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Current Class!
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, June 17th– 6-8P – Instructor – Cindy.
Tuesday, July 6th– 6-8P – Instructor – Aimee

Saturday, July 24th – 10:30A to 12:30P - Instructor – Debra
Tuesday, August 17th – 6-8P – Instructor – Aimee
Thursday, September 9th–
6-8P– Instructor – Cindy
Saturday, October 2nd–
10:30A to 12:30P - Instructor – Debra


Current Class!
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, June 29th – 6-8P
Tuesday, July 27th – 6-8P
Tuesday, August 31st– 6-8P
Tuesday, September 28th – 6-8P

Instructor: Aimee


Current Class!
Bling! Bling!

An eye catching diamond-like "tennis" bracelet for less than a fraction of the price. A must for gift giving or just to treat yourself!
Instructions provided for a single and a double layered bracelet!

$30.00 + Supplies


Thursday, September 16th – 6-8P


Instructor: Kris


Current Class!
Sterling Silver Stamped
Cuff
or Sterling Silver Textured Ring

In this class both the ring and the cuff will be taught at the same time.  You choose which one you would like to make!

Sterling Silver Stamped Cuff: Bring your imagination to this fun new class! Stamp your name, favorite word, or 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 + Kit ($37.50) Tools provided for use.

OR


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 a micro torch! We will saw, texture, form, anneal, & finish our rings!

$45.00 + Kit ($18) Tools provided for use.

These two classes are taught at the same time and you have the option of choosing either the cuff OR the ring.

Thursday, July 22nd - 6 to 9:30P

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

 

Current Class!
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, August 19th - 6 to 8:30P

Instructor: Kris


Current Class!
Stone Drilling/Shaping Class


Back by popular demand! 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 & Equipment provided for use .(Quality stones provided for your selection and use)

Saturday, July 17th - 1 to 3P

Instructor: Ginny



PMC – Tree of Life Pendant


Learn how to make this unique pendant using basics of lump PMC and syringe PMC. No previous experience necessary! Item will be fired, tumbled and ready to be picked up the next day.

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Jen

 

Framed Soldered Pendant

In this class you will learn how to solder with a soldering iron. Using your own photo, stamp, or pressed flower sandwiched between glass you will create your own unique pendant.

$30.00 + Kit

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Jen

 

Sterling Silver Byzantine Chain Maille

This pattern only looks complicated. It is easy to learn and is a great chain for those just beginning to get into chain maille!

$30.00 + Kit ($58)

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Kris

 

Pearl Knotting


Learn this versatile single strand knotting technique to show off that special strand of pearls you have been saving or use your imagination and you can knot just about anything!

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Jen

 
 

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!.Our very own creation by Jen!

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

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 freeform peyote bracelet that will be offered late fall / early winter!

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Kris

 

Basic Wire Wrapped Cuff

Create a beautifully simple wrapped cuff bracelet. This is a prerequisite class to prepare you for the two-tone basket weave cuff or the Celtic Knot Wire bracelet if you are a beginner with wire working.

$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Kris

 

Parallel Chain Maille

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

$35.00 + Kit (Copper $15.80 / Sterling $38.75 / Combo $34)

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Jen

 

Clearly Crystal Chain Maille

COMING AGAIN SOON!


Fantasy Bracelet

With needle and thread you will be amazed at how easily this bracelet comes together to create a beautiful and complicated looking piece!


$30.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Kris

 
 

Sterling Silver Caged Beads


In this class you will create wire beads & stone beads wrapped with wire to create a bracelet of your own!

$40.00 + Supplies

COMING AGAIN SOON!


Instructor: Anita

 



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

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Anita

 

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

COMING AGAIN SOON!

Instructor: Anita

 

 

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

 


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!

 

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!


Flower Garland Necklace

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

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