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!
- Thursday, August 14th 6-9pm
- Saturday, August 30th 10-1pm
- Saturday, September 13th 10-1pm
- Thursday, September 25th 6-9pm
- Saturday, October 18th 10-1pm
- Thursday, October 30th 6-9pm
- Saturday, November 8th 10-1pm
- Saturday, November 29th 10-1pm
- Saturday, December 13th 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, August 23rd 10-1pm
- Thursday, September 4th 6-9pm
- Saturday, September 20th 10-1pm
- Saturday, October 4th 10-1pm
- Thursday, October 16th 6-9p
- Saturday, November 1st 10-1pm
- Thursday, November 13th 6-9pm
- Saturday, December 6th 10-1pm
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.
- Thursday, August 28th 6-9pm
- Thursday, September 18th 6-9pm
- Saturday, October 4th 2-5pm
- Saturday, November 15th 10-1pm
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.
- Thursday, August 21st 6-9pm
- Thursday, September 18th 6-9pm
- Saturday, November 22nd 2-5pm
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.
- Saturday, August 16th 10-1pm
- Thursday, October 9th 6-9pm
- Saturday, November 1st 2-5pm
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!
- Thursday, August 21st 6-9pm
- Thursday, October 2nd 6-9pm
- Saturday, November 15th 2-5pm
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.
- Thursday, August 14th 6-9pm
- Thursday, October 9th 6-9pm
- Saturday, November 8th 2-5pm
Free-Form Peyote -- $20.00 Materials not included
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.
- Thursday, September 11th 6-9pm
- Thursday, October 16th 6-9pm
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, August 23rd 2-5pm
- Saturday, September 6th 2-5pm
- Saturday, September 27th 2-5pm
- Saturday, October 11th 2-5pm
- Saturday, November 22nd 2-5pm
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)!
- Saturday, September 13th 2-5pm
- Thursday, October 23rd 6-9pm
- Thursday, November 20th 6-9pm
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 matt, glass, faux Lambrequin (using a heat embossing too), All skill levels welcome!
- Saturday, September 20th 2-5pm
- Saturday, October 25th 2-5pm
Faux Enameling -- $45.00 Some Materials Included (Kits Available)
Learn how to add color to your metal pieces! Techniques anywhere from a water color look to a more solid inlay, will allow you to be creative. The process will be explained and example pieces displayed to demonstrate different design possibilities. Students will experiment creating their own samples, using metal forms and tools provided by the instructor, and will leave with a finished piece.\
- Saturday, August 9th 2-5pm
- Saturday, October 2nd 6-9pm
Prong Pendant -- $45.00 Materials not included
Beginning Wire Prerequisite, Wire-Wrapped Pendant, Intermediate Wire is suggested
This class is for that extra sparkly stone! Learn how to wrap in a new way to show off that extra special stone and still getting as fancy a bail as you want. Not for the weak of heart.
- Saturday, November 1st 2-5pm
*Due to the fact that our Guest Artisits 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!!