Class Size

Many classes are capped to assure the best possible learning and community experience. We reserve the right to cancel a class if a minimum number of students is not met. This number is determined by the instructor.

To receive private instruction, contact Crystal Bead Bazaar by phone or email: cbb.crystalbeadbazaar@gmail.com.

Payment

Crystal Bead Bazaar requires prepayment for class fees — no exceptions. The fee is for instruction only and may be paid for by phone with a credit card or in person. All materials are available at Crystal Bead Bazaar and are in addition to the class fee.

Cancelations

Crystal Bead Bazaar will provide a full refund to registered participants in the rare event that a class must be cancelled due to weather or instructor. Participant cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to the class with a $5 processing fee. Cancellations closer to class will not be refunded. This policy is to respect our teachers as well as other participants.

Upcoming Classes

Herringbone Technique Class

Date and time: By appointment

Designed and taught by Patricia Kroboth

Class fee: $40 plus materials. Intermediate beading class. Must have peyote stitch.

Materials:

  • Size 11 seed beads

  • Multi clasp end

  • Lobster clasp

  • chain

Even Count Peyote Stitch

Date and Time: By appointment

Taught by CBB staff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials. Introductory peyote stitch class

Materials:

  • 2 to 3 tubes of 3mm cubes for 6 rows. (Dependent upon length and chosen width).

  • Clasp

  • Fireline or SLon

  • Beading needle

  • Beeswax or other thread conditioner

  • Thread snips

Bead Knotting

Date and Time: By appointment!

Taught by CBB staff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials. Introductory Knotting class

Materials:

  • Size 8 or larger beads

  • Top drilled stone drops

  • Griffin Silk of appropriate size

  • Clasp

  • 2 Clamshells

  • Clasp

  • E-6000

Tools:

  • Knotting tweezers

  • Awl

  • Scissors

Maximalist

Saturday, November 9th, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Introductory Kumihimo, designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver

Class Fee: $46 plus materials

Materials List:

  • 6/0 Beads, one tube

  • 6mm beads, 40 each

  • SLon, Tex 210 .5mm, regular/”#18

  • 6mm end caps

  • Jump rings

  • Clasp

  • E6000

  • 32 slot round Kumihimo disk

  • 1 ounce/32 gram counterweight

  • Big eye needle (optional)

  • Scissors

  • Measuring tape

  • Toothpicks (CBB will provide)

  • Pliers

Single Crochet Bracelet

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Intermediate Technique Class, designed and taught by Olga Mihaylova. ***Must have taken Bead Crochet or have comparable bead crochet experience. Teaches RIGHT HAND method only

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Size 8 Toho Seed beads, five (5) colors

  • Fine weight S-Lon or C-Lon

  • Yellow, 1.25 mm Tulip crochet hook

  • Big Eye needle

Before class, string the beads on your roll of thread in this pattern; 1122334455. Do NOT cut the string from the roll. The pattern will need to be strung to ten (10) times the length of the bracelet. For example, if you want a seven (7) inch bracelet, you will need to string seventy (70) inches. A big eye needle is recommended for stringing the beads onto the thread.

Venus Earrings

Saturday, November 16th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Adventurous Introductory Wire Class, designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials

Materials:

  • 16 Gauge Wire, 10-12 inches

  • 18 Gauge Wire, 10-12 inches

  • 26 Gauge Wire, 48 inches

  • 20 Gauge Wire, Silver or Silver Filled

  • 20-28 2-3mm round beads, smooth or faceted

Azteca

Sunday, January 19th, 2025

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Intermediate level wirework class, designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials

Materials: TBD

‘Lil Bag Zipper Bag Class

Saturday, January 25th, 2025

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Introductory to Master’s level bead embroidery class, designed and taught by Sherry Serafini

Class Fee: $75, plus Kit of $145 and other materials, if desired

Materials:

  • Kit

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Size 10-12 needles

No Solder Silver Bracelet

DATE ***To Be Rescheduled

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Introductory fused silver class, designed and taught by Jan Durkin

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • 14 Gauge Silver

  • Sterling Silver Clasp

  • Sterling Silver Jump rings, if needed for clasp

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers with nylon jaws

  • Beading Mat

  • Hammer and Block

PAST CLASSES

Dagger Necklace

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Czech daggers

  • Size 11 seed beads

  • 4mm Firepolish crystals

Adventurous introductory bead netted design by Olga Mihaylova.

Wave Crest Kumihimo Necklace

Saturday, October 19th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Intermediate Kumihimo***Must have taken an introductory Kumihimo class. Designed and taught by internationally renown Kumihimo master Carolyn Oliver

Class Fee: $70 plus materials

Materials: TBD ***Instructions will come ahead, for preparation for class day.

Triangle Rope Necklace

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory Herringbone technique class, taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Triangle beads

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Clasp

  • Chain

Chimes Earrings

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Introductory Wirework, designed and taught by Laverne Von Scio

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials list:

  • 14 Gauge Sterling Silver or Copper Wire

  • Earwires in Sterling Silver or Copper

  • 20 Gauge Sterling Silver or Copper Wire for Jump Ring

Tools

  • Hammer

  • Block

  • Wire cutter

  • Round nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers

Bead Crochet

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by internationally renown, master bead crochet artist Olga Mihaylova. Of note: Students must know how to crochet right handed.

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • SLon Tex 210

  • size 6 seed beads, 4 colors, A,B,C,D, strung to 48 inches in length in ABCD pattern.

  • Tulip Size “0” (1.75mm) Crochet Hook

  • Medium Collapsible Eye Needle

Eagle in Flight Earrings

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory Brick Stitch and Fringe class, designed and taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • Size 11 seed beads

  • Size 10 or 11 needle

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Earwires

Pendulum Earrings

Sunday, September 22nd, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Adventurous Introductory class, created and Designed by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials

Kit Fee: $15 (For Wire Only)

Materials and other information coming soon.

Herringbone Rope Technique Class

Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory Herringbone technique class, designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials list:

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Size 10 or 11 needles

  • 1.5mm cubes, seedbeds, etc…

  • Clasp

Lace Bracelet

Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory class designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • 6mm Czech glass beads (~25 each melon or other style bead makes 7.5” bracelet)

  • 4mm Czech glass beads or Firepolish (~50 each)

  • Size 11/0 seedbead

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Size 10-12 beading needle

  • Beading Mat

  • Scissors

Starfish Pendant

Sunday, July 14th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Intermediate geometric beadwork (Must have taken peyote stitch and warped square classes). Designed and taught by Lianne Cantelmi

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • 1 color size 8

  • 1 color size 11

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Size 10 or 11 needle

Prairie Earrings

Sunday, July 28th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Adventurous introductory class by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54

Materials:

  • 3mm round stones

  • 18 Gauge copper wire

  • 22/24 Gauge copper wire

  • 26 Gauge copper wire

  • Side cutters

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers

  • Hammer

  • Block

  • Nylon Pliers

Fused Silver Earring Trio

Saturday, July 20th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Fused metal and wirework designed and taught by Jan Durkin

Class fee: $60 plus materials

Materials:

  • 2 Feet of 14 gauge fine silver wire (not sterling)

  • 1.5 feet of 24 gauge dead soft sterling silver wire

  • 6 sterling ear wires

  • Gemstone beads, crystal briolettes,, rondelles, and other embellishing elements

  • 2 sterling ball spins or head pins

  • Flush wire cutter

  • Round nosed pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers

Zig Zag Leather Bracelet

Saturday, July 13th, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Introductory Kumihimo class designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $46 plus materials

Materials:

  • 2 colors of 1.5mm leather, ribbon, or other material approved by Carolyn for this project

  • Button

  • Glue

  • Scissors

Caged Pearl

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Introductory Chain mail, designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

Hanging Garden Necklace

Saturday, June 29th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Introductory Bead Embroidery Class designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $60 plus kit & materials

Materials: TBD

Leather wrap Bracelet

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Introductory bead and leather class designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials. Introductory class

Materials List:

  • 1.5mm leather (single, 3ft, double, 4ft, triple, 6ft)

  • Fiber: S-lon, silk, sized to fit beads

  • 4mm beads recommended for best fit. Total beads should be 1” less than total length of bracelet

  • Button with shank

  • Hypocement

  • Jewelry tray, lined with bead mat and two bull nose clips

Double St. Petersburg Chain Bracelet

Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff. Introductory beading class.

Class fee: $40 plus materials

Materials list: TBD

No Solder Silver Bracelet

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Jan Durkin

Class Fee: $50 plus materials, introductory fused silver class

Materials:

  • 14 Gauge Silver

  • Sterling Silver Clasp

  • Sterling Silver Jump rings, if needed for clasp

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers with nylon jaws

  • Beading Mat

  • Hammer and Block

Russian Spiral Rope

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory class designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40

Materials: TBD

Designer Denim Bead Embroidered Jacket

Saturday, May 25th, 2024

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $70 plus materials ***Students must know bead embroidery basics.

Materials: TBD

Dagger Necklace

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Olga Mihaylova. For the Adventurous beginner.

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • 100 4mm Swarovski bicones

  • 100 5x16mm Czech glass daggers

  • 20-25g size 11 seed beads

  • 2 jump rings, 7 mm (closed) OR extender chain

  • clasp

  • Fireline 8 lb test

  • 1 needle, size 10

Catch a Cab

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond. Introductory wire-wrap cabochon pendant class.

Class fee: $43 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Tubular Hex Spiral Rope

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory rope class designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40

Materials: TBD

Endless Loom Bracelet

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Introductory class, designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • 4mm Firepolish

  • Fireline

  • 5 loop Multistrand clasp

  • Endless Loom tool

Lace Bracelet

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory class designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • 4mm firepolish

  • Czech melon beads

  • Size 8 seed beads

  • Fireline

  • Lobster claw

Twisted and Fringed Necklace

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Intermediate beading class, designed by Patricia Kroboth, taught by Sue Gates. Students must know peyote and ladder stitches

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • Three colors size 11 seed beads

  • Size 6 seed beads, 2 colors

  • Fireline

Rainy Day Reflections

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

Designed and taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • 3 color delicas

  • Bugle beads

  • 2 Ear wires

  • 2 Wire guards

  • Thread (TBD)

  • Size 10 needles

  • Chain nose pliers

Moondance Necklace

Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials. Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate Wire class

Materials: TBD

Double Feature

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Introductory chain mail, designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40

Materials: TBD

Channel Set

Saturday, April 6th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter, adventurous beginner

Class Fee: $58

Materials: TBD

Regimental Stripe Bracelet

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class fee: $58 plus materials. Students must have some Kumihimo experience.

Materials: TBD

Dust Devil Ring

Sunday, March 24th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $43 plus materials. Adventurous Beginner Wire class

Materials:

  • 18 Gauge Wire

  • 26 Gauge Wire

  • Bead

Twisted Crystal Bracelet

Saturday, February 24th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter.

Class Fee: $58 plus materials, Introductory Kumihimo

Materials: TBD

Shamrocks in Stitches

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Introductory class designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • 2 colors of cylinder beads (Delicas or others)

  • 1 color size 15 bead

  • Charms

  • Size 10 needles

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Beading mat

Fleur du Lis Pendant

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond,

Class fee: $54 plus materials, Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate

Materials: TBD

Josephine Bracelet

Saturday, February 17th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $43 plus materials. Introductory class

Materials:

  • 2mm leather

  • Large Hole Beads

  • Button with shank

  • Scissors

  • Wire

Sculpted Floral Necklace

Sunday, February 11th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45 plus materials. Intermediate wire class

Materials: TBD

Twisted Wire Necklace

Friday, February 9th, 2024

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45 plus materials. Adventurous Beginner class

Materials: TBD

Southwestern No Loom Earrings

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45 plus materials. Introductory wire class

Materials: TBD

Quick and Easy Bezel

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35 plus materials. Adventurous Beginner class

Materials: TBD

Beaded Tassel Earrings

Friday, February 9th, 2024

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35 plus materials. Introductory class

Materials: TBD

Tree of Life Bezel/Pendant

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45 plus materials. Adventurous beginner class

Materials: TBD

Hoops and Bangles

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35 plus materials. Introductory wire class

Materials: TBD

The Dance

Designed and taught by Sherry Serafini (See above

***Second kit color way example

The Dance

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Sherry Serafini

Class Fee: $75 plus kit plus materials. Intermediate/Advanced Bead Embroidery class

Materials

  • Kit, $150 fee paid on day of class. There are 2 color ways (See below for other color way)

  • 6 lb Fireline

  • Scissors

  • E-6000

Beaded 4-Strand Bracelet

Saturday, January 27th, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class fee: $40 plus materials. Introductory class

Materials list:

  • 1 mm leather

  • Size 6 seed beads, one or multiple colors

  • Button with shank large enough to hold two strands of 1mm leather

  • E-6000

Findings and Connections

Sunday, January 21st, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon t0 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Two-Drop Triangles

Saturday, January 20th, 2024

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Lianne Cantelmi

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials List

  • 2 colors of Delicas

  • 6 lb Fireline

  • 4 jump rings

  • Earwire

  • Scissors

Tsuna: Continuous Braid

Saturday & Sunday, January 13th & 14th

Time: Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class fee: $130 plus materials

Materials List: TBD

Flat Chenille Bracelet

Saturday, January 13th, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • 2 color size 8 beads OR 1 color size 8 and 1 color size 11

  • 6 lb Fireline

  • 1 clasp, either multi-prong or lobster with chain

Herringbone Technique Class

Wednesday, January 10th, 2023

Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Patricia Kroboth

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials list:

  • Size 11 seed beads

  • 6 lb Fireline

  • 5 strand clasp

  • Chain

  • 2 Jump Rings

  • Lobster Claw

  • Scissors

Beaded Feather Bracelet

Saturday, December 16th, 2023

Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class fee: $50

Materials: TBD

Twisted Fringe

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • 8mm Jump rings, 20 each

  • 6mm Jump rings, 20 each

  • Size 6 Seed beads, 60-75 each

  • 4mm Fire polish, 60-75 each

  • 24 Gauge headpins, 60-75 each

  • Clasp

Tools:

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Round nose pliers

  • Wire cutters

Spiral and the Stone

Sunday, December 9th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Single Crochet

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Technique class designed and taught by Olga Mihaylova

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Size 8 Toho Seed beads, five (5) colors

  • Fine weight S-Lon or C-Lon

  • Yellow, 1.25 mm Tulip crochet hook

  • Big Eye needle

Before class, string the beads on your roll of thread in this pattern; 1122334455. Do NOT cut the string from the roll. The pattern will need to be strung to ten (10) times the length of the bracelet. For example, if you want a seven (7) inch bracelet, you will need to string seventy (70) inches. A big eye needle is recommended for stringing the beads onto the thread.


Celini Rope

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Technique class designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $58 plus materials

Materials list: TBD

Dancing Zippers

Saturday, November 18th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus kit and materials

Materials: TBD



Beatnik Baubles

Saturday, November 4th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Laverne Von Scio

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • 1mm Leather

  • button

  • 6mm beads

  • Jump rings

Past Classes

Puffy Triangles

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm

Designed and taught by Lianne Cantelmi

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials list:

  • 2 colors of Delicas

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Thread snips

  • Wax or other thread lubricant

  • Beading needles

Channel Set Kumihimo

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $58 plus materials

Materials List: TBD

Lasso

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • 1 tube Super Duos

  • 3x2 Tunderpolish rondelles (283-300 each) or 1 tube size 6 beads

  • Czech glass flowers or other embellishment for tassel

  • Size 11 seed beads or the size 12, 3 cut for clasp

  • 10 lb Fireline

Tools:

  • Beading needles

  • Scissors

Triple Leather Wrap Bracelet

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

Time: 11:30am to 4:30pm

Leather and beadwork designed and taught by Jan Durkin

Class fee: $60 plus materials

Materials

  • 2 mm leather cord, 5 ft

  • Buttons: 2 shank style, ~ 25mm and 18mm

  • SuperDuo beads, 60-80/one tube; mixes work

  • Approximately 50 to 60 different shapes, sizes and colors of 8 and 4 mm beads

    • 8 mm Czech rondelles/fire polish/rounds

    • 4 mm beads that side by side = 8mm 

  • Gemstone Beads: 6 or 8mm; one 8” strand

Tools/Supplies

  • Fireline: 8 or 10 lb, smoke color

  • Size 10 Beading needle

  • Scissors

  • Needle Tool or Awl (for removing knots)

  • Super New Glue or GS Hypo Cement

  • Clipboard: 9” x 12” clipboard and a binder clip OR a macramé board & T-pins

Rolling Rosettes

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40

Materials List:

  • 10mm 15 gauge jump rings, 110 each

  • 1 Clasp

  • 2 pairs of Chain nose pliers

Skullduggery Earrings

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

Time: 2:00 noon to :00pm

Designed and taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class Fee: $50

Materials List:

  • 5 colors of Delicas

  • 6 .bFireline

  • Ear wire

Tools:

  • Thread cutter

  • Beading needles

CRAW (Cubic Right Angle Weave) Bracelet

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $$46

Materials List:

  • Size 6 seed beads

  • 6 or 8lb Fireline

  • Endcaps

  • 2 Jump rings

  • 2 Eye pins

  • Clasp

Bead Crochet

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Olga Mihaylova

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • SLon Tex 210

  • size 6 seed beads, 4 colors, A,B,C,D, strung to 48 inches in length in ABCD pattern.

  • Tulip Size “0” (1.75mm) Crochet Hook

  • Medium Collapsible Eye Needle

Viking Double Knit Bracelet

Sunday, October 1st, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Viking knit wirework designed and Taught by Jan Durkin

Class Fee: $70 plus materials

Materials:

  • 13 feet of 24 gauge bare copper wire

  • 1 foot of 18 or 20 gauge bare copper wire

  • 3-5 of 10mm-20mm focal beads (lampwork, gemstone, or glass beads)

  • 4 copper end caps (size depends on knit circumference, usually 6mm-8mm)

  • Copper spacers and bead caps

  • Wire cutter

  • Needle tool or awl

  • Round nosed pliers

  • Chain nosed pliers

  • Nylon jaw pliers

  • Draw plate

Spinning Wheel

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Time: 12:00 Noon to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $43 plus materials

Materials List TBD

Boho Memory Wire Bracelet

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Laverne VonScio

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • 1 roll Memory wire

  • Bead mix of items like:

    • Coin beads

    • Bugels

    • Size 6 seed beads

    • Czech Glass beads

    • Hex or Triangle Beads

    • Large, round or unround beads

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers

  • Wire cutters

Catch a Wave Necklace

Saturday, August 5th 2023 ***Note Date Change

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Leather and wire work designed and taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • Up to Eight (8) yards of 1.5 mm Leather

  • 22 Gauge Wire

  • Crystal, Stones, Charms, or beads

  • Clasp

  • Chain

Tools:

  • 2 inch tube

  • Side Cutters

  • Scissors

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Round nose pliers

  • Flat nose pliers

The Podcast, from the

Contemporary Geometric Beadwork Series.

Sunday, July 30th, 2023

Time: 12:00 Noon to 4:00pm

REQUIRED: Basic peyote stitch knowledge and Warped Squares class is needed to take this class. This class is a two (2) part series from a Guided Introduction to Contemporary Geometric Beadwork. Patricia Kroboth will be supporting the class at CBB. The Podcast is the small beaded structure in the photo.

Class Fee for PART ONE: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Three colors size 11 Delica beads

  • 12 size 8 seed beads (provided)

  • 6lb or 8lb Fireline

  • Size 10 or 11 needles

Warped Square Earrings

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Patricia Kroboth

Class Fee: $30 plus materials

Materials:

  • Three colors of Size 11 Delica Beads

  • Size 6 or 8lb Fireline

  • Size 10 or 11 needles

  • Earwire

  • Jump Rings

Playing Chicken

Saturday, July 22nd, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $54 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Pop Art Sling Bag

Saturday, July 15th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Purse embroidery, riveting, and construction designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • Material for bag ($8)

  • Cabochon

  • Beads for embellishment

  • Chain for strap

  • Fireline (6 or 8lb)

  • Needles size 10 or 11

PART II, The Podcast Bracelet Workshop, from the ContemporaryGeometric Beadwork Series

Sunday, June 25th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

REQUIRED: Basic peyote stitch knowledge is needed to take this class. This class is a two (2) part series from a Guided Introduction to Contemporary Geometric Beadwork. Patricia Kroboth will be supporting the class at CBB. The Podcast is the small beaded structure in the photo.

Class Fee for PART TWO: $50 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Heady Headpins

Sunday, June 25th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $43 plus materials

Blooming Rambler

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023***New date coming for this class

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wire crochet & beadwork designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • 28 to 30 gauge wire, 1 roll.

  • 5-8mm beads, chips, pearls, and/or natural gemstone

  • 2 eye pins

  • 2 lightweight cones, 1/4 to 1 inch in length

  • Size J (6mm) crochet hook

Double Feature

Saturday, June 24th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Chain maille designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40

Materials: TBD

Midwestern Wildflower Field

Saturday, June 17th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Bead loom designed and taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials List:

  • Size 11 seed beads, 11 colors

  • Large Loom

  • Thread (TBD)

  • Embellishing beads

Cultivated Cuff

Sunday, June 18th, 2023

***Please note date change

Time: 11am to 5:00pm

Bead netting designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $70 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Washboard Trio

Saturday, June 10th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Wire work designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $43 plus materials

Materials List: TBD

Demilune Pendant

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Bead embroidery designed and taught by Dana Coury

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials List:

  • 4mm glass pearls:  

    • 4 each Primary Color A

    • 8 each Secondary Color B

  • 6mm glass pearl, 1 each, Primary Color A

  • Size 15 Seed Beads 

    • Primary Color A (20 grams)

    • Secondary Color B (20 grams)

  • Size 11 Delicas Color B (20 grams)

  • Size 8 Seed Beads or 2mm Druks

    • Color A (20 grams)

    • Color B (20 grams)

  • 2mm Crystals or True 2 Firepolish gems in Color B

  • 1x1 or 2x1 Crystals or True 2 Firepolish gems for edging in color A (50 pieces or 1 strand)

  • Main Focal Drop (Large crystal, Lampwork, or a large drop, or finding)

  • Side Findings/Drops

  • 18 Gauge Wire, cut 7-9 inches long 

  • Bead Foundation

  • Leather/Ultra suede

  • E6000

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Chain or ribbon (measured to taste!) with a clasp

  • Size 12 or 13 needles

  • Size 12 Glovers needles

Tools:

  • Scissors

  • Flush Wire Cutters

  • Long Nose pliers

  • Round Nose pliers

  • Gel Pen to mark Foundation

Ruler

Caged Pearl

Saturday, May 20th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Chain Maille Designed and taught by Sue Gates

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Chain Cascade Earrings

Saturday, May 27th

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Wire work Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials

Materials list: TBD

Travois Choker

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Geometric beadwork, peyote (gourd) stitch, designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • one (1) stone donut

  • 1 tube of Delica seed beads

  • 6lb or 8lb Fireline

  • Size 10 or 12 needle

Saturday Morning Earrings

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Brick Stitch & Fringe Designed by Patricia Kroboth & Taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Four (4) colors of Delicas

  • Size 15 beads

  • 3mm crystals, 2 colors

  • 4mm crystals

  • Czech Daggers

  • Earring posts

  • Thread

Posh Peyote Freeform Circlet

Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Freeform Peyote Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class fee: $70 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Dust Devil Ring

Saturday, May 6th

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Wire work designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54 plus materials

Materials:

  • 18 gauge bare copper

  • 26 gauge bare copper

  • bead (Maria will guide)

Lovely Lattice

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Peyote (Gourd) Stitch Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • One color of Half Tilas

  • 8lb Fireline

  • Size 10 or 12 needle

  • Clasp of your choice

Birds of a Feather Pendant

Saturday, April 22nd

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Wire work designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $54

Materials:

  • 1 ft 14 Gauge Bare Copper

  • 6 ft 26 Gauge Bare Copper

  • Beads & other embellishing items

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Hammer and bench block

  • Ruler

  • SharpieTM marker

  • #0000 steel wool or polishing pad

Rollin’ Stone Bracelet

Sunday, April 16th

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Wire work, chain, and bead work designed and taught by Laverne Von Scio

Class Fee: $40

Materials List:

  • Size 6 Seed beads

  • Rolo Chain

  • 1.5mm Leather

  • 2 loop clasp

  • 4 jump rings

  • 2 crimp beads

  • E 6000

Full Twist Earrings

Saturday, April 15th

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Kumihimo Braid Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class fee: $46

Materials: TBD

Zig Zag Bracelet

Saturday, February 25th 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class fee: $46

Materials List: TBD

Palindrome

Saturday, March 25th

Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $60

Materials List: TBD

Hope Bracelet

Saturday, March 18th

Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $58

Materials List: TBD

Twist of the Wrist Bracelet

Saturday, March 11th, 2023

Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $50

Materials: TBD

Flat Chenille Bracelet

Sunday, February 19th 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class fee: $40

Materials List: TBD

Spring Fling Daisy Chain

Sunday, February 12th, 2023

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Lillian Wright

Class Fee: $40

Materials List: TBD

Baubles and Beads Necklace

Wednesday, March 1st

Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm

Designed and Taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Materials List: Tbd

Warped Squares

Wednesday, March 8th

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Geometric beadwork designed and taught by Patricia Kroboth

Class Fee: $40

Materials list:

  • Three colors of size 11 delicas

  • 6lb or 8lb Fireline

  • Size 10 or 11 needles

Tools

  • Scissors

Chaos Pendant

Saturday, February 18th, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $70

Materials List: TBD

Chenille Rope Bracelet

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40

Materials List: TBD

Borderline Cuff Bracelet

Saturday, February 11th, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $70

Materials List: TBD

Southwestern No Loom Cuff or Earrings

Friday, February 3rd, 2023

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45

Materials List: TBD

Wire by the Row

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $65

Materials List: TBD

Shoulder Sweepers

Saturday, February 4th, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35

Materials List: TBD

Tree of Life Bezel or Pendant

Saturday, February 4th, 2023

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45

Materials List: TBD

Hook Line and Sinker

Saturday, January 28th, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $70

Materials:

  • 18-25mm flat bead, 1

  • Accessory beads, as desired

  • 2" headpins, as needed

  • 16 gauge wire, 16′′

  • 18 gauge wire, 36"

  • 26 gauge wire, 260"

  • 30-50 2-4mm gemstone rondells or chips

  • 12-18 3mm round metal beads

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper

  • or silver, optional)

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Hammer and bench block

  • Ruler

  • SharpieTM marker

  • #0000 steel wool or polishing pad

Curly Chandelier Earrings

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45

Materials List: TBD

Easy Wrap Bezel

Friday, February 3rd, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35

Materials List: TBD

Hoops and Bangles

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35

Materials List: TBD

Square Root Leather Wrap Bracelet

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022

Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $58 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Drink Me Pendant

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $70

Class Materials: TBD

Adorned Acorns

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Aurora Cody

Class Fee: $40

Materials List

  • (2) 12mm Pearls

  • (20) 3mm Bicones

  • (2) 4mm Bicones

  • (10) 3mm Pearls

  • (1) Tube 11/0 Seed beads

  • (1) Tube 15/0 Seed beads

  • (2) 2” Head pins in finish of your choice

  • (2) 2” Eye pins in finish of your choice (optional)

  • (2) Ear wires in finish and style of your choice

  • (2) Small jump rings in finish of your choice if required by the ear wires

  • Additional pearls or crystals (optional)

  • Different colors of 15/0 or 11/0 (optional)

  • 6 or 8 pound test fireline, or SoNo in an appropriate color

  • Size 11-13 beading needles

  • Small scissors

  • Pliers set including round nose, chain or needle nose, flat nose, and cutters

  • Bead mat or work tray and/or containers of your choice

  • Pen/pencil

Infinity Chain Bracelet

Sunday, December 4th, 2022

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Taught and designed by LaVerne VonScio

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • 3 ft of 1mm leather, color a

  • 3 ft of 1mm leather, color b

  • button

  • chain

  • embellishments/charms

  • headpin

Layered Crystal Necklace

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Olga Mihaylova

Class fee: $40

Materials:

  • 6mm & 8mm pearls

  • 4mm bicones

  • Size 11 seed beads

  • Fireline

  • Clasp

  • 2 Needles

Tubular Bead Crochet

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Taught and designed by Olga Mihaylova

Class fee: $40

Materials:

  • S-Lon Tex 210

  • size 6 seed beads, 4 colors, A,B,C,D, strung to 48 inches in length in ABCD pattern.

  • Tulip Size “0” (1.75mm) Crochet Hook

  • Medium Collapsible Eye Needle

Juliet’s Knot

Saturday, December 10th, 2022

Time: 11:30am to 4:30pm

Taught and designed by Patricia Kroboth

Class Fee: $60

***Students must have a Bead Spinner to use during class

Materials:

  • Size 8 seed beads, 2 colors

  • S-Lon Tex 210

  • 2 sets of end caps

  • Lobster Claw

  • 3 Jump rings

  • E-6000 glue

  • Kumihimo disc

  • Bead spinner

Quest Pendant

Sunday, December 11th, 2022

Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $60

Materials: TBD

Layered Crystal Bracelet

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Olga Mihaylova

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • 6mm pearls

  • 2 colors of 4mm bicones

  • 2 colors size 11 seedbeads

  • clasp

  • Fireline

  • 2 needles

Make it stand out

Spiral Rope Technique Class

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Technique Class Taught by Patricia Kroboth

Learn a new stitch and some variations!

Class Fee: $30

Materials:

  • One focal bead

  • Size 11/0 beads in two colors

  • Two closed jump rings, one open jump ring, one clasp

  • Fireline 8 lb (6 lb acceptable)

  • Needle, pliers for adding jump ring, clasp

Twisted and Fringed Make it stand out

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Time: 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Suitable for adventuresome beginners

Designed and Taught by Patricia Kroboth

Class Fee: $70

Materials

  • 6/0 seed beads in two contrasting colors

  • 15/0 seed beads: 5 total tubes: 2 of one color and one each of 3 different shades/finishes.

  • 116 Thunder Polish 3x2 rondelles, firepolish 3mm or crystals 3 mm for the twist (hidden)

  • Swarovski Crystals 3 mm:  352 total in one to three colors (F, G, H) for the fringe

  • Fireline 6 lb for the spiral rope ONLY

  • SONO thread for the fringe

  • Needle, Jump rings, Clasp, Pliers

Past Classes

Chaos Pendant

Saturday, November 19th, 2022

Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm

Taught and designed by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $60

Kit Fee: Varies, TBD

Materials: TBD

Arowana

Thursday, November 17th, 2022

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Taught and designed by Aurora Cody

Class Fee: $40

Kit Fee: $8

Materials:

  • Size 11 seed beads, tube of one color

  • 1 strand, 2x1mm Thunderpolish crystal

  • Bugle beads, complementary color

  • 1 strand of Czech glass, drops, crystal or other element for dangle.

Cubing the Gourd (Peyote Stitch) Bracelet

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and Taught by Jeanne Shuff

Materials:

  • 3 colors of 4mm cube ( learn with one color)

  • Needle

  • FireLine 6 or 8 lb

  • Clasp of your choice

Inside Out

Saturday, November 12th, 2022

Time: 12:00 Noon to 4pm

Designed and Taught By Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $58 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 10g size 8/0 seed beads

  • Tex 210 S-Lon cord

  • 4mm cord ends

  • Clasp and jump rings

  • Disk

  • Counterweight

  • Scissors

  • E6000 glue

Naughty Knots

Wednesday, November 9th, 2022

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Rebecca Mapes

Class Fee $40

Materials List:

  • Cup Chain

  • 1.5mm Leather

  • Tex 210 weight S Lon

  • Size 8 beads

  • Button

Crazy Quilted Cuff

Sunday, November 6th, 2022

Time: 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Designed and taught by Sherry Serafini

Class Fee: $70

Kit Fee: $125

Materials (Not included in kit):

  • 6lb Fireline

  • E6000 Glue

  • Beading needles

  • Any other desired embellishments

Treasure of the Sea

Sunday, November 6th, 2022

Time: 9:00am to 12:00 noon

Designed and taught by Sherry Serafini

Class Fee: $50

Kit Fee: $95

Materials: (Not included in kit):

  • 6lb Fireline

  • Beading needles

  • E6000

Sylvan Rope

Sunday, October 30th, 2022

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $70 plus materials

Materials:

  • Size 11 seed beads, one color, about 50 grams (approx 1.5 tubes)

  • Focal of choice, like a lampwork bead, gemstone, or other drilled focal.

  • Embellishments, like:

    • Crystals

    • Daggers

    • Pearls

    • Cup Chain

    • Anything you want from your stash...!

  • 6lb or 8lb Fireline in Crystal or Smoke

  • Beading needles

Island Welcome

Saturday, October 29th, 2022

Time: 12:00 to 4:00pm

Taught and Designed by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $50

Materials:

  • KIT, which includes:

    • 16-gauge square wire

    • 12” Pattern wire, 3⁄4”

    • 2mm round copper beads, 6 each

  • 20-gauge wire, 48”

  • 26-gauge wire, 16’

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper, optional)

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Step nose pliers or 4-5mm mandrel Chain nose or bent nose pliers Wire cutters (flush preferred)

Put a Spell on You (Russian Spiral Hex) Bracelet

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Taught and designed by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Necklace:

    • Size 8 Hex or seed beads, 28-30 grams

    • size 11 seed beads, 16 grams

  • Bracelet:

    • 1 tube of size 8 beads

    • 1 tube of size 11 beads

  • Clasp (Lobster Claw or Toggle, etc...)

  • Two (2) head pins

  • Two (2) Bead caps to fit over beadwork end

  • Two (2) Crystals

  • 1 Jump ring

  • 6 or 8lb Fireline in smoke or crystal, dependent upon beads

  • Size 12 beading needle

  • Bead mat

  • Scissors

Single Stripe Bracelet

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $46 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Single Crochet Bracelet

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Taught and designed by Olga Mihaylova

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

Fine weight S-Lon or C-Lon

  • Size 8 Toho Seed beads, five (5) colors

  • Yellow, 1.25 mm Tulip crochet hook

  • Big Eye needle

Before class, string the beads on your roll of thread in this pattern; 1122334455. Do NOT cut the string. The pattern will need to be strung to ten (10) times the length of the bracelet. For example, if you want a seven (7) inch bracelet, you will need to string seventy (70) inches. A big eye needle is recommended for stringing the beads onto the thread.

Calypso

Sunday, October 9th, 2022

Time: Noon to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $60

Materials: TBD

Romancing the Stone (SOLD OUT—-WAITING LIST)

Sunday, August 14th, 2022

12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Class Fee: $60 plus materials

Materials list:

  • Round, oval, elliptical or teardrop-shaped

  • flat bead or cabochon, 14-24mm

  • 4-6mm round bead or pearl, if desired

  • 2-4mm copper beads, if desired

  • 16- or 18-gauge wire, 12-16"

  • 26-gauge wire, 84"

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper or

  • silver, optional)

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Bench block or anvil

  • Hammer

  • Ruler

Hoop and Trundle Pendant

Sunday, September 25th, 2022

12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • 6-8mm pearl or round bead, 1

  • 25-45mm stone or ceramic donut, 1

  • 14-gauge wire, 2"

  • 18-gauge wire, 10”

  • 26-gauge wire, 48"

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper or

  • silver, optional)

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Bench block or anvil

  • Hammer

  • Ruler

Waterspout

Saturday, September 24th, 2022

Time: 12:00 to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Leather Wrap Bracelet

Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • 1.5mm leather (single, 3ft, double, 4ft, triple, 6ft)

  • Fiber: S-lon, silk, sized to fit beads

  • 4mm beads recommended for best fit. Total beads should be 1” less than total length of bracelet

  • Button with shank

  • Hypocement

  • Jewelry tray, lined with bead mat and two bull nose clips

Chain Reaction

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • 22gauge bare copper, silver (or other style) wire 21 ft

  • bare copper or silver if wish to patina)

  • 3x5mm rondelles, 23 each

  • size 6 seed beads, 25 each

Makes approximately a 24 inch necklace

Pearls of Wisdom

Saturday, August 21st, 2022

12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Materials: TBD

Fringe Benefits Necklace

Saturday, September 10th, 2022

12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $60 plus materials

Materials List: TBD

Lacey Lattice

Saturday, June 11th, 2022

12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee:$50 plus materials

Materials:

  • 18-gauge wire, 8"

  • 22-gauge sterling silver or silver-filled

  • wire, 3”

  • 24-gauge wire, 36"

  • 26-gauge wire, 84"

  • Size 11 seed beads, 100 or, 18 3mm crystals

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper or

  • silver, optional)

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Bench block or anvil

  • Hammer

  • PVC couplings, either 7/8 or 1 1/8” in diameter

  • (I will supply)

  • Ruler

CRAFTING SOCIAL EVENT with An Optional Class: Dancing Gnome Bead Embroidery Necklace

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at The Abbey on Butler

Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm

Designed and taught by Dana Coury

Class & Kit Fee: $80 (Social is FREE TO ATTEND)

Materials Not included in kit:

  • 6 lb Fireline in both Crystal and Smoke

  • Size 12 needles

  • Ribbon, Chain, Pin, etc…

Owl Spirit Necklace

Saturday, August 20th, 2022

12:00 noon to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class fee: $60 plus materials

Materials:

3 focal stones

  • Firepolish, Thunderpolish, glass pearls, in sizes 3, 4 & 6mm

  • Seedbeads, sizes 15 & 11

  • Flatbacked cabs in pairs

  • 6 lb Fireline

  • Foundation

  • E6000 glue

  • Ultrasuede or leather backing

  • Bail

  • Other decorative elements

Ribbon Crimped Leather Earrings

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Designed and taught by Audrey Cottle

Class fee: $20 plus materials

Kit fee: $5

Materials List: TBD

Peyote A Pair

Saturday, July 16th, 2022

12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Designed and taught by Trish Kroboth; Suitable for adventuresome beginners.

Class Fee: $50 plus materials

Supplies:

  • 2 matching or mirrored cabs

  • Delica 11/0 beads

  • 15/0 seed beads

  • 11/0 seed beads (edge)

  • 2 earring findings

  • 2 closed jump rings (4 mm)

  • 2 open jump rings oval or round

  • 2 earring findings

  • Beading Foundation

  • Beading Backing

  • Fireline 8 lb.,

  • Beading needle

  • Dangles, decorative beads, headpins (optional)

St. Petersburg Chain

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials List:

  • Fireline 6 or 8 lbs

  • Beading needle size 10 or 12

  • Size 11 seed beads, 1 tube

  • Size 8 seed beads, 1 tube

  • 2 strands 4mm czech firepolish crystals ( 50 per strand, 100 beads total)

  • Clasp:  Lobster Claw & a soldered ring or clasp of your choice.

  • Optional:  Focal bead, soldered ring, Swarovski bicones and head pins to embellish the focal bead if vertically drilled.

  • Note:  If making a choker or lariat one continuous St. Petersburg Chain may be desired

  • If add a focal bead, two equal lengths of woven chain are required so that the focal bead can be added and the chain is pointing the same direction on both sides of the focal bead.

  • Each side of the chain on the class sample is approximately 10 inches long and used 39 Czech fire polish beads.

Herringbone Technique Class: Ndebele nDreams

Saturday, June 18, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Taught by Trish Kroboth; project will NOT be completed in class. suitable for beginners

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials

  • Toho 11/0 seed beads

  • Toho 8/0 seed beads

  • 2 x crimp or multi-link findings

  • chain

  • Clasp and jump rings

  • Fireline 6 or 8 lb

  • Beading Needle

Bead Knotting

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials list:

  • S-Lon Tex 200

  • Beads, pearls or stones of size 6 or larger.

  • Clasp

  • E-6000 glue

  • 2-loop clamshells

  • jump rings

  • awl

  • fine knotting tweezers

On Viking Seas Pendant

Two-day class: Saturday June 25th & Sunday, June 27th, 2022

12:00 noon to 4:00pm each day

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $100 plus materials

Materials list:

  • 16-gauge wire, 12"

  • 18-gauge wire, 18”

  • 24-gauge wire, 24"

  • 26-gauge wire, 60"

  • Size 11 seed beads, 2 colors

  • Size 6 seed beads, 3 colors

  • 5mm glass pearls or gemstones

  • 4mm cube beads

  • 3mm cube beads

  • 2.4mm drops,

  • 16-24” of chain to coordinate with pendant

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper or

  • silver, optional)

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Bench block or anvil

  • Hammer

  • Ruler

Hanging Garden Earrings

Saturday, July 9th, 2022

12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • 16mm jump rings, 2

  • 16-gauge wire, 6"

  • 20-gauge wire, 8”

  • 26-gauge wire, 48"

  • 2.4-3.2mm drop beads,16-20

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper or silver, optional)

Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Bench block or anvil

  • Hammer

  • Ruler

Summer Glow Knit Earrings

Sunday, July 10th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Jenny Tabrum (a.k.a KnittenJen)

Class fee: $40

Kit fee: $47 There are two (2) color choices, light neon and dark. Kit includes yarn, reactive seed beads, wooden beads, beads for finishing, head pins.

Materials List:

  • Set of 5 Size U.S. Zero (0) Double pointed needles

  • Tapestry Needle

  • Size 12 Crochet Hook (Jenny will bring for class usage).

Flower Field

Saturday, May 21st, 2022

11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and Taught By Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $82 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 5g 11/0 seed beads, background

  • 5g 11/0 seed beads, flower

  • 1g 11/0 seed beads, leaf

  • 1g 11/0 seed beads, center

  • 2ft 2mm round satin cord

  • 5mm cord ends

  • Clasp

  • Disk

  • Counterweight

  • Scissors

  • E6000 glue

Fabulous Findings

Sunday, May 22nd, 2022

12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class fee: $50 plus materials

Materials:

  • 25mm-48mm lampwork bead, or top-drilled

  • leaf or other focal bead, 1

  • 16-gauge wire, 16"

  • 18-gauge wire, 20”

  • 20-gauge wire, 32”

  • 26-gauge wire, 72"

  • Liver of Sulfur (to oxidize or darken copper or

  • silver, optional)

  • Tools:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nylon pliers (optional)

  • Wire cutters (flush cutters preferred)

  • Bench block or anvil

  • Hammer

  • Ruler

Cabaret Cab Earrings

Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Designed and Taught by Trish; Suitable for beginners

Class fee: $40 plus materials

Materials

Available at Crystal Bead Bazaar

  • 2 x 18 * 13 mm cabochons

  • 2 x filigree findings

  • size 11/0 seed beads

  • Czech Rondelles 5 * 7 mm

  • Earring findings

  • Beading Foundation

  • Ultrasuede or other backing

  • Beading Needle

  • Fireline 6 lb or 8 lb

Spring Fling Daisy Chain

Saturday, April 30th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Lillian Wright

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Kit Fee: $10 for flower beads (Or purchase beads for flowers separately)

Materials:

  • Kit or Size 11 Cylinder Beads, assorted colors

  • Size 8 Seed Beads

  • Chain

  • Jump Rings, size 4mm

  • Multistrand toggle or clasp

  • Silk cord with needle, size 4

  • Two (2) clamshells

Nautilus Earrings

Saturday, May 7th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $40 Plus materials

Materials:

  • 16 gauge round bare copper wire, 20” length

  • 20 or 21 gauge bare copper wire for earwigs, 8” length (or purchase pre-made ear wires)

  • 26 gauge round bare copper wire, 72” length

  • Graduated round beads, 3, 4, & 5mm

All Lined Up

Saturday, May 14th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Jan Durkin

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • Superduos

    • Color A, 8 grams

    • Color B, 4 grams

  • Size 8 seed beads 3.5 grams

  • Shank Button

  • 8 lb Fireline

  • Size 10 Needle

  • Awl

  • Ruler

  • Scissors

Portmanteau

Sunday, May 15th 2022

11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Moore Boyle

Class Fee: $70 plus

Kit Fee: $20 per

Materials:

  • Bead Embroidered focal (with button or other center)

  • Filigree

  • Crystal

  • Beads

  • Fireline

  • Foundation

  • Needles (Glovers and Beading)

  • Choose pre-made purse/satchel color, height (taller or shorter style), leather or suede, with or without pre-punched fringe holes.

All The Bling

Saturday, March 5th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and Taught by Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $46 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 100 3x4mm rondelles, color A

  • 75 3x4mm rondelles, color B

  • Tex 210 S-Lon cord

  • 4mm cord ends

  • Clasp and jump rings

  • Disk

  • Counterweight

  • Scissors

  • E6000 glue

Drink Me!

Saturday, March 12th, 2022

11:00am to 5:00pm

Designed and Taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $70

Kit Fee: $20 (Only Includes Wire and Copper Beads)

Materials List: TBD

Tubular Bead Crochet: Technique Class

Wednesday, March 16th

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Taught by Olga Mihaylova

Class Fee: $40

Materials:

  • Size 6/0 beads in four colors

  • S-Lon Tex 210

  • Crochet Hook, Tulip Size 0 (1.75 mm)

Students, please be advised that Olga teaches bead crochet from a right-handed approach. She does not teach crochet for those who would require a left-handed approach.

Freeform Bracelet

Saturday, March 19th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and taught by Angel Boyle Moore

Class Fee: $40 plus Materials

Materials List:

  • 3 colors, Size 6 Seed beads, 1 tube

  • 3 colors, Size 8 Seed beads, 1 tube

  • Glass Pearls, in chosen size

  • Crystal bicones or rondelles, in chosen size

  • Clasp

  • Other elements for your design

  • Fireline, 8lb

  • Needles, size 10

Ancestral Calling

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and taught by Dana Coury

Class Fee $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • Larger &/or longer, top drilled beads with opening large enough for string or wire

  • Large, decorative beads with opening large enough for string or wire

  • Spacers

  • Silk, S-Lon, or Flexwire

  • Clasp, with clamshells or crimps

Mount Olympus Cuff

Saturday, February 5th, 2022

11:00pm to 4:00pm

Created and designed by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $60

Kit Fee: $15 (For Wire Only)

Materials list and other information coming soon!

Nuts for Peanuts

Sunday, February 6th, 2022

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and Taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 1 Tube Peanut Beads

  • 1 or 2 strands of 1.5x2mm Crystals, depending upon chosen length.

  • 8lb Fireline

  • Size 10 needle

  • Lobster Claw

  • 2 Jump (open) rings

Knitted Bead Necklace

Saturday, February 19th

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and Taught by Jenny Tabrun

Class Fee: $40

Kit Fee: $25 Plus Materials. ***Includes materials to make three (3) knitted beads. Other materials needed to create a necklace

Materials:

  • Embellishment beads and items for Necklace

  • String/Wire for necklace

  • Clasp

Tools:

  • Size U.S. 0 (zero) Double Pointed Knitting Needles ***Please bring these to class

Shoulder Sweepers

Thursday, February 24th

11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and Taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35

Materials: 

  • Size 11 seed beads – up to seven colors 

  • Round dead-soft wire

    • 18g - approx. 8 inches

    • 28g—approx. 2 feet

  • Size 3-5 knotting cord—one card

  • Small crimps—six (preferably 1.5mm)

Tools:

  • Round Nose Pliers

  • Chain Nose Pliers

  • Wire Cutters

Good Luck Dolls and Animals

Thursday, February 24th

2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and Taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45

Materials:

  • craft wire, round, dead soft:

    • 2 ft. 20-gauge (body color)

    • 7 in. 20-gauge (pin back)

    • 6 ft. 24-gauge (1st hair and tu-tu color)

    • 3 ft. 24-gauge (2nd hair color)

  • Beads:   

    • Various Krobo Beads from Trunk Show

  • Pin Back (optional)

  • E-6000 epoxy glue (optional)

Tools:

  • Chainnose pliers

  • Roundnose pliers

  • Wire cutters

  • Rotary tumbler (optional)


Paua Pendant

Friday, February 25th

11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and Taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $35

Materials:

  • Paua Shell (drilled top-to-bottom)

  • 28-gauge round craft wire, 3 colors

  • Various Beads (approx. 3-4mm), 15-20

  • Briolettes (approx. 3x5mm), 3

Tools:

  • Roundnose Pliers

  • Chainnose Pliers

  • Flush Cutter

Daisy Link Bracelet

Friday, February 25th

2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and Taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45

Materials: 

  •  Round craft wire or other dead-soft wire:

    • 22-gauge, 2-3 yards

    • 20-gauge, 2-3 feet 

    • 28-gauge, 4 feet

  • 50-60 2-2.5mm gemstone or crystal beads (6 beads per daisy)

  • 32-36 4mm jump rings (or number needed for desired length of necklace)

Tools: 

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Flush cutters

  • Awl (optional but recommended)

Floral Cluster Earrings

Saturday, February 26th

11:00am to 1:00pm

Designed and Taught by Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $45

Materials: 

  •  Round craft wire or other dead-soft wire:

    • 18-gauge, 6 inches

    • 24-gauge, 1.5 feet 

    • 28-gauge, 4 feet

  • 4mm jump rings, 2 (or make your own)

  • Ear wires, 2 (or make your own)

  • Beads

    • 3mm amazonite, 18 (or gemstone of choice)

    • 2.5-3mm apatite, 26 (or gemstone of choice)

    • 2.5-3mm amethyst, 24 (or gemstone of choice)

    • 2.5mm malachite beads, 24 (or gemstone of choice)

  • OR comparable crystal beads

Tools: 

  •  round nose pliers

  • chain nose pliers

  • flush cutters


Tree of Life Pendant

Saturday, February 26th

2:00pm to 5:00pm

Designed and Taught by Melody MacDuffee

Materials: 

  •  Round craft wire or other dead-soft wire:

    • 18-gauge, 6 in.

    • 28-gauge, approx. 20 ft.

  • 2-3mm beads or size 11 seed beads: 50-60

Tools: 

  •  roundnose pliers

  • chainnose pliers

  • wire cutters

Bezeled Gemstone Pendant

Sunday, February 27th

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Designed and Taught By Melody MacDuffee

Class Fee: $55

Materials:

  • round, dead soft (craft) wire:  

    • 18-gauge: approx. 1 ft.

    •   24 gauge: approx. 1 ft.

    • 28-gauge: approx. 10 ft.

  • Beads:

    • size 15 seed beads: approx. 3 gm

    • size 11 seed beads: approx.. 2 gm in each of 5-7 colors

  • Cabochon-- no larger than 18mmx25mm

Tools

  • round nose pliers

  • chain nose pliers

  • flush cutter

  • awl (optional but recommended)

  • magnifier (optional but recommended)

Double Play

Saturday, April 16th, 2022

11am to 4pm

Designed and Taught By Carolyn Oliver Haushalter

Class Fee: $70 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 8g size 8/0 seed beads

  • 7g superduo beads

  • 50 6mm beads (hematite beads in sample, any gemstone, crystal, or pearl will work)

  • Shankless two hole button

  • 6lb test Fireline

  • Tex 210 S-Lon cord

  • Disk

  • Counterweight

  • Scissors

Filigree Earrings

Saturday, April 9th, 2022

11:00am to 4:00pm

Designed and Taught by Anita Kozinko of Noren Jewelry Design

Class Fee: $70

Materials List:

Will be emailed to students prior to class.

Warped Squares

Saturday, December 11th, 2021

Designed and Taught by Patricia Kropboth

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Class Fee: $40 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 3 Colors Cylinder Beads

  • 6 lb Fireline

  • Size 10 Needle

Starburst Bracelet

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed and Taught By Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee: $40 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 3 colors Diamond or Gem Duos, plus 1 color Diamond Duo for the edge

  • Size 15/0 Seed Beads

  • Size 8/0 Seed Beads

  • 1 Soldered or Closed Ring

  • 1 Jump (Open) Ring

  • 1 Lobster Claw

  • 1.5 inches of Chain for Clasp

  • 8 lb Fireline

  • Size 11 or 12 needles

Judy’s Jewel

Saturday, December 18th, 2021

11am to 5pm

Designed and Taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $70 plus Materials

Materials:

  • Glass Cabochon

  • Bare Copper Wire is Gauges 18, 20, & 26 (Dependent upon Cabochon size)

  • Chain

  • Accessory Beads

  • Liver of Sulpher

Starshine

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Class Fee: $20 Plus Materials

Materials:

1 six-pronged metal star of “snowflake” or form (available for purchase at CBB)

Crystals, beads, &/or findings of your choice

Chain for dangling your Star

Round Nose pliers

Other Upcoming Classes

Photos, Dates, and Descriptions Coming Soon! (See Below)

  • Knotted Flower Necklace (Patricia Kroboth)

  • Fused Silver Jewelry (Jan Durkin)

  • Viking Knit Bracelet (Jan Durkin)

  • All the Bling (Carolyn Oliver Haushalter)

  • Inside Out (Carolyn Oliver Haushalter)

  • Double Play (Carolyn Oliver Haushalter)

  • Flower Field (Carolyn Oliver Haushalter)

  • Bead Embroidered Leather Purse (Angel Boyle Moore)

  • Plus, more designers…Listings coming soon!

Knotted Flower Necklace

Date to be Determined

Past Classes

Tied Up In Ribbons

Wednesday, December 1st , 2021

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Designed & Taught by Angel Boyle Moore

Class Fee: $40 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • Silk, Jeans, Or other Ribbon Strands

  • Core

  • Buttons, Beads, and other embellishments

  • 6lb or 8lb Fireline

  • Size 10 Needles


Triangulations

Saturday, November 13, 2021:

11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Designed and Taught by Maria Richmond

Class Fee: $60 Plus Materials

Materials:

  • 16 gauge wire, 14″

  • 18 gauge wire, 36″

  • 26 gauge wire, 300″

  • 24 gauge wire, 36″

  • link chain, 16-18″

  • accessory beads, as desired

  • Liver of Sulfur, if desired

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Past Class: Dagger Necklace

Wednesday, July 21: 6 to 9 p.m.

Teacher: Olga Mihaylova

Class Fee: $40 plus materials

Materials:

  • 100 4mm Swarovski bicones

  • 100 5x16mm Czech glass daggers

  • 20-25g size 11 seed beads

  • 2 jump rings, 7 mm (closed) OR extender chain

  • clasp

  • Fireline 8 lb test

1 needle, size 10

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She Wore Blue Velvet

Saturday, October 2nd from 11am-5pm

Designed and taught by Anita Kozinko

Kit Required

Boho Dangles Necklace

With Jan Durkin;

Sunday, October 3; 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Class Fee: $40

Create this treasure of a necklace! Learn some basic wire working and looping techniques to build this bohemian style necklace. Basic wire working experience is helpful.

Materials List (all available at Crystal Bead Bazaar)

  • 14, 20, and 24-gauge wire

  • Leather cord

  • 5 or 6 gemstones or crystals to dangle

  • Jump rings

  • Clasp or hook (optional)

Tools List

  • Flush Wire Cutter

  • Round Nosed Pliers

  • Chain Nose Pliers

  • Nylon Jaw Pliers

  • Magnifiers recommended

  • Chasing Hammer

  • Bench Block

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Dagger Dance

Saturday, October 9: 11 to 5:00 p.m.

Designed and Taught by Carolyn Oliver

  • Advanced Class; Must know the beaded kongo gumi/round braid

  • Class Fee: $70 plus materials

This stunning kumihimo project will teach advanced kumihimo braiders complex loading patterns that lead to dramatic results. Students will learn how to remove a braid from the disk and resume it; the project will not be completed in class. Materials:

  • 11/0 seed beads in two colors;

  • 100 x 3mm fire polish beads: 50 x 2 colors to coordinate with seed beads

  • 26 pip beads

  • 25 dagger beads

  • S-Lon Tex 135 bead cord

  • glue in end cap

  • clasp

  • jump rings

  • kumihimo disk

  • kumihimo counterweight (30-45 grams)

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Past Class: Royal Demilune!

Saturday, July 31; 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Teacher: Dana Coury

Class fee: $40 plus materials

Call 412-687-1513 to reserve your place!

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Wave Crest

Saturday, August 28: Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Designed and taught by Carolyn Oliver

  • Class Fee: $50 plus materials

  • Intermediate kumihimo class

Learn how to transition bead color and sizes. Project will not be completed in class. Students should know how to load beads, start, and finish a braid before taking the class. Materials:

  • 8/0 seed beads in 2 colors;

  • 225 4mmx3mm rondelle Thunderpolish crystals; 

  • S-Lon Tex 210 bead cord

  • glue in end cap

  • clasp

  • jump rings

  • kumihimo disk;

  • kumihimo counterweight (30-45 grams)

Past Class: Stars or Stripes

Saturday, July 24: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Designed and Taught by Carolyn Oliver

  • Class Fee: $40 plus Materials

  • No experience needed!

Make fun stackable bracelets using one technique to give different results, or combine them to show your Olympic pride! Students will make one piece in class and leave with full instructions to make unlimited variety.

Materials:

  • Size 8/0 seed beads in 2 or 3 colors;

  • S-Lon Tex 210 bead cord;

  • glue in end cap;

  • clasp;

  • jump rings;

  • kumihimo disk;

  • kumihimo counterweight (30-45 grams)

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Past Class: Bead Crochet!

Second Date ADDED! Wednesday, August 11; 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Teacher: Olga Mihaylova

Class fee: $40 plus materials; Call 412-687-1513 to reserve a spot

Materials available at CBBazaar

  • Size 6/0 beads in four colors

  • S-Lon Tex 210

  • Crochet Hook, Size 0 (1.75 mm)

The teacher is unable to teach crochet to those who would crochet with their left hand.

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Past Class: Fiery Frida Khalo Earrings

Wednesday, July 28; 6 to 9 p.m. Designed and taught by Lil Wright

Class Fee: $40

Kit Fee: $20

Not included: needle, Fireline, thread snips

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Past Class: Russian Spiral

Thursday, July 15; 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

With Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee $40. Materials extra

Supply list to be added soon.

Call 412-687-1513 to reserve your place!

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Past Class: Sand & Sea Staycation!

Saturday, July 17: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Class fee: $40 plus materials

Learn wire wrapping from LaVerne Von Scio. Materials:

  • 10 inches 14 gauge craft wire

  • 1 spool 20 gauge craft wire

  • 1 piece of coral (may substitute other item)

  • 1 fish charm (or substitute)

  • 3 -5 sea shell beads (or other beads)

Call 412-687-1513 to reserve your place to relax “at the beac” in Pittsburgh while making this fun wire-wrapped piece!

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Past Class: Beautiful Knots!!!

Thursday, July 1; 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Taught by Jeanne Shuff

Class Fee $40. Materials extra:

  • Beads of your choosing

  • S-Lon or Griffith Silk to suit size and color of beads

  • Two clamshells with two loops

  • Two open jump rings

  • Clasp

  • Knotting tweezers

Call 412-687-1513 to reserve your place!

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Past Class: Leafy Branches

Saturday, May 22
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join Trish as she steps through the basics of ladder stitch and making leafy fringe. Class is open to anyone facile with needle and thread.

Reserve your place in class at the store or call: 412-687-1513. Class fee:  $40.  Materials extra. Kits available.

 
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Past Class: St. Petersburg Chain

Thursday, June 3, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join bead artisan Jeanne Shuff to learn to stitch the St. Petersburg chain. Class is suitable for those who can use a needle and thread and who love small beads!

Reserve a spot now by registering in store or by phone. Web payment coming soon. Class Cost: $40. Materials extra.

 
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Past Class: Big Bling Braid Necklace

Carolyn Oliver for class & camaraderie. Call 412-687-1513 to reserve a spot in Carolyn’s next kumihimo class.