Back to Basics Beadstringing*
Instructed by Ashlea
Join us for this one-night class to learn to repair that broken piece of jewelry or make something for the first time.  See how to use different types of clasps and bead boards.  Instruction will include an optional memory wire bracelet.  No beading experience necessary! 
Dates:
Sunday, April 20: 5-8 pm
Sunday, June 1: 5-8 pm
Tuition: $ 35 ($18 deposit)
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Bead Brunch
With the Z Bead Staff
Do you have a class project that you have never finished? Do you need a reminder for a technique you learned in one of our classes? Then a Sunday Bead Brunch is the perfect place for you to have a snack, hang out with other students, and bring that unfinished project to have one of our staff members help you out. Please bring your handout from your class if you need specific help. Bead Brunch is open and free to all current and former Z Bead students! Note: Bead brunch is expanding!  Due to popular demand, we are now having bead brunch twice a month for twice the fun!
Dates:
Sunday, April 6: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, April 20: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, May 4: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, May 18: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, June 1: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, June 22: 10 am - 12 pm
Tuition: FREE!!!

Bead Happy Hour
With the Z Bead Staff
Attention former and current students!!  Need some bead therapy after a tough work week?  Bring your projects or new ideas/questions to Bead Happy Hour (along with some wine if you’d like!) and Z Bead will provide friendly and helpful staff and snacks.  Come unwind with us!
Dates:
Friday, April 18: 7-9 pm
Friday, May 16: 7-9 pm
Friday, June 20: 7-9 pm
Tuition: FREE!!!

Beginning Jewelry Assembly*
Instructed by Jennifer or Ashlea
Learn the basics of jewelry assembly! Students will learn about the components and techniques of making earrings, bracelets, and necklaces in order to design and make their own creations. This is both a lecture and hands-on course.
Dates:
Saturdays, April 19, 26, May 3, 10: 9-11 am
Saturdays, May 24, 31, June 7, 14: 9-11 am
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 9, 11, 16, 18: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $60 ($35 deposit)
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Calculated Asymmetry Necklace** (NEW!)
Instructed by Meredith
Taught before as “Rational Chaos” at the Nomadic Notions in Austin, TX, this class is for beaders with some previous experience who want to step up their skill-set and increase their necklace-making repertoire ten-fold. Over two sessions, we will learn and execute a simple formula for creating random-looking and asymmetrical designs! This class is especially intended for those seeking to “think outside the box” without all the brain-wracking effort.
Dates:
Monday, April 15 & 22: 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $50 ($30 deposit)
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Charming Chandelier Earrings* (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
Bored with simple drop earrings?  Or do you just need something a little fancier for that special party?  Expand your earring repertoire with chandelier earrings.  Students will learn how to create multiple graduated bead dangles to make these fun and flashy earrings.  Great for beginners!
Dates:
Tuesday, April 29: 7-9 pm
Tuesday, May 27: 7-9 pm
Thursday, June 26: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $20 ($12 deposit)
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Findings and Finishings Workshop* (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
How do I know what type of stringing material to use and when?  When do I use a clamshell tip vs. a crimp bead?  What kinds of clasps are best for heavy beads, or light beads, or bracelets?  And just what does a crimping tool do?  This one-night lecture/workshop will answer all these burning questions and more. 
Dates:
Monday, April 21: 7-9 pm
Monday, May 26: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $20 ($12 deposit)
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Fun With Stretch Magic* (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
Stretch your creativity out and let your imagination take flight in this fun and easy class.  Students will learn the basics of using color, patterns, and different textures of beads to create an eye-catching bracelet and ring.  This is a great class for beginners or kids. 
Dates:
Saturday, April 12: 9-11 am
Tuesday, June 17: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $20 ($12 deposit)
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Intermediate Jewelry Assembly and Design** (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
Take your beading and design skills to a higher level in this three-session class.  Students will learn how to use French bouillon to create a professional and traditional ending for necklaces strung on silk, techniques for multi-strand necklaces, and how to end a multi-strand necklace with a cone.  Aspects of design including color, symmetry, texture, and weight will also be discussed in-depth as you create each project.  Prerequisite:  Beginning Jewelry Assembly.
Dates:
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, & 21: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $50 ($30 deposit)
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Lariat Techniques Workshop* (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
The lariat style necklace has done nothing but grow in popularity, largely due to its versatility.  In this workshop, we will discuss three ways to create a lariat using three totally different materials:  one with beadalon, one with chain, and one with leather or other cording.  Then, pick your favorite style and create your own fabulous lariat in class.  The possibilities are limitless! 
Dates:
Wednesday, May 28: 7-9:30 pm
Monday, June 30: 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)
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Let’s Make Earrings*
Instructed by Sandy
Create fabulous earrings in just one day! Techniques covered will include: simple loops, wire-wrapped loops, adding chain, and design tips. You’ll be able to complete two pairs of earrings in class.  Perfect For Beginners!
Date:
Sunday, May 4: 5-7 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)
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Multi-Strand Bracelet*
Instructed by Jennifer
Create a fabulous multi-strand bracelet using a variety of techniques. Jennifer will help you to create a lavish look.  (Beads should be chosen prior to class.)
Dates:
Thursday, April 24: 7-9 pm
Thursday,  May 22: 7-9 pm
Tuesday, June 24: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $20 ($12 deposit)
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Spiraling Ear Orbitals** (NEW!)
Instructed by Meredith
Take your earring designs to not only the next level, but to outer space! This class will teach you how to create beautiful, sparkly, one of a kind, and very versatile earrings that are reminiscent of Saturn’s rings. Learn to wrap wire, Swarovski crystals, Czech seed beads, and Japanese delicas into gorgeous spirals that hang ever-so-elegantly off the ear.
Dates:
Wednesday, April 9: 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Tantalizing Top-Drilled Cluster Bracelet* (NEW!)
Instructed by Meredith
Learn this quick, easy, and needle-less version of the two-needle right angle weave stitch by creating a gorgeous textured bracelet out of top-drilled beads! In this one-nighter, everyone will learn the technique AND complete a beautiful unique bracelet that is sure to have your peers begging you to make them all one too!
Dates:
Sunday, April 13: 5-7:30 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Crocheting with Wire** (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
Come learn the art of crocheting with wire.  On the first night, students will learn a simple but elegant chain stitch technique that incorporates sparkly beads for a fabulous, textural necklace.  The second night, we will expand by using slip stitches and beads to create a stunning cuff bracelet.  No crochet experience is necessary, but some knowledge of wire is helpful.  
Dates:
Mondays, May 12 & 19: 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $40 ($20 deposit)
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Fancy Crochet Lariat I*
Instructed by Jennifer
Take a dive into the exciting world of fibers and beads in this fun and fabulous class. You will use a chain stitch to blend silk cord and a variety of beads into a stunning lariat-style necklace. So easy and versatile, you will want one in every color!
Dates:
Thursday, May 8: 7-9 pm
Tuesday, June 10: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Spiral Crochet Bangle Bracelet*** (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
Have you been waiting for a challenging class that integrates your needlecraft skills with your beading skills?  Spiral Crochet Bangle Bracelet is the class for you.  Learn to use size 6 seed beads and nylon thread to create a stunning crocheted spiral tube.  On the second night, various finishing and embellishment techniques will be taught.  Space in this class will be more limited than most, so sign up early.  Prerequisite:  Fancy Crochet Lariat OR previous crochet experience.  
Date:
Sundays, May 18 & 25: 5-8 pm
Tuition: $40 ($20 deposit)
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Fiber Decorated Headbands* (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
Fiber is very hot this year.  Join the trend by using decorative fibers, beads, and wire to create these unique headbands.  Make it elegant with Swarovski crystals and sparkly thread, or go funky and earthy with fuzzy, chunky fibers and natural stone or wood beads.    
Dates:
Tuesday, May 6: 7-9 pm
Thursday, June 5: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)
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Wiber Art Beads* (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
Learn how to blend fun fibers and wire in this class inspired by the “wiber” beads in Lisa Vann’s Fiber-Wire Beads and Jewelry. By the end of the night you will have made tons of these fabulous and fuzzy (yet sturdy) beads to string together. Jennifer will also teach you how to turn them into a funky chain to showcase your wearable art.
Dates:
Thursday, April 10: 7-9 pm
Thursday, May 15: 7-9 pm
Monday, June 23: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)
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Knotting Techniques*
Instructed by Jennifer
Save money by learning how to knot like a professional! You will learn everything from choosing cord, tying uniformed spacer knots, and finishing techniques. Several methods will be taught; one is sure to be right for you! No beading experience necessary.
Dates:
Thursday, May 1: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Tin Cup Knotting*
Instructed by Sandy
Learn how to make the popular necklace that was in the movie Tin Cup.  Students will be taught how to perfectly knot and space between beads on silk or nylon thread by using tweezers.  This is a “project” class so the goal is for you to wear this one on the way home.
Dates:
Sunday, April 13: 10 am - noon
Sunday, June 29: 5-7 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)
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Hip to Be Square*
Instructed by Ashlea
Come learn the ever-versatile square-stitch.  Make a hip necklace out of stitched links that are connected to each other or between other beads.
Date:
Saturday, May 17: 9-11 am
Tuition: $20 ($12 deposit)
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Ndebele Bracelet*
Instructed by Ashlea
For over 200 years, the Ndebele Tribe of South Africa has used this beading technique to create herringbone designs in jewelry.  Join us to learn this technique to create an amazing bracelet with Delicas or seed beads in one or two colors.
Date:
Saturdays, June 21 & 28: 9-11 am
Tuition: $20 ($12 deposit)
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Beautiful Wrapped Wire and Bead Bangle** (NEW!)
Instructed by Meredith
Bangle bracelets are so trendy right now! Why not learn how to create your own extraordinary version of this popular blinging and banging bracelet? We will make a sturdy bracelet core with coils of wire, decorate it with beautiful accent beads, and create our own clasp!
Date:
Monday, April 28: 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Cascade of Teardrops Necklace**
Instructed by Jennifer
Become an expert on wire-wrapping top-drilled teardrop beads. You will learn to create a stunning necklace with cascading teardrops, chain, and wire. Basic wire skills needed.
Date:
Thursday, May 29: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Clasps 1*
Instructed by Ashlea or Meredith
Wouldn’t it be great to save money, plus have your clasps look as unique as your one-of-a-kind piece?  In this one-evening class, let your creativity flow all the way to the “end” of your pieces by custom-making your own clasps.  Introduction to Wire Wrapping is helpful for this class.
Dates:
Wednesday, April 23: 7-9 pm
Wednesday, June 25: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $35 ($18 deposit)
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Decorative Wire Links**
Instructed by Ashlea
Learn five different types of links in this one-night workshop.  Add personality to your custom-designed jewelry by incorporating these unusual and eye-catching techniques.  If you already work with wire, you will love what doors this class will open in your creative mind!  Previous wire experience is recommended.  Wire included.
Date:
Wednesday, April 30: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Ear Wires 1*
Instructed by Ashlea or Meredith
If you are looking for a unique earring design, then explore with us how to twist and turn wire to make your own pairs.  Embellishments welcome.
Dates:
Monday, April 14: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $35 ($18 deposit)
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Egyptian Spiral Link Bracelet** (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
Spiral your way to a whole new level of wire working in this fun one-night class.  Students will learn how to make the “Picasso’s Nose” link out of wire.  The links will then be used between beads to create a slinky and elegant link-to-link style bracelet worthy of Cleopatra herself. 
Dates:
Wednesday, April 2: 7-9:30 pm
Monday, May 5: 7-9:30 pm
Monday, June 2: 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)
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Hammered Teardrop Earrings** (NEW!)
Instructed by Ashlea
Hammer your aggression out on 14 gauge wire as you form these shapely and sculptural earrings.  Students will learn techniques for hammering and creating texture on wire, as well as how to embellish with stones or crystals.  Elements of line and form will also be taught- follow the template or create your own unique shape!
Dates:
Wednesday, April 16: 7-9:30 pm
Thursday, June 19: 7-9:30 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Introduction To Wire Wrapping*
Instructed by Jennifer
Learn to create earrings, pendants, and charms. Make custom chains and necklaces with a link-to-link technique. See how to add a touch of whimsy to your designs with coiled bead-caps and spiral headpins. This is a great technique class for those wanting to explore wire wrapping! Wire is included. Beading experience not necessary.
Dates:
Tuesday, April 8: 7-9 pm
Tuesday, May 13: 7-9 pm
Thursday, June 12: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $35 ($18 deposit)
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Link to Link*
Instructed by Sandy
This style is so hot right now!  In this one night class you will learn to make a necklace by working with bound loops of wire instead of cord.  Use all the same beads or mix it up with many different shapes, sizes, colors or materials.
Date:
Sunday, April 27: 10 am-noon
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Wire Bezel-set Cabochon Pendant** (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
There are so many great cabochons available, but -- gasp - - they have no holes!  What is a beader to do with them?  All you really need is some square wire and a little ingenuity.  Come learn how to set a cabochon in an evening without having to solder. 
Dates:
Thursday, April 17: 7-9 pm
Tuesday, May 20: 7-9 pm
Friday, June 27: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)
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Woven Rings of Wire Pendant* (NEW!)
Instructed by Meredith
Learn to make gorgeously unique pendants that will spice up your necklace designs and speak quite highly of your skill-set! These focal beauties look complex, but are made with ease using fine wire. Woven-wire technique and bound-loop wire wrapping will be taught.
Dates:
Monday, April 7: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)   
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