| LATE NIGHT |
Join us for Late Night! Every second and fourth Wednesday night from 6-8pm, come in and bead, chat, snack and shop with friends! Late Night is free to attend, just call ahead to let us know you'll be coming. See you there!
| Wed Jul 25 | 6:00 PM | Wed Sep 12 | 6:00 PM | | Wed Aug 8 | 6:00 PM | Wed Sep 26 | 6:00 PM | | Wed Aug 22 | 6:00 PM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: STRINGING |
Learn to design and make your own necklace or bracelet. This class will introduce you to all the different types of stringing materials and tools as well as how to attach a clasp. You will design and make one bracelet in the class using semi precious stones. Absolutely no experience necessary. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $40(includes all materials.
| Sun Jul 22 | 12:00 PM | Thu Aug 16 | 11:00 AM | | Thu Jul 26 | 11:00 AM | Sun Aug 19 | 11:00 AM | | Wed Aug 8 | 6:00 PM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: WIRE WRAPPING |
In this class you will design and make 2 pairs of dangling earrings using semi precious stones. You will learn how to select the best wire for your project and two approaches to attaching beads so they dangle from your piece. No pre-requisites or experience is necessary to take this class, but we suggest that you take Introduction to Stringing first. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $40(includes all materials.
| Wed Jul 25 | 6:00 PM | | | | Sun Aug 12 | 12:00 PM | | | | Wed Aug 22 | 6:00 PM | | | | Wed Aug 29 | 11:00 AM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: KNOTTING WITH SILK |
Knotting not only protects delicate beads, but the knots can be used as a design element; knotting with leather is especially popular today. In this class you will make a 'tin cup' style necklace with large fresh water pearls, Swarovski bicones, and a sterling silver clasp. Basic stringing/crimping knowledge required. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $45(includes all materials).
| Thu Jul 19 | 11:00 AM | | | | Fri Aug 24 | 11:00 AM | | |
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| FREE STRETCHY DEMO CLASS! |
Curious about how to make an elastic bracelet last? Come to this FREE class to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about strong stretchy bracelets! You won't make a project in this class, but you'll gain all the knowledge required to make beautiful, quality stetchy bracelets for years to come. Bring a friend!
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| FREE CORK LEATHER BRACELET CLASS |
Join us for this free workshop to learn how to make this easy bracelet to add to your arm candy. Summer-ready colors, findings and glue combine to create this quick and easy project, also perfect for gifting! 20 mins. Materials not included.
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| STITCH OF THE MONTH - ODD AND EVEN COUNT PEYOTE |
Stitch of the Month - Odd and Even Peyote - Join us for the fifth month of stitch of the month workshops. This month we will be exploring Peyote stitch both odd and even count. This workshop will cover everything you need to pull off this stitch on your own and is offered twice, once on a weekday and once on a weekend. Towards the end of the month, we offer a project class that will put these skills to use. 2.5 - 3 hrs. Materials included. $40.
| Wed Aug 8 | 11:00 AM | | | | Sun Aug 19 | 2:00 PM | | |
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| LIQUID SILVER BRACELET |
This sleek bracelet uses peyote stitch and a slide clasp to create a light catching adornment for the wrist. You can use any beads you like and made it as wide as you please. Knowledge of peyote is required. $35. 2 hrs. Materials not included by you can BYOB (bring your own beads).
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| BIRDS NEST SET |
This set works up so quickly and looks great in any plating and with multiple types of bead options. Perfect for someone just starting out working with wire. This project will require a suspension of perfectionism but it is made more beautiful for it. Wire included but beads and chain/findings extra and you can also BYOB (bring your own beads) $35. 1 hr.
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| GALAXY BRACELET |
Cup chain is a versatile rhinestone chain perfect for adding sparkle to your projects. This bracelet incorporates cup chain, rolo chain and leather to weave the cup chain into place. With an adjustable slide clasp, this makes an easy gift or stacking bracelet just in time to add to your fall/holiday arm stacks. $35. Materials not included.
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| DRAGON SCALE KUMIHIMO NECKLACE |
This is an intermediate/advanced Kumihimo class. Some knowledge of Kumihimo is required. This necklace uses C-lon, size 8 seedbeads and long magatamas to create a slinky statement necklace. C-lon will be included but beads and clasp are additional. $40. 2-3 hrs.
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| OMBRE 'FIRE' BRACELET |
This stylish bracelet is made with 4mm fire polish beads, accented with seedbeads. The four colors bleed from one side to the other in purples or blues or whatever palette you like. No prior beadweaving experience is necessary to take this class. You should finish the bracelet during the class. 2 hours. Instructor: Beads Staff. $35 (plus materials)
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| GEMOLOGY 101 |
Curious about gemstones? Come spend an hour with our staff gemologist as we explain the basics of Gemology. We'll discuss crystal structure, how light affects stones, gemstone names and interesting facts about stones. Plus, see & touch all kinds of interesting gem and mineral specimens! Taught by Debbie Daum. FREE!
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| SHAMBALLA BRACELET |
Whether your personal style is earthy or glitzy, or somewhere in between, we'll teach you to the techniques needed to make shamballa your own. You'll select your beads, then discover it's "knot" all that hard to finish this project. NEW! Learn to shamballa with fancy links. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please arrive 5 minutes early to select your materials. Instructors: Staff; 2 hours; $35 plus materials.
| Fri Jul 20 | 11:00 AM | | | | Fri Aug 10 | 11:00 AM | | |
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| ETRUSCAN DISK |
New Class! Learn how to lock in 1.8mm cube beads around a hammered component to make a stunning pendant or make two components for great pair of earrings. Swarovski Crystals are used as a beautiful accent. Instructor: Sandra. 3 Hours. $35.00 (plus materials).
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| KARLOZ THE FISH |
Karloz The Fish is a fun articulated pendant whose body moves in any direction. Karloz certainly seems to come alive when it is worn. This class has been created and will be guest instructed by the talented Edwin Batres. This is for the advanced beadweaver. $60. 3 hrs. Materials not included.
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| ELEGANTISSIMA BRACELET |
Elegantissima, as its name suggests, is a statement of elegance and style. Perfect for that special event where you want to look unique. Elegantissima’s sparkle is both enchanting and luxurious. Created and instructed by Edwin Batres. This class will concentrate on the bracelet, the necklace class takes place right after. 3 hours each. $45 each class, $80 if you sign up for both simultaneously. Materials not included.
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| ELEGANTISSIMA NECKLACE |
Elegantissima, as its name suggests, is a statement of elegance and style. Perfect for that special event where you want to look unique. Elegantissima’s sparkle is both enchanting and luxurious. Created and instructed by Edwin Batres. This class will concentrate on the necklace, the perfect complement to the bracelet made in the first class. 3 hours each. $45 each class, $80 if you sign up for both simultaneously. Materials not included.
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| MEDIEVAL BRACELET |
A rope of DiamondDuos surround a leather cord adding a touch of Boho to the sparkle of the Toho Demis and Rounds that embellish this statement bracelet. A loop and button complete the look of this Starman TrendSetter design. Taught by Marianne Olbermann. 2-3hrs. Materials not included. $55.
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| ALL CHOKED UP NECKLACE |
The ancient but popular technique of netting can be found in almost all cultures on earth. The open areas between the beads result in a soft and lacy look. To create this collar we will learn vertical netting, resulting in points at the end of each row. Using seed beads and Czech fire-polished beads results in a lovely Cleopatra-style collar, classic enough for daytime wear and dressy enough for evening. Crystals or pearls can be substituted for a totally different look. Variations of the pattern will be discussed for your future necklaces, and written instructions will be distributed. Taught by Marianne Olbermann. 2-3hrs. Materials not included. $55.
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| KILIM CUFF |
Crescent beads and pinch beads create the look of a woven tapestry. Demi rounds complete the textured look. Another beautiful design by TrendSetter artist Carole Ohl. Taught by Marianne Olbermann. 2-3hrs. Materials not included. $55.
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| DRAGON SPINE NECKLACE |
Single and double spiral stitch forms the base for this necklace. Changing bead sizes along the rope makes for an interesting look. This ridged spiral rope reminded designer Valerie Clifton of a dragon’s spine and she named her design Draconis. Adding her specific technique to the spirals results in this ridged dragon spine. Taught by Marianne Olbermann. 3-4hrs. Materials not included. $65.
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| MILUN BRACELET |
This bracelet works up beautifully. The combination of Zoli duos and 2-hole Cabs make a statement on any wrist. With some Zoli duos also being different colors on both sides, this can also be a reversible piece. Taught by guest instructor Carmelina Calabrese. This is an intermediate class, some knowledge of beadweaving is required. 2-3 hrs. $50, materials not included.
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| CARRIED AWAY BRACELET |
Carrier beads are all the rage right now so let's get "carried" away with this elegant carrier bead bracelet done in a new fun way using right angle weave and montees. Learn to make a band incorporating a beaded clasp using 3 sided craw and swarovski crystals to a add a touch of sparkle. This is an intermediate class as knowledge of Right Angle Weave and Cubic Right Angle Weave is needed. Guest instructed and created by Carmelina Calabrese. $65. 4 hours. Materials not included.
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| STORMY SEAS EARRINGS |
Come ride the wave with the new addition to the world of double hole bead shapes, storm duos are in! This earring created and instructed by Sandra Dellano will fit in perfectly with your summer jewelry wardrobe. This is a beginner class, some knowledge of beadweaving helps but is not necessary. Directly following this class will be the Stormy Seas Bracelet class created by Allie at Potomac Beads. $40 each class if taken individually, $35 a class if taken together. Materials not included but storm duos bought for the class will have a 10% discount applied.
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| STORMY SEAS BRACELET |
Want a bracelet to go with those Stormy Seas Earrings? We’ve got you covered. Created by Allie at Potomac Beads and instructed by Sandra Dellano. This is a beginner class. $40 each class if taken individually, $35 a class if taken together. Materials not included but storm duos bought for the class will have a 10% discount applied.
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