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All Available Classes
Basic Beading - $35.0
Learn the basics of beading the right way, the first time. We'll acquaint you with the primary tools, materials, and techniques for making strung beaded jewelry. You'll learn how to attach clasps securely and professionally. Instructors are Pam and Martha, owners of Sugarbeads.
No materials necessary
Basic Wire Wrapping - $35.0
We begin by acquainting you with the tools and materials used for wire work. You'll learn how to construct earrings, how to attach beaded elements to chain, and how to wire wrap briolettes to create lovely pendants. Instructors are Pam and Martha, owners of Sugarbeads.
No materials necessary.
Basic Pearl and Bead Knotting - $40.0
Learn how to knot between pearls or beads with silk or cord and how to clasp knotted jewelry. Put a professional finish on your designs! Instructor is Pam, owner of Sugarbeads.
All Laced Up...Bead Lacing - $50.0
You've seen these bracelets selling for big bucks in department stores and online for over $150...make your own for a small fraction of the cost! These bracelets are wildly popular right now with both men and women and they make fantastic gifts. Pam will teach you how to make this bracelet and you'll select any color of beads you wish. Materials estimated at $10 to $35 depending on your selections. Please arrive 15 minutes early to select your leather and beads.
Channel Bead Bracelet - $50.0
This bracelet is a stunner! Learn how to weave a simple seed bead design around channel beads for an elegant, colorful bracelet...we'll show you how to make earrings too! Please arrive early to select your beads. Materials estimate: $30-$40
Charlotte-woven Bead Bracelet - $50.0
This is a show-stopper of a bracelet, and you'll learn to make the woven accent beads and get the design for the bracelet during the class using materials of your choosing. The accent beads you'll learn to make can be adapted to countless other designs. Intermediate class, please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to select your materials, estimated at $50-$75 depending on your selections.
Creative Findings - $75.0
Learn how to make your own s-clasps, earwires, and how to use a hammer to pound precious metal for interesting finishes. It is not necessary to purchase tools for this class.
Beat it! Metal Stamping - $75.0
This is a class for those of us who really want to do more to personalize our designs...and, let's be honest, bang on stuff with a hammer! Join metal artist Patty Sullivan for a session on stamping custom designs onto precious metals. You'll leave with a pendant like this, perfect timing for the holidays. Bring your own hammer if you like! Materials extra.
Woven chain bracelet - $40.0
This bracelet can be bold and rugged or sleek and elegant. It's all about the chain you select and your imagination! Once you take the class you'll be creating these gorgeous bracelets in about an hour...no kidding!
Ball Chain Wrap Bracelet - $35.0
Learn two different techniques to create a ball chain wrap bracelet using any color of leather, hemp, and many different finishes of ball chain. So down-to-earth, so hardware, so fun.
Macrame with ball chain - $40.0
Learn basic macrame with countless colors of hemp and ball chain to create this unusual and very wearable bracelet. Class fee includes materials.