Beadhive's Class Schedule
We offer classes for all interests and skill levels, from stringing beads to torching metal. Our instructors are seasoned professionals who love their craft. Each class is limited in size so students get individual attention. Please register early.
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Winter/Spring 2012
Class Schedule
*You must call or stop in the store to register for any class! Class policies are listed at the bottom of this page.*
Bead Basics: These easy, informal classes are FREE as long as you purchase your supplies at Beadhive!
Bead Stringing - Learn all about tools, beads, and the findings needed to make a bracelet and necklace. We will share handy tips and tricks for beautiful results!
Saturday, February 11, 3-4:30 pm
Friday, February 17, 6-7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 6, 6-7:30 pm
Sunday, March 18, 1-2:30 pm
Saturday, April 14, 1-2:30 pm
Thursday, April 19, 6-7:30 pm
Earring Basics - Make single-loop earrings while you learn about the many options that are available in beads, earwires, headpins, and tools. You'll never buy earrings again!
Friday, February 10, 6-7 pm
Tuesday, February 28, 6-7 pm
Sunday, March 11, 12:30-1:30 pm
Thursday, March 29, 6-7 pm
Sunday, April 8, 1-2 pm
Saturday, April 28, 1-2 pm
Friday, February 10, 6-7 pm
Tuesday, February 28, 6-7 pm
Sunday, March 11, 12:30-1:30 pm
Thursday, March 29, 6-7 pm
Sunday, April 8, 1-2 pm
Saturday, April 28, 1-2 pm
Keepsake Bauble Necklace
Gather meaningful tidbits such as old charms, birthstones, and lockets or beads for your bauble. We'll teach you the best way to attach each of them to a closed ring. Or make your bauble pieces interchangeable by using a cool clasp that can be easily opened. Hang them from a beautiful beaded necklace or chain.
Tuesday, February 7, 6-7:30 pm
Saturday, March 31, 12:30-2 pm
Thursday, April 5, 6-7:30 pm
Multi-Strand Bracelet
String a lovely three, four, or five-strand seed bead bracelet and learn how to attach cones and a clasp. This technique can also be used for making multi-strand necklaces.
Saturday, February 18, 3-4:30 pm
Wednesday, March 21, 5:30-7 pm
Tuesday, April 24, 5:30-7 pm
Leather Cuff Bracelet
Learn to craft a buttery-soft leather cuff that's comfortable to wear. Embellish it with rivets, beads and charms. Then finish it off with a snap or button clasp.
Friday, February 24, 6-7:30 pm
Sunday, April 22, 3-4:30 pm
A Step Up: Each class is only $15.00
Advanced Earrings $15.00
No experience necessary to become an earring- making master! Make your very own unique earrings while learning all about the tools and findings needed. Learn how to make a simple loop, a wrapped loop, and a top-drilled loop. Use chandelier findings, chain, and more.
Saturday, February 11, 1-2:30 pm
Thursday, March 8, 5:30- 7 pm
Saturday, April 7, 1-2:30 pm
No experience necessary to become an earring- making master! Make your very own unique earrings while learning all about the tools and findings needed. Learn how to make a simple loop, a wrapped loop, and a top-drilled loop. Use chandelier findings, chain, and more.
Saturday, February 11, 1-2:30 pm
Thursday, March 8, 5:30- 7 pm
Saturday, April 7, 1-2:30 pm
Knotted Bracelet $15.00
In this class we will teach you how to correctly place tight knots between beads of your choice. Learn a great technique to do overhand knots with cord. Go with a classic pearl style or have fun with stone, glass, or crystal beads. Learn how to use silk cord, bead tips or clam shells, knotting tweezers, and more. Repair or change up Grandma's pearl strands.
Saturday, February 18, 12:30-2 pm
Friday, April 20, 6-7:30 pm
Wire Herringbone $15.00
Make intricate wire herringbone earrings and a matching bracelet! This pattern may look complicated, but it's simple to do. Learn this fun technique and add another skill to your beading repertoire.
Tuesday, March 27, 6-7:30 pm
Friday, April 27, 6-7:30 pm
Love to Link $15.00
Add fun to your jewelry designs by linking beads and chain together with wire. You'll learn how to make simple loops while constructing a double-strand bracelet.
Sunday, February 19, 1-2:30 pm
Tuesday, April 17, 6-7:30 pm
Beadhive Favorites Classes:
These classes are individually priced.
Crystal Delight $28.00
Beginners! Foray into the world of bead stitching with the lovely Crystal Delight bracelet. Leslie will teach you right angle weave (RAW), and you too can make this glitzy number. It will light up your day!
Sunday, March 11, 2-5 pm
Saturday, April 7, 3-6
Cowgirl Chic Bracelet $20.00
You've seen these rugged, chic bracelets in fine boutiques and fashion magazines. Now, learn how to make one for yourself! Lasso your wrist with one, two, or three wraps of stone, glass or pearl beads. Learn what kind of materials are needed and how to attach a proper clasp.
Cowboys like them too!
Wednesday, February 29, 5:30-7:30 pm
Sunday, April 15, 1-3 pm
*Class time allows for one strand to be finished. All techniques of finishing your piece will be shown if you would like to continue your project for multiple strands!
Viking Weave - $30.00
Weave a wire bracelet using an ancient Viking technique. No knitting needles required! Go home with a fantastic piece of jewelry that will continue to amaze you.
Sunday, February 26, 1-4 pm
Saturday, March 24, 3-6 pm
Byzantine Chain Maille $25.00
Become a jump ring master while making chain maille jewelry with this beginner-level project. The Byzantine chain pattern is beautiful and really fun to make! Additional techniques will be shown for making chain maille earrings and more.
Saturday, March 3, 1-3 pm
Friday, April 13, 5:30-7:30 pm
Metalwork Pendants $28.00
This class is such a deal! Learn how to make your own metal worked pendants and/or charms by layering pre cut assorted pieces. This class goes over a wide range of great techniques including basic riveting, eyelets, metal word stamping, and texturing. Finish off your unique pieces by attaching them to chain or beads of your choice.
Friday, March 23, 5:30-7:30 pm
Saturday, April 21, 1-3 pm
Caged Treasures I $22.00
Meet Beadhive's new wire-wrapping pro. Demian will teach you how to "cage" a cabochon or stone with different gauges of square and round wire. Your finished pieces can become curiously-unique pendants or charms. This is a beginner class, but some wire experience is helpful.
Saturday, February 25, 3:30-5:30 pm
Sunday, March 25, 3-5 pm
Caged Treasures II $28.00
Learn intermediate-level "caging" techniques for capturing stones and cabochons in a beautiful web of wire. Prerequisite: Caged Treasures I.
Sunday, April 29, 12:30-3 pm
Class Info:
- All classes require at least 3 students. So bring friends, tell co-workers, or take it with family members!
- Beadhive Favorites: Students receive 20% off class supplies. Cannot be combined with other promotions.
- Register at Beadhive or call 612-823-1112. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and personal checks with a valid Drivers License.
- Class cancellations made 72 hours previous to the day class is scheduled will receive a full refund, class credit, or store credit. (Example: If a class is on Thursday, you would have to cancel by Monday.) Cancellations made after 72 hours will receive a class credit only; however, cancellations made the day of the class will not receive a credit or refund.
- If you sign up for a class using a Living Social coupon and do not show up to class, the class price will be deducted from your coupon. As of 2/20/12, all Living Social coupons are now expired and can only be used for the purchased price.
- Honey Money does not accrue for class registration fees. Honey Money cannot be used to pay for a class or discounted class supplies.
