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Classes and Parties

Parties

We come to you for your beading parties! A beading party is like somewhat like a class, but you make jewelry, we finish it for you, and the focus is on your event.

Parties are great for:

birthdays (8 years and older)
bridal parties
corporate outings and team-building
girls' night out
any time you want to do something creative with your friends!

In the past 7 years, I have done lots of parties, both at my store and off-site. If you are interested in hosting a party at your home, please contact me at erica @ reeds-beads.com for more information.

Classes

The class list below shows topics I have taught adults (14 years and older) for years. If you are interested in any of the projects below, please email me at erica @ reeds-beads.com. Please note that prices are to be determined depending upon travel and supply cost. We come to you and there is no minimum of class participants.

Class Sample Name Cost Prerequisite Description

Bead Crochet Bangle
$60.00 for instruction and supplies; additional travel fee
none
Students will learn bead crochet on a sample piece and will then begin their own striped bangle using 6/o seed beads. The bangle will not be finished in class. Crochet experience is helpful, but unnecessary. Supplies include size 6/o seed beads, one spool of C-lon nylon cord, crochet hook. Student will need a beading needle and nylon beading thread to finish.

Bead Stringing Basics
$30.00 for instruction; Supplies and travel fee are an additional cost
none
Students will receive a thorough introduction to beading supplies and tools, and the crimping technique using crimping pliers. A simple one-strand bracelet or necklace will be made in class.

Bead Weaving Series
$20.00 for instruction; travel and beading supplies are an additional cost
none
Beads and supplies are an additional cost. Supplies needed include (but are not limited to) beading needles, 6/o, 8/o, and 11/o Japanese seed beads, nylon beading thread or Fireline, and thread lubricant such as beeswax or Thread Heaven. Have you wanted to try off-loom bead weaving, but you don’t know how to begin? This class will provide you with the basics of the topic stitch and have you practice by making a swatch using the stitch. NOTE: We will not be making a project in class. After class, the stitch can be translated to the project of your choice. We're currently covering the following stitches: FLAT EVEN-COUNT PEYOTE, LADDER, HERRINGBONE (NDEBELE), and RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE

Chain Maille Byzantine Bracelet
$30 for instruction; travel fee additional; supply cost to be determined
none
Students will be introduced to ancient chain-making techniques and tricks for making a tightly woven Byzantine chain. Students will begin a bracelet in class and finish it at home. The end result is a great piece for men and women alike!

Chenille Bracelet
$40.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional
none
Students will begin a bracelet using peyote stitch and fringe to create a reversible bracelet. Previous experience with peyote stitch is helpful but unnecessary. Design copyright Cathy Lampole.

Crazy Cluster Bracelet
$60.00 for instruction and most supplies; travel additional
Bead Stringing Basics
Accent beads are an additional cost (expect to spend an additional $20 on accent beads, depending upon how full you want your bracelet to look). Students will create a thick dangle bracelet using basic beadweaving techniques.

Easy Earrings - Earring Workshop 1
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
none
Students will learn an easy technique for making professional looking simple loops in this workshop. You may have time to make more than one pair of earrings in class.

Chandelier Earrings – Earring Workshop 2
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
Earring Workshop 1
This is an intermediate class. Students will learn the proper technique for making wirewrapped loops. Chandeliers optional.

Cascade Earrings – Earring Workshop 3
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
Earring Workshops 1 & 2
This is an intermediate class. Students will begin a pair of cascade earrings using the correct wirewrapping techniques for a top-drilled bead.

Wirewrapped Hoops – Earring Workshop 4
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
Earring Workshops 1, 2, & 3
This is an intermediate class. Students will learn techniques
to wirewrap beads to hoops using fine wire.

Handmade Chandelier Earrings – Earring Workshop 5
$40.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
Earring Workshops 1, 2, 3, and 4
This is an advanced class. Students will design and make chandelier earrings by hand using chain, wire, and beads.

Formal Jewelry Workshop
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
none
Design your own jewelry for a night out. Ideal for cocktail parties, weddings, proms, etc. Bring a swatch or photo of your dress, or have an idea of what you want to make and we’ll make jewelry to match! Please have some ideas regarding what type of jewelry you want to make prior to class.

Illusion Jewelry
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
none
Students will learn different techniques for making a simple, one-strand illusion bracelet or necklace.

Kumihimo Necklace
$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
none
Students will begin a kumihimo woven necklace in class and finish it at home.   PLEASE NOTE: You will need a kumihimo disk, bobbins, fibers, a pendant, 2 large cones, 1’ of 20 gauge wire, and a clasp for this class. All supplies are available at the store.

Lariat Wrap Necklace
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
none
Students will make a cord necklace of their choice (suede, satin, leather, organza, silk, etc.) with beaded dangles at each end to be tied or looped as a closure. Techniques will include simple wire loops and wrapping.

Macrame Half-Hitch Bracelet
$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
none
Students will begin a macramé bracelet in class and will finish it at home. PLEASE NOTE: You will need C-Lon nylon cord, E-6000 glue, any beads with medium to large holes (6/o and 8/o seed beads, drops, cubes, Czech glass, etc.) and one large bead or button (large hole necessary) for this project. All supplies are available at the store. Techniques include half-hitch knots and making a bead & loop closure.

Macrame Square Knot Bracelet
$55.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional
none
Students will make a macramé bracelet with nylon cord, furnace glass, and a bumpy lampwork bead. Techniques include square knots and making an adjustable closure.

Mother’s Bracelet
$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
Bead Stringing Basics
Students will design a mother’s bracelet that they will begin stringing in class. Beads and supplies may cost anywhere from $25 – $60 depending upon how many strands your bracelet will hold.   Please know the birthdates of the mother’s children and the mother’s wrist size so that we may easily design the bracelet.

Pearl Knotting Techniques
$55.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional
none
Students will learn different methods for knotting pearls/beads, including knotting with an awl, tweezers, and a Tri-cord Knotter. Appropriate methods of finishing pearls will be discussed including use of French wire, beadtips, and clasps. Beadtips will be used in class. Supplies include freshwater pearls, silk cord, and findings.

RAW (Right Angle Weave) Bracelet
$45.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional
Bead Stringing Basics
Students will use the double-needle right angle weave technique to make a bracelet. Supplies include beads, wire, and toggle clasp.

Spiral Rope Bracelet
$40.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional
none
Students will begin a bracelet in class using the beadweaving spiral rope technique and finish at home. Supplies include beading needle, pewter toggle clasp, thread, and seed beads.

Wirewrapping Basics
$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
none
Students will learn wirewrapping techniques for jewelry using wire and beads. Students will begin a completely handmade bracelet in class and finish it at home.

Wirewrapping 2
$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
Wirewrapping Basics
This is an advanced class. Students will learn the wirewrapping techniques for top-drilled beads and freeform wrapping by making a chain and wire necklace. Students will begin project in class.

Wirewrapping 3
$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional
Wirewrapping Basics
This is an advanced class. Students will learn techniques for framing beads with wire by making a bracelet. The project will be finished at home.

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Class Sample	Name	Cost	Prerequisite	Description
	Bead Crochet Bangle	$60.00 for instruction and supplies; additional travel fee	none	Students will learn bead crochet on a sample piece and will then begin their own striped bangle using 6/o seed beads. The bangle will not be finished in class. Crochet experience is helpful, but unnecessary. Supplies include size 6/o seed beads, one spool of C-lon nylon cord, crochet hook. Student will need a beading needle and nylon beading thread to finish.
	Bead Stringing Basics	$30.00 for instruction; Supplies and travel fee are an additional cost	none	Students will receive a thorough introduction to beading supplies and tools, and the crimping technique using crimping pliers. A simple one-strand bracelet or necklace will be made in class.
	Bead Weaving Series	$20.00 for instruction; travel and beading supplies are an additional cost	none	Beads and supplies are an additional cost. Supplies needed include (but are not limited to) beading needles, 6/o, 8/o, and 11/o Japanese seed beads, nylon beading thread or Fireline, and thread lubricant such as beeswax or Thread Heaven. Have you wanted to try off-loom bead weaving, but you don’t know how to begin? This class will provide you with the basics of the topic stitch and have you practice by making a swatch using the stitch. NOTE: We will not be making a project in class. After class, the stitch can be translated to the project of your choice. We're currently covering the following stitches: FLAT EVEN-COUNT PEYOTE, LADDER, HERRINGBONE (NDEBELE), and RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE
	Chain Maille Byzantine Bracelet	$30 for instruction; travel fee additional; supply cost to be determined	none	Students will be introduced to ancient chain-making techniques and tricks for making a tightly woven Byzantine chain. Students will begin a bracelet in class and finish it at home. The end result is a great piece for men and women alike!
	Chenille Bracelet	$40.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional	none	Students will begin a bracelet using peyote stitch and fringe to create a reversible bracelet. Previous experience with peyote stitch is helpful but unnecessary. Design copyright Cathy Lampole.
	Crazy Cluster Bracelet	$60.00 for instruction and most supplies; travel additional	Bead Stringing Basics	Accent beads are an additional cost (expect to spend an additional $20 on accent beads, depending upon how full you want your bracelet to look). Students will create a thick dangle bracelet using basic beadweaving techniques.
	Easy Earrings - Earring Workshop 1	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	none	Students will learn an easy technique for making professional looking simple loops in this workshop. You may have time to make more than one pair of earrings in class.
	Chandelier Earrings – Earring Workshop 2	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	Earring Workshop 1	This is an intermediate class. Students will learn the proper technique for making wirewrapped loops. Chandeliers optional.
	Cascade Earrings – Earring Workshop 3	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	Earring Workshops 1 & 2	This is an intermediate class. Students will begin a pair of cascade earrings using the correct wirewrapping techniques for a top-drilled bead.
	Wirewrapped Hoops – Earring Workshop 4	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	Earring Workshops 1, 2, & 3	This is an intermediate class. Students will learn techniques to wirewrap beads to hoops using fine wire.
	Handmade Chandelier Earrings – Earring Workshop 5	$40.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	Earring Workshops 1, 2, 3, and 4	This is an advanced class. Students will design and make chandelier earrings by hand using chain, wire, and beads.
	Formal Jewelry Workshop	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	none	Design your own jewelry for a night out. Ideal for cocktail parties, weddings, proms, etc. Bring a swatch or photo of your dress, or have an idea of what you want to make and we’ll make jewelry to match! Please have some ideas regarding what type of jewelry you want to make prior to class.
	Illusion Jewelry	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	none	Students will learn different techniques for making a simple, one-strand illusion bracelet or necklace.
	Kumihimo Necklace	$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	none	Students will begin a kumihimo woven necklace in class and finish it at home. PLEASE NOTE: You will need a kumihimo disk, bobbins, fibers, a pendant, 2 large cones, 1’ of 20 gauge wire, and a clasp for this class. All supplies are available at the store.
	Lariat Wrap Necklace	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	none	Students will make a cord necklace of their choice (suede, satin, leather, organza, silk, etc.) with beaded dangles at each end to be tied or looped as a closure. Techniques will include simple wire loops and wrapping.
	Macrame Half-Hitch Bracelet	$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	none	Students will begin a macramé bracelet in class and will finish it at home. PLEASE NOTE: You will need C-Lon nylon cord, E-6000 glue, any beads with medium to large holes (6/o and 8/o seed beads, drops, cubes, Czech glass, etc.) and one large bead or button (large hole necessary) for this project. All supplies are available at the store. Techniques include half-hitch knots and making a bead & loop closure.
	Macrame Square Knot Bracelet	$55.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional	none	Students will make a macramé bracelet with nylon cord, furnace glass, and a bumpy lampwork bead. Techniques include square knots and making an adjustable closure.
	Mother’s Bracelet	$20.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	Bead Stringing Basics	Students will design a mother’s bracelet that they will begin stringing in class. Beads and supplies may cost anywhere from $25 – $60 depending upon how many strands your bracelet will hold. Please know the birthdates of the mother’s children and the mother’s wrist size so that we may easily design the bracelet.
	Pearl Knotting Techniques	$55.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional	none	Students will learn different methods for knotting pearls/beads, including knotting with an awl, tweezers, and a Tri-cord Knotter. Appropriate methods of finishing pearls will be discussed including use of French wire, beadtips, and clasps. Beadtips will be used in class. Supplies include freshwater pearls, silk cord, and findings.
	RAW (Right Angle Weave) Bracelet	$45.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional	Bead Stringing Basics	Students will use the double-needle right angle weave technique to make a bracelet. Supplies include beads, wire, and toggle clasp.
	Spiral Rope Bracelet	$40.00 for instruction and supplies; travel additional	none	Students will begin a bracelet in class using the beadweaving spiral rope technique and finish at home. Supplies include beading needle, pewter toggle clasp, thread, and seed beads.
	Wirewrapping Basics	$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	none	Students will learn wirewrapping techniques for jewelry using wire and beads. Students will begin a completely handmade bracelet in class and finish it at home.
	Wirewrapping 2	$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	Wirewrapping Basics	This is an advanced class. Students will learn the wirewrapping techniques for top-drilled beads and freeform wrapping by making a chain and wire necklace. Students will begin project in class.
	Wirewrapping 3	$30.00 for instruction; supplies and travel additional	Wirewrapping Basics	This is an advanced class. Students will learn techniques for framing beads with wire by making a bracelet. The project will be finished at home.