This is a pattern that I'm allowed to teach here at the bead shop. The design is by Akke Jonkhof. This is an advanced beginner class. I must say, the finished product is quite beautiful, and as is normal for me, I've modified the pattern just a bit. This bracelet combines tila beads in three […]
Take your stringing skills to the next level in this class! Join me in making this multi-strand bohemian-style necklace. Combine beautiful gemstones in three separate strands and create luscious dangles to further enhance the look! Take all of this yummy stuff and add leather cord to the back to make the necklace length adjustable. Note: […]
This is an intermediate to advanced metalworking skills. Follow this basic design and create your own rustic-style Valentine's Day necklace from sterling silver and heat-colored copper. The project utilizes cold connections (riveting) to create a framework for copper hearts that are torch-colored red and treated with lacquer to preserve color. The silver pieces are additionally […]
Join me for an adventure into cross-drilled freshwater pearls! In this class, we string the pearls and then further embellish by weaving seed beads and adding drops to create a stunner of a necklace. This is a design that can be blinged out with crystal drops or made more casual using glass or gemstone drops. […]
These sterling and fine silver earrings with a glass drop and integrated ear wires are fun to make and wear! They are also easy to adjust the length and versatility of enough to turn into a pendant. In this class the less experienced students can make a version without balled wire ends and the experienced […]
Take two colors of beads and make the base for this bracelet--the design creates diamonds that just ask to be embellished! Did I forget to mention that the base works up fast? Yes, it does! We will embellish with 4mm bicones or 4mm beads of your choice. This is an advanced beginner class. Note: All […]
Learn how to professionally string beads in this introductory class. You will use top of the line materials and learn to crimp using the newest and best crimping tool. You will be able to use our tools during class and purchase them for yourself after class, if you so decide. Documentation is provided in this […]
This class teaches you the versatile Japanese 8 in 1 weave and how to incorporate beads and crystals into your chain maille creations. While this is a beginner class, it assumes knowledge of using crimp tubes, crimping pliers, and soft flex beading wire. Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique […]
