Beading Boot Camp: Advanced Basic Training is the next step in honing your beading skills. Once you've completed your Basic Training, you are ready for the next step on your beading journey. You will learn all the techniques in the Knotting and More Fun With Wire classes. You will learn how to knot between beads with tweezers, and also the "Floating Pearl" knotting technique. You will leave with a knotted beaded bracelet. You will also learn the basic wrapped coil or "bailing" technique with wire to complete a pair of wire wrapped earrings. If you've had a taste but want to learn more, this is the perfect workshop to continue on your beading adventure. *Pre-requisite: You must have completed Beading Boot Camp: Basic Training or Let's Make a Necklace and Easy Earrings for Beginners classes. (or have knowledge and experience in these beginning techniques.)
Ages 12 and up are welcome.
$50.00 (a $68.00 value!) All materials included
This is a one time, one day workshop.
If you would like to register for this class and have a GROUPON, please call the store at 773-248-9555 to make your reservation. Do not register on the website! THIS CLASS IS HELD IN OUR STORE AT 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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Beading Boot Camp: Basic Training is an intensive jump start for your beading skills. If you've always wanted to make a necklace or pair of earrings, this is the workshop to get you started! You will learn all the techniques in the Let's Make a Necklace and Easy Earrings classes. You will learn about different stringing materials, wire gauges, and all sorts of findings to prepare you for your beading adventure. At the end of the workshop, you can proudly display a pair of earrings and a beaded necklace (see photos below)!
Ages 12 and up are welcome.
$50.00 (a $65.00 value!) All materials included. Sign up soon and get $10 off the price of Basic Beading Bootcamp in January and February. You will pay $40 for this class. The discounted price will be given when you enter the code HAPPYNYEAR at the payment window on our website. Limit 2 per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Offer applies only for the date and time that you choose when you purchase the class. If you need to cancel, you must notify us of the cancellation 24 hours in advance, otherwise the payment will be forfeited. This class is for ages 12 and up. Please arrive to the class on time. If you are late you will miss the first part of the class.
This is a one time, one day workshop.
If you would like to register for this class and have a GROUPON, please call the store at 773-248-9555 to make your reservation. Do not register on the website! THIS CLASS IS HELD IN OUR STORE AT 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This is one the hottest bracelets on the market. Come and learn an easy way to make this multi-row bracelet. The loom technique will be used although you do not need to have one. Also learn to incorporate coin beads as button closures with a great wire technique. $35 2 1/2 hours, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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In this class you will learn the Byzantine weave, a deceivingly simple weave that will open your eyes to the world of Chainmaile! This bracelet is designed so that you have practice making these individual units, but you will also prac-tice integrating beads in the design with eyepins.
2 hours, $30, Instructor: Sky Cubacub, Kits available for $13 to be purchased the day of the class.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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Ana will teach you the basic techniques of crochet to make this beautiful pendant. You will start with a Tierracast ring and crochet wire around it. You'll complete the pendant by embellishing the ring with your desired stone.
$30, 1 1/2 hrs., materials not included.
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This bracelet looks complicated but it's very easy to make. It's a simple spiral stitch technique. The crystals make it sparkly and unique. But watch out...all your friends will want one! $35, 2 hrs., materials not included. Instructor: Ana
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We’ll teach you the basic techniques involved to create earrings with head pins, eye pins and ear wires. You’ll make two pairs of earrings, one with dangle. A few other earring styles will be demonstrated as well.
$30, 1 hr, materials included.
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Lots of crystals and pearls make this piece a dazzler! You will use right angle weave to create the base of this bracelet, then you will use seed beads to embellish it. Intermediate level; you must have taken at least one other beadweaving class.$352 1/2 hours,materials not included. Instructor: Ana
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In this class you will learn the Right Angle Weave stitch, then you will embellish the bracelet with Swarovski crystals forming little flowers over the base of pearls. Beginners welcome. $35, 2 1/2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
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This project will be full of different techniques, such as twisting wire, coiling, shaping and making your own clasp, and an introduction to herringbone weave with wire. Use a mixture of small and bigger beads to create a one of a kind cuff. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners and More Fun With Wire
Instructor: Ana $35, 2 1/2 hrs., materials not included.
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In this class you will focus on perfecting Half Persian 3 in 1, a beautiful thin Chainmaille weave, by making a necklace. What is more couture than hand making your own chain for housing a turquoise pendant? Pre-requisite: Students must have taken at least 1 chainmaille class.
$35, 2 1/2 hours, Instructor: Sky Cubacub, kits available for $16 to be purchased the day of the class.
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In this class you will learn how to assemble a pair of chandelier earrings by soldering jump rings. You will also wire wrap beads onto the finished chandelier component. A great introduction to soldering! $402 hours, materials included. Instructor: Alex
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Let's follow the directions from a pattern by the Bead Professor. This bracelet is a combination of 2 needle Right Angle weave and cross stitch. Instructor:Ana2 1/2 hours, $35, Materials not included.
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In this class you will learn a type of weaving called the ladder stitch. This bracelet is very trendy and you can customize your own using different types of stones and cords. Make one for yourself and several for gifts! 1 1/2 hours, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
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This is a great class to learn the basics of stringing simple necklaces or bracelets. We’ll teach you all about the various tools, bead stringing cords and findings. You’ll learn how to finish your pieces using clasps and crimp beads, wire guardians and crimp covers. You'll also learn about the variety of findings available for different fibers. By the end of class you will have completed a necklace and have all the skills you need to make that perfect accessory!
$35,2 hrs.,Materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies