Wire Work

Learn the basics to make wire wraps, loops, eyepins, clasps and more! You’ll leave this fun workshop with the tools you need to start incorporating necklace and earring dangles, linking and more into your bead designs.

Materials: 20 gauge wire

Peyote Stitch

Once you learn the peyote stitch, you’ll never want to stop. This versatile stitch works up quickly and can be used in projects ranging from necklaces, amulet bags, and earrings to sculpture and more! The only limit will be your creativity.

Materials: 6 ° and 11 ° seed beads, needle, thread

Chandelier Earrings

You see them in all the fashion magazines and in all the stores. Wouldn’t it be great to make elegant earrings that matched your outfit perfectly? By combining a few basic wire working skills, you can make them yourself – even the ear wires!

Materials: 20 and 24 gauge wire, beads

Multi-Stand Necklace

Love the look of many strands, but aren’t sure how to finish it off? This class will show you several ways to do it right.

Materials: bring pre-strung beads on wire leaving about 6” extra for crimping. 24 gauge headpins, 2 bead cones, clasp

Bead Knotting with the tri-cord knotter

Knotting between your beads gives a professional finish to your necklaces. Make your pearls and gemstones really “pop”. This technique requires precision, skill and patience.

Materials: pearls or gemstones no larger than 6 mm, Griffin silk beading thread, clasp

Fringe Bracelet

Everyone will want you to make them one of these unique bracelets. You’ll be surprised by how fast it works up and how fun it is to make!

Materials: Nylon beading thread or Fireline, needle, bees wax, bead mix, size 6 seed beads, clasp

Wine Glass Charms and Candle Wrap Workshop

Wine glass charms work up fast and make great gifts. Candle wraps make a beautiful “skirt” accent.

Materials: ring-sized memory wire, 20 gauge wire, various beads and charms in different colors

Ladder, Brick, and Square Stitch

Learn the basics to of these woven stitches. Each has a character of its own, yet similar in its aesthetic element. They are easy stitches to learn for a beginning beader and very versatile.

Materials: Size 6 or 8 seed beads, nylon beading thread or Fireline, needles, bees wax, clasp