Please sign up in advance to secure your place, and purchase (or bring from home) all materials in plenty of time for class.
In order to complete your projects, we start classes promptly at their start times.
| Beginning Beading / "Beading 101" |
| Times: |
Bend: Evenings at 6:00-8:00. Call for specific dates.
Eugene: Thursday evenings at 5:30-7:30 and Saturday mornings at 10:00-12:00. Call for specific dates. |
| Description: |
In this class you will learn the terms, tools, methods, and materials used in basic bead stringing. You will receive a glossary of terms, illustrated list of tools and findings, and general information about sizing, estimating, and design. The in-class project involves stringing beads on beading cable and using crimps to attach clasps, chains, or soldered rings.
In this class you will make:
- One necklace -OR-
- One bracelet -OR-
- One anklet
Supplies you will need prior to taking this class:
- Chain nose pliers
- Crimping tool
- Nipper
- Beadalon cable, size .015” or .018” (your choice of color)
- Crimp beads (sterling or gold filled, your choice)
- Lobster or toggle clasp
- Beads (your choice) |
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| Beginning Wire Wrap |
| Times: |
Bend: Evenings at 6:00-8:00 Call for specific dates.
Eugene: Thusday Evenings at 5:30-7:30 or Saturday mornings at 10:00-12:00. Call for specific dates. |
| Description: |
In this class you will learn the technique of wire wrapping used to attach wire or head pins to earring findings, chain, or other wire. Wire wrapping provides your work with secure, neat, professional looking connections.
In this class you will make:
- Earrings (several pairs) -OR-
- Bracelet -OR-
- Anklet -OR-
- Necklace
Supplies you will need prior to taking this class:
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Nipper
- Earring findings (for earrings)
- Chain 7" for bracelet, 9" for anklet, 16+" for necklace
- Clasp (for bracelet, anklet, necklace) your choice
- Headpins (at least 7-10)
- Beads (your choice)
- Wire, 6" of 22 gauge or 24 gauge |
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