Class Offerings

SOLACE NECKLACE

6 HOUR CLASS
intermediate

This necklace was inspired by the stained glass cathedral windows in Europe. With a combination of bead embroidery and beadweaving, some interesting techniques will be taught in this class.

The main component is dimensional, made by beading on many layers of beading foundation. The smaller components are bezelled with a stack bead bezel. The lower component is bead embroidery with a metal filigree base.

Add in the beadwoven neckchain and the completed necklace is a beautiful combination of color and texture. This necklace is easy to tailor to your liking by using all or just some of the components. You can also add some of your own beads to alter the look of the main component.

VENICE LIGHTS NECKLACE

4 or 6 hours

Kit mandatory

This pendant necklace combines bead embroidery and bead weaving. A handmade foiled polymer clay cabochon seems to glow underneath netted bezel with a cute woven component on top. The glow is reflected in the small acrylic cabochon that hangs below the pendant. Shaped beads add a nice element to the pendant and are carried into the woven neck chain. As a bonus- there will enough beads to make a pair of matching earrings.

Various bead embroidery stitches will be explored- bezeling with a netting stitch, stack stitch, back stitch, brick stitch edging, as well as embellishing. The neck chain is a woven base of square stitch embellished with Gem Duos and Super duos. Students will also learn how to weave a toggle clasp.

TIDEPOOL NECKLACE

6 HOUR CLASS

A beautiful pendant necklace combining bead weaving and bead embroidery. It is fun discovering new ways to work with the newer 2 hole shaped beads. The cabochon has a unique bezel that is formed with 2 layers of Gem Duo beads, adding dimension to the piece. The combination of backlit beads and matte beads create a nice contrast and make the colors pop.

The neck chain is woven with the same Gem Duo beads with crystal bicones added for a little sparkle, creating a nice substantial neck chain. Students will use various bead embroidery stitches, working several shaped beads into the necklace. We will weave a neckchain that is double sided, and finish it off with a beaded toggle clasp.

OH THAT FRINGE! NECLACE

6 HOUR CLASS
intermediate

The layered etched dagger fringe is the centerpiece of this necklace- but there is a lot more to it: a unique way to bezel unusual shapes, the beautiful backlit beads, and a lovely bead woven neck chain. There will be several colorways available, and you will be able to choose from several different Czech buttons to use as the focal piece in this necklace.You will be learning several techniques in this class: a bezel that will work for irregularly shaped objects, bead embroidery stitches, an awesome fringe using 2 holed dagger beads, plus a bead woven neck chain. As an added bonus you will be weaving your own beaded toggle clasp

NIGHTINGALE NECKLACE

6 HOUR CLASS
intermediate

Wondering how to use some of the newer beads in a project? This necklace uses many of them, as well as some of the old standbys. The pendant is layered and very 3-d, combining both bead embroidery and bead weaving. The Duet Super Duo beads create an interesting design in the main pendant, the neck chain and the leaf dangling below.

In this class the student will learn how to bezel a rivoli in bead embroidery, techniques for creating a dimensional flower by combining weaving and embroidery, several bead weaving stitches as well as embellishing and edging bead embroidery. The neck chain is a variation of herringbone using Super Duos, seed beads and crystals.

VICTORIA NECKLACE

6 HOURS
intermediate

This intricately textured necklace combines bead embroidery and bead weaving. But don't worry if you are not an expert in either- as long as you have a little experience, you will be able to make this necklace -it's not as difficult as it appears. You will be incorporating many different materials into this necklace with bead embroidery- chain, cup chain, filigree, small drops.

You will learn an easy way to use those large teardrop Swarovski crystals in bead embroidery- and a quick bezel. Students will explore bead embroidery using chain, cup chain, drops, filigree as embellishment, also an easy way to use a 20x30 mm crystal and a quick bezel for thick focals. The neck chain weaves Gem Duos into an easy but beautiful pattern.

LOVE SONG CUFF

6 HOURS
all levels

Create a beautiful and unique cuff bracelet with your own variations. The centerpiece of this cuff is cording that winds it's way around a large pear shaped Swarovski crystal. It then wanders through the whole bracelet giving the piece nice flow and texture. There will be enough materials in the kit so you can personalize your cuff, or follow the instructions to make one just like the sample.

A beautiful edging using Soutache adds the finishing touch. Don't worry- this class is not difficult!

Students Will Learn: Many different bead embroidery stitches will be covered, as well as tips for creating your own design. The class will cover using cording as an embellishment in bead embroidery and a fun way to incorporate Soutache in the edging for a beautiful finish.

OPULENCE NECKLACE

6 HOUR CLASS
intermediate
this necklace starts with a quick and easy way to bezel a czech button, giving the main component an interesting texture. Different czech buttons will be available to substitute if desired.

The smaller bead embroidered component is repeated throughout the necklace. A pretty woven neck chain and a beaded toggle clasp complete the necklace.

DEWDROP NECKLACE

all levels
4 HOURS

This pretty bead embroidered necklace combines some of the beautiful finishes on the newer shaped beads with crystals and seed beads. They work together and compliment each other. The necklace is made up of just two basic components and could easily be modified to be smaller if you want. The different colorways that you will be able to choose from really change the look of the necklace.

The necklace is basically worked in bead embroidery- with layers of beads to give it more dimension. Students will learn how to stabilize one hole flat drops to use in bead embroidery. We will be covering several different bead embroidery stitches.

WHAT'S YOUR POINT? NECKLACE

4-6 hour class
all levels

Bead embroidery forms this smallish pendant necklace. It uses 2 different bezel techniques, and mixes several sizes and shapes of beads. A woven neck chain completes the necklace.

SOCIAL BUTTERFLY NECKLACE

6 HOUR CLASS
kit mandatory
intermediate level

A vintage glass intaglio butterfly cabochon is at the center of this lovely necklace. The ultrasuede beneath it determines the color- attached without glue beneath the glass- so the color shines through clearly. An embroidered motif is at each side, embellished with beadwork. The neckchain has sparkles and small paisley duo butterflies. Some delicate looking chain forms the fringe below. Students will weave a bezel for the cabochon separately, then attach it to the ultrasuede to hold the cabochon without gluing it. Other things covered in class: a chain fringe, embellishing an embroidered flower trim, weaving a neck chain with butterflies, making a bead woven toggle clasp.

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

6 HOUR CLASS
kit required
intermediate

Several bead embroidery techniques are used in this asymmetric necklace as well as incorporating some unusual materials- including metal purl and woven cording.

The visual centerpiece is a beautiful vintage glass white flower. But bead embroidery is not the only technique used. A beadwoven neck chain is woven with triangle beads interspersed with seed beads. Of course there are crystals too- adding some sparkle.

FOREVER JOYFUL NECKLACE

4-6 hour class

all levels

Beautiful colors and lots of flowers combine in this necklace. First in the peyote bezel around the flower cabochon, then in the variations on daisy chains in the border, fringe and the chain. An all around fun necklace!

RENAISSANCE TAPESTRY CUFF

6 HOURS
all levels

Using an embroidered ribbon as a base, this bracelet is easy and fun to make. Flowers woven with a combination of shaped beads are attached to the base. Then, using the ribbon as a pattern, it is embellished with bead embroidery. Some of the design on the ribbon shows through, giving this cuff an intricate and textured look without being difficult.

The edging is embellished with Super Duo beads and seed beads. The beautiful "slide on" clasp gives the cuff a seamless appearance.The class will cover how to attach a ribbon to a base, then embellish it with both bead embroidery and bead weaving. Various bead embroidery stitches will be covered, as well as creating a unique edging embellishment. There will be lots of bead embroidery tips shared also!

CARNIVALE NECKLACE

6 HOURS

ADVANCED BEGINNER

Combining bead weaving and bead embroidery, this lacy necklace has something for everyone. The layered bezel adds a wonderful dimension to this piece that compliments the lacy neck chain.

Each colorway features a different masked woman cabochon.

Instructions will be given for modifying this piece so any level of beader can enjoy finishing it without stress!

GAIA NECKLACE

KIT MANDATORY
INTERMEDIATE

WHETHER YOU HAVE NEVER DONE BEAD EMBROIDERY, OR YOU ARE AN OLD PRO- YOU ARE SURE TO LEARN A FEW NEW TECHNIQUES WITH THIS NECKLACE. THIS PROJECT IS NOT DIFFICULT BUT GIVES YOU A BEAUTIFULLY INTRICATE PIECE OF JEWELRYWHEN YOU ARE FINISHED. THE BOTTOM FOCAL PIECE IS A HANDMADE POLYMER CLAY LEAF CABOCHON COATED WITH RESIN, MIMICKING THE LOOK OF DICHROIC GLASS.

AFTER THE PENDANT IS FINISHED, YOU WILL ADD THE UNUSUAL FRINGE AND CHAIN, CREATED WITH A WHOLE BUNCH OF MINI DUOS. BOTH CABOCHONS WILL BE BEZELED WITH TWO DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES, THEN THE ROUND CABOCHON WILL BE EMBELLISHED IN A SPIRAL PATTERN. THAT SPIRAL IS REFLECTED IN THE VARIOUS STITCHES SURROUNDING THE CABOCHONS.

THE WOVENNECK CHAIN AND FRINGE ARE AN EASY BUT UNUSUAL TECHNIQUE. WE WILL ALSO BE DISCUSSING HOW TO MAKE A FRINGE THAT HANGS CORRECTLY FROM A POINTED COMPONENT.

TWILIGHT NECKLACE

6 HOURS
Embroidered on cork fabric, this small collar is a very comfortable and wearable size- but still packs a big punch! As an unusual addition- a round bead embroidered, dimensional piece is fitted into the cutout at the center of the collar with a lacy beaded pattern.

Against the dark background, the combination of matte backlit beads and sparkly crystals really pop. It is finished off with a woven neck chain and toggle clasp. A fun project for all levels!