Learn about the different stringing materials, tools and findings and how they are used. Learn how to crimp, knot and attach clasps in a professional looking manner. Create two necklaces in class, one on bead cord and one on beading wire.

chain nose pliers
round nose pliers
side cutters or scissors
crimper

* tools available for use in store

Learn the basics of working with wire, including making your own jump rings, split rings, coils, loops, wrapped loops and more. These are not only practical skills, but skills that will allow you to be more creative with all your beading projects.

20-22 ga plated or colored wire
(10’ +)
beads for necklace and earrings

chain nose pliers
round nose pliers
flush cutters

*tools available for use in store

A quick and easy class for beginners and a fun opportunity to meet other beaders. Learn to make a necklace or a bracelet on beading wire with the use of the crimping tool.

* tools available for use in store

String pearls, knotting between each bead to protect the pearls and add style to your piece.

Guest Instructor: Carol Cathey

Pearls or other beads
Size #4 bead cord
2 bead tips

Tools

Pearl Knotting tweezers

* tools available for use in store

Peyote Stitch

This bracelet consist of Seed beads woven with Peyote method to form Beads. They are woven flat and then joined
to make a tube like bead. After desired number are made they can easily be added to Soft flex wire, or cord.
This peyote Beaded Bead can bead created in many sizes, shapes, patterns and styles. This design is a starter piece
for new Peyote beaders who can learn this stitch in a couple of hours, make a piece to wear and understand the
concept and will be able to continue onto bigger and better pieces.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Size 11 Delica seed beads (any color)
accent beads (example uses 8mm silver beads and 4-5mm black beads)
beading wire
nymo
crimp beads
clasp
needle
safety chain (optional)

Chain nose pliers
scissors
side cutters

* tools available for use in store

Crystal & Pearl Spiral Bracelet

Learn a new twist on Spiral. Add pearls or larger beads to make the spiral unique or just all crystals would create a nice piece. Experiment with this design to create new bracelets or necklaces.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies
Very Fine Soft Touch .010
125 Crystals
50-60 Pearls
Size 11 Seed beads
Clasp
Drop Chain
Two Crimp beads

Tools

10 -12 Needles
Scissors
Pliers

* tools available for use in store

Honeycomb bracelet

Another fun Swarovski crystal pattern that is easy to learn.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

approx. 200 4mm bicone crystals
clasp
illusion (monofilimnet) cord OR
fireline for stringing
safety chain (optional)

chain nose pliers
cutters or scissors
beading needle

* tools available for use in store

Swarovski Tube Pendant

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

2 bags of 6mm bicones
Spyder Wire
Nymo or Fire Wire
Leather/rubber cording
Steriling Hook & Eye ends

tweezers

* tools available for use in store

Swarovski Bracelet

You've seen this sparkling bracelet on display in the store, now you can make your own. By popular request, Carol has agreed to teach this pattern of Swarovski bicones.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

10 bags 4mm crystals for a bracelet 7 in. long.
Sz 10 or 11 seed beads
Beading needle
Spyder Wire
Nymo or Fire Wire
Clasp
Glue

tweezers

* tools available for use in store

Flat Chain Maille Bracelet

Simple, but elegant flat maille patterns will liven up your repertoire of jewelry skills!

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

approx. 500 5mm jump rings OR
approx. 300 6mm jump rings
clasp

2 pair chain nose pliers
flush cutters

* tools available for use in store

Flat Chain Maille Earrings

For the holidays and for the everyday earring, try the Flat Maille earrings. Great for beginners. For those who have little to no Chain maille experience this should be a good starting class. The class should allow enough time for you to complete both earrings. We have two versions of the earrings that will be taught during the 3 hour class.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

300 size 5mm 18ga or 19ga rings
One large 8 mm or 9mm 18ga ring
Earring post or hooks.
Crystal or bead for the tassel.
2 24 gauge head pins

Confetti Chain Maille Bracelet

For a newly designed chain maille pattern that is full of fun and sassy!
Confetti is a simple version of chain maille. The center is simple rings with many tiny rings looping all through out the chain. This piece will make you smile because of the feel and the color choices you have are endless. This piece is for the beginner and for the novice.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

30-50 Size 7mm 17ga rings
100 size 6mm 18ga rings or 5mm 18ga
even 5.5 mm.
Size 6 0r 8 seed beads any color
clasp
Depending on the gauge of the wire the seed beads need to fit on the small jump ring

Chain Maille and Crystal or Pearl Bracelet

Designed By: Deanna Kittrell dsdesigns@surewest.net

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

50-60 5mm bicones (3 bags)
8 4mm bicones for ends
142 5mm 18ga jump rings
(2 bags ss-jr40-5)
50-60 6mm 18ga jump rings
(1-2 bag 186bs-100)
Heavy 2 strand clasp
2 Crimp beads
Stringing wire 0.012

Tools

Chain nose pliers
2nd pliers (bent preferred)
Crimping pliers

Flush Cutters

* tools available for use in store

Braided bracelet using Ladder Stitch

Create a versatile bracelet using 1-5 color of seed beads that will look braided together to form this beautiful bracelet.
Level of expertise....Beginner

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Supplies
Size 8 seed beads (one color)
size 11 seed beads ( 3 - 5 colors)
Nymo or Illusion cord
Clasp and chain if you want drop chain

Tools

Needles
Scissors

* tools available for use in store

Knot Chain Maille

A simple, but exotic looking chain maille pattern. Great for beginners!

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

6 mm 18 ga jump rings 100
7.5 mm 17 ga jump rings 25
Clasp
Charm if desired

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Bent nose pliers
straight pliers

Spiral Weave Bracelet

Make this beautiful bracelet with glass beads or pearls.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

small container of 8mm seed beads
3-4 strands of the 3mm pearls / czech glass beads / stones
small container of size 10 miyuki or seed beads
Fire Line one spool
Cones
Clasp
Chain
Needles
Glue

Tools

Scissors
Pliers

Byzantine and Box Chain Maille Bracelets

Learn two techniques in one class. Using one standard weave to create two different designs you can't go wrong.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Byzantine:
125 7mm 17 or 18 ga. Jump Rings
clasp
Chain
charm ( if desired )

Box:
150 6mm 18 ga Jump rings
Clasp
Chain

Tools

Bent nose pliers
Chain nose pliers

Round Chain Maille

A simple, but exotic looking chain maille pattern. Great for beginners!

Instructor: Carol

Supplies
125-150 Rings in size 6mm 18ga or 8mm 17ga
Clasp
3-4mm - Stone beads or crystals if you want to run them through
wire
crimps

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Bent nose pliers and or flat pliers
Wire cutters
and Chain for a safety chain if you like

Crystal Wave Bracelet

Try experimenting with Crystals and Pearls to form a beautiful wave bracelet pretty for any occasion.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies
12 6 or 8 mm Crystals
40 4mm crystals
Seed Beads size 11
tiny pearls or other filler beads
10 2 strand spacers
Double strand clasp
Beading wire
Crimp beads

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Pliers
Crimpers

* tools available for use in store

Wire Knit Bracelet

Why not try knitting with wire? You can make a beautiful silver or gold wire knit bracelet in class and make the necklace at home with your newly acquired skills!

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

24 gauge Dead Soft Wire Silver Wire or Copper

Cones for the ends

Clasp

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Flat nose Pliers without ridgesNeedle nose pliers
Short Needle Awl. Teacher will have ones to share But you may purchase them at Lowes.
Wire Jigs (made with wood) will be provide by teacher or you may purchase one for $25.00.

Half Persian Chain Maille

Looking for a new weave in Chain Maille? Try the Half Persian Chain maille. This can be designed for both men and women. Using larger and thicker rings you can make this for the man in your life or smaller sizes for yourself.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

100 size 8mm 18ga or 16 ga open jump rings
clasp

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Bent nose pliers
flat nose pliers

Turkish Round Chain Maille

Turkish Round is a play on the ROUND weave. If you have accomplished the round you should try the next step and work with Turkish Round. This is a heavy and beautiful weave. This would be an intermediate class.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

200-225 7mm 17 ga Jump Rings
Clasp
Drop Chain
Charm if you like.

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Bent nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Jump ring tool

Barrell Weave Chain maille

Barrell weave is a farily new Chain maille pattern. This is also know as Rhinos Snorting Drano (I know what is that about) I prefer Barrell Weave. This is an easy beginners chain maille but time consumming. Lovely weave.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

6mm 18 ga jump rings open
clasp
Drop chain
Charm is you like

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Bent nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutters
Jump ring tool

Bead Crochet Bracelet

Learn the basic Bead Crochet stitch. This is very different from Crochet. If you do not know how to crochet this is your class. If you do know how to crochet why not learn a new form of Crochet. With bead crochet you are able to make Necklaces, bracelets and purse straps.Using an invisible connection you are learning to make a seamless bracelet with no need for a clasp. In this class you will learn with PONY Beads the basic stitch then we will move to size 8 seed beads. Threads for the size 8s would be upholstery thread, Pearl Cotton, or a thread of this consistency.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Size 8 seed beads
Pearl Cotton

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Size 7 Crochet Hook

Victorian Lace Necklace

Learn Chevron stitch while making this lovely and versatile necklace. This is simple design which will give your inner creativity an opportunity to play with colors.

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

10g size 11/0 seed beads
35 4mm round pearls
35 6mm round pearls
one 8 or 10mm round pearl for clasp
beading thread (Fireline or Nymo)

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

beading needles #12
beading pad
scissors

Vintage Crystal Pendant Necklace

Learn how to make this gorgeous pendant using only your basic beading talent. You will enjoy creating this piece with endless color possibilities of Swarovski crystals.

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

four 6mm bicones color A
four 6mm bicones color B
four 6 mm faceted rounds color C
twelve 4mm bicones color D
eight 4mm bicones color E
seventy-six 4mm round
crystal pearls (more
needed for longer necklace)
5g 11/0 seed beads
one lobster claw clasp
two 4mm closed rings
two 4mm open jump rings
2mm crimp beads
two crimp bead covers (optional)
clear nylon thread (fishing line)

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

beading pad
crimping pliers
chain nose pliers
side scissors

Seed Bead Tubular Herringbone

Want to play with Seed Beads? If you are like me you love seed beads and want to learn every pattern you can to use them with. How about a new design using Tubular Herringbone. This Beautiful new piece includes a Pewter or Sterling silver charm which every suits you and Silver chain.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Seed beads in two close colors
Fireline
Clasp
Jewelry Wire

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Size 10 beading needles
Chain Nose Plier
Scissors

Crystal Braid Bracelet

Interested in a new Crystal Bracelet. We never get enough of these Crystals and why should we. Learn a new design for this spring. Crystals and seed beads make up this new design and what a beauty it is!

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

4mm Crystals 3-4 packs
6mm Crystals 1-2 packs
Fireline
Clasp
Jewelry Wire

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Size 10 beading needles
Chain Nose Pliers
Scissors

Chain Maille Watch

What better way to show off your Chain Maille than with this NEW Design for a watch band. Learn a new weave that is easy for beginners but great for everyone.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Watch Face
100 Size 6mm 18ga Jump Rings
Clasp

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Chain nose Pliers

Memory Wire Bracelet

Have you ever wanted to play with Memory Wire. Here is a new bracelet that will dazzle anyone. This is a memory wire with crystal project that would make a great prom bracelet or wonderful present.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Memory wire
4mm bicones (3-4 bags)
~120 seed beads or 2mm spacers
3-hole spacer bars
head pins
charm (optional)

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Memory wire shears

Sparkling Pearls

Are you a bride to be? or just love pearls? This necklace may just be your new favorite!!

Instructor: Hedi Rivers

Supplies

37 4mm AB Bicone crystals
19 6mm Swarovski Pearls
18 10 mm Swarovski Pearls
Size 11 Seed Beeds
2 Sterling Silver Clamshell beadtips
1 Sterling Silver clasp
Fireline

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Chain Nose pliers
Flat Nose pliers
crimping tool

* tools available for use in store

Peyote Crystal Pendant

Show off your some of the new Crystal Square pendants available at Beads and Crystals by creating a Peyote woven Pendant. This is versatile and stylish.

This is a beginner Peyote class.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Seed beads or Delicas - one container
Crystal Square pendant
Necklace chain
Fire Line or Nymo

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Needle Size 10

Sugar and Spice Necklace

This beautiful necklace is made with pearls, Swarovski crystals and silver beads. Perfect for bride's maids or keep it for yourself!

Instructor: Hedi Rivers

Supplies

56 4mm bicone crystals
fire line or dandy line
2 Clamshells
1 Clasp
300 Sterling Silver 2mm round beads
1 Strand of 4mm Swarovski Pearls (approx. 80-85)

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Crystal Woven Bracelet

If you like sparkle, this is definitely your bracelet. Make this stunning bracelet for yourself, your mom or your best friend!

Instructor: Becky

Supplies

15 6mm cube crystals
30 6mm saucer or bicone crystals
30 6mm silver or black squaredelles
64 4mm bicone crystals
32 3mm or 4mm round or bicone spacer beads
4 crimp beads
two strand clasp of your choice
flexible beading wire, .014 or .015

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Crimping Pliers
Wire Cutters

Rockin' Rivolis

Learn how to encase Swarovski rivolis in beads for unique and sparkly earrings! Student must have a working knowledge of peyote stitch.

Instructor: Karen

Supplies

2 Swarovski rivolis 14mm
1 gm Delicas
1 gm size 15 seed beads**
1 gm size 15 charlottes**
4lb Fireline

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

size 12 (or smaller) needle

Crystal Ladder Bracelet

Try this beautiful stitch of Ladder stitch to create a bracelet or even a necklace. This pattern is a great stepping stone to other weaves.

This is a Beginner Stitch

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Crystals - 4mm - 100-130
Seed Beads size 11
Clasp
Drop chain if needed
Fire line

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Needle
Pliers
Scissors

Pearl and Lace

Beginner Right Angle Weave

Create this retro Pearl Cuff. Learn right angle weave and create something to wear that will make everyonewant one. This is a Versatile piece because you can make it wide or thin but what a beauty.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

5 or 6 mm Pearls - Round preferably
Seed beads or Delicas FireLine
Clasp
Drop Chain

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Needles
Pliers
Scissors

Pearl Stone

Why not create a pearl bracelet that looks like a million bucks. By using right angle weave and 2 sizes of pearls you can create this beautiful piece. Just in time for summer - who doesn't wear pearls.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Size 5 or 6 mm pearls Size 3 or 4 mm pearls
Silk Cord Size 4
Clasp

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Pliers
Scissors
Glue

Crystal Dream Bracelet

Create this Crystal woven bracelet with a weave designed to bring out the best in any color of crystals. Why not experiement with colors and shapes.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

5mm or 6mm crystals
24-36
4mm crystals 100-120
Seed Beads size 11
Fire line
Clasp

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Pliers
Scissors
Glue

Fringed Bracelet

The class will cover even-count peyote stitch, work techniques to improve speed, free form fringing and creating a toggle closure.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

Bracelet base:
20 grams 6/0 beads

Fringe:
15 crystal cubes for fringe
60 seed beads 11/0

String:
Fireline

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Size 7 or similar needle
Bead board or 10" square of felt

Bubble Bead Bracelet

This example is rose quartz with Czech glass. It works up quickly and the technique sounds far more complex than it really is. Anyone who can thread a needle and tie a knot can build this bracelet :-)

Design suggestion: Choose a smooth round beads and a faceted beads. It also provides more contrast if one is opaque and the other is transparent.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

5mm or 6mm main beads

6/0 or 4mm small beads
1-1/2 yds Fireline
toggle closure

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

2 - #7 needles
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Spiral Necklace

This necklace is a very simple project and is perfect if you want to learn the spiral rope stitch quickly. Have fun choosing colors!

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

5g 11/o size Delicas
66 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones
Fireline 6lb test
16” sterling silver chain
Clasp
2 bead tips
4 jump rings

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Needle size 12
Scissors
Wire cutter

Dainty Ribbon Bracelet
This is an easy starter
project for people who want to learn even count peyote stitch.

Design suggestion: I would suggest beads that contrast in finish, color or transparency.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

6 grams 6/0 beads color A
6 grams 6/0 beads color B
2 yds Fireline
10 mm stone or lampwork bead for closure

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

1 - #7 needles
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Russian Leaves Earring
Intermediate Peyote Stitch Project
You will produce one leaf in class.

Design suggestion:

If the finished piece is to be realistic, use colors that you have observed in nature. Consider focusing on a particular season - spring has light and bright greens, summer has strong greens, fall is every shade of yellow-orange-green-red, and winter can be grey with snow and the blue-green of a fir tree.

A more abstract approach could involve any color or texture.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

1 gram 11/0 Delica beads color A
1 gram 11/0 Delica beads color B
1 yd Nymo or similar thread

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

1 - #7 needles
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Brick Stitch Hoop Earrings

Learn brick stitch while you make hoop earrings to match your outfit! You'll use your choice of beads to create the look you want. These work up fast and make great gifts.

Instructor: Karen

Supplies

*one pair sterling or gold-filled hoop earrings (any size hoop you desire; any type of closure will work)

*1 gram of seed beads (You can use Delicas or size 11, 8 or 6 seed beads in the same or different color) *6lb or smaller

Fireline

Tools

*size 13 or smaller beading needle

Twister Earrings
Beginner Peyote Stitch Project

Techniques:
beginner even count peyote stitch, beginner pattern reading

Design considerations:Colors can be complimentary or contrasting. Different textures and opacity provides more interest.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

1 gram 8/0 beads color A
1 gram 8/0 beads color B
1 gram 8/0 beads color C
1 gram 11/0 beads
2 yds Nymo or similar thread

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

1 - #7 needle
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Branch Waves Bracelet

If you like to weave and enjoy Seed Beads this is the class for you.Creating the 3D version bracelet is fun and rewarding. You will learn to create the base and weave all the variety of seed beads and cyrstals to make this beautiful bracelet.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Size 15 Seed Beads
Size 11 Seed Beads
Size 8 Seed Beads
4mm Fire Polish beads or Swarowski Crystals
1 8mm Fire Polish bead
or Swarowski Crystal

Fireline

Tools

#10 beading needles

Scissors

Cell Phone Charm

All the rave is accessories for you phone, why not make your own. Learn Chain maille at the same time and create a beautiful charm for your cell phone. This charm can hang on the zipper of a sweater as well.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

100 Size 5mm open jump rings
Cell phone charmOne Crystal or bead
One Large Jump Ring size 8 or a split ring same size
One Head Pin

Tools

Bent nose pliers
Flat pliers and

Wire Wrapped Stone Pendants

Have you been carrying stones or crystals in your pocket for a while? Now you can wrap them with wire and wear them as a pendant. You can also pick out gemstone beads to make a complete necklace using your wrapped pendant as the center piece.

*Basic Wire Class/Skills Required*

Instructor: Mariann

Supplies

A couple of 1" size tumbled stones or crystals

22 or 24 gauge half hard wire

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush cutter

* tools available for use in store

Celtic Visions Stars

These complex looking stars are actually easy to make. Learn this beautiful intermediate weave using three ring sizes with instructor Brittany and take home one set of earrings or two lovely pendants.

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

2 bags 10 mm open jump rings
1 bag 6 mm open jump rings
1 bag or 10 pieces 4 mm open jump rings
2 french style ear wires.

Tools

2 round chain pliers

Herring Bone Bracelet

This beautiful herringbone design that can be as simple and casual as it is sophisticated and versatile. Great for every day wear, or that special night out. Design can be used for earrings, necklaces, pendants, or bracelets.

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

8 “ strand of 10mm beads
20 g wire half hard Sterling wire
26 g wire soft Sterling Wire

Tools

round nose plier
flush cutter

Handmade Findings

Learn to make beautiful hand made findings for 1, 2 and 3 strand designs. Learn to incorporate art wire into the finding to add a splash of color to match the piece you are making the finding for! Never go without a matching clasp again.

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

20g soft sterling wire
20g half hard sterling wire
24 or 26g art wire in colors, or sterling, soft
Teacher will provide 14 g wire

Tools

Round nose plier
Flush cutter
Chain nose plier

Mirabella Bracelet

You can learn couple of different bead weaving techniques while making one lavish bracelet.

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

27 4-mm Swarovski bicone crystals
24 3-mm fire polished beads or round Swarovski crystals
5g size 11/0 seed beads
3g 2-mm triangular seed bead
Button for closure
Fireline 8lb test
4 spacer beads (optional)

Tools

Needle size 12
Scissors

Crystal Flower Pendant

Make this beautiful Flower pendant with Swarovski crystals and seed beads!

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

6 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals - color A for the center
37 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals - color B for the petals
70 delicas - choose colors to coordinate with the crystal colors
6g size 15 or 11 seed beads in complementary color for flower
clasp (I recommend a
magnetic or lobster claw)
Size D nylon beading thread - conditioned
flexible beading wire, .014 or .015
2 jump rings

Tools

#10 Beading needle
crimping pliers
wire cutters

To make matching earrings - additional supplies:
24 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals - Color B for the petals
36 delicas
2 Earring wires
2 jump rings

Crystal Heart Pendant

Make a beautiful red crystal heart to wear for Valentine's Day or make it in your favorite color to wear any day. This design also looks great as a pin or key chain. Recommended level: Intermediate.

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

116 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals
6g size 15 or 11 seed beads or bugle beads
Clasp
Size D nylon beading thread - conditioned or Fireline
Flexible beading wire, .014 or .015
2 jump rings
2 Crimp beads (2 wire guards if you like)

Tools

#12 Beading needle
crimping pliers
wire cutters

Classic Crystal Bracelet

Great for beginning beaders! This classic crystal bracelet is simple to create and looks great with everything.

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

20-24 6mm Swarovski bicone crystals
40-48 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals
3g Size 15 seed beads or Delicas
clasp
Size D nylon beading thread - conditioned
2 jump rings

Tools

#12 Beading needle
pliers for securing the jump rings

Crazy Quilt Bracelet

This is a highly flexible design. Changes in bead size produce the undulations. Have as few or as many as you want.

Technique - beginner herringbone stitch

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

Assortment of 6/0, 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads
6 - 5mm x 7mm teardrop beads
1 - 4mm round or faceted bead
2 yds Nymo or similar

Tools

#10 needle
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Wire Wrapped Cab Stone

Please join us and expand your creative talents. In this class we will learn how to wrap cab stones using the "frame mount" technique. I was so excited when I learned I could create beautiful and unique pendants with a few hand tools, a spool of wire, and the comfort of my kitchen, no blow torch required. I invite you come step into a new doorway of creative possibility.

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

Cab Stone (not too tiny)
complimentary bead or two (opt)
20 g ds or 22 g hh wire (round or square)
22 g half round wire

Tools

Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Flush Cutter

Wire Rings

Another doorway of creative possibility and way to expand beyond necklaces, bracelets and earrings. These wire rings are simple, fun, and the possibilities are endless. One of the joys of teaching is that the students are always inspiring me to new possibilities. Check out the class examples for ideas and come learn how to create your own unique wire rings. The tools will be provided during class.

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

Assortment of beads for
3-4 rings
20 DS or 22 HH round wire

Tools

Chain Nose Pliers
Flush Cutter
Rawhide or Plastic Hammer
Ring Mandrel

Isis Bangle Bracelet

A beautiful intermediate bangle bracelet that is stunning in gold or silver.

Prerequisite: Basic Wire

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

2 Packs of 22 gauge Square wire
1 Pack of 22 gauge half round wire

Tools

Round nose plier
chain nose plier
flat nose plier
flush cutter

Circle Pendant

This pendant has concentric circles of beads to form a simply elegant look. Mix and match colors for many variations in style and appearance.

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

1 bag each 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm Swarovski crystals
1 bag size 11 seed beads
Nymo or Fireline

Tools

Size #12 Needle

Instant Confidence

This necklace is excellent choice for those wanting to learn embellished peyote stitch, instant confidence for those wearing it.

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

two colors, 5g each, 2mm triangular beads
5g delicas
one 6mm bicone crystal
Swarovski crystal pendant
Fireline
Needle size 12
Button for a clasp

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Needle size 12
Scissors
Wire cutter

Black Widow Bracelet

Isn't it time you made a statement with a fun Bracelet I call the Black Widow. This is a fun and easy project for beginners. You will create the base and start to create the branches one at a time. So why not make a BOLD statement and try this bracelet with Spring colors. You will complete about HALF of the bracelet in class.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Size 6 beads or 8 if you prefer smaller 4-5 Tubes (That Beads and Crystals Sell)
200 -250 Crystals
Beading Wire
Clasp
Crimp Beads
Nymo or Fire Line

Tools

Needle size 10

Beez to Butterflies pendant

If you haven't tried this pattern, it is now time to LEARN. This is a beautiful pattern that looks really intricate but
is intermediate to make. Some basic chain maille experience recommended... but don't be scared. This will draw you lots of compliments. Create a pendant in class... make a stunning bracelet later once you've mastered the weave.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

100-120 Jump Rings size 6mm 17 or 18 ga

Crystal for embellishments
Head pin to wrap pendant on.

Tools

Jump ring tool

or

2 pliers (chain and bent nose)

Chain Maille with Rubber

Enjoy this Beginner classic Rubber and Chain Maille Bracelet. Creating this piece is easy and fun.
There are many colors to chose from, take your pick.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Jump rings:
7mm 17 g or 18 g
or 8mm 17 g

Rubber rings:
any color 7mm

Tools

Bent Nose or Flat nose pliers