Beading

In this 5 hour workshop you will explore beginning Bead Embroidery techniques including glueing cabochons, beading around cabochons, incorporating different types of beads, finishing and edging your piece. All materials are included in this class (skull, rose, bow tie, beads, suede, and tools). You may bring your own beads if you wish, but the class will be following the basic pattern shown in the photograph.

Class is Beginner Level. Class runs 5 hours long with a break for lunch and afternoon stretch.

Class size is limited to 10 people. A 50% deposit is due at time of registration, with the balance due day of class.

Upcoming Classes

In this 8 hour workshop you will explore animal totem signs and healing stones to making a sweet amulet necklace or brooch that reflects your inner self. You need to bring your animal treasures, heirlooms, stones and beads. Heidi and the Bead Lounge will supply the tools and materials for the bracelet including ultra suede for the foundation and backing, necklace cord and findings, needles and thread, glues and much more. Bead Lounge offers a large selection of cabochons and beads for purchase and Heidi will bring a selection of beads and cabs for purchase as well.

Class requires some knowledge of bead embroidery. Class runs 8 hours long with a 1 hour break for lunch and afternoon stretch.

Class size is limited to 10 people. A 50% deposit is due at time of registration, with the balance due day of class.

Upcoming Classes

In this 8 hour workshop you will explore making a sweet cuff bracelet. So dig through your cabochons, old buttons and beads and bring them along to create your own very personal cuff. Heidi and the Bead Lounge will supply the tools and materials for the bracelet including ultra suede for the foundation and backing, brass cuff, needles and thread, glues and much more. Bead Lounge offers a large selection of cabochons and beads for purchase and Heidi will bring a selection of beads and cabs for purchase as well.

Class requires some knowledge of bead embroidery. Class runs 8 hours long.

Upcoming Classes

Learn how to make this beautiful sparklie 3-D crystal heart pendant in this Intermediate beading class. Heart pendant pictured is made with 100 - 4mm Swarovski crystal bi-cone beads. You can make this design with any color of crystal to suit your taste. These pendants make great gifts! Material Fee of $15 covers cost of crystals. If you bring your own crystals, materials fee is waived. Class runs 2 hours long.

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Learn how to make this elegant bracelet in this Beggining/Intermediate beading class. Bracelet pictured is made with 6mm glass pearls, 6/0 seed beads and 11/0 seed beads. You can make this design with many different types of beads to match any outfit. Materials Fee is $10. Class runs 2 1/2 - 3 hours long.

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Using 2″ wide ribbon, learn how to make a wonderfully fun ribbon amulet purse in this Beggining/Intermediate bead stitching class.  You will need #12 beading needles (available at Bead Lounge) and you may bring your own beads and thread if you have them.  There is a $7 Materials Fee for students who need project supplies.  Class runs 2 1/2 - 3 hours long.

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 Start your adventure beyond basic bead stringing with this wonderfully simple and extremely gratifying right angle stitch bracelet.  Create a fun “squiggly” companion for your wrist or a friend’s wrist.  These make great gifts and are fun to make in a multitude of different colors!  There is a $10 Materials Fee for students who need project supplies.

Upcoming Classes

(Level - Beginner)

Are you newly bead-dazzled or just have a lot of treasures you want to recycle?  Not sure what tools, stringing materials or types of beading styles will best suit your creative style?  This class will cover the latest beading tools, terms, styles and basic stringing tips and tricks.

Learn effective starting and finishing techniques and get design tips to make creative pieces.  The basic loop & wrap wire-wrapping technique covered enables making earring dangles and bracelet/necklace links.  Students will make two of the following: bracelet, necklace, pendant or earrings.

Students are encouraged to bring their own tools and beads but copper wrapping wire and some beads are provided.  Students taking this class receive a 20% discount on all tools bought at the Bead Lounge prior to or day of class.

Upcoming Classes