Front Room Classes
We offer a bunch of great classes here at String Bead. Let our experienced staff teach you the in's and out's of beading. With classes ranging from beginning to advanced beading there's something here for everyone! Our classes are a fun way to learn different beading skills and meet some really great people. Call us at 530/894-2323 today to sign up!
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Beginning Beading -- $20.00 Materials included
Start from the top, or shall we say start with the tools! We cover all the do's and don'ts in beading and set you on the right path to becoming a professional beader! Walk away with a bracelet, a corded necklace, and a pair of earrings all made by you!
- Saturday, February 4th 10-1pm
- Saturday, February 25th 10-1pm
- Wednesday, March 7th 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 17th 10-1pm
- Saturday, April 7th 10-1pm
- Saturday, April 21st 10-1pm
- Saturday, May 5th 10-1pm
Beginning Wire -- $20.00 Materials included
Loops, links, wire, and more loops! By the end of your wire bracelet, and a pair of earrings to match, links will be second nature. Plus learn how to finish that bracelet by making your own clasp! And then, after all that, if there is still time left, we will make the illusive dragonfly charm!
- Saturday, January 28th 10-1pm
- Saturday, February 18th 10-1pm
- Wednesday, February 29th 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 10th 10-1pm
- Wednesday, March 21st 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 31st 10-1pm
- Wednesday, April 11th 6-9pm
- Saturday, April 28th 10-1pm
- Wednesday, May 9th 6-9pm.
Pearl Knotting -- $20.00 Materials included
Knotting isn't just for the pearls anymore. Learn how and why knotting is still used today and knot just in the traditional fashion. We'll show you the different techniques and tools you'll need to finish your project. This is another good way of getting rid of “orphan” beads. Make the very popular Bead Wrap.
- February 4th 2-5pm
- Wednesday, March 28th 6-9pm
- Wednesday, May 2nd 6-9pm
Clusters -- $20.00 Materials not included
Beginning Wire Prerequisite.
Combine textures, shapes, and colors in a collage of beads. Big too little you can make this cluster as fancy or as casual as you want it to be.
- Wednesday, February 22nd 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 24th 10-1pm
- Wednesday, April 18th 6-9pm
Intermediate Wire -- $20.00 Materials not included
Beginning Wire Prerequisite.
Crazy about wire? So is the teacher! You will learn about wire, how to bend it, shape it, snip it, pound it, texture it, harden it. Learn much more than you probably want to know about wire!
- Wednesday, February 8th 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 3rd 10-1pm
- Saturday, May 12th 10-1pm
Wire-Wrapped Pendant -- $45.00 Materials not included
Beginning Wire Prerequisite - Intermediate Wire is suggested.
Don't know what to do with that rock you tumbled? Do you have a cut stone with no hole? This class will teach you how to cage that stone and give it a unique and finished look. Janette is a wonderful teacher that sends everyone home with a masterpiece.
- Saturday, January 28th 10-1pm
- Saturday, February 25th 10-1pm
- Saturday, March 24th 10-1pm
- Saturday, April 21st 10-1pm
- Saturday, May 19th 10-1pm
Paper Beads -- $35.00 Materials not included
Paper beads are fast, fun and light weight to wear! With countless possibilities of techniques, finishes, colors and shapes paper is never boring! We will be exploring a host of different finishes and techniques, including matte, glass, faux lampwork (using a heat embossing too), All skill levels welcome!
- Saturday, February 25th 2-5pm
Earrings -- $20.00 (Kit $15.00)
Atalia takes her earrings seriously, and we are glad of this since she makes most of the earrings in the store. She has lots of great ideas and techniques to share with this class. She has five pairs planed and more in the wings if time allows. Great fun! Beginning Wire is a pre-requisite.
- Saturday, January 28th 2-5pm
- Saturday, March 3rd 2-5pm
- Wednesday, April 4th 6-9pm
Wire Cuff -- $20.00 Materials not included
This is another great class for what we call "orphan beads". Not sure what to do with all those leftover odds and ends? Well we do and we can show you how to turn them into a cuff or linked bracelet using different gauges of wire and shaping it to fit your wrist!
- Wednesday, February 15th 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 17th 2-5pm
- Saturday, April 7th 2-5pm
Mixed-Media -- $35.00 Some Materials included
Gears, Resins, Epoxies, Cold connections of all sorts!!! Using hollow bezel forms, wire, found pieces, and much more we will explore the possibilities of cold connection jewelry! Recycling at its best!
- Wednesday, February 22nd 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 10th 2-5pm
- Wednesday, April 11th 6-9pm
- Saturday, May 12th 2-5pm
Soft Soldering -- $35.00 Materials not included
This is not torch soldering! Soft solder is used to seal or combine simple pieces. The unique thing about soft solder is you can incorporate glass, and other materials that regular solder would not allow. Great class for those who don’t like working with flames but still like some metal look in their pieces. Great for a vintage look.
- Saturday, February 25th 10-1pm
- Saturday, March 31st 10-1pm
- Saturday, May 5th 10-1pm
Tree of Life -- $20.00 Materials Included (1 tree)
This class is full of helpful hints that will make your tree come to life. Learn to make this lovely little tree into beautiful pendants, earrings, key chains, etc. Great for gifts. The technique is not too hard to learn and looks great every time.
- Wednesday, February 8th 6-9pm
- Saturday, March 31st 2-5pm
- Wednesday, April 25th 6-9pm
Polymer Meets Resin -- $35.00 Materials included.
Never played with Resin? What about Polymer Clay? Oh…well this is the class for you. This class is taking the new and old stuff and putting them together. Learn to get a dichroic glass look. Depth and texture all in the same informative class.
- Saturday, February 18th 2-5pm
- Wednesday, March 14th 6-9pm
- Wednesday, April 4th 6-9pm
- Wednesday, May 2nd 6-9pm
Beaded Cabs -- $45.00 Materials not included.
Welcome to our new guest teacher, Susi Thompson. Not only is she skilled but friendly. She will be sharing her art of Beaded Cabochons. Make sure you get your supply list (you get 25% off your supplies for this class). Susi suggests that a slight knowledge of Peyote Stitch is helpful. You can set up a Peyote class if necessary just ask for details.
- February 18th 2-5pm
- Saturday, March 24th 2-5pm
Multi-Strand -- $20.00 Materials not included
Beg. Beading Prerequisite
New ways to finish you necklaces, and new findings are always being created! This class is great for learning how to use all those beads you are having a hard time designing jewelry with. Find out how to incorporate them into a necklace that fits your style.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Micro-Macramé -- $20.00 Materials not included
Kristine Buchanan said it best on the cover of her book. "It's Not 1970 Anymore." Come learn how beautiful, dainty and up-to-date Macramé has become.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Free-Form Peyote
Fun, easy, and you don't have to worry about making mistakes! It's all about going with flow. You will want to bring varying sizes and shapes of beads, along with some seed beads for the base, your choice in how big or small.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Intro. To Polymer Clay -- $20.00 Materials not included
Learn the basics to polymer clay. Come see how far you can go with this seemingly basic medium. We'll show you the tricks of the trade we know, to get you ready for Christi Friesen's classes (coming in the spring)!
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Chain Mail -- $45.00 Materials not included
This is Janette’s favorite bracelet and it will be your favorite too. Your friends won’t believe you made it yourself. After learning this chain design, you’ll discover you can use it in many other projects too. Class space is limited so sign up early.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Bridal Jewelry Plus -- $20.00 Materials not included
Hair dressers and moms this class if for you. Have a bride to be coming down the ramp, be prepared. Loads of ways to do, clips, veils, tiaras, fans, favors, bouquet, etc.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
CZ Wire Ring -- $45.00 Materials not included
Wire-Wrapped Prerequisite
Learn how to set a Cubic zircon with no hole into a wire ring using snap settings. Don’t forget sizing rings, find out how to correctly measure the wire. The rings can be made as simple or ornate as desired.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Jewelry Design -- $35.00 No materials needed
Four hours of revisiting old ideas and learning new ones. This class is split into four sections: Color, Pattern, Theme, and Design. We will see how all of these apply too and affect the design process, how they help with troubleshooting, and how they add depth to your design. Wear old clothes we get messy.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Amulet Bag -- $35.00 Materials included
Learn Peyote bead work: How to start and work even and odd count Peyote. Learn to design and read a Peyote pattern. Make a Peyote sampler while learning what it will take to turn it into a finished bag.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Crystal V Necklace-- $45.00 Materials not included (kits available)
Pat Hubbard is generously sharing her Beautiful Crystal V necklace this season! Come in and see how lovely and form-fitting this necklace is. Using 4,5,6,8mm crystals and something contrasty make a masterpiece!
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Multi-Media Collage -- $20.00 Some materials included
Check out this awesome new class that combines the worlds of polymer clay and mixed media! Make innovative, light weight jewelry that has the aesthetic of dichroic glass without a kiln.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Manipulating Metal -- $20.00 Some Materials included
Acquire the art of working with heavy gauge wire! Learn how to attain the perfect spiral and which hammers will give you the effect you want. You will also learn how to whip up a quick and easy patina with ingredients you have around your house
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Beaded Ornaments -- $20.00 Materials Not included
Jazz up your old Christmas decorations with these cool beaded ornament covers! Learn how to read and follow this pattern to confidently make multiple ones at home. Make sets for friends or family!
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
Snowflake Charms -- $20.00 Materials Not included
Start the holidays season off right with hand made snowflake ornaments or pendants! Learn how to make the frames and then decorate them into beautiful items to wear or display.
- Call for private classes (prices vary)
*Due to the fact that our Guest Artists must travel and prepare in advance there will be NO refunds or Class Credits given for missed or canceled classes. You may send someone in place of you ONLY.
*PLEASE NO PERFUME ON CLASS DAYS!!