Class Fee: $40 per person 

Supplies: (Beading wire and surgical steel findings are included in the class fee.) Students will be given time during class (and a 10% class discount) for selecting and purchasing beads to use for their project(s). Students may also purchase Sterling Silver findings (also at a discount) to use for their project.

Class length: 3 hours (selected Saturdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm)

Class size: Minimum 4 students/Maximum 6 students

Learn to work with the essential tools of bead stringing – clasps, crimps, ear wires, headpins, and other finishing techniques. For two hours our bead shop is yours to explore! Use any of our thousands of beads to learn the basic skills and make your own special creations. You only need to pay for the creations that you decide to take home. Participants range in age from 9 to 90, and come to class with a range of craft skills and experience. Whether you are just beginning or an experienced beader eager to brush up on basic techniques, we will work with you to create beautiful and distinctive jewelry. Students are usually able to complete a necklace and earring set within the class period.

Knotting for Beginners

Class Fee: $45 per person 

Supplies: (Knotting cord and surgical steel findings are included in the class fee.) Students will be given time during class (and a 10% class discount) for selecting and purchasing beads to use for their knotting project. Students may also purchase Sterling Silver findings (also at a discount) to use for their project.

Class length: 3 hours (selected Saturdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm)

Class size: Minimum 4 students/Maximum 6 students

Knotting is a bead-stringing technique that spaces the beads out, allowing them to drape elegantly. It is a technique often used in stringing pearls and other delicate materials. However, knotting also works well with chunky beads strung on thicker cord -- beads that might ordinarily feel too clunky to wear can be knotted and worn elegantly and comfortably! In this class, students are taught how to select the appropriate knotting cord for their particular projects. They learn how cord thickness and nuances in color can affect their finished product. Students are able to complete at least one bracelet during the class, and are encouraged to choose more delicate beads so that they can learn knotting in the traditional way. If time allows, students can then select larger beads to make a second bracelet using thicker cord. Students can also experiment with floating (spacing out knotted beads along the cord) in their second project.

Private Beading

Class Fee: $80/$30 per additional hour

Supplies: Students can purchase supplies at a 10% discount, though it is recommended that you come prepared with supplies in order to take full advantage of your 2 hours of private instruction.

Class length: 2 hours (selected Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 - 9:15 pm)

Class size: 1 student

This is a unique experience to work one-on-one with a talented instructor, Cheryl Moody. Whether you need help refining the basic techniques or getting ready for your first show, a private class allows you to choose your own curriculum. The scope of this class will be determined by the needs and interests of each individual student.

Bead Parties: Workshop

Class Fee: $35 per person

Supplies: Students can purchase supplies at a 10% discount and/or arrange to have the instructor bring additional supplies if the workshop will be held outside of the store.

Class length: (Flexible – please call the store to arrange. Workshops are generally between 1 – 3 hours long.)

Class size: Minimum 4 students/Maximum 6 students

Our beading party workshops are perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, wine clubs, or just a fun night out with the girls – any time is a good time to plan a creative get-together! In our workshops, we help each person design and finish a unique piece of jewelry. The pieces can also be unique to the event/occasion you are celebrating. We are happy to incorporate personal themes, colors, or symbols into your workshop. Topics like materials, number of people, age of people, type of pieces, date, and location will all be taken into account when we arrange your workshop. Call to schedule by speaking with Zoe Stern, the store manager, and/or Cheryl Moody, the instructor.