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Have a group of six or more and looking for something fun to do?
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You can sign up for a class:

• In Person
• Over the phone by credit card


Please note that until payment has
been received, you will not be put on the class list.

Basic Beading - Getting Started

Learn basic beading techniques to make a simple bracelet and earrings along with additional design and technical know-how!

$25.00 – Supplies Included

Thursday, September 25th– 6-8P– Instructor – Kris
Tuesday, October 14th – 6-8P – Instructor – Debra
Saturday, November 1st– 10:30A-12:30P – Instructor – Debra
Tuesday, November 18th– 6-8P – Instructor – Debra
Tuesday, December 16th– 6-8P – Instructor – Jen

 

Wire Links

Learn wire wrapping techniques and how to use them with beads to make fun linked bracelets, linked necklaces, headpins and bails!

$30.00 + Supplies

Tuesday, September 30th– 6:30-8:30P
Wednesday, October 29th –
6:30-8:30P
Tuesday, November 25th–
6:30-8:30P
Tuesday, November 30th– 6:30-8:30P
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009– 6:30-8:30P

Instructor: Marilyn

 

Stone Drilling/Shaping Class

Learn how to drill various stones and metals with a rotary tool (Dremel). Basic lapidary techniques will be covered such as enlarging holes, trimming, shaping and polishing stones. Bring any stones to class that you would like to work on or choose some of ours!

$70.00 - Supplies Included (Quality stones provided for your selection and use)

Saturday, September 27th – 1-3
OR

Saturday, November 15th – 1-3P

Instructor: Ginny

 

Findings

In this three-hour class you will make eye pins, ear wires, jump rings, spirals, closures and various connectors to enhance your jewelry making skills!

$35.00 - Supplies Included

Thursday, October 30th – 6-9P

Instructor: Anita

 

Bling! Bling!

An eye catching diamond-like bracelet for a fraction of the price. A must for gift giving or just to treat yourself!

$30.00 + Supplies

Thursday, December 4th – 6-8:30P

Instructor: Kris


NEW!
Sterling Silver Stamped
Cuff


Bri
ng your imagination to this fun new class! Stamp your name, favorite word, or a short phrase (3-5 words). Explore various creative techniques to add texture to this one-of-a-kind cuff. Learn jewelry basics including sawing, forming and finishing.

$45.00 + Supplies (Tools provided for use.)

Tuesday, October 21st– 6-8:30P
Sunday, December 14th– 1-3:30P
Tuesday, February 10th– 6-8:30P

Instructor: Sarah Sitarz of Sarah Michaela Designs
Website... www.sarahmichaeladesigns.com


NEW!
Sterling Silver Textured Ring


Explore various texturing techniques to create your own 3/8" wide sterling silver ring
. (Larger ring for ideas/texturing options.) Learn how to solder with micro torch! We will saw, texture, form, anneal, & finish our rings!

$45.00 + Supplies (Tools provided for use.)

Sunday, December 14th– 4:30-7:30P
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009– 6-9P

Instructor: Sarah Sitarz of Sarah Michaela Designs
Website... www.sarahmichaeladesigns.com


Back by Popular Demand!
Sterling Silver Beaded Bangle



Embellish sterling silver wire with your favorite beads and create a beautiful bangle bracelet. You will learn how to use various jeweler's tools as you create your own closure, and will have the option of antiquing your piece with liver of sulphur!

$40.00 + Supplies

Thursday, December 11th – 6-9P

Instructor: Anita

 

Hip To Be Square

Learn to make this elegant pendant out of Swarovski cubes. In this class you will be taught how to do both the two wide and the three wide versions!.

$30.00 + Supplies

Tuesday, October 28th– 6-8P

Instructor: Jen


Back by Popular Demand!
Embellished Queen's Chain



This versatile chain maille bracelet can be worn by both men and women. Using sterling jump rings and seed beads you will be amazed at your end result!

$35.00 + Supplies

Thursday, November 20th – 6-9P

Instructor: Anita

 

Crystal Chain Maille

Combine crystal and chain maille to make this unusually beautiful two-layered bracelet!
*Prerequisite: You must be able to open and close jump rings correctly.


$35.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Jen


Criss/Cross Chain Maille

Create this very unique two-toned bracelet. The base will be silver with an accent color. Use gold, silver, copper or a fun color of your choosing!

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Jen

 

Precious Metal Clay I –
Charms & Pendants

In this two part class learn more about this fascinating medium and use your creative abilities to make something fun, beautiful and original. Design your own charms or pendants using simple tools and stamps.

$40.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Certified Instructor: Jen

 


Beginning Peyote

A must-know stitch to accomplish incredible beadwork. You will learn flat peyote and make a piece of wearable art.This class is a prerequisite to the gorgeous peyote bead bag and the awesome freeform peyote bracelet!

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Anita

 

Basic Beaded Wire Wrapped Cuff

Create a beautifully simple wrapped cuff bracelet embellished with beads in colors of your choice. This is a prerequisite class to prepare you for the two-tone basket weave cuff if you are a beginner in wire working.
*This class is a prerequisite to the Two-Tone Basketweave Bangle.

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Kris


Leapin Lizards!

Create this cute little creature out of seed beads. A fun bracelet or anklet for all ages!

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

 

Beads I


Learn creative ways to cage beads with sterling silver wire.

$35.00 + Kit & Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!


Knot Your Average Bracelet!


Remember macramé? Relive the past or start something new with this twisted, micro-macramé bracelet made with seed beads or crystals. It's a fun casual look for summer.

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!


Reversible Square Stitch Bracelet

Learn the square stitch with triangle beads while making a unique bracelet that will give you two different looks!

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

 

Gypsy Earrings

All the rage! Stones dripping from a sterling silver frame that you create!!
!

$35.00 + Supplies & Kit

COMING AGAIN SOON!


Parallel Chain

Create this unique bracelet by using only jump rings. In this chain mailing bracelet you will be introduced to the concept of a captive ring!

COMING AGAIN SOON!


Flower Garland Necklace

Create this eye catching necklace by making flowers out of beads and a vine out of wire!

COMING AGAIN SOON!


Fantasy Bracelet

With needle and thread you will be amazed at how this bracelet comes together to create a beautiful piece.

 

COMING AGAIN SOON!

 

Please be respectful of your instructor and others. Classes will start on time. Please arrive ten minutes early if you already have your supplies and one hour early if you are picking out your supplies the day of class.

Class Cancellation Policy
Fees paid for classes cannot be refunded. Due to space restrictions, we must receive notice of your inability to attend at least one week prior to the scheduled class. At that time you may reregister for an alternative class. If notice of change is not received at least one week prior to the scheduled class, any fee paid will be forfeited. If you are late and do not have your supplies, you may be asked to reschedule class.


The Garden of Beads, LLC • 208 East Main Street • Anoka, MN 55303 • 763.323.7848 • info@thegardenofbeads.com