet
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Illusion of Leather Necklaces
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These exotic-looking necklaces combine metal charms and spacers with versatile rubber tubing that mimics the look of leather. Make your necklace long or short, with one strand or many – we'll give you lots of ideas for variations.
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Stringing
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Stringing
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Ice Resin Pendant or Rings
Ice resin is a great way to "freeze" a favorite photo, bit of lace, bead arrangement, or charm, and turn it into permanent wearable art.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Pouring Resin
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Pouring Resin
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Intro to Bead Crochet Ropes
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Nothing feels quite like a bead crochet rope! This course is perfect for beginners or as a refresher for those who haven't bead crocheted for a while.
Please note: Supplies must be purchased and beads pre-strung before class starts.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead crochet
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Please note: Supplies must be purchased and beads pre-strung before class starts.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead crochet
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Kids' Kumihimo
Learn the most basic version of kumihimo, the Japanese art of braiding cord. Using a variety of cord colors, you'll make a braid long enough for a bracelet, then learn to finish the ends and add a clasp. Perfect for young beaders or for any beginner.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Kumihimo Braiding
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Kumihimo Braiding
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Kumihimo I
Learn to make beaded (or plain) cords with a new twist! A simple change in the order of cord colors or fibers used will give you a whole new look. This addictive technique makes beautiful cords for necklaces or bracelets.
Note: There will be homework BEFORE the class.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Kumihimo Braiding
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Note: There will be homework BEFORE the class.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Kumihimo Braiding
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Leather Riveted Bracelet
Learn to use rivets to adorn a simple leather strip with metal or enameled accents. Add a fun clasp for a truly designed-by-you bracelet! Size is customizable.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Metalwork and Riveting
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Metalwork and Riveting
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One-O-One Bracelet by Bead Dreamers
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Use Right Angle Weave to combine O beads and seed beads into this cheery bracelet from Bead Dreamers. Taught by permission.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching, Right Angle Weave
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching, Right Angle Weave
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Penumbra Bracelet by Bead Dreamers
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Oodles of pips on an easy ladder stitch base make a deliciously slinky and fun-to-wear bracelet. Choose complementary or contrasting colors for your own Penumbra. Pattern by Bead Dreamers; taught by permission.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Ladder stitch, stitching
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Ladder stitch, stitching
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Leather Wrap-Around Bracelet
Combine stringing and weaving to create this fun and funky bracelet made from leather cord and beads. We’ll offer lots of ideas for variations.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Weaving/Stringing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Weaving/Stringing
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Licorice Leather Bracelet
Chunky and earthy, these bracelets are surprisingly easy to make and offer plenty of scope for variations. Slide on striking metal or glass accent beads, wire wrap stones to the leather, add an elegant stitched-bead cylinder; or put a simple dangle on the stylish clasp.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire Wrapping (optional)
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire Wrapping (optional)
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Paisley Hearts Bracelet
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Use paisley-shaped beads to make a fun and flirty heart-themed bracelet. Many colors to choose from.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Peyote Stitch Fall Leaf Earrings
These cute peyote-stitch leaves look great in fall colors or any color you choose. They make perfect "just-because" gifts.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Peyote Stitch, Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Peyote Stitch, Sewing
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Pip Pip Hooray! Bracelet
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This adorable bracelet (a variation of the Loopy Lentil pattern) was designed by Melanie Duley to highlight the cheery shape of Pip beads.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Bead Sewing
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Quilt Block Bracelet
Use square stitch to bead a custom "quilt" bracelet in your favorite colors. Mix and match existing block patterns, or make up your own. Perfect for quilt lovers who bead, bead lovers who quilt, or anyone who appreciates the striking graphics of quilt block design.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Square Stitch
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Square Stitch
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Sidestep Bracelet
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Two-hole coin beads, druks, and faceted rondelles stitch up quickly into a fun bracelet with a custom beaded toggle. Designed by Sue.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching, minimal wirework
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching, minimal wirework
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Silky Kisses Bracelet
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Czechmate Silkies “kiss” seed beads and crystals in this easy, pretty bracelet designed by Megan. Alphabet bead accents let you include a special message: try Os for hugs, M-O-M for Mom, or the initials of someone you love.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stitching
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Soutache in Motion Bracelet
Soutache is a narrow decorative braid traditionally used for trimming clothing or concealing seams. This technique combines soutache with beads to create beautiful, innovative jewelry.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Sewing
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Sewing
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Spider, Spider Pen or Pendant
Here's a fun and simple creepy crawler. Use wire and beads to make a surprisingly beautiful and lifelike spider. Choose from a variety of bead colors. Great for Halloween or any time of year.
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Beading with wire
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Beading with wire
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Square Wire Wrapped Cabochon Pendant
Learn to use square and half-round wire to turn almost any flat stone into a beautiful pendant. Add wire flourishes if desired, or keep it simple to focus on the stone. The choice is yours!
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Wire Wrapping
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Wire Wrapping
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Stamped Sea Glass necklace
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Learn to make a one-of-a-kind pendant using rubber stamps, sea glass, wire, and a charm, than hang it from a cord or ball chain. All materials included.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stamping, basic wirework
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stamping, basic wirework
Stone or Pearl Knotting
In this class you will learn how to string and/or re-string pearls or other lightweight beads or stone. You can bring your own beads or jewelry for re-stringing or start out with something new.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Knotting
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Knotting
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Tree of Life Pendant or Decoration
"Wisdom is a tree of life to those who hold fast to her, and all who hold fast to her are happy." (Proverbs 3:18) Artwork depicting the Tree of Life can be found dating back for centuries from almost every culture; use wire and beads to create an artistic Tree of your own. Kits are available, or you may bring your own materials.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work
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Two times the charm necklace
This magical necklace is not only charming - it's convertible! Clever toggle placement lets you instantly switch between 36" and 18" lengths whenever you like. Choose your own combination of stamped sea glass, charms and beads for the dangles.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work
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Wineglass Wraps
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Personalized wineglass stem wraps are perfect for parties or special events, and make great wedding gifts. Choose your own beads and color scheme, and learn the basics of working with wire. BYOG (bring your own glass)!
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire work
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Wire Wrapped Heart Pendant
Learn to wire-wrap a whimsical free-form heart, using the beads of your choice. Add a dangle and your heart is complete! Makes a beautiful pendant or suncatcher.
Heart frame is included in class fee; bring your own beads, or buy some here.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire wrapping
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Heart frame is included in class fee; bring your own beads, or buy some here.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Wire wrapping
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Wire Wrapped Stone Bead Pendant
Turn a stone bead, donut, or crystal spar into a stunning pendant with these surprisingly simple wire-wrapping techniques. Especially suitable for awkward shapes and drilled pieces.
Level: Beginner
Techniques: Wire Wrapping
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Level: Beginner
Techniques: Wire Wrapping
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Zig-Zag Jump Ring Bracelet
Jump rings, beads, leather, and a button make this bracelet a snap. Bring a special button from your collection or choose one of ours for this super quick and stylish project. A fun and relaxing class for beaders of all ages.
Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing and using jump rings
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Level: Beginner
Technique: Stringing and using jump rings
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