Classes

 

  • All classes taught by our local artists are $35 (unless otherwise noted below), payable to the instructor in advance + Supplies. A supply list will be provided at the time of payment.
  • Classes are held 10:30am - 1:30pm (unless otherwise noted below). We ask that you please arrive a few minutes prior to the beginning of class especially if you need help selecting supplies. This will help insure that you enjoy your full class time.

We do our best to keep our calendar updated; however we are always adding new classes! So, please feel free to call us at (404)843-8606 to hear about any additional classes we may be offering.

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Three Segment Coil Bracelet
Instructor: Lisa Barth

This Bracelet is designed with only three segments to coil. The technique is versatile and useful in many ways. You can use it to create bracelets, necklaces, earrings & pendants.
Skill Level: Beginner.

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Herringbone Pendant & Earrings
Instructor: Lisa Barth

The Herringbone weave is a versatile and elegant weave with many applications. Try out this class & have fun creating your own professional looking pendants & earrings. They are easy & inexpensive since there are few components needed. This class is a great way to add the Herringbone Weave to your list of beading skills.
Skill Level: Beginner. "Class 1 of 5 in series."

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Woven Hoop Earrings
Instructor: Lisa Barth
These Woven Earrings might appear difficult, but after first taking Lisa's Herringbone Pendant/Earring class, you will be surprised at their simplicity. All that you need to create this pair is wire and your choice of either 4mm crystals, semi-precious or size 6* seedbeads.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate. "Class 2 of 5 in series."

Woven Bezel Earrings
Instructor: Lisa Barth

These earrings are a combination of the Indian basket weave & Criss Cross weave. In this class, Lisa will show how to create a woven bezel around any flat bead using both techniques. You will also learn how to make your own bead embellished earwires!
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced. "Class 3 of 5 in series."

Woven Bezel Pendant
Instructor: Lisa Barth

This class teaches you how the classic Basket Weave technique can be adapted to create a bezel for almost any pendant.
Skill Level: Advanced. "Class 4 of 5 in series."

Flame Stitch Donut Bail
Instructor: Lisa Barth

This Flame Stitch Bail offers a contemporary version of a donut bail. You can learn how to weave 4 wires at the same time, therefore beautifully blending copper & silver into a fantastic pendant. This technique works great for all shapes of "donuts".
Skill Level: Advanced. "Class 5 of 5 in series."

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Seleme Bracelet
Instructor: Christie Prince

Learn how these "Bezel" like settings are created using crossweaving and picot techniques. This class teaches you how to stitch with seed beads around richly colorful and sparkly CZ's and link them together into bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Elegant Garden Bracelet
Instructor: Tamara Scott

While this dramatic bracelet appears to be bead embroidery, it is a new concept of building components and then sewing them to leather. You will choose a color scheme to create your own one-of-a-kind piece.  Leather, suede, and ultra suede will be available in a variety of colors to choose from. Techniques used: square stitch variation, netting, brick stitch, and sewing. The Elegant Garden Bracelet is a 6 hour workshop. Cost: $65 + supplies.

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Ndebele Criss Cross Bracelet
Instructor: Tamara Scott

Class no longer available. Instructions/kits available for purchase @ Beadazzles.
Our fabulous herringbone stitch cross weave bracelet is achieved by incorporating delicas and complimentary 3mm Swarovski crystals. A button closure adds a wonderfully simple yet bold finish to the bracelet.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Right Angle Weave & Leather Bracelet
Instructor: Tamara Scott

Class no longer available. Instructions/kits available for purchase @ Beadazzles.
This is a truely unique bracelet incorporating right angle weave finished with leather ends and ties. This bracelet can completely change its looks depending on the 4mm round beads you choose.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Circle of Gems Bracelet
Instructor: Tamara
Scott

Class no longer available. Instructions/kits available for purchase @ Beadazzles.
Our Circle of Gems Bracelet features a Buna cord base formed with the netting stitch. Focal beads are fastened to peyote and encircle the bracelet. The design is embellished with pearls, crystals, or semi-precious stones with unlimited variations to make an elegant cuff. These look fabulous when worn in multiples.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Vintage Medallion
Instructor: Tamara
Scott

Class no longer available. Instructions/kits available for purchase @ Beadazzles.
This Netted Project incorporates a focal button and silver medallion to the design. It is attached using a combination of brick stitch and peyote. This class also teaches how to add 3mm beads in a pattern to enhance the netting. Bronze and silver beads can be purchased in class. Prerequisite: Peyote stitch
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

The Lizzie Pin
Instructor: Tamara
Scott

Class no longer available. Instructions/kits available for purchase @ Beadazzles.
Lizzie is created using a technique of translating artwork into beadwork. This is a bead embroidery project working a pattern on a predesigned piece of original artwork. The pin is backed with ultra suede and finished with brick stitch. Kits may be purchased in class.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

 

Basic Wire Wrapping
Instructor: Pat Henry

This class teaches you how to wire wrap to create drop earrings, dangle beads from a necklace or bracelet, as well as how to join together beads within a chain. All of these examples will be incorporated in your project. The great thing about this class is that you will go home with a completed project!
Skill Level: Beginner

Wire Crochet Necklace
Instructor: Pat Henry

In addition to learning how to crochet using wire and beads, you will also gain in this class enough practice working with wire to become comfortable and ready to try new wire techniques in the future.
Skill Level: Beginner

Ndebele Bracelet
Instructor: Pat Henry

Using a variety of seed bead sizes and fire polish glass beads, this class teaches you the ndebele stitch as you create this bracelet. Looks great by itself or worn with others. There are endless color combinations.
Skill Level: Beginner
Easy Crystal Bracelet
Instructor: Cathy Camp

Using three different color crystals and seed beads learn to weave a right angle "bling" bracelet. The color combinations are endless, with our wide variety of Swarovski crystal colors from which to choose.
Skill Level: Beginner

Flower Crystal Bracelet
Instructor: Cathy Camp

For those ready for a little more challenge, this bracelet is absolutely worth the effort!
Using bicone crystals and seed beads you will create a brilliant sparkler uniquely yours.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Bead Embroidery Cuff Bracelet
Instructor: Cathy Camp

"The Grand Masterpiece"
Create it with seed beads, semi-precious, pearls, crystal drops and more.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Even Count Flat Peyote Bracelet
Instructor: Cathy Camp
Create this funky abstract bracelet while learning the even count peyote stitch. You may use the pattern provided or feel free to create your own.
Skill Level: Beginner

Sculptural Peyote Bracelet
Instructor: Cathy Camp

Take peyote to the ultimate fun level by using different size beads, then Embellish!
Skill Level: Intermediate


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Charm Bag
Instructor: Cathy Camp

This class will teach you how to make a tiny charm bag using tubular peyote stitch used by Native Americans & found in Egyptian tombs. You will be supplied a pattern for this class, but will gain the skills to take on other tubular peyote projects and patterns of your own in the future.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

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Crazy Wire & Ribbon Necklac
Instructor: Lesa Lewis

This fabulous & funky necklace features layers of beads & wire onto a ribbon base. You will also learn how to create the upper section of beaded links using a basic wire wrapping technique.
Skill Level: Beginner

Pearl & Suede Wrap Bracelet
Instructor: Lesa Lewis

Sewn pearls onto suede and wrapped into a bracelet or choker necklace!
Skill Level: Beginner

Ndebele Flexible Bracelet
Instructor: Lesa Lewis

Learn & Use Ndebele to create a twist on the normal bracelet. This adjustable version is beaded and formed around a strong flexible base and capped off your choice of beads.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

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Ndebele Lariat
Instructor: Lesa Lewis

Learn how to extend basic Ndebele into a Lariat of your own!
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

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Twisted Wire Necklace with Dragonfly
Instructor: Lesa Lewis

Learn how to manipulate fine gauge wire while creating this delicate necklace. The techniques you will learn can help in many other projects. (Kits for the project will be provided by the instructor for a small charge)
Skill Level: Beginner

Wire Goddess Pendant
Instructor: Lesa Lewis

Express your own inner goddess while fine tuning your wire working skills.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Crystal Circle Bracelet
Instructor: Nancy Deem

Learn how to make 3-Dimentional Circles by combining crystals & seed beads using a netting technique. The circles are connected to each other as they are created-when you're done, you're done! Great for beginners.This bracelet will make a great addition to your crystal jewlery collection.
Skill Level:Easy!!!
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Square Crystal Bracelet
Instructor: Nancy Deem


Skill Level:Beginner

Reversible Triangle Pendant & Earrings
Instructor: Nancy Deem

Learn how to create triangles using circular flat peyote with increases. You can make the reverse side of the triangle the same or a different color/pattern. Some experience with Peyote Stitch is helpful but not necessary.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

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Bead Crochet Bracelet
Instructor: Barbara Rucket

This unique bracelet class will teach you how to crochet using size 8º seed beads. Once you learn the technique you will be able to make necklaces and lariats as well.
Skill Level: Intermediate (Must know how to crochet)