Fundamentals of Beading

Class Examples
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Class Fee: $15
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Lori Love

Schedule:
* Tuesday, March 12th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Class Info:
This class teaches the fundamental skills for the budding jewelry designer in just a few hours. The techniques will launch you confidently into the world of beading.  Construct basic earrings with headpins and beads, and create a necklace on nylon-coated jewelry wire with a clasp finishing with crimps and a simple stretchy bracelet.

Supplies Needed: (Please let us know if we can assist you in preparing for class)

• (Bring your own or buy at 10% discount after registering for class)
• Beads in colors and styles for a 16" to 18" necklace. (See chart below for recommended # of beads)
• 7" - 8" cord
• For earrings, bring a few extra beads with holes large enough to fit on headpins.
• Findings kit (for necklace and earrings) available in store.

Provided materials:

Each student will each be provided with tools and a bead design board to use during class. Tool kits and bead design boards will be available for purchase after the class.

Class fees include instruction and use of tools in class.

Additional Info:

We want your beading experience to be a rewarding one. Please look for class suggested levels of expertise and prerequisites to guide you.

If you have any questions, please contact us for more information. 479-251-1411

Class fees include instruction and use of tools in class. Please bring your needed supplies or come early to purchase them. Classes must be reserved and paid for in advance and are nonrefundable (however, they are transferable). You receive 10% off your purchase of beads with your materials list (provided upon payment of class) at checkout. Don't forget your reading glasses if you need them!

Register by phone or in person.

Preregistration and payment in full at time of registration is required for all classes and workshops. Classes cancel if not full and refund given.

72 Hour notice of cancellation prior to class is required to receive credit toward a future class.

Cancellations after 72 our notice will receive credit for ½ class fee toward a future class.

No show= no credit.

Please be mindful of instructors and fellow students by refraining from wearing fragrances to class, as fellow classmates with allergies and asthma could be affected.

Please mute cell phone volume during class, and excuse yourself from the classroom when responding to cell phone calls.

Necklace Lengths *

Choker (16 inches)
Approximate # of Beads Required:

4mm 100
6mm 68
8mm 50
10m 40

Princess (18 - 20 inches)
Approximate # of Beads Required:

4mm 112
6mm 76
8mm 56
10mm 45

Matinee (23 - 27 inches)
Approximate # of Beads Required:

4mm 153
6mm 100
8mm 76
10mm 61

*Chart can be found along with many other helpful tips and techniques in our "The Basics of Bead Stringing" book available in-store for $9.