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Beading Classes

New Beading Classes Every Month!

Call us for week-day classes on basic beading.

All class fees must be paid in advance to be confirmed. Please visit the store or call in your request and payment. Classes subject to change without prior notice. Check this website for latest updates.

All beading supplies for classes are available in the store. No outside beads or supplies are allowed in the class.

To take advantage of these prices, please confirm your class in advance. Any one registering for classes on the day of will pay an additional $10 per class. So, sign up now and enjoy these special rates!





Saturday, January 28 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Beaded Rivoli with Bail.
Beginner Friendly
By Marianne Olbermann


Peyote-stitched seed beads surround a Swarovski Rivoli. Then embellish to your heart's content!

From funky and casual to dazzling and elegant - it all depends on your choice of beads and stitching. We'll make an attached bail in class for a perfect pendant. Make 2 for earrings; join several for a spectacular bracelet.

Class Cost: $50.00

Supply List -
Swarovski Rivoli
I tube 11/0 Delicas
1 or more tubes size 11/0s
1 pkg. 3m Swarovski Bicones
1 pkg. 4m Swarovski Bicones
Fireline - 6 lb.
Beading needles
Cutter
Bead mat
Optional: Ott-Lite and magnifier

All beads, supplies and tools are available at Beads Mosaic.

Marianne is available before class begins to help with buying beads, tools, supplies and answer your questions.





Monday, January 30 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Swarovski Crystal Puffy Heart - Beginner Friendly. By Pat Riesner. Back by popular demand!

This wonderful heart is made up from 73 Swarovski Crystals. Using monofiliment you will not see anything but this heart. Once you make one, you won't be able to stop. Thankfully Swarovski Crystals come in so many colors!

Class Cost: $50.00

Supply List -

73 Swarovski Crystals
18" Sterling chain
2 Sterling jump rings
1 Sterling lobster claw catch
2 Size 12 Needles

All tools, supplies and beads are available at
Beads Mosaic.

Pat is available before class begins to help with
supplies and answer your questions.





Thursday, February 2 - 12:00 noon to 3:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Let's Knot! Beginner Friendly By Mary Ann Collins

Using the innovative Easy Knotter designed by Maureen Olivetto, students will complete 2 necklaces. Using doubled metallic thread and a choice of pearls or fire-polished beads will result in a dainty and sparkling necklace. The second necklace updates the look of classic pearl-knotted jewelry. Strung on silk bead cord, coin pearls or gemstones combined with crystals make a statement all its own. The many samples in the store will inspire you and expand your beading experience. The ease and speed of working with the Easy Knotter will amaze you.

Class Cost: $50.00

Supply List -

Necklace 1:
Easy Knotter
Metallic thread - 1 or 2 colors
4mm fire-polished beads or Swarovski pearls
2 clam shells
Lobster claw and ring

Necklace 2:
Easy Knotter
#6 Silk bead cord
Swarovski bicones - 3mm or 4mm
Coin pearls or gemstones
2 clam shells
Lobster claw and ring

All tools, supplies and beads are available at
Beads Mosaic.

Mary Ann is available before class begins to help with supplies and answer your questions.





Saturday, February 4 - 11:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Valentine Bling - Beginner Friendly. By Marianne Olbermann


Create a sparkling and unique piece of jewelry perfect for everyday or holiday wear. This basic wireworking class will teach simple and wrapped loops as you create a dazzling focal point for your necklace. This design works up beautifully in pearls and gemstones as well as in crystal. Choose coordinating materials to string and you've created a spectacular necklace.

Class Cost: $50.00


Supply List -

Focal bead:
10 3mm Swarovski bicones (or beads of your choice)
56 4mm Swarovski bicones in 1 to 3 colors
12 6mm Swarovski bicones to coordinate
Seed beads - size 11
4mm daisy spacers
Necklace as pictured:
4mm daisy spacers
8 silver beads
8 silver curved tubes (32mm)
60 1" head pins (approx.)
2 crimp beads
2 wire guardians
2 crimp covers
1 Clasp of your choice
.015 Beading wire
Beading mat

Tools: crimping pliers, cutter, round nose and chain nose pliers.

All beads, supplies and tools are available at Beads Mosaic.

Marianne is available before class begins to help with buying beads, tools, supplies and answer your questions.





Monday, February 6, 2012 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Triangle Ice - Beginner Friendly.
By Pat Riesner.


Triangle Ice by Pat Riesner

Talk about BLING! This will catch someone's eye across a room. Approximately 165 4mm crystals (or Czech glass beads) in the main color and 135 - 4mm in a second color. Your seed bead base does all the supporting of these beautiful crystals. We even finish off the 3-strand magnetic clasp with crystals. Wear this for any holiday, birthday, night out or with your favorite jeans and it will be the biggest eye catcher ever!

Class cost: $50.00

Supply List -

165 - 4mm crystals or Czech glass beads - main color
135 - 4mm crystals or Czech glass beads - second color
2 colors of 11/0 seed beads (1 vial each)
1 color of 15/0 seed beads (1 vial)
10 lb. Fireline
#12 beading needle
beading mat
Ott Light if you have one
Magnifying glasses if needed

All tools, supplies and beads are available at Beads Mosaic.

Pat is available before class begins to help with supplies and answer your questions.





Wednesday, February 8 - 11:00am to 2:00 pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Beautiful Beaded Beads By Marianne Olbermann

THINK VALENTINE'S DAY!

Beautiful Beaded Beads by Marianne Olbermann

We'll be creating an array of beaded beads from crystal, Czech glass and seed beads. These sparkling gems can be used together in a necklace or paired as earrings, or highlighted alone as a focal point. A variety of beadweaving techniques will be used to form these hollow beads, including right angle weave, peyote and netting. Basic familiarity with beadweaving is recommended. So choose a palette and let's make beads!

Class Cost: $50.00

Supply List -
1+ pkg. each 3mm and 4mm Swarovski bicones
2 pkg. 6mm Swarovski bicones
11/0 and 15/0 seed beads
4mm pearls or Czech beads (optional)
Fireline - 6 lb
Beading needles #12
Beading mat
Magnification and light, if needed

All beads, supplies and tools are available at
Beads Mosaic.

Marianne is available before class begins to help with buying beads, tools, supplies and answer your questions.





Saturday, February 11 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Kumihimo Bracelet - Beginner
Friendly. By Marianne Olbermann


Modernize the ancient art of Japanese braiding and create contemporary jewelry. We'll be using a round foam disk with cords and beads to make this bracelet.

This project works up very quickly, so you will be leaving class with a finished bracelet. Kumihimo takes on a variety of different looks, depending on the beads you choose. Crystals and pearls combined with seed beads create a dressy look; seed beads with flowers and daggers gives you a casual, funky bracelet. Let your imagination and creativity run wild; you'll be pleased with the results. We will also discuss ratios, beads, cords, etc. to assist you in additional Kumihimo projects.

Homework prior to class, so sign
up and purchase your supplies prior to class day.


Class Cost: $50.00

Supply List -

S-lon cord(s) in color to coordinate with beads
2 colors size 8 seed beads
1 color magatamas
@75 4mm rounds - Czech or gemstones or beads of your choice
2 cones @ 8mm opening
8 in. 22 gauge wire
8 plastic bobbins (small, snap-together)
8 quarters or heavy beads (weights)

Tools:
Wire cutters
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers

All beads, supplies and tools are available at
Beads Mosaic.

Marianne is available before class begins to help with buying beads, tools, supplies and answer your questions.





Monday, February 13 - 11am to 2pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Poinsettia Bracelet-
Color it Spring!
Beginner Friendly. By Marianne Olbermann


Poinsettia Bracelet - Color it Spring!

In the colors of lilacs, forsythia or lilies, this bracelet becomes a springtime jewel. Ladder stitch and a cross weaving technique create this bracelet from clasp to clasp. Perfect for beginners, and a relaxing project for more advanced beaders. Do the flowers in birthstone colors and you've got a great birthday present or Mother's bracelet.

Class cost $50.00


Supply List -

1 Tube bugle beads
72-80 4mm Swarovski crystals
1 tube 11/0s
1 tube Delicas
Clasp of your choice
Fireline - 8 lb.
Needles - big eye or #10

All tools, supplies and beads are available at Beads Mosaic.

Marianne is available before class begins to help with supplies and answer your questions.





Thursday, March 15 - 12:00noon to 3:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Wire Wrapped Rings. Beginner Friendly By Mary Ann Collins

Wire wrapped rings are fun and easy to make once you know the techniques. Students will complete several rings in different styles, all using the same wireworking techniques. Rings will include a simple bead wrap, a 3-bead ring, a charm ring, a love knot ring, and a double wrapped shank ring.


Class Cost: $50.00

Supply List -
Round beads 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
Rondelles 6mm and 8mm
20 ga. craft wire

Tools:
Flat nose and chain nose pliers
Wire cutter
Ring mandrel (plastic is fine)

All tools, supplies and beads are available at Beads Mosaic.

Mary Ann is available before class begins to help with supplies and answer your questions.





Tuesday, March 20 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Cost: $50.00

 

Grace Bracelet by Pat Riesner - Beginner Friendly.

This is such an elegant bracelet. It's soft on the wrist, sexy and will turn many heads. The combinations you can make from beads and crystals are unlimited to make this your most special bracelet. Beginner Friendly. (You will NOT finish this bracelet in class.)

Class Cost: $50.00

Supply List
2 vials - 11/0 beads
Approx 240 3mm Swarovski Crystals
Fireline 6 lb
Size 12 beading needle
Clasp

All beads, supplies and tools are available at Beads Mosaic.

Please come at least 15 - 20 minutes earlier to pick out your beads and Pat will be there if you need any help.