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.

DESTINY NECKLACE

6 HOUR CLASS

kit mandatory

This pretty necklace has an open design giving it a light and elegant look.

Bead embroidery and bead weaving will be combined for the components, then they are joined with small chain. Students will be bezeling cabochons in a few different ways.

Metal filigree, chains, various cabochons, shaped beads, crystals and lots of seed beads! Can’t go wrong!!

Madeline Necklace

6 HOUR CLASS

Several layers of mini gem duos create this necklace, adding a lot of dimension!

It is partly bead weaving and partly bead embroidery. A strip of beads is woven and attached to the bead embroidery surrounding the main component on the pendant, creating an interesting edge.

The neck chain is bead woven, again layering mini gem duos in a modified component. There is a bead woven clasp.

ISABELLA CUFF BRACELET

6 HOURS

all levels

kit mandatory

The base of this cuff is a Jacquard ribbon- giving the cuff the illusion of an intricate piece of beadwork without all the work! The centerpiece is raised by layering beading foundation, adding a nice 3d effect.

Several techniques will be introduced, but this project is easy enough for anyone that can thread the needle. If cuffs aren’t your thing, the center component can easily be converted to a stunning brooch or pendant.

LOVE SONG CUFF

6 HOURS
all levels

kit mandatory

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.

black colorway

lavender colorway

tan colorway

maroon colorway

CELESTE NECKLACE

6 HOUR CLASS

ADVANCED BEGINNER

This beaded necklace is beautiful as well as easy to make. It combines bead weaving and bead embroidery. You will be able to choose a cabochon from Mikaela’s wonderful collection, and surround it with a unique bezel. Metal filigrees to the top and bottom of it add a vintage appearance, and the tiny flowers and crystals add to the romance. The collar of this necklace is embroidered onto cork fabric and finished off with a beadwoven chain, embellished with crystals and backlit beads. This class will cover lots of interesting techniques and many options for modifying it to make it your own.

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.

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!