Our Classes
Teaching is a wonderful experience for me! I consider my classrooms "Worry Free Zones". It's a place where my many-many years of beading, needlework, and wirework can be shared with my students.
You can sign up for classes by calling
(408) 293-2232
**Limited Availability
15% off all purchases for 7 consecutive days with a purchase of a class
List of August/September/October 2023 Classes
It's a Stretch
This is a fun way to learn how to make stretchy bracelets. We'll load up safety pins with beads & see what happens.
Class Time(s):
7/29 10:30a- 2:00p
Class Price: $25 + $20 Kit
Finish It!
This is a day where you will finish class projects for those who were unable to finish your work during one of our classes. This class is only offered to those who have taken one of our classes previously.
This class is offered various times throughout the teaching quarters. Please be sure to check our class times.
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This class is free. Class offered by appointment only
Class Time(s):
7/30 11:00a- 4:00p
9/3 11:00a- 4:00p
9/24 11:00a- 3:00p
Class Price: Free
Wisteria Ave.
YEP... Those are glass pearls you're seeing. You will be using crystals, beads & more to create this very dimensional bracelet. Embellishment is key to making this beautiful piece!
Class Time(s):
8/5 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $30 Kit
BoHo Gypsy
No more looking for "that perfect pair". It all stops with this class. This is just an easy peasy class where you learn to make earrings & a matching necklace.
You will learn the secret of making same sized wire circles, then chaining stone beads together to make the perfect pair of earrings.
Be prepared to say "Oh I made these"! Then when they see that matching pendant...Whoa! Look what you've designed!
Class Time(s):
9/16 10:30- 3:30p
Class Price: $30 + $40 Kit
Intro to Beading
So many techniques will be taught in this class. Connect metal with rivets... on metal pictures you've designed. You'll hammer to make a frame on your metal as well as many more techniques !
Class Time(s):
8/13 11:00a- 4:00p
10/21 10:30a- 2:00p
Class Price: $30 Kit (No Class Fee)
Creeping Vine
I'm always up for a new spiral. Here it is, a versatile one! All the little crystals & various color seed beads can be worn as a necklace on it's own, or hang your favorite pendant from it.
Class Time(s):
8/19 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $28 Kit
Hot Tamale
The mix of Duo & Candy beads are always great fun when worked together. This one is no different. The hardest part is choosing the what colors you're going to work with.
Class Time(s):
8/20 11:00a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $30 Kit
Lalalicious
Sit back, relax and stitch up this sleek and very smooth bracelet made with seed beads.
You'll bead a netted cage to collect each s Swarovski Rivoli to add that big touch of sparkle.
This bracelet has a bold look with a delicate size that measures about an 3l4" wide.
Class Time(s):
8/26 10:30a- 4:00p
10/7 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $30 Kit
Fixins'
I made glass beads, (which come in your kit) now what do I do with them?
In this class you'll learn so many ways to play with those gems! You'll make coils, spirals, beaded beads and more.
Then you'll design crimp & add a clasp! See you'll learn more than 5 techniques as well as hammering metal & walk out with your perfectly fitted piece of eye candy... Life is good!
Class Time(s):
9/30 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $45 Kit
Sangria
The wine is the first choice of drink for many Latin people. Just like Sangria this bracelet will become one of your first choices of bracelet. Embellish a base of seed beads & sparkle away!
Class Time(s):
9/2 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $35 Kit
Double Whammy
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Oh wow ! it's a double flat spiral ! Enjoy the fun of creating this spiral as you think of the oh so many colors you could make. This bracelet works up quickly and is a beginner glass!
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Class Time(s):
9/9 10:30a- 3:30p
10/1 11:00a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $40 Kit
Harmony
Weave a base of seed beads for the beginning of this bracelet. Then embellish with 5mm rondelles & more seed beads . Doesn't this piece look like it should be part of a royal collection?
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Class Time(s):
9/10 11:00a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $30 Kit
Mushroom Mardi Gras
Part beads & part chainmail and so much fun! Especially when you use different color jump rings! You'll learn string beads, crimp, add a toggle & a little more in this class.
Class Time(s):
9/17 11:00a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $25 Kit
Essential
This is one of those bracelets that is such a "feel good " around your wrist. It's a must have as it can be worn with jeans or dress up!
Class Time(s):
9/23 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $20 Kit
Fixins'
I made glass beads, (which come in your kit) now what do I do with them?
In this class you'll learn so many ways to play with those gems! You'll make coils, spirals, beaded beads and more.
Then you'll design crimp & add a clasp! See you'll learn more than 5 techniques as well as hammering metal & walk out with your perfectly fitted piece of eye candy... Life is good!
Class Time(s):
9/30 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $45 Kit
Plumb Crazy
Free form peyote stitch is what it says. It has no rules! And it has no structure. A bead party that you can invite all those different shapes of beads too and just play! Embellishment required!
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Class Time(s):
10/8 11:00a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $22 Kit
It's a Wrap
How do you wrap those delicate stones or pearls? What gauge wire works best? Add a chain to make your new favorite necklace .
Class Time(s):
10/14 10:30a- 4:00p
Class Price: $30 + $25 Kit
Got Rocks
You will be using Semi-Precious stones to create this timeless necklace. Learn the technique of draping multiple strands as well as finishing & adding chains for that perfect fit!