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NEW! Kids Beading Classes

Crystal Illusion Necklace Students will learn to create a glitzy crystal necklace using illusion wire and crimp beads. Complete kit included and kids can choose from a variety of bead colors to each create their very own one of a kind necklace. Ages 6 & up TIME: 1+ hours COST:  $12.00

Daisy Power Bracelet Students will learn bead stitching with beading string and seed beads to create a colorful bracelet full of daisies. Complete kit included and kids can select any color combination of beads to create a bracelet in their favorite colors. Ages 8 & up TIME: 1.5 hours COST:  $14.00

Charming Dangles Necklace Students will learn to use memory wire to create a necklace with three graduating dangles. Complete kit included and kids can choose from a variety of bead colors as well as different themed silver drops/beads to each create their very own one of a kind necklace. Ages 6 & up TIME: 1+ hours COST:  $18.00

Details on Our Current Classes:

***NEW CLASS***   Making Fabulous Fabric & Fiber Beads                Cost-$28.00      Learn the ART of working with mixed medias to create fabulous and unique beads of all sizes, textures and colors that can then be used in your jewelry designs. Each student will create 5-6 beads and then embellish them with everything from textures, fibers, wire, charms and other beads. Complete kit included.      TIME:   2 hours ***NEW CLASS***   Wire 202 - Wire Components                  Cost -$28.00 Students will learn to make ear wires, hook/eye clasps, spirals links/charms and tornado beads. Learning these components will enable you to create a variety of jewelry pieces, only limited by your own imagination. Jewelry design ideas will be discussed & samples pieces provided. Complete kit included. Intermediate level, previous wire class recommended. Time: 2.5 hours Fast & Fun Wire Wrapped Rings     Cost-$20.00      Students will create two (2) beautiful wire wrapped rings using a focal bead.   They will learn to make the ring base, correctly size the ring, add beads and then embellish it with wire spirals. Basic kit included.  You may want to bring your own special beads to customize your rings.  TIME: 1.5 hours Braided Leather Cord Necklace         Cost-$25.00        Learn how to braid leather cord to make an organic looking necklace by hand.  The best part is there isn't a clasp! Complete kit included. TIME: 2 hours Easy & Elegant Seed Beaded Bracelet Cost-$25.00        Learn the Peyote stitch while creating an elegant bracelet with seed bead cubes and sparkling Czech glass beds!  Complete kit included. TIME: 3 hours
Eye Catching Formal Wire Wrapped Pendant Cost - $28.00      The long awaited and much anticipated Formal Wire Wrapping Class is here! Students will learn how to make a beautiful wire wrapped pendant with a cabochon of their choice. Students will also have the choice of silver, gold or copper wire to wrap it in. We will also learn a few basic embellishing ideas to make the pendant uniquely one-of-a-kind handcrafted. Students are encouraged to bring their own cabochons or tools if they so choose, but everything is provided.  Complete kit included. TIME: 2 hours
Bead Stringing Basics, Necklace            Cost - $32.00      Basic bead stringing and design techniques will be discussed in this class.   Students will string a single strand necklace with a focal bead and learn to finish it using crimp beads and a toggle clasp.  Complete kit included. TIME: 2 hours
Wire 101:  Crazy About Pendants         Cost -  $32.00      Ever want to buy a pendant bead or centerpiece bead, but didn’t know how to attach it to your necklace??  We’ll take the mystery out of that dilemma by teaching you wire techniques for attaching and/or creating a bail on four different types of pendants each with holes drilled in different areas/angles [top to bottom, tip drilled front to back, tip drilled side to side and a donut pendant].  No previous wire instruction required!  All supplies and pendants included.   TIME:  2+ hours
Wire 102: Earrings Galore                Cost -$32.00      Learn basic wire techniques of wrapped loop and linking while creating several pairs of earrings. Quick and easy ideas will inspire you to create earrings galore!! Earring findings will be provided but students should arrive early to choose their own beads (or bring beads from home). TIME: 2 hours
Wire 201 - Wire Embellishing         Cost -  $32.00 This class requires knowledge of the wrapped loop (or the briolette wrap - which is taught in our Wire 101 class).  We will be learning how to expand our wire skills by embellishing beads & pendants with various cool wire wrapping styles like the "Rosette", "Twining Vines", "Caged Bead", the "Lightning Bolt" and "Coiled Bead".  Complete kit included, but you are welcome to bring your own beads if you prefer.  Knowledge of basic wrapped loop recommended. TIME:  2 hours
Squiggly Wire Bracelet                Cost -$32.00      Learn to manipulate wire in different shapes for use in any jewelry design and how to texture it to give it a hammered look. The fun begins as we create a lovely bracelet by embellishing it with beads, charms and crystals. Take home lots of ideas for using these great shapes.  Complete kit included.   Intermediate level, knowledge of basic wire techniques required. TIME:  2 1/2 - 3 hours
Memory Wire Colorfest Bracelet       Cost -$24.00 Jewelry making using memory wire is a basic and fun type of bead stringing and can be used to make necklaces, bracelets, wine bottle rings and much more. In this class students will create a colorful seven row cuff bracelet and then learn to make a wire swirled bar to finish each end.  Complete kit included. TIME: 2 hours
Seedbead a Cabochon               Cost - $45.00      Student will be taught how to put backing on and then embellish the cabochon using seedbeads & other glass beads.   We will then learn how to attach it to a necklace as a pendant.     Complete kit included.   TIME:  4+ hours
Wire Crochet, Bracelet Project              Cost -$38.00      In this class you will learn to crochet with wire and beads to create a colorful bracelet.  Go home & use your new skills to make a matching necklace!!   This project uses a lot of beads & looks best with all different sizes and shapes of beads crocheted together with no rhyme or reason!   Complete kit provided but students may also add their own beads to create a fuller bracelet.  TIME:  2 hours
Class Registration and Cancellation - To sign up for a class you may register at the bead shop or call us at 1-877-865-3009 or locally at 979-732-3220.  Payment in full for class is due when you sign up in order to reserve a seat. You will be able to cancel your booking and get full refund or re-schedule your class if you give us at least 48 hours notice. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the class, you will forfeit your payment. Walk-ins are welcome if space is still available. All classes are limited to 6 students. StonesNSilver Studio reserves the right to cancel any workshop or class for any reason, at anytime. In the event of a cancellation a prompt refund will be given. Class Supplies - each class has different requirements; kits may be available for purchase or supplies may be included. If your class requires you to provide your own supplies you may bring beads from home or plan to arrive 20-30 minutes early to shop for what you need. Students will receive 15% off on materials purchased for their classes. Students may use class tools if they don’t have their own. Basic Class Rules      >ALL classes will start on time, so please don't be late!      >All students must be at least 12 years old to take regular classes. Children’s classes will be offered on occasions, so check the Calendar or ask us.      >All cell phones must be turned off during classes.      >Children cannot be left unattended in the store, please leave them at home if you are taking a class.