Classes
$25 for instruction and use of tools. Materials extra. 10% discount on all purchases day of class.
Basic Bead Stringing
Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m.
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 piece of jewelry that you make yourself.
Knotting
Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
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
Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
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
Fridays, 3 to 5 p.m.
Learn how to make two kinds of loops – simple and wrapped – which are the basics for dangly earrings, chain necklaces, and chain bracelets.
Other Goodies
Wire Caging
By appointment. $35 for two hours of instruction and use of tools.
Do you have stones without holes? Would you like to cage a bead. Learn how to wrap decoratively and elegantly. Basic wire wrapping is not a prerequisite. Call for instructor availability. ( 10% discount on all purchases day of class.)
Loom Beadweaving
By appointment. $35 for two 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
$35 for two 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.