Class Policies
- Registration and pre-payment is required to save your spot.
- If you need to withdraw from a class for which you are registered, please give 24 hours notice in order to receive a refund or credit.
- Our Basic classes have all materials included, but for most classes, you will need to purchase your own materials.
- Materials are available at The Bead Gallery at a 15% discount to class participants. Be sure to mention that the purchases you are making are for a class so we can be sure to give you your discount.
- Classes will run if there are two or more people enrolled. If you are the only person enrolled in a class, we will offer the class to you as a private lesson at private lesson rates. If you do not wish to take a private lesson, we will issue you a credit or refund.
Classes
Wire Classes
SCHEDULE JANUARY - APRIL 2012
Classes are divided into #1 classes, which are suitable for any level of beading expertise, including beginner, and #2 classes, which are more suitable for those with some experience. The Bead Gallery staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have about classes.
Wire Classes
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#1 - Caged Bead Bracelet
$25 Materials Extra
Instructor: Lolo
This easy wire wrapping technique can be used to embellish any round bead or make an empty cage for a totally different look. You will also learn how to make a cage to encase an undrilled treasure, such as a shell or piece of sea glass.
Thu 03-01-12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m
Thu 04-12-12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
#1 - Forged Hoops
$25 - Materials Extra
Instructor: Faith
If shaping and hammering metal sounds like fun, this is the class for you. Learn now to turn wire into fashionable hoop earrings. Faith has five variations on the classic hoop earring to inspire you. This class is suitable for beginners.
Wed 03-21-12 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
#1 -Fun With Wire
$25 Materials Extra
Instructor: Aurora
Learn how to make your own headpins, ear wires, S-clasps, hook and eye clasps, and crimp cord ends (for leather cord). Wrapped loops (gallery wraps) will be covered as well as how to make your own design components using pliers or jigs.
Mon 04-16-12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 - Beaded Hoop Earrings
$25 Materials Extra
Instructor: Faith
First, learn how to make a pair of wire hoop earrings of any size. Then, embellish them with wire and beads to create your perfect pair of hoops. This class teaches you how to shape and harden wire as well as how to neatly wrap the wire between each bead, techniques that can be used on a variety of jewelry pieces.
Wed 4-18-12 5:00 – 7:00 p.m
#1 - Basic Earrings
$35 Materials Included
Instructor: Aurora
Learn the basics of earring construction and design. You will make 3 pairs of earrings while learning how to create a perfect gallery wrap, how to dangle a bead from a chain and how to attach a top-drilled (briolette) bead.
Mon 01-30-12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Mon 02-27-12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Mon 03-26-12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Mon 04-23-12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 - Woven Treasure Cage Pendant
$25 Materials Extra
Instructor: Lolo
Are you looking for a new way to display that special stone, shell, feather or other keepsake? Why not encase it in a lovely woven wire cage? This beginning class is a great way to learn basic wire wrapping skills. Be sure to bring a treasure to wrap!
Thu 02-16-12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thu 03-15-12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
#1 - Forged Wire Components
$25 Materials Extra
Instructor: Lolo
These wire shapes can be linked together to create a chain or they can be used as a base for dangling beads to make earrings. We will make five or more component designs, as time permits. This is a great class to take if you want to learn the basics of shaping and hardening wire.
Thu 2-02-12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thu 3-29-12 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
GLASS CLASSES
Classes in Beginner Softglass Beadmaking, Advanced Softglass Beadmaking, Introductory Borosilicate and Advanced Borosilicate Glass Beadmaking are available by appointment.
Private classes
Private wire lessons are also available. The rates for private lessons are as follows:
| One Hour: | $20 | Two Hours: | $40 |
| One & 1/2 Hours: | $30 | Three Hours | $60 |