Stringing and Braiding Classes

Browse the listings below for these stringing and braiding classes:

  • E-Z Ring
  • Let’s End it All Together!
  • Odds and Ends Bracelet
  • Simply Strung Necklace
See the Introductory Classes page for Basic Stringing and Basic Knotting classes.

E-Z Ring

Skill level: Beginner; Instructor: Dori Davis; Fee: $35
Schedule: Available at your convenience; please call to schedule a time.

> View a sample E-Z ring

This simple ring is easy to make and fun to give to as a gift. Made with a few beads, 'stretchy string' and some headpins, you'll be amazed at how easy this project is to make.

Supplies: Approximately 15 4mm round beads of your choice, 5-6 accent beads, 5-6 headpins, approximately one foot stretchy string, tools, cutters, and clear drying glue.

Let’s End it All Together!

Skill level: All; Instructor: Dori Davis; Fee: $25
Schedule: Available at your convenience; please call to schedule a time.

Just as the name of this class says! Bring in all those unfinished pieces and I will help you figure out how to finish them. You may select a commercial clasp or try your hand at making your own.

Supplies: All those unfinished pieces, beads to match, clasps (if you have them), stringing materials, and jeweler’s tools.

Odds and Ends Bracelet

Skill level: Beginner; Instructor: Dori Davis; Fee: $40
Schedule: Available at your convenience; please call to schedule a time.

> View an Odds and Ends bracelet

Here’s a project that can be as simple as one, two, three—a simple stringing bracelet that uses a loop and button closure, perfect for that present you need tomorrow. As an added bonus, it uses up some of your left over beads!

Supplies: One large-ish button, a handful mix of beads (enough for a 16-20 inch strand), 20 inches soft flex, and 2 crimps.

Simply Strung Necklace

Skill level: Beginner; Instructor: Dori Davis; Fee: $35
Schedule: Available at your convenience; please call to schedule a time.

> View a Simply Strung necklace

Not sure if beading is for you? Want to start with something simple? Try this simple technique and make a fun and easy necklace for your jewelry collection.

Supplies: Handful of seed beads (size 11 seed beads, size 8 seed beads, or a mix of beads), 6 lb fireline, and a needle.