S&A Beads offers a variety of beading classes at our Takoma Park, MD storefront!Check out our new classes and up coming events. Learn more about our class policies below. Up-coming Class Dates:
Beading Classes at S&A Beads
Fundamentals of Bead Stringing II: Concept & Design $45
Intermediate Beading $50 (3 Hours)
Beginning Metal Wire Wrapping $45
- Saturday, March 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
- 5 person minimum
- Call to schedule 301 891 2323
- Scheduled upon request
- Perfect for wedding jewelry!
Private Party $35 per person
Private Beading Class $80/+$30 additional hours
You must pre-register all classes! Make sure to register early as these classes fill up quickly! All class fees are due at the time of registration. You can pre-register by phone at (301) 891-2323
In the event a class is canceled due to lack of enrollment, students will be notified and will be given the option of a full refund or taking the class at a later date.
Only paying students are allowed to attend classes -- NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please notify instructor of any special accommodations; health wise or any other that you might require. Our store staff cannot provide child care. Please do not bring your children to class.
REFUNDS POLICY: No refunds will be given. Classes may be rescheduled up to a week before the class date.
Use any of our thousands of beads for your own special creations. If you decide to purchase what you make - and probably you will - or if you want to stock up on beads, tools, books or jewelry, we offer a 10% discount for all purchases made during class hours.
Beading is addictive: there are no fixed material costs. A set of basic tools generally costs up to $35. A completed necklace and pair of earrings can range from $30 and up, depending on the beads.
Limit 5 Students per Class Learn to work with the basic tools of bead stringing -- needle nose pliers, bead design boards, clasps, crimps, ear wires, eye and headpins, & much more! For two hours our bead shop is yours! Use any of our thousands of beads to learn the basic skills and make your own special creations! Just remember that small beads take more time! Participants range in age from 9 to 90 and come to class with a wide array of craft skills and experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced beadier eager to brush up on basic techniques, we will work with you to create beautiful and distinctive beaded jewelry.
Estimated Materials Costs: There are no fixed materials costs -- you only pay for what you decide to take home. During the class, feel free to use any of our thousands of beads to make your own special creation at no charge. We offer a 10% discount on all purchases made during class hours. A set of basic beading tools generally costs about $35, including: Basics of Bead Stringing Book -- $8.95 1 pair Round Nose Pliers -- $7.50 1 pair Needle Nose Pliers -- $7.50 1 Bead Design Board -- $6.95 A complete necklace & earring set will range in price from $30 on up.
Tuition: $45 for a 2 hour class.
Fundamentals of Bead Stringing II: Concept & Design
Limit 5 Students per Class
Tuition: $50 for a 3 hour class
Limit 5 students per class
Estimated Materials Costs: Varies by student
All purchases the day of the class are 10% off.
Tuition: $45 for a 2 hour class
Limit 5 students per class
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Bead Stringing or previous beading experience. Learn to create original designs with base metal wire before moving on to precious metals. Learn chain linking and open link designs for earrings and dangle wire wrapping.
This class is great for those who would like to practice and build on the earring wrapping skills they learned in Fundamentals of Bead Stringing I.
Estimated Materials Costs: The use of our materials to practice is free. We encourage you to bring any project pieces you may have to wire wrap. If you want to keep what you make, all purchases the day of the class are 10% off.
Tuition: $45 for a 2 hour class
Limit 5 students per class
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Bead Stringing or previous beading experience. This class is fun and creative. Express your design ideas through free style wire wrapping stones, organic shapes, arrow heads and objects alike. Wire wrapping is one of the loveliest ways of converting that beautiful stone, shell, or other special small object into jewelry. Learn to even design your own rings with precious metal wiring.
Private Beading ClassPrerequisite: Fundamentals of Bead Stringing I & II or previous beading experience.
To register please call the shop at (301) 891-2323
Use of our materials to practice is free. We encourage you to bring any project pieces you may have to wire wrap. If you want to keep what you make, all purchases the day of the class are 10% off.