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 will get individual attention.
*The 2013 Winter/Spring Class Schedule is now finished. Check back for the new Spring/Summer Class Schedule, due out towards the end of May.*
*You must call or stop in the store to register for
any class, even the free classes. See the bottom of this page for class policies.*
Bead Basics Classes: Absolutely no charge to learn the basics! These classes are free with the purchase of your class supplies at Beadhive.
Bead Stringing Free Learn all about tools, beads, and the findings needed to make your very own bracelets and necklaces! We will share handy tips and tricks to ensure students go home wearing their beautiful jewelry! Students are welcome to use or purchase Beadhive's tools.
February Friday 8, 6-7:30
February Saturday 23, 12:30-2
March Tuesday 12, 6-7:30
March Friday 29, 6-7:30
April Saturday 13, 12-1:30
April Wednesday 17, 6-7:30
February Friday 8, 6-7:30
February Saturday 23, 12:30-2
March Tuesday 12, 6-7:30
March Friday 29, 6-7:30
April Saturday 13, 12-1:30
April Wednesday 17, 6-7:30
Earring Basics Free
Make single-loop earrings while you learn about the many options that are available in beads, ear wires, headpins, and tools. You'll never buy earrings again! Take this class for a good introduction to working with wire.
February Friday 15, 6-7
February Wednesday 27, 6-7
March Saturday 2, 4-5
March Wednesday 13, 6-7
April Friday 5, 6-7
April Tuesday 16, 6-7
DIY Wire Findings Free
Students will transform a package of plain wire into functional findings! Learn to make ear wires, an S-hook clasp, toggle clasp, and headpins. Tuck this technique in your pocket for the times you find yourself without these beading basics.
February Saturday 16, 12:30-1:30
March Wednesday 6, 6-7
April Tuesday 9, 6-7
Easy-as-Pie Statement Bracelet Free
Load beads on heavy duty memory wire for a bracelet that's as wild as you want it to be! Work with memory wire cutters and basic flat nose pliers as learn how to finish your piece. It's a no-hassle piece that slips on and off with ease!
February Wednesday 20, 6-7
March Saturday 9, 3-4:30
April Wednesday 10, 6-7
Metal Stamping Free
Learn how to texture and stamp metal blanks. Make your mark on copper, brass or silver metal tags. Personalize gift tags, dog tags, pendants, and more! Students will work with different sized letters and fonts, as well as
stamps, like flowers, hearts, stars, and more.
February Friday 22, 6-7:30
March Tuesday 26, 6-7:30
April Tuesday 23, 6-7:30
Learn how to texture and stamp metal blanks. Make your mark on copper, brass or silver metal tags. Personalize gift tags, dog tags, pendants, and more! Students will work with different sized letters and fonts, as well as
stamps, like flowers, hearts, stars, and more.
February Friday 22, 6-7:30
March Tuesday 26, 6-7:30
April Tuesday 23, 6-7:30
Multi-Strand Bracelet Free String a multicolored, three- or four-strand bracelet. Students will learn how various sized beads can be mixed and strung together, how to determine what cones are best for their project, and the correct way to add cones and a clasp for a beautiful finish.
February Tuesday 19, 6-7:30
March Wednesday 27, 6-7:30
April Saturday 20, 12-1:30
February Tuesday 19, 6-7:30
March Wednesday 27, 6-7:30
April Saturday 20, 12-1:30
A Step Up Classes: Each class is only $15.00
Totally Earrings $15.00
No experience necessary to become a master at creating earrings! Make playful, trendy or simply stunning earrings while you learn the techniques for turning simple, wrapped, and top-drilled loops for earrings. Beginners welcome!
February Wednesday 13, 6-7:30
March Tuesday 5, 6-7:30
April Saturday 6, 12-1:30
Wired-Up Earrings New! $15.00
Make two kinds of versatile swingin' earrings. Learn all about which wire and what tools work well for making earrings. Form your very own wire earring hoops and add your choice of beads to them. Chain gives them extra flair! Also learn how to create free-floating rondelle earrings with front-facing bead caps. You'll get lots of earring know-how in this class!
February Tuesday 12, 6-7:30
March Friday 1, 6-7:30
April Wednesday 3, 6-7:30
Rondel beads put to good use!
Knotted Bracelet $15.00
Students will learn how to correctly place tight knots between beads with silk cord and overhand knots. Go with classic pearls or have fun with stone or glass beads. Learn how to use silk cord, bead tips or clam shells, knotting tweezers, and more.
February Saturday 9, 12:30-2
March Friday 8, 6-7:30
April Wednesday 24, 6-7:30
Students will learn how to correctly place tight knots between beads with silk cord and overhand knots. Go with classic pearls or have fun with stone or glass beads. Learn how to use silk cord, bead tips or clam shells, knotting tweezers, and more.
February Saturday 9, 12:30-2
March Friday 8, 6-7:30
April Wednesday 24, 6-7:30
Beadhive Favorites Classes
Individually priced classes. Receive 20% off all your class supplies! Great classes for beginners or intermediate students.
Netted Vase or Wine Bottle New!
$28.
Join Barb and learn how to stitch together fancy beaded bottle nets! Drape a darling colorful net over a wine bottle or vase. They make impressive gifts for anyone.
March Saturday 9, 12-2:30
March Saturday 30, 12-2:30
April Sunday 7, 1-3:30
Join Barb and learn how to stitch together fancy beaded bottle nets! Drape a darling colorful net over a wine bottle or vase. They make impressive gifts for anyone.
March Saturday 9, 12-2:30
March Saturday 30, 12-2:30
April Sunday 7, 1-3:30
Crystal Delight Bracelet
$23.
One of our favorite classes is back, just in time for Spring! Join Leslie and pick our your favorite bright Spring color palette and learn Right Angle Weave stitch. This lightweight band of crystals and seed beads has just the right amount of sparkle. Beginners are welcome!
March Tuesday 19, 5:30-8:00
Gazing Ball Earrings New!
$25.
Look into Jane's hypnotic gazing ball and she'll predict that these fanciful glass orb earrings are in your future! Let her teach you how to weave these beauties in this fun class. These are also great for pendants.
March Saturday 23, 2-4
April Sunday 14, 1-3
Beaded Dragonfly
$22.
Spring into the upcoming season with this fun beaded dragonfly project! Choose a whimsical or natural color palette and make your dragonfly come to life - tail, antenna, eyes, and all! Stay for the Star Flower Bracelet class at 2:30 ... take both classes for $36.00!
March Sunday 24, 12:30-2
April Saturday 27, 11-12:30
$22.
Spring into the upcoming season with this fun beaded dragonfly project! Choose a whimsical or natural color palette and make your dragonfly come to life - tail, antenna, eyes, and all! Stay for the Star Flower Bracelet class at 2:30 ... take both classes for $36.00!
March Sunday 24, 12:30-2
April Saturday 27, 11-12:30
Star Flower Bracelet
$22.
Your Spring ensemble is not complete without this bracelet! Join Jean and use crystals and fire polish beads to make "star" shaped flowers. Learn how to stitch them together for a very sweet bracelet. Individual flowers make darling earrings!
*Bonus! Register for both the Beaded Dragonfly and Starflower classes and enjoy a day of beading! $36. for both (same day only)
March Sunday 24, 2:30-4:30
April Saturday 27, 1:30-3:30
$22.
Your Spring ensemble is not complete without this bracelet! Join Jean and use crystals and fire polish beads to make "star" shaped flowers. Learn how to stitch them together for a very sweet bracelet. Individual flowers make darling earrings!
*Bonus! Register for both the Beaded Dragonfly and Starflower classes and enjoy a day of beading! $36. for both (same day only)
March Sunday 24, 2:30-4:30
April Saturday 27, 1:30-3:30
Happiness in a Bracelet
$25.
You'll have a happy smile whenever you wear this delightful little bracelet! Join Leslie and and learn the Herringbone stitch with colorful seed beads.
April Sunday 28, 1:00-3:30
You'll have a happy smile whenever you wear this delightful little bracelet! Join Leslie and and learn the Herringbone stitch with colorful seed beads.
April Sunday 28, 1:00-3:30
Cowgirl Chic Bracelet
$20.
You've seen these rugged, chic bracelets in fine boutiques and fashion magazines. Now, learn how to make one for yourself! Let Mary help you 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!
March Friday 15, 5:30-7:30
April Sunday 21, 1-3
You've seen these rugged, chic bracelets in fine boutiques and fashion magazines. Now, learn how to make one for yourself! Let Mary help you 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!
March Friday 15, 5:30-7:30
April Sunday 21, 1-3
Kumihimo Spiral Bracelet New!
$28.
Mary will teach you how to use a Kumikimo braiding disc while learning this fascinating and easy Japanese technique. Attach large seed beads of your choice while your bracelet curves into a fun spiral pattern.
April Thursday 11, 5:30-8
$28.
Mary will teach you how to use a Kumikimo braiding disc while learning this fascinating and easy Japanese technique. Attach large seed beads of your choice while your bracelet curves into a fun spiral pattern.
April Thursday 11, 5:30-8
Brass Circles NEW $28.
Let Ann teach you how to capture these eye catching brass circles with woven beads. You'll want to wear this comfortable, unique bracelet every day! Additional techniques on making earrings will also be shown.
March Saturday 16, 2:30-5
April Saturday 13, 2:30-5
Another version of Brass Circles Bracelet, but this one with colorful rubber OH rings.
Sprouting Blooms Necklace New!
$22.
Join Josie and have fun twisting wire! You'll create a gem-filled sprouting vine to adorn your neck. Add beautiful blooms of semi-precious stone or glass beads to bring life to your enchanting necklace.
March Saturday 16, 12-2
April Friday 12, 5:30-7:30
$22.
Join Josie and have fun twisting wire! You'll create a gem-filled sprouting vine to adorn your neck. Add beautiful blooms of semi-precious stone or glass beads to bring life to your enchanting necklace.
March Saturday 16, 12-2
April Friday 12, 5:30-7:30
Class Info and Policies:
- "Beadhive Favorites" Paid Classes: Students receive 20% off class supplies. Cannot be combined with other promotions.
- You must register for all classes. 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 your choice of 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 want to send someone in your place, please call the store.
- Honey Money does not accrue for class registration fees. Honey Money cannot be used to pay for a class or discounted class supplies.
