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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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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