Introduction to Bead Stringing
Cost $30.00 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
This is the first class a new beader should invest in taking. Learn all about the many kinds of beads and stringing materials and tools. You'll make a beautiful Swarovski crystal and sterling silver bracelet. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
July 27, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
July 28, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 1, Sunday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Teri Ryan
August 4, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 7, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 10, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 14, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Teri Ryan
August 18, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 20, Friday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 24, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
Introduction to Wire Wrapping
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
Learn the technique used in all kinds of fashion jewelry, connecting chains, beads and dangles. You’ll create a sparkly pair of Swarovski crystal and sterling silver earrings and a stylish gemstone pendant, and you’ll walk away with an understanding of how to work successfully with hard wires. All materials included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 11, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Michelle Zellmer
August 21, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Michelle Zellmer
August 25, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Michelle Zellmer
PMC Charm Bracelet
Cost $85 (materials included)
Level: Beginner PMC
Learn about fine silver Precious Metal Clay in this exciting bracelet class! Complete up to five unique stamped charms, fire them in Bead World's kiln, patina and polish them any way you like! You'll walk away with a finished sterling silver bracelet decorated with .999 silver charms. There will be an extended break (1 1/2 to 2 hours) while your projects are firing in the kiln.
July 31, Saturday 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Teri Ryan
Copper Flower Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Chain Maille
Learn to make twisted copper flowers that are linked together with straight copper rings. This is an ideal first chain maille class as all spiral chains are built on this pattern.
July 30, Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Fran Disspain
Kid's Class: Introduction to Beading
Cost $20 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Kids
Keep those kids busy making beautiful beaded jewelry! They'll learn how to design and string a fantastic custom necklace using either sparkly glass beads or coco wood "surfer" beads and sterling silver. Each child will select a charm or focal bead to use in their piece. This is the perfect class for a budding jewelry designer. Ages 6-12. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 1, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Susan Jenefsky
Cord Knotting
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
This class teaches the traditional technique of knotting between pearls and beads, using both tweezers and an awl. You will complete an 18 inch "Tin Cup" style necklace to take home, and you'll leave with an understanding of how to make and repair classic pearl pieces.
August 3, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
Intro Hemp Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
Organic and youthful, knotted hemp jewelry is all the rage! Learn the basics of micro-macramé knotting with this traditional hemp and cane glass bracelet with button closure. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 6, Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Breanne Determan
Sidewinder Bracelet
Cost $45 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
You'll want this gorgeous Swarovski crystal and seed bead bracelet in every color! Learn about stitching with Fireline, tying off and adding thread and connecting clasps as you explore the Sidewinder pattern. This class is perfect for beginners! This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 8, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Robynne Hughes
Fusing Fine Silver Bracelet
Cost $60 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate Silver Smithing
Learn to Fuse and connect fine silver rings to create amazing custom chains! You will complete a linked chain bracelet and texture the links in any way you choose. This class is a prerequisite for all advanced fusing chain classes. You must have taken our "Introduction to the Torch" or a similar torch safety class to take any of our fusing classes. All materials are included. All classes use only the materials and kits provided, with no exceptions.
August 9, Monday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Frongelyn Booker
Fleurette Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $80 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Chain Maille
Chain Maille's not just for the dragon slayers! Evoke love knots with this delicate and feminine version of chain maille, featuring interlinked flower-like fleurettes woven out of sterling silver jump rings and a colorful focal bead of beautiiful American cane glass. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, no excaptions.
August 12, Thursday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Fran Disspain
Intro to the Torch: Making Headpins & Pinning Elements
Cost $40 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Silver Smithing/Intermediate Wire Working
This fun and easy introduction to working with fire teaches the basic elements of working with a small butane torch to make ball end headpins. We'll discuss fueling the torch and lighting it, safely handling sterling silver in fire, and using sterling silver's natural melting properties to secure elements through pinning procedures. You'll finish an interchangeable wire wrapped bail. You must be very comfortable working with wire to take this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions.
August 13 Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Breanne Detterman
Kid's Class: Introduction to Beading
Cost $20 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Kids
Keep those kids busy making beautiful beaded jewelry! They'll learn how to design and string a fantastic custom necklace using either sparkly glass beads or coco wood "surfer" beads and sterling silver. Each child will select a charm or focal bead to use in their piece. This is the perfect class for a budding jewelry designer. Ages 6-12. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 15, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Susan Jenefsky
Metal Stamping
Cost $35 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
You've seen it in all the beading magazines! Now you can learn to do it yourself! Create custom stamped charms using metal stamps and sterling silver, brass and copper blank charms. You'll never be stuck looking for that perfect charm again, when you can make anything you like!
August 16, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Breanne Determan
Intro Wire Crochet Necklace
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
Pearls and sparkling Swarovski crystals float on this elegant multi-strand necklace made of delicate crocheted wire. You won't believe how easy this technique is to learn, and how quickly you can complete a fantastic piece! You do not need to know how to crochet to take this class, but it is strongly recommended that you know how to wire wrap.
August 17, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
Intermediate Wire Wrapped Cuff Bracelet
Cost $65 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate Wire Working
Learn to create this amazing wire wrapped cuff bracelet using heavy gauge sterling silver wire, finer sterling silver wire and assorted beads. You must be very comfortable working with wire to take this class. Project may not be completed in class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 23, Monday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Frongelyn Booker
Centipede Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $80 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Chain Maille
Make a bold and daring statement with this remarkable chain maille bracelet. Students learn to make a stunning piece of interlocking large and small sterling silver jump rings.
You should have some chain maille experience prior to taking this class. This project may not be completed in class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions
August 26, Thursday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Fran Disspain
PMC ID Bracelet
Cost $85 (materials included)
Level: Beginner PMC
Learn to make personalized, one of a kind pieces in this fun bracelet class! You'll create a personalized identification bracelet with fine silver Precious Metal Clay -- stamp in a name, symbols or anything your heart desires. You'll also make an adorable unique charm to dangle from the clasp. We'll fire the PMC pieces in Bead World's kiln, patina and polish them any way you like, and finish the bracelet with sterling silver chain and a clasp. It makes a fantastic gift, but you'll want to make it for yourself! There will be an extended break (1 1/2 to 2 hours) while your projects are firing in the kiln.
August 28, Saturday 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Frongelyn Booker
Illusion Necklace
Cost $35 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate
Beads appear to float on this lovely multi-strand Swarovski crystal, Czech glass and pearl necklace. Learn the basics of multi-strand design, working with micro crimps and finishing with sterling silver cones. You must know how to crimp and wire wrap to take this class.
August 29, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Danielle Taber
Cord Knotting
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
This class teaches the traditional technique of knotting between pearls and beads, using both tweezers and an awl. You will complete an 18 inch "Tin Cup" style necklace to take home, and you'll leave with an understanding of how to make and repair classic pearl pieces.
August 30, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Robynne Hughes
Sidewinder Bracelet
Cost $45 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
You'll want this gorgeous Swarovski crystal and seed bead bracelet in every color! Learn about stitching with Fireline, tying off and adding thread and connecting clasps as you explore the Sidewinder pattern. This class is perfect for beginners! This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 31, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Robynne Hughes
Introduction to Bead Stringing
Cost $30.00 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
This is the first class a new beader should invest in taking. Learn all about the many kinds of beads and stringing materials and tools. You'll make a beautiful Swarovski crystal and sterling silver bracelet. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
July 27, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
July 28, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 1, Sunday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Teri Ryan
August 4, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 7, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 10, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 14, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Teri Ryan
August 18, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 20, Friday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
August 24, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
Introduction to Wire Wrapping
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
Learn the technique used in all kinds of fashion jewelry, connecting chains, beads and dangles. You’ll create a sparkly pair of Swarovski crystal and sterling silver earrings and a stylish gemstone pendant, and you’ll walk away with an understanding of how to work successfully with hard wires. All materials included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 11, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Michelle Zellmer
August 21, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Michelle Zellmer
August 25, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Michelle Zellmer
PMC Charm Bracelet
Cost $85 (materials included)
Level: Beginner PMC
Learn about fine silver Precious Metal Clay in this exciting bracelet class! Complete up to five unique stamped charms, fire them in Bead World's kiln, patina and polish them any way you like! You'll walk away with a finished sterling silver bracelet decorated with .999 silver charms. There will be an extended break (1 1/2 to 2 hours) while your projects are firing in the kiln.
July 31, Saturday 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Teri Ryan
Copper Flower Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Chain Maille
Learn to make twisted copper flowers that are linked together with straight copper rings. This is an ideal first chain maille class as all spiral chains are built on this pattern.
July 30, Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Fran Disspain
Kid's Class: Introduction to Beading
Cost $20 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Kids
Keep those kids busy making beautiful beaded jewelry! They'll learn how to design and string a fantastic custom necklace using either sparkly glass beads or coco wood "surfer" beads and sterling silver. Each child will select a charm or focal bead to use in their piece. This is the perfect class for a budding jewelry designer. Ages 6-12. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 1, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Susan Jenefsky
Cord Knotting
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
This class teaches the traditional technique of knotting between pearls and beads, using both tweezers and an awl. You will complete an 18 inch "Tin Cup" style necklace to take home, and you'll leave with an understanding of how to make and repair classic pearl pieces.
August 3, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
Intro Hemp Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
Organic and youthful, knotted hemp jewelry is all the rage! Learn the basics of micro-macramé knotting with this traditional hemp and cane glass bracelet with button closure. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 6, Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Breanne Determan
Sidewinder Bracelet
Cost $45 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
You'll want this gorgeous Swarovski crystal and seed bead bracelet in every color! Learn about stitching with Fireline, tying off and adding thread and connecting clasps as you explore the Sidewinder pattern. This class is perfect for beginners! This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 8, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Robynne Hughes
Fusing Fine Silver Bracelet
Cost $60 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate Silver Smithing
Learn to Fuse and connect fine silver rings to create amazing custom chains! You will complete a linked chain bracelet and texture the links in any way you choose. This class is a prerequisite for all advanced fusing chain classes. You must have taken our "Introduction to the Torch" or a similar torch safety class to take any of our fusing classes. All materials are included. All classes use only the materials and kits provided, with no exceptions.
August 9, Monday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Frongelyn Booker
Fleurette Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $80 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Chain Maille
Chain Maille's not just for the dragon slayers! Evoke love knots with this delicate and feminine version of chain maille, featuring interlinked flower-like fleurettes woven out of sterling silver jump rings and a colorful focal bead of beautiiful American cane glass. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, no excaptions.
August 12, Thursday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Fran Disspain
Intro to the Torch: Making Headpins & Pinning Elements
Cost $40 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Silver Smithing/Intermediate Wire Working
This fun and easy introduction to working with fire teaches the basic elements of working with a small butane torch to make ball end headpins. We'll discuss fueling the torch and lighting it, safely handling sterling silver in fire, and using sterling silver's natural melting properties to secure elements through pinning procedures. You'll finish an interchangeable wire wrapped bail. You must be very comfortable working with wire to take this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions.
August 13 Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Breanne Detterman
Kid's Class: Introduction to Beading
Cost $20 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Kids
Keep those kids busy making beautiful beaded jewelry! They'll learn how to design and string a fantastic custom necklace using either sparkly glass beads or coco wood "surfer" beads and sterling silver. Each child will select a charm or focal bead to use in their piece. This is the perfect class for a budding jewelry designer. Ages 6-12. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 15, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Susan Jenefsky
Metal Stamping
Cost $35 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
You've seen it in all the beading magazines! Now you can learn to do it yourself! Create custom stamped charms using metal stamps and sterling silver, brass and copper blank charms. You'll never be stuck looking for that perfect charm again, when you can make anything you like!
August 16, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Breanne Determan
Intro Wire Crochet Necklace
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
Pearls and sparkling Swarovski crystals float on this elegant multi-strand necklace made of delicate crocheted wire. You won't believe how easy this technique is to learn, and how quickly you can complete a fantastic piece! You do not need to know how to crochet to take this class, but it is strongly recommended that you know how to wire wrap.
August 17, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Heidi Anderson
Intermediate Wire Wrapped Cuff Bracelet
Cost $65 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate Wire Working
Learn to create this amazing wire wrapped cuff bracelet using heavy gauge sterling silver wire, finer sterling silver wire and assorted beads. You must be very comfortable working with wire to take this class. Project may not be completed in class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 23, Monday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Frongelyn Booker
Centipede Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $80 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Chain Maille
Make a bold and daring statement with this remarkable chain maille bracelet. Students learn to make a stunning piece of interlocking large and small sterling silver jump rings.
You should have some chain maille experience prior to taking this class. This project may not be completed in class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions
August 26, Thursday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Fran Disspain
PMC ID Bracelet
Cost $85 (materials included)
Level: Beginner PMC
Learn to make personalized, one of a kind pieces in this fun bracelet class! You'll create a personalized identification bracelet with fine silver Precious Metal Clay -- stamp in a name, symbols or anything your heart desires. You'll also make an adorable unique charm to dangle from the clasp. We'll fire the PMC pieces in Bead World's kiln, patina and polish them any way you like, and finish the bracelet with sterling silver chain and a clasp. It makes a fantastic gift, but you'll want to make it for yourself! There will be an extended break (1 1/2 to 2 hours) while your projects are firing in the kiln.
August 28, Saturday 10:30AM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Frongelyn Booker
Illusion Necklace
Cost $35 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate
Beads appear to float on this lovely multi-strand Swarovski crystal, Czech glass and pearl necklace. Learn the basics of multi-strand design, working with micro crimps and finishing with sterling silver cones. You must know how to crimp and wire wrap to take this class.
August 29, Sunday 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Instructor: Danielle Taber
Cord Knotting
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
This class teaches the traditional technique of knotting between pearls and beads, using both tweezers and an awl. You will complete an 18 inch "Tin Cup" style necklace to take home, and you'll leave with an understanding of how to make and repair classic pearl pieces.
August 30, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Robynne Hughes
Sidewinder Bracelet
Cost $45 (materials included)
Level: Beginner
You'll want this gorgeous Swarovski crystal and seed bead bracelet in every color! Learn about stitching with Fireline, tying off and adding thread and connecting clasps as you explore the Sidewinder pattern. This class is perfect for beginners! This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.
August 31, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Robynne Hughes