NOTICE: The Bead Station will be closed on Mondays until further notice!
Our classes are presented by experienced, knowledgeable teachers. We offer hands on training in our classroom; our customers are offered a personal and fulfilling learning experience. New classes will be offered as our teachers become available. Before you choose your class...decide which of the below skill levels you fall under.
SKILL LEVEL 1- (All) Never held a needle.
SKILL LEVEL 2- (All) Done some beginning beading, can follow directions.
SKILL LEVEL 3- (Some Experience) Know some stitch patterns, have made a few bead work projects.
SKILL LEVEL 4- (Experienced) Know several stitch patterns, have made several projects using different techniques, and are eager to learn more.
SKILL LEVEL 5- (Experienced) I am all of the above, and I am designing my own projects!
CLASS SCHEDULE
TIME: May 4, Saturday 10am-5pm & June 9, Sunday 12-4pm
TEACHER: Jill Cremer
PRICE: $55 ($55 fee covers tow days of class)
TECHNIQUE: Peyote Stitch
Carry a tiny treasure in this tiny pouch necklace.
Day 1: follow the pattern for the body of the pouch. Begin the beaded beads.
Day 2: Stitch
he sides of the pouch together, begin the fringe and embellishments.
SKILL LEVEL: Some experience with peyote stitch
Time: May 5, Sunday 12:00-4
Staff
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 - jst one week awa! On May 5 we will have several short classes to be announced soon, each of which will result in a great gift for mom. You know how she loves it when you make it yourself. As an added bonus, Mom can come with you and she will not be charged a class fee!
TIME: May 7, Tuesday 1:30pm-5pm
PRICE: $35
TEACHER: Jill Cremer
TECHNIQUE: Placing tight knots between pearls.
Place knots between pearls or other beads and add a clasp. Bead tips, clamshells and French wire finishes will be discussed, as well as pros & cons of traditional and contemporary stringing materials.
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: May 9th, Thursday, 10:30am-1pm
PRICE: $35
TEACHER: Desiree Cook
TECHNIQUE: Beadweeving
Superduos and seed beads make up this pretty brace
et. Finish with a button, then wrap it several times around your wrist.
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: May 10th, Friday, 1:00pm-5pm
PRICE: No Charge
Come in and work with other beaders! This is not a class but staff will be available to answer questions.
TIME: May 11th, Saturday, 10:30am-5pm
TEACHER: Jill Cremer
PRICE: $95
TECHNIQUE: Soldering with a Torch
if you want to design with sterling silver you should learn how to solder. Make and pick solder 18-guage jumprings into a bracelet-length chain, then solder a clasp to the chain.
The $95 class fee includes a small butane torch which reaches 2500 degrees. If you bring your own small torch, the class fee will be $65, but bring your own butane and be familiar with how to operate your torch.
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: May 15th, Sunday 12:00pm-4pm
TEACHER: Jill Cremer
PRICE: $45
TECHNIQUE: Stringing and Finishing
String a simple bracelet or necklace, finish with a clasp of your choice. Avoid common mistakes and misconceptions. Teach will discuss pros and cons of different techniques and materials.
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: May 17th Friday, May 18th Saturday, May 19th Sunday
REGULAR STOR HOURS
35-50% SAVE ON EVERYTHING! (Except Gold-Filled Findings and Wire, Silver, and Consignment Items)
TIME: May 24, Friday 1:00pm-5pm
PRICE: No Charge
Come in and work with other beaders! This is not a class but staff will be available to answer questions.
TIME: May 25th, Saturday, 10:30am-5pm
TEACHER: Ediwna Douglas
PRICE: $35
TECHNIQUE: Beadweaving
This relatively new stitch results in a beautiful piece of jewelry. Let Edwina teach you the tricks.
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: May 31st, Friday 1:00pm - 5pm
PRICE: NO CHARGE
Come in and work with other beaders! This is not a class but staff will be available to answer questions.
TIME: June 2nd, Saturday 10:30am-1pm
TEACHER: Edwina Douglas
TECHNIQUE: Beadweaving
Show off your skills and crea
e the perfect place to stor a favorite small treasure.
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: June 4th, Tuesday 10:30am-1pm
TEACHER: L. Murphy
PRICE: $35
TECHNIQUE: Wire-Wrapped connections
Link pearls with sterling silver wire in an easy, elegant bracelet
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: June 7th, Friday 1:00-5pm
PRICE: NO CHARGE
Come in and work with other beaders! This is not a class but staff will be available to answer questions.
TIME: June 14th, Friday 1:00pm-5pm
PRICE: NO CHARGE
Come in and work with other beaders! This is not a class but staff will be available to answer questions.
TIME: June 15th, Saturday 10:30am-5pm
TEACHER: L. Murphy
PRICE: $55
TECHNIQUE: Designing new pieces with found and/or reused materials.
Bring some old jewelry and/or beads. Loretta will help you lay out a project that is both your design and appropriate for the style of the beads.
You will: Talk about Jewelry design, Review your materials, Consider a design (pros and cons), lay out a piece, design a project, create a finished product!
SKILL LEVEL: All
TIME: June 20th, Wednesday 1:00pm-5pm
TEACHER: Jill Cremer
PRICE: $35
TECHNIQUE: Stringing and finishing
String a simple bracelet or necklace, finish with a clasp of your choice. Avoid common mistakes and misconceptions. Teach will discuss pros and cons of different techniques.
SKILL LEVEL: All