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***NEW CLASS***
Colorful Flower Petal Jewelry Set
using Chain Maille Scales
- Cost $24.00
In this class you create a fun and fabulous flower pendant along
with matching earrings and a flower petal dangle bracelet! Students
will learn basic chain maille techniques and get comfortable opening
and closing jump rings, learn to attach petals (chain maille scales)
and create a basic 1 on 1 chain as the base for the bracelet. Then
you can create your own chain for you flower petal pendant too!
Students can choose from a variety of colors.
Complete kit included.
TIME: 2+ hours |
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***NEW CLASS***
Monthly Featured Bead Stitching Class
"A Frame" Art Deco Bracelet
- Cost $24.00
Students will learn to create this "art deco" looking bracelet
using the ladder stitch and a variation of the brick stitch. The
color schemes and variations are almost limitless. This is for an
Intermediate student who has already done some seed beading. To
create the larger bracelet students start with 4mm cubes (less than
1/2 tube) and 4 strands of 4mm Fire Polish beads (in 2 colors); to
create the smaller version use 3mm cubes (less than 1/2 tube) and 4
strands of 3mm Fire Polish beads (in 2 colors).
NO kit
will be provided.
Student to provide these supplies abeads
for large or small project a
a clasp of their choice aSize
#10 or #12 beading needles aFireline
in 6# or 8#
TIME: Approx. 3 hours |
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Intro to the Art of Metal Jewelry
- Cost $34.00
Metal is the hottest trend in jewelry making!!
Learn how to cut, stamp, hammer, punch holes and texture sheet metal to
make your very own uniquely designed jewelry. Materials, tools and
safety will also be discussed. We will make a pendant and a pair of
earrings with your own personal messages (ex: your kids names, etc..).
Complete kit
included. We will have classroom texture hammers and
stamps available for use during the class.
TIME: Approx. 3 hours |
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Freeform Wire
Wrapped Stone Pendant - Cost $12.00
OPEN to ages 8 & up
Ever found a rock on the side of the road that
was just so pretty you wanted to wear it? Well, now you can. In about
an hour's time, students will learn how to "cage" a rough stone with
wire and embellish. Students are welcome to use polished or unpolished
rocks. Class includes use of classroom tools and any wire needed to
make one pendant. Students will need to bring their own rock.
TIME: Approx. 1 hour |
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Wire 101: Crazy About Pendants
Cost -
$34.00
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 |
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Wire 102: Earrings Galore
Cost -$28.00
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 |
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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 a bead or button top 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 |
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Beaded Chainmaille Bracelet
& Earrings
COST - $28.00
Students will
experience a 2000 year old art while learning basic chainmaille
weaving PLUS learn to add seedbeads to enhance this technique. Using wire rings
& beads students will create a sparkling bracelet
with matching earrings.
Complete kit included, however student may select
their own bead colors & clasp choice.
TIME: 2+ hours |
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Kumi...What? Braiding - Bracelet
Cost -$32.00
In this class, students will learn how the kumihimo disk works and
how to do one braid pattern to complete a bracelet with colors and
fibers of their choosing. With this pattern one can do many
different styles of braiding, which we will discuss. We will also
discuss adding beads and other medias.
Price of class includes braiding disc, fibers and findings.
If you have your own braiding disc already, then class costs $22.00.
Please come a little early to pick out your fiber colors.
TIME: 2 hours |
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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 |
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Squiggly Wire Bracelet
Cost -$34.00
Learn 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. Techniques learned included how to make your own clasp
for the end and other creative and unique wire components.
Complete kit included. Intermediate
level, knowledge of wrapped loop required.
TIME: 2 + hours |
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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 |
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Class Registration and Cancellation
- To sign up for a class you may register at the bead shop or call
us at 73BEADS.
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 all beading products purchased on the day they take
a class. 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.
Classes for younger kids are also offered, but check each description
for age requirements.
>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. |
Kids Beading
Classes
| Children's Beading Parties
- bring your party group of children in so they can design and create
their own beaded necklace! Each child will choose their own colorful glass
beads and a centerpiece bead to create a necklace as unique as they are!
Party goers will then learn to lay out the beads & design the necklace on
a beading board. After stringing their necklaces, we will provide
assistance with the final crimping of the clasps. Everyone will leave
wearing their own creations! Limited to 6 children, ages 8 and up. $12.00
per person, all materials provided. |
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 |
Color Crazy Memory Wire Bracelet
Create a really cool & colorful bracelet using glass beads.
Easy & fun to make . . . would make a great gift for Mom too! Complete
kit included and kids can select from a variety of great colors.
Ages 6 & up
TIME: 1 hour
COST: $10.00
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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 8 & up
TIME: 1+ hours
COST: $18.00 |
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These are SAMPLE CLASSES for the
Monthly Featured Bead Weaving Class: |
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Diamond Daisy in Cubes Set
- Cost $24.00
TIME: Approx. 3+ hours
This class is great for those beaders that want to get there feet
wet with seed bead stitching! Learn a variation of the Daisy Stitch
using cube beads while making an easy and elegant pair of earrings and
ring. Time permitting we'll get started on a matching pendant too!
Student to provide these supplies
4mm cubes, 11/0 seed beads, 5 gemstone or glass accent beads, needle,
Nymo thread and
findings of your choice for earrings & pendant. |
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“Passion for Peyote” Bracelet Class
- Cost $20.00
Time: 2 1/2
hours
Learning the even count Peyote stitch and open the door for many exciting
designs. We will make a four (4) row bracelet and stitch a
fringe edge! Go home and create your own projects of narrower or
wider bracelets or try using 3mm cubes for a more petite look!
Student to provide these supplies 4mm Cubes (approx. 260 or 1.5 tubes) for the base
and 11/0 for the edge (approx. 150), needle, 6# Fireline thread and a
magnetic clasp or toggle. |
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Right Angle Weave
Crystal Bracelet
Cost $20.00
Time: 2 1/2 hours
Do you have a couple of hours to turn a small amount of beads into
a beautiful right angle weave (RAW) bracelet? Learn
how and we bet you'll get you addicted to bead weaving. This is a
simple and fun stitch that anyone can do. The bead and color
combinations are limitless and can be designed to be dressy or
casual!!
Student to provide these supplies 4mm
Fire Polish beads for the base, 3mm Fire Polish for the top row, 11/0
seed beads, needle, 6# Fireline thread and a magnetic clasp or toggle. |
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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 |
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