WE OFFER CLASSES IN THE ARTWORK OF BEADING. THE INSTRUCTORS AT KNOT JUST BEADS HAVE A COMBINED TEACHING EXPERIENCE OF OVER 40 YEARS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE ART OF BEADWORK AS WELL AS THE KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNIQUES USED. OUR INSTRUCTORS WILL USE THEIR EXPERTISE TO LEAD YOU THROUGH AN EXPLORATION OF BEADWORK THAT IS UNPARALLELED. YOU WILL LEAVE CLASS NOT ONLY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW A TECHNIQUE PERTAINS TO THE PROJECT AT HAND, BUT YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO TAKE THAT TECHNIQUE AND CREATE YOUR OWN WONDERFUL BEADED OBJECTS OF ART.
NEW! “IT’S GOT LEGS": This slim and elegant bracelet will walk itself right onto you wrist! While this class uses Thunder polish crystals and Rizos, the technique is adaptable to other types and sizes of beads. FEE: $20.00
Wednesday, May 15 10:30-12:30
FREE DEMO - LEATHER WRAP BRACELET: Leather is super HOT. You can wear them stacked or individually. Come check out the next generation of wrap leather bracelets.
Tuesday, May 14 5:30-6:30
Thursday, May 16 11:00-12:00 & 5:30-6:30
THE POD: Formerly Beaded bead #2,sing SuperDuos students will create 3 different sizes of this beaded bead. Combine with the other Beaded beads and create unique jewelry. FEE: $20.00
Saturday, May 18 10:30-12:30
CABOCHON STUDIO: Have you taken the cabochon workshop and need some help getting pieces finished or do you just need a little creative jump start? This is the studio for you! Students will work at their own pace while learning advanced cabochon techniques. Prerequisite: Cabochon workshop. FEE: $15.00 Register for four or more sessions at the same time and pay just $12.50 ea.
Saturday, May 18 FULL 2:00-4:00
TERRIFIC TUESDAY - STARBURST EARRINGS: A versatile earring pattern that can easily be incorporated into bracelet and pendant components. FEE: $15.00 includes all materials.
Tuesday, May 21 5:30-6:30
RETICELLA: Reminiscent of the 15th century Italian lace, this bracelet consists of open geometric squares and arched or scalloped edges. Students will turn a variety of stitches combined with various bead shapes into a bracelet fit for a Queen. FEE: $25.00
Wednesday, May 22 10:30-1:00
VERT•A•BEAD: This lovely specimen of a beaded bead utilizes 2 hole beads to the max! Students will learn how to create a beaded bail as well as the beaded bead. FEE: $20.00
Saturday, May 25 10:30-12:30
2ND SESSION ADDED! JULIET: This crystal studded pendant is a little bit Victorian and a little bit edgy. Students will quickly learn the steps to creating this true stunner. FEE: $25.00
Saturday, May 25 2:00-4:30
NEW! “IT’S GOT LEGS": This slim and elegant bracelet will walk itself right onto you wrist! While this class uses Thunder polish crystals and Rizos, the technique is adaptable to other types and sizes of beads.FEE: $20.00
Saturday, June 1 10:30-12:30
THE ROYAL: Formerly Beaded bead #3, students will marvel at how easy this “Fancy” beaded bead is to construct. FEE: $20.00
Saturday, June 15 10:30-12:30
CABOCHON STUDIO: Have you taken the cabochon workshop and need some help getting pieces finished or do you just need a little creative jump start? This is the studio for you! Students will work at their own pace while learning advanced cabochon techniques. Prerequisite: Cabochon workshop. FEE: $15.00 Register for four or more sessions at the same time and pay just $12.50 ea.
Saturday, Jun 15 FULL 2:00-4:00
NEW! TERRIFIC TUESDAY - PLAITED OR NOT?: Students will create a faux plaited bracelet that will leave their friends wondering...”How’d you do that”?. FEE: $15.00 includes all materials.
Tuesday, June 18 5:30-6:30
BEJEWELED: Luminous pearls and sparkles what more could a girl want? Students will learn the Chevron chain stitch while creating this double version with pearls and firepolish beads. A true stunner of a bracelet, great for all skill levels. FEE: $20.00
Wednesday, June 19 10:30-12:30
FREE DEMO - HOPSCOTCH BRACELET: Mix Tila beads with seed beads and Voila, super cute and easy bracelet!
Thursday, June 20 11:00-12:00 & 5:30-6:30
CABOCHON WORKSHOP: Explore the world of beading with cabochons in this extensive 2 session course. Students will learn to bezel set and embellish mounted cabochons into a stunning brooch or pendant. Combine seed beads with Vintage glass cabs, semi-precious stone cabs or both. This class will inspire both the beginner and advanced beader. FEE: $60.00
Saturdays, June 22 & 29 10:30-1:30
NEW! TERRIFIC TUESDAY - DEW DROP EARRINGS: Turn a basic fringing technique into flower adorned earrings. FEE: $15.00 includes all materials..
Tuesday, June 25 5:30-6:30
DECO•LICIOUS: Adorn your wrist with this fabulous creation of beads, pearls, and crystals. This cuff style bracelet is both luminous and sparkly. Great for an evening out on the town or just kicking back at the movies. FEE: $20.00
Wednesday, June 26 10:30-12:30
FREE DEMO - NETTED BANGLE: Super easy, with a fabulous outcome. You’ll be stunned and amazed.
Thursday, June 27 11:00-12:00 & 5:30-6:30
CABOCHON STUDIO: Have you taken the cabochon workshop and need some help getting pieces finished or do you just need a little creative jump start? This is the studio for you! Students will work at their own pace while learning advanced cabochon techniques. Prerequisite: Cabochon workshop. FEE: $15.00 Register for four or more sessions at the same time and pay just $12.50 ea.
Saturday, July 13 FULL 2:00-4:00
CABOCHON STUDIO: Have you taken the cabochon workshop and need some help getting pieces finished or do you just need a little creative jump start? This is the studio for you! Students will work at their own pace while learning advanced cabochon techniques. Prerequisite: Cabochon workshop. FEE: $15.00 Register for four or more sessions at the same time and pay just $12.50 ea.
Saturday, Aug 10 FULL 2:00-4:00
These classes are schedules on a one on one basis contact the store for available times.
INTRO TO GLASS BEADMAKING:
Learn the art of making glass beads from Milwaukee's only nationally exhibiting lampwork glass Artist, ROBERT JENNIK. Robert has over 15 years of hot glass experience with Moretti glass and has taught at the Bead & Button Show. Enjoy the quiet, meditative experience of melting glass with the Minor Bench Burner torch while you create lampwork beads of your own. Limit 2 students.
Class fee includes supplies. FEE: $80.00/ 4 hours
ALL ABOUT ETSY
This class offers some quick solutions to allow you to sell items online. The basics in photographing small items, such as beaded jewelry will be demonstrated. Manipulation of photos in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP will be shown. The second half of this class will be a live online setup of your very own Etsy.com site. This class will take place using a MACINTOSH IMAC computer system. Topics will include:
1) Linking to a paypal account to allow people around the world to purchase from your shop.
2) How to place keywords to enable others to find your site using the GOOGLE search engine.
3) How to set-up sections, shipping options, and load items to sell.
Students will receive up to 10 images ready to load to their Etsy web site.
FEE: $45.00/ 3 hours
"THE FINE PRINT"
2) Classes are for adults only, knot just beads® defines an adult as any person 18 years of age or older.
3) A minimum of 3 students is required to hold any class.
4) Class fees do not include supplies unless otherwise noted. Supply lists will be given upon registration of class.
5) Should you register for a class that requires a prerequisite and you do not meet that prerequisite you will be removed from the class and forfeit your class fee.
6) All classes start promptly at times stated. PLEASE be courteous to fellow class members by being on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a class you will not be allowed into the class and you will forfeit your class fee.
7) Not all projects will be completed in class.
8) All written material given in the class is copywritten and thereby protected by copyright laws.
9) Should you miss a class, any class materials and/or supplies will be held for you for 30 days from the date of the class. Materials and/or supplies can be picked up at Knot Just Beads during regular store hours.
Samples of all classes are on display in the store.
All classes will be held at knot just beads®.
knot just beads® reserves the right to refuse
class registration to any one person or persons.
