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 4mm Crystals
50-60 4mm 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 with 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

Japanese Chain Maille

Using Rubber rings and Niobium , Silver or Copper we can make this beautiful Stretchy bracelet. Although this is time consuming it is more than worth the time.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

6mm 18g Sterling Silver, Niobium or Copper

150 Rings

Small 4.8mm Rubber rings can be bought from Carol

Tools

Chain Nose Plier
Bent nose Pliers

Beaded Bottles
Have you ever found a Beautiful Bottle you just loved but couldn't think of anything to do with it? Think no more. BEAD IT!!!
Why not? We bead everything in our world why not bead a bottle or a rock or anything?
We will experiement with freeform beading and bottles. Bring all you got in bottles and beads. Feel free to try any kind of colors or beads that will work for your tastes.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Small bottle
such as old medician bottle, spice bottle
(I will provide some if you don't have any)

Size Seed beads, 8mm 6mm
Focal beads such as crystals
Bugles if desired
Beading thread such as Fire line or Nymo

Tools

Beading Needles
Scissors
Beading Wax

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

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

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

Cart Wheel Chain Maille Bracelet

If you like ChainMaille you will like this Simple yet Great looking pattern.
This is for the intermeditate chainmaille crafter. Using Neoprene and Silver you can
create this fun pattern that feels smooth on your wrist and reminds me of all those many
years ago when I COULD do cartwheels in my parents backyard. How many of us spent
hours playing in our backtyards until the sun went down doing those cartwheesl and back
flips we can only dream of now.

For this project I will provide the Neoprene rings for extra $3.00 per student
or you can get "O" Rings at Home Depot or Lowes size "8 by DANCO 2 packages

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

6mm 18 ga SS open rings 125 - 150
5mm 18 ga SS open rings 125- 150
Clasp

*all supplies available at the store or from teacher for purchase

Tools

Chain nose and
bent nose pliers

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

Crystal Hairpin

Use your extra crystals or glass beads to make this fun hairpin. Crystals and beads can be tiny and delicate or big and bold as you prefer.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

18 or 20 gauge wire
24 or 26 gauge wire
5 Czech glass or Swarovski crystals
10 beads 6/0 or 8/0

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Wire cutters
Needle nose pliers
Pounding block hammer

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

Crystal Drop Earrings

Make these simple earrings for any occasion. Crystals and beads can be tiny and delicate or big and bold as you prefer.

Class duration: 1 hour

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

2 - crystal or faceted stone briolettes or teardrops
2 - 4mm bicone crystals
2 - sterling ear wires
4" - sterling silver chain
24 or 26 gauge sterling wire

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Wire cutters
Needle nose pliers

Coin Pearl Bracelet

Make these simple earrings for any occasion. Crystals and beads can be tiny and delicate or big and bold as you prefer.

Class duration: 2 hours

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

12 to 15 coin pearls
4 to 5 gm 8/0 seed beads
1-1/2 yds Fireline
2 - clamshell bead tips
toggle closure

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

2 - #7 needles
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

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 Snowflake/Flower Pendant

Make this beautiful Snowflake or 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

Tiny Treasures Bead

Techniques - Right Angle Weave (RAW)

Class duration - 1 hour

Cost: $15

Instructor: Tiger

Materials for each bead:

1 gram size 11 beads

8 size 8 beads or 3mm crystals or squares or triangles or tiny teardrops or potato pearls

1 yd Nymo or similar thread

Tools

1 - #10 needle (or whatever it takes to get through everything)

GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Cascade Necklace

Techniques - bead stringing, bead fringe

Design considerations:

Beads can be similar colors with contrasting textures or contrasting colors.
Fringe can be thicker or thinner according to desired look.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

10 grams 8/0 beads
10 grams bugle beads
18" beading wire
2 crimp beads
Clasp - toggle set or lobster clasp and closed ring
2 yds Nymo B or similar

Tools

#10 needle
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Crochet and Crystal Necklace

Class duration - 2 hour
Techniques - wire crochet (experience with yarn crochet helpful)

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

30 crystals 4, 6, or 8mm
26g / 28g wire
clasp or 18g / 20g wire to make clasp

Tools

Aluminum crochet hook - size K

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

More Wire Rings

Come expand your creative abilities beyond beading in this wire ring class. We will learn wire techniques to create a variety of wire rings ranging in size and style, customized to your liking. This class is not as challanging as it may appear and all are welcome.

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

22 g h/h wire and/or 20 g d/s wire
beads you'd like to see on your ring

Tools

Chain nose pliers, cutters,
ring mandrel, rawhide hammer

Creative Clasps and Findings

Ever wanted to make your own clasps? It's much more afforable and adds a unique touch to finish off you jewelry. It can also save you when you realized you used up all your headpins and you have a great earring idea. Come join us in learning how you can make several differant closures, earwires, headpins, and what ever we feel inspired to dive into. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

22 and 18 gauge wire ( not limited too, but all that is necessary), a few beads

Tools

Round nose plier
Chain nose plier
Cutters

Hammered Earrings

Due to many request of students who seem to love the "hammered look", (or just want to play with the hammer :o) in this class we will make several pairs of earrings exploring freeform wire bending and coiling and adding texture with the chasing hammer and steel block. This technique could also be used to make hammered silver pendants to accent your beaded necklaces.

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

20, 18, or 16 gauge ds round wire
Beads to accent
2-4 pairs of Earwires

Tools

Chain nose plier
Round nose plier
Cutters
Steel block
Chasing hammer
Rawhide hammer

Wire Wrapped Donuts

Come join us for fun and creative expansion as we learn basic wire techniques to wire wrap a donut in your own creative way. I will teach a few basic wire techniques that will enable you to turn a length of wire , donut and a few beads into a beautiful and unique centerpiece. Anyone can join, I will guide you through the basics and show you how versatile the skills you learn can be. Hope to see you in class.

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

Donut
22 or 20 g wire
a few beads to compliment your donut

Tools

Round nose plier
Chain nose plier
Cutters

Wire Linked Bracelets and Beyond

Please join us to learn bead link wire wrapping and design your own bracelet or necklace. We will complete this project with a handmade finding to add unique touch. You can use a variety of beads to make this an eclectic piece or have nice graceful pattern. Feel free to bring some beads along and there will be plenty around to choose from or inspire you.

No experience nessecary~

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

22 or 20 gauge round wire (several feet)
2 - 4 inches of 18 gauge wire
Beads!!!

Tools

Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Flush Cutter

Wire Earrings

Come create your own unique earrings using a just a couple feet of wire and any beads you desire. In this class we will learn to spiral wire, create shapes and whatever your creativity guides you to, to create your own unique custiom earrings. A few simple wire techniques can open the doors to endless possibilites. This is a 2 hour class during which we will learn techniques/ideas for 3-4 pairs of earrings.

Instructor: Jen

Supplies

22 g hh round wire or
20 g ds round wire
3 or 4 pairs of wires
beads for 3 or 4 pairs of earrings

Tools

Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Flush Cutter

Wire Rings

Instructor: Brittany

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

Fall Cluster Necklace

This gorgeous necklace should be a part of everyone's jewelry collection. Spruce up, always in style glass pearls with tiny flowers and all you have to do is to decide, do you want to put them on a left or on a right.

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

8mm glass pearls
(48-50)
combination of 4mm glass pearls & metal spacers (optional)
glass leaves (3)
4mm FP beads (4)
11/o delicas (1g)
15/o delicas (1g)
beading wire
Fireline
crimps (2)
jumprings (2)
clasp

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Needle
Scissors
Flat nose pliers
Crimping tool
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

Chain Maille with Rubber and Beads

This stretch yet stylish bracelet is a great beginner Chain maille piece.
Using Rubber rings and Beads you can change out the colors and come up with all sorts or variations.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

6mm 18 guage 50 rings jump rings

size 6 seed beads 50-60

*5mm rubber jump rings 150 rubber

*supplied by teacher

Tools

Bent Nose or Flat nose pliers

Bead Crochet Cuff

This is fun a easy project. If you have crochet skills this is for you. You can make this cuff as wide as you would like. Learn the technique to create this beautiful cuff.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Suggested Yarn
Omega size 2 or Pearl Cotton
Upholestry thread would work as well
Size 6 or size 8 beads
Crystal Beads or buttons.

Tools

Crochet hook size 7
Needle
Scissors

Russian Spiral Bracelet

Try this new twist on an old spiral. This is fun and easy to do using Seed beads and Bugles. Will not complete entire piece in class.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

One bag of size 11 seed beads
One bag of bugles
Fire line
clasp

Tools

size 10 needles
scissors
glue if needed

Flower Power Bracelet

Try this cute new Flower Right angle weave bracelet for something new and fun. It can be a bracelet or a necklace.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Small size 4mm beads of any kind
seed beads one bag
second contrasting color seed bead
Fire line
clasp

Tools

needles
scissors
glue

Embellished Swarovski Cuff

If you like crystals you will like this new Crystal beaded cuff.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

360 size 3mm cyrstals
36 - 50 colored size 3 mm crystals for flower
and 20 - 30 3mm crystals for leaves
delica beads for edge
Fire Line
clasp

Tools

Size 10 needles
scissors

Saturn's Rings

Not for Beginners

This is a new Design that can be fun and intersting to make.
Try this creative design and be the envy of all who haven't tried this new design.

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

7mm 17 ga rings.- 100 rings
Oval 4x6 rings 50 rings
Clasp

Tools

Bent nose pliers
straight pliers

Tryzantine Chain Maille Bracelet

More advanced

If you like Byzantine You will love the Tryzantine. It is a heavier weave with more rings.
This is a fun and interesting weave. Come learn something Different.


Tools needed
Bent nose pliers
Flat nose pliers or a jump ring tool

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

8mm 17ga Jump rings 200
Clasp
Charm - optional

Tools

Bent nose pliers
Flat nose pliers or jump ring tool

Zip Bead Earrings


This is a beginner even count peyote stitch. Colors can be complimentary or contrasting. Different textures and opacity provides more interesting variation.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

per earring
18 - 8/0 beads color A
24 - 11/0 beads color B (or 9/0)
24 - 11/0 beads color C (or 10/0)
24 - 11/0 Delicas color D
1-1/2 yds Nymo or similar thread

Tools

1 - #7 needle (or size to go through beads)
GS Hypo cement to secure knots

Indian Lace Bracelet


This is a beginner even count peyote stitch. Colors can be complimentary or contrasting. Different textures and opacity provides more interesting variation.

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

7 ½" bracelet

4 grams 8/0 color A
6 grams 8/0 color B
6 grams 8/0 color C
4 grams 11/0 color D

Beading wire
2 crimp beads
2 crimp covers
1 toggle clasp
3 yds Nymo or similar

Tools



Size 10 needle or size needed to fit 11/0 beads
GS Hypo to secure knots

Alladin Necklace

This is a great way to create a customized necklace by making your own beaded beads. Make beads using different shades of the same color or mix things up to create the perfect accessory for your favorite outfit.

Note: This necklace uses 3 beaded beads. To use more, each additional bead needs 4 6mm bicones, 10 4mm bicones and 52 delicas.

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

12 6mm Round Crystals
30 4mm Bicone Crystals
156 delicas
12g size 11 seed beads
nylon beading thread
.012 Beading wire 19 strands or better for flexibility
2 wire guards (optional)
2 crimp beads
Clasp of your choice

Tools

size 10 beading needle
crimp pliers
wire cutter

Cabachon& Bead Embroidery

Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bead-encrusted cabachon pendant and learn the basics of bead embroidery. The class will cover backing materials, bead selection, design ideas, embroidery techniques and finishing. Anyone who can use a needle and thread can make a stunning pendant!

Instructor: Karen

Supplies

cabachon of any size
various beads, charms, crystals and/or sequins in different sizes and colors
*Lacy's Stiff Stuff

* teacher will provide

thread to match beads or Fireline

Tools

needle

Crystal Ring

This ring looks so regal; everyone will want to know where you got it. The pattern is easy to follow and you can make a handful of rings in one afternoon. Mix and match colors to make a beautiful ring for every outfit.

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

1 – 10 mm or 12 mm crystal for center
12 – 4 mm bicone crystals
1 g size 11 seed beads
Fireline

Tools

size 10 beading needle

Crystal Lariat

St. Petersburg Chain Stich

Learn the easy steps to make an elegant bracelet or lariat. The feathery look of the St. Petersburg Chain can be delicate by using size 10 or 11 seed beads and 3mm or 4mm crystals; or make a bold statement with larger beads and center stones. Examples of what you can make with this pattern will be shown at the class. The possibilities are endless!

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

12 g size 11 seed beads in one or two colors
50 – 3mm or 4mm crystals or round beads of your choice
Size D nylon beading thread

Tools

size 10 beading needle

Crystal Poinsettia Ring

Spoil yourself with a festive crystal holiday ring. So quick and easy to make, you'll want to make one for all your friends, too. Use different colors to make pretty flower rings for any occasion.

Class duration: 2 hours

Cost: $25

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

6 4mm Light Siam Crystals
6 Green Margarita Crystals
6 4mm Crystals (Clear, Red or Green)
6 size 11 seed beads or delicas - Yellow or Gold
100-125 size 11 seed beads or delicas for band
Fireline

Tools

2 size 12 beading needles

Princess Ring

Make a beautiful crystal ring to compliment any outfit. Great for beginners!

Class duration: 2 hours

Cost: $25

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

1 - 8mm bicone crystal
2 - 6mm bicone crystals
8 - 4mm bicone crystals
12 gold or silver daisy spacers (optional)
about 3 grams size 11 seed beads
fireline or nylon tread

Tools

1 size 12 beading needle

Scalloped Bugle Bracelet

Looking for something different to wear? Try out this design of seed beads, crystals or pearls and bugle beads. It looks difficult, but is really easy to make. With all the different combinations, the possibilities are endless!

Class duration: 3 hours

Cost: $40

Instructor: Julia

Supplies

Scalloped Bugle Bracelet
10 6mm beads or crystals
22 4mm beads or crystals
10g size 11 seed beads
10g 3mm bugle beads
clasp of your choice
jump rings (if needed)
Fireline or beading thread

Tools

size 12 beading needle

Kumihimo Necklace

For a new twist on our kumihimo pattern, try using stones or seed beads. Here we have used garnet, but you can use seed beads. Such as size 6 or 8 seed beads, 2 or 4 mm stone beads. We would use 8 spools with pearl cotton and beads either all one color or all different colors.

Class duration: 2 hours (will not finish)

Cost: $25

Instructor: Carol

Supplies

Size 6 or 8 seed beads or 4mm or 2mm stone beads
Pearl cotton
or Fire line
clasp
focus beads

Tools

Braiding Round Template
Spools for the threads (sold at Beads and Crystals)
Heavy weight like a fishing Weight 2-3 oz or buy 2 or 3 1 oz weights

Viking Knit Bracelet

Technique - Viking knit wire weaving

Instructor: Tiger

Supplies

5 yards 24 gauge colored coated copper wire
1 yard 20 gauge (matching) color coated copper wire
1 yard 24 gauge scrap wire
2 bead caps ¼" diameter
2 inches of lampwork and spacer beads
toggle (or wire to make hook and loop)

Tools

Round nose pliers
Square nose (chain) pliers
Wire cutters

Wood dowel ½" diameter (included)
Wooden draw plate (shared)

Sterling Kumihimo

This easy bracelet is woven in an ancient Japanese Braiding technique with beads added to create a funky and fun new bangle style. The possibilities are endless when you combine colors, as well as different braiding patterns.

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

24 or 26 g wire, round (smaller gives a more delicate bracelet)
4 mm swarovski, 1 or 2 bags.
2 cones
clasp
24 or 26 g art wire to practice with

Tools

kumihimo disk
flush cutter
round nose
chain nose

Double Drop Earring

Create two beautiful chandelier style earrings using wire work and wrapping techniques, adding beads, and basic filigree techniques. Also learn to use a wire wrapping "blank" or pattern to make your work consistent from earring to earring!

Prerequisite: Basic Wire

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

4 2" head pins
6 1" head pins
38 3mm swarovski
24 4mm swarovski
6 5 or 6 mm Swarovski
16 6mm 18g open jump rings
20g round wire
26g round wire

Tools

Flush cutter
round nose
Chain nose
Flat nose
Twist ties(5-10)

Filigree Necklace

Learn more advanced Filigree and wire working with this stunning neck piece. Learn to work from a "Blank" or a pattern, to create a consistent piece of jewelry. several wrapping techniques are used and you will add beads as you go. Basic Wire is a prereq.

Instructor: Brittany

Supplies

18g wire round
20g wire round
26g wire round
6 4mm swarovski color a
11 4 mm swarovski color b
11 4 mm swarovski color c
2 5 or 6 mm swarovski, color a, b or c
12-24 " chain of choice
clasp, lobster or S hook
6 18g 6mm open jump rings

Tools

Flush cutter
Round nose
Chain nose
Flat nose
Bench Block
Rawhide or plastic mallet

Swarovski Heart Pendant

Everyone has to have one of these puffed hearts. Overcome a fear of a project to be hard to do. With step by step, easy to follow instructions, you will be able to make this stunning heart.

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

4mm bicone crystals (73)
monofilament cord (1yd)
chain or beading wire (16-18")
clasp
jump-rings (2)
crimps (2)

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

wire cutters
scissors
crimping tool
flat nose pliers

Peacock Earrings

Learn Brick stitch easy way with such rewarding ending, beautiful earrings as a perfect compliment to that little black dress.

Instructor: Yerka

Supplies

2 8mm round faceted beads
1g 11/0 seed beads in 2 colors
1g 8/0 seed beads in 2 colors
14-16 4mm Bicone Crystals
Fireline
2 bead tips
2 earwires

*all supplies available at the store for purchase

Tools

Needle size 12

Fused Glass Pendants

Learn to select, cut & layer pieces of glass to form unique pendants. They will then be kiln annealed. Expect to complete two in class. All materials are included.

Instructor: Becky

Supplies

*supplied by teacher

Tools

Healing Properties of Crystals

Learn about the properties of crystals and their uses in this hands-on workshop. Find out how to choose the stones and crystals that are right for you, how to clear crystals and more. Get a free chakra bag with 7 stones.

Instructor: Mariann