Beginning Stringing


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Please call or drop by the store you wish to take the class at to sign up!


In this class you will learn the terms, tools, methods, and materials used in basic bead stringing. You will receive a glossary of terms, illustrated list of tools and findings, and general information about sizing, estimating, and design. The in-class project involves stringing beads on beading cable and using crimps to attach clasps, chains, or soldered rings.

In this class you will make:

  • One necklace -OR-

  • One bracelet -OR-

  • One anklet

Supplies you will need prior to taking this class:

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Crimping tool

  • Nipper

  • Beadalon cable, size .015” or .018” (your choice of color)

  • Crimp beads (sterling or gold filled, your choice)

  • Lobster or toggle clasp

  • Beads (your choice)

Please sign up and pay in advance to secure your place, and purchase (or bring from home) all materials in plenty of time for class. In order to complete your projects, we start class promptly at the listed times. Classes are approximately 2 hours long.

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Basic Wire Wrap


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Please call or drop by the store you wish to take the class at to sign up!


In this class you will learn the technique of wire wrapping used to attach wire or head pins to earring findings, chain, or other wire. Wire wrapping provides your work with secure, neat, professional looking connections.

In this class you will make:

  • Earrings (several pairs) -OR-

  • Bracelet -OR-

  • Anklet -OR-

  • Necklace

Supplies you will need to either buy or bring from home for this class:

  • Round nose pliers

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Nipper

  • Earring findings (for earrings)

  • Chain 7″ for bracelet, 9″ for anklet, 16+” for necklace

  • Clasp (for bracelet, anklet, necklace) your choice

  • Headpins (at least 7-10)

  • Beads (your choice)

  • Wire, 6″ of 22 gauge or 24 gauge

Please sign up and pay the class fee in advance to secure your place, and purchase (or bring from home) all materials in plenty of time for class (Picking out beads is a time consuming process. Please give yourself enough time! An hour is usually a bare minimum!). In order to complete your projects, we start class promptly at listed class times. Classes are approximately 2 hours long.