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Beading Classes at English Bay Store
Introduction to Beading: Stringing
Class Description: Have you always wanted to make your own piece of beaded jewelry? In that case, this beginner-friendly class is a great place for you to get started. Learn how to finish your piece professionally using crimp beads, and then design your own piece by using the beads that you have chosen.
What you will learn: string bracelet or necklace using beading wire
Ø Attach clasps using crimps
Ø Design necklaces
Ø Choosing beads and tools
Cost: $25 class fee, plus materials. (Cost of beads varies depending on the materials you choose.)
Time: 2 hours
Class size: 7 students maximum
Earrings Making
Class Description: Learn to make earrings with simple loops and wrapped loops. Once you know the basics of earring-making, you can expand your knowledge into making chandelier, cluster, single drop earrings. Earrings are so much fun to make that you can make one for each of the outfits. You’ll go home with 3-4 finished pairs of earrings and…possibly wearing one of your new pairs.
What you will learn:
Ø wire wrap beads
Ø Design earrings
Ø Choosing beads and tools
Cost: $25 class fee, plus materials. (Cost of beads varies depending on the materials you choose.)
Time: 2 hours
Class size: 7 students maximum
Wire-wrapping Necklaces
Class Description: Looking for an alternative method to stringing for putting together your beads? Wire-wrapping is the way to go. Wire-wrapping jewelry allows you to create a look that is simple but yet sophisticated.
What you will learn:
Ø Wire wrap beads
Ø Design necklaces using wire
Ø Which gauge of wire to use
Ø Choosing beads and tools
Cost: $25 class fee, plus materials. (Cost of beads varies depending on the materials you choose.)
Time: 2 hours
Class size: 7 students maximum
Students' Comments:
Christy was great to work with. She was so helpful and encouraging and she had lots of good suggestions. I'm planning to take more classes with her.
--- Sandra J.
I really enjoyed the pearl knotting class. I unterstand the technique because of your clear, patient teaching. The work is going faster than I thought it would.
--- Vivianne
Very helpful, lots of suggestions and lots of personalized attention.
--- Danielle
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January 2009 Beading Classes
January 10: Wire-wrapping
January 17: Introduction to Beading
January 24: Earrings
January 31: Pearl-knotting
Ø All classes are one-session classes
Ø All tools will be provided in class and are also available for purchasing
Ø Come 30 minutes prior to the start of the class to choose your beads
v On the day of the class, students receive 20% off all regular-priced beads
Ø Class space is reserved by prepayment of the class fee
Ø All classes are non-refundable.
Ø All class fees are subject to GST.
Ø Schedule subject to change and classes may be cancelled if there are insufficient students to make a suitable class size. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund of prepaid fees will be available | 