BeadWare
9687 Elk Grove-Florin Road
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-0011
Website: www.beadware.biz
Email: Beadware@frontiernet.net
Store Hours
Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
March- April 2010
Reservations for classes require prepayment. We will accept in-person or phone reservations, however, phone reservations must be paid with a credit card at the time you sign up. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for store credit; less than 48 hours class fee is forfeited. Please don’t put us in the awkward position of having to remind you of this.
In order to keep the cost of classes to a minimum, BeadWare does not take any part of the Teacher’s Fees. Therefore, we ask that all students’ materials for class be purchased from BeadWare at one time or another. This will help us to continue to be in business in this struggling economy. I appreciate your understanding in this matter. As an added bonus, if you purchase class materials at the time of sign up, your supplies for class will be discounted 15%.
Classes may require a minimum number of persons. Some classes (such as chain making) require extensive prep and last minute sign ups may be refused.
Private Classes
Due to the busy nature of most people, I am doing more and more private classes. This just means that if you are interested in a class that is coming up or has been taught in the past, we would be happy to teach you on an individual basis at a mutually agreed upon time. Just ask Jodi or Leslie.
Bead Bunch
Bead Bunch is open to everyone and meets on the first Thursday of every month. The Bead Bunch ladies introduce new projects and help you finish anything you may need help with. Become a member in good standing and receive discounts from BeadWare.
Thursday, March 4, 6-8pm
Thursday, April 1, 6-8pm
Basic Stitch Classes are also available as private classes. The cost for all but Right Angle Weave is still $5 and I provide all the materials. Basic stitch classes are Right Angle Weave, Spiral Stitch, Peyote, Herringbone, Brick/Ladder Stitch, Square Stitch, Tubular Herringbone, Tubular Peyote, Netting and Fringe. Right Angle Weave classes are $10 due to the cost of the beads provided. The basic stitch classes will teach you the technique only creating a sample piece in that particular stitch. These classes are only one hour long and are not meant to be finished project classes. Please call Jodi to schedule them.
The Basic Ball is also a private class. If you need instruction to learn the basic ball required for many classes, please contact the store to set up a private class.
Classes by Date
March
4th, Thur. Bead Bunch 6-8pm
6th, Sat. Soldering 10am-Noon OR 12-2pm
13th, Sat. Wire Flower Cuff 10am-Noon
Beginning Beading 12-2pm
Kumihimo 2-4pm
20th, Sat. Mysterious Eff 10am-Noon
Intro to Wire Working 12-2pm
Honey of a Bunny 12:30-2:30pm
Seed Bead Scallop Bracelet 2-4pm
27th, Sat. Garden Gate Bracelet 10am-1pm
Beaded Vessel 12-3pm
Balls in Bondage 2-4pm
April
1st, Thur. Bead Bunch
3rd, Sat. Viking Knit 10am-Noon
Biva Chain Bracelet 12-2pm
Spot On Herringbone Band 2-4pm
4th, Sun. Closed for Easter
10th, Sat. Amazing Reversible Bracelet 10am-1pm
Beginning Beading 12-2pm
Sparkle Bracelet 2-4pm
17th, Sat. Embraced Rivolis 10am-Noon
Intro to Wire 12-2pm
Chip Off the Old Block 2-4pm
24th, Sat. Crystal Blossoms 10-1pm
Flower Vine Bracelet 12-2pm
Beaded Bead 2-4pm
Classes marked with an asterisk (*) require that you have the specified requirements before class begins. Please have respect for the teacher as well as the other students in class. If you need a private lesson to obtain the required skills, please talk to the staff.
Class Descriptions
Beginning Beading
Beginning Beading classes are offered every month. This class is $20 and I supply all the materials to make a bracelet and a pair of earrings.
Saturday, March 13, 12-2pm
Saturday, April 10, 12-2pm
Intro to Wirework classes are also offered every month. The class fee is $10 and you will need to bring your chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters and materials to make a wire wrapped bracelet to class. This includes 22gauge wire, beads and a clasp.
Saturday, March 20, 12-2pm
Saturday, April 17, 12-2pm
Soldering
Sat. March 6, 10am-Noon OR 12-2pm $20 plus a materials kit fee of $58 (L) Back by popular demand, Leslie has broken this class into two sessions to accommodate more students. In this technique class you will be using elements from your kit. You must sign up for this class by February 20 so the kits can be ordered. There will be no more students admitted after that. No exceptions.
Wire Flower Cuff*
Sat. March 13, 10am-Noon $20 plus materials (L) Let yourself get lost in wire creating a cuff embellished with wire flowers and beads. Intro to Wire Working is a prerequisite.
Kumihimo
Sat. March 13, 2-4pm $15 plus materials (J) Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique using a "plate" especially designed for it. We will be adding beads as we make it, resulting in a bracelet that very much resembles bead crochet. You will need a Kumihimo plate to take this class.
Mysterious Egg*
Sat. March 20, 10am-Noon $20 plus materials (L) This class came about due to a challenge from me to Leslie. Why buy collectibles when you can make them yourself? 2-Needle Right Angle Weave skills required.
Honey of a Bunny*
Sat. March 20, 12:30-2:30pm $25 plus materials (L) It's critter time again! Make this adorable bunny just in time for Easter. 2-Needle Right Angle Weave skills and Basic Ball is required for this intermediate level class.
Seed Bead Scallop Bracelet*
Sat. March 20, 2-4pm $15 plus materials (J) This sweet little bracelet is made with 4mm cubes and 2 sizes of seed beads using square stitch. Super cute! Square stitch skills required.
Garden Gate Bracelet*
Sat. March 27, 10am-1pm $25 plus materials (L) As described to me, this bracelet features peyote beads strung together with fringed edges. Peyote and fringing skills required.
Beaded Vessel*
Sat. March 27, 12-3pm $20 plus materials (J) I have always had such a fascination with beaded vessels. Well, this little basket is perfect for holding rings or small treasures. The basket is worked in peyote stitch and you probably won't finish in class. Intermediate/advanced level class. If you have good peyote skills, give yourself a challenge.
Balls in Bondage
Sat. March 27, 2-4pm $20 plus materials (L) Picture a classic, timeless piece with your choice of round beads captured between leather. A perfect use for your semi-precious or pearl beads.
Viking Knit*
Sat. April 3, 10am-Noon $20 plus materials (L) This is a technique class to learn how Viking Knit is made. Intro to Wire Working skills required.
Biva Chain Bracelet
Sat. April 3, 12-2pm $15 plus materials (J) This bracelet is actually made using a modified fringing technique with seed beads and Fire Polished beads. Fringing skills would be helpful for this class.
Spot On Herringbone Band*
Sat. April 3, 2-4pm $15 plus materials (J) Still playing with the idea of changeable watch bands while brushing up on your basic stitches, here's a fun polka dot pattern worked in Herringbone stitch. For an added twist, I've incorporated a button hole in the band. You will be working from a graph in this class.
Amazing Reversible Bracelet*
Sat. April 10, 10am-1pm $25 plus materials (L) Utilizing Brick Stitch, Right Angle Weave and stringing techniques, you will create an amazingly versatile bracelet. Brick stitch and Right Angle Weave skills required.
Sparkle Bracelet*
Sat. April 10, 2-4pm $15 plus materials (J) This bracelet is a combination of stringing and embellishing. It's simple enough for beginners, but looks like you are a pro. Crimping skills required.
Embraced Rivolis*
Sat. April 17, 10am-Noon $25 plus materials (L) This bracelet has a real "jeweled" look. You will be bezzeling rivolis with bugle beads and connecting them together with Right Angle Weave. Ladder and Right Angle Weave skills required.
Chip Off the Old Block*
Sat. April 17, 2-4pm $15 plus materials (J) OMG! I'm on a roll! This bracelet was inspired by a challenge from Susan. What to do with semi-precious chip beads? I created a peyote base and embellished with chips and seeds. Peyote skills required.
Crystal Blossoms*
Sat. April 24, 10am-1pm $25 plus materials (L) An 8-petal flower is worked over a Fire Polished base utilizing 2-Needle Right Angle Weave and embellishing in this project.
Flower Vine Bracelet*
Sat. April 28, 12-2pm $15 plus materials (J) This springy bracelet uses a fringing technique to build the base and daisy chain stitches for the flowers. Make it as colorful as you like! Fringing skills would be helpful.
Beaded Bead*
Sat. April 24, 2-4pm $15 plus materials (J) This adorable beaded bead utilizes 3mm Fire Polished beads (you can use pearls, rounds or semi-precious) and two sizes of seed beads. The stitch is Triangle Weave, but if you have good Right Angle Weave skills you are good to go. Triangle or Right Angle Weave skills required.
