Please note!

All regular and private classes will be on hiatus during the month of October.

Basic Bead Stringing

By appointment / $40 for 2 hours of instruction and use of tools.

What is a crimp? How do I use these pliers? What’s better to use – a toggle or a lobster clasp? How many beads do I need to make a bracelet? Get answers to these typical questions in this class and walk out with a strung necklace or bracelet that you make yourself.

Knotting Basics

By appointment / $40 for 2 hours of instruction and use of tools.

Access the lost art of knotting when you learn to make fun(ky) jewelry with silk and pearls. Knotting is used to protect yourself from loss of every pearl in case the strand breaks and to create a measured space between beads. More often these days, the knotting technique is used to make malas- tools for meditation.

Off-Loom Beadweaving

By appointment / $40 for 2 hours of instruction and use of tools.

Weave together seed beads to create a beautiful piece of jewelry. Brick stitch, daisy chain, peyote. stitch, right angle weave, ladder stitch, and square stitch are among the most common of off-loom bead weaving stitches. You can choose which stitch you want to learn.

Basic Wire Wrapping

By appointment / $40 for 2 hours of instruction and use of tools.

Learn how to make two kinds of loops – simple and wrapped – which are the basics for dangly earrings and linked necklaces and bracelets.

Basics of Stone Caging

By appointment / $60 for 2 hours of instruction and use of tools.

Do you have stones without holes? Learn strategies and techniques to wrap your stones with wire for a pendant. Wire wrapping is not a pre-requisite but familiarity using wire and tools is highly recommended. Bring a stone you would like to cage and patience!

Loom Beadweaving

By appointment. $60 for 2 hours of instruction and use of tools.

Have you wanted to learn how to use the loom with beads and string? We can show you how and share some tips and tricks. Call for instructor availability.

Private Lessons

By appointment. $60 for 2 hours of instruction and use of tools.

Schedule a one-on-one for any of basic classes or a technique you want to learn. Call or stop by for instructor availability.