Beadweaving Classes
Beaded Cabochon Workshop
Instructor: Carolyn Cook
Level: Beginner -- $45
We've changed this from a class to a workshop - that way you'll have time to embellish your cabochon with crystals and pearls and all sorts of beads! Learn to create your own pendant using a cabochon - a flat backed bead, pendant piece, or stone that has no hole. A backing, usually of ultrasuede or leather, is attached and beads are sewn around the cabochon to hold it firmly in place, using graduating sizes of seed beads. The beads make a decorative edging and a bail. You will learn several different beading techniques, including backstitch, peyote, and netting. We will talk about the ways in which to make your pendant into a necklace.
Materials: Cabochon, ultrasuede, Nymo size D or C-Lon, size 10 beading needle, TackyTape, small sewing scissors to cut ultrasuede, size 11 and 15 seed beads and Delicas. We have kits available starting at $17.00 that include a cabochon, seed beads, ultrasuede, one size 10 needle, and thread. You may choose additional embellishment beads, crystals or pearls, to add to your design during the second half of the workshop. You may use your own cabochon but please have all supplies before the class starts. Please note that you should bring your own small sewing scissors.
Peyote Even-Weave Bracelet
Instructor: Evelyn Portrait
Level: Basic -- $25
Learn even-weave, flat peyote in this class. You'll learn how to follow a chart to create a simple pattern consisting of the signs of the zodiac, and attach findings to each end to make a bracelet.
Materials: Delica beads in two contrasting colors, Fireline 6 lb. test, end findings and clasp, size 10 beading needle, and a yellow highlighter.
Decorative Beaded Ornament
Instructor: Carolyn Cook
Level: Basic -- $25
Have fun decorating a glass ball ornament with a covering of nets and swags of seed beads and accent beads. You'll learn to embellish your ornament with a lacy covering of seed beads, and how to plan your netted pattern. Wonderful to give as gifts or decorate your own home, ornaments can be beaded in many patterns and colors - make a set for yourself!
Materials: Glass ornament (approximately 9" diameter), 8/0, 11/0 seed beads, square, drop, or triangle accents beads, C-Lon thread or Nymo D, size 12 beading needle.
Albion Beads - 16A Albion Street - Wakefield, MA 01880
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