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