Houston Class Schedule
Summer 2008

July | August | September

A deposit is required to guarantee your space in a class. All payments are refundable in full, for cancellations made up to one week before class. There will be no refunds/roll-overs for cancellations made by a student after the cut-off date. Please notify us if someone else will be filling in for you. It's the student's responsibility to remember the class time. We appreciate your cooperation in abiding by these guidelines.

Please make reservations at least one week in advance.

Z Bead provides students with the basic tools to use in class but supplies need to be purchased by the student.

A full refund plus a coupon good for a one-time store discount will be given for any class cancelled by Z Bead. Class make-up is at the teacher's discretion.

Call Us If You Have Any Questions
(713) 526-2216

Private Lessons

Private lessons are held for one to two persons seeking individual help. The rate is $35 an hour, with a minimum of two hours. We hold private lessons at our store, before or after store hours.Call today to schedule your private lesson: 713-526-2216

Class Skill Level Chart

Please note the skill level next to the class title.

*Beginner: Teaches basic skills. No experience required. Great for all beading levels!
**Intermediate: Basic skills and techniques are required.

***Advanced: Previous classes and experience are required.

Class Schedule

General Beading | Knotting Skills| Seed Beading | Wire Techniques

You can also check out the Teacher List to see all the classes offered by your favorite instructor!

General Beading

Back to Basics Beadstringing*
Instructed by Andrea
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:
Tuesday, July 22: 7-9 pm
Thursday, August 21: 7-9 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, July 6: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, July 20: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, August 3: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, August 17: 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, September 7: 10 am - 12 pm

Sunday, September 21: 10 am - 12 pm
Tuition: FREE!!!

Bead Happy Hour
With the Z Bead Staff
Take a load off and come join us on a relaxing Friday night.  Lets make some jewelry while having a good time.  Wine and treats will be served!
Dates:
Friday, July 18: 7-9 pm
Friday, August 15: 7-9 pm
Friday, September 19: 7-9 pm
Tuition: FREE!!!

Beginning Jewelry Assembly*
Instructed by Jennifer
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:
Fridays,
July 11, 18, 25, & August 1: 9-11 am
Fridays,
August 8, 15, 22, 29: 9-11 am
Fridays,
September 5, 12, 19, 26: 9-11 am
Tuition: $60 ($35 deposit)
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The Graduated Necklace * (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
This class will focus on the technique of measuring out a multi-strand, multi-layered necklace.  Learn how to measure each strand on a bead board and attach a multi strand clasp. 
Dates:
Wednesday, July 16: 7-9 pm
Wednesday, August 20: 9-11 am
Wednesday, September 24: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)
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Let’s Make Earrings*
Instructed by Andrea
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:
Tuesday, July 15: 7-9 pm
Thursday,
August 14: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $25 ($12 deposit)

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A Very Charming Bracelet* (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
We will have a blast making a fun charm bracelet.  You can attach charms and beads to chain links using jump-rings and simple loops. We will be learning the technique of a simple loop and then the proper way of attaching the loops to chain links.
Dates:
Wednesday,
July 9: 7-9 pm
Wednesday,
August 13: 7-9 pm
Wednesday,
September 17: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)

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Y-Necklace
Instructed by Andrea
This class will teach you to design and create those Y- necklaces made so popular by television sitcoms. You will also learn some basic wire-wrapping techniques that incorporate chain.
Date:
Tuesday, July 8: 7-9 pm
Thursday, August 7: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)

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Knotting Skills

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, July 3: 7-9 pm
Thursday, August 7: 9-11 am
Thursday,
September 11: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)

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Seed Beading

Swarovski Star Earrings***  (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
With a swarovski rivoli, crystals, and japanese seed beads, you can create some amazing stars.  These fabulous stars will be created by using a peyote stitch to create a bezel around the rivoli, then embellished with vibrant swarovski crystals.
Dates:
Tuesday, July 10: 7-9 pm
Thursday, August 14: 9-11 am
Thursday, September 18: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $35 ($18 deposit)

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Wire Techniques

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:
Wednesday, July 2: 7-9 pm
Wednesday, August 6: 7-9 pm
Wednesday,
September 10: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $35 ($18 deposit)

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Wire Beads*** (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
Have you ever wanted to make your own beads? This class will focus on making beads and bead embellishments with wire by using a coiled wire wrap technique.  Learn how to manipulate the wire and create fine wire wraps that will create wire beads and wire wrapped bead caps.
Dates:
Wednesday & Thursday,
July 23 & 24: 7-9 pm
Wednesday & Thursday,
August 27 & 28: 9-11 am
Tuition: $35 ($18 deposit)

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Wrapping the Top-Drilled Bead * (NEW!)
Instructed by Jennifer
Learn how to wire-wrap top-drilled teardrops or briolettes. This technique will allow you to attach top-drilled beads to chain, loops, etc.  We will be creating a beautiful necklace using the teardrops and attaching them to chain.  Then we will combine it with matching earrings.
Dates:
Wednesday,
July 30: 7-9 pm
Wednesday,
September 3: 7-9 pm
Tuition: $30 ($18 deposit)   

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