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Beading Classes

Enjoy personal, knowledgeable and fun instruction in our dedicated classroom.

Classes are limited to 6 students and taught by Joyce (except for PMC and Chainmaille).

To sign up, call Just Bead It at (925) 682-6493. Payment is due at time of class. See below for class descriptions and times.

Basic Stringing - $20+$8 Materials (Includes Beading Publication)

An Introduction to the World of Beading. Learn how to use the various tools needed to make jewelry along with learning the components of bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Saturday, June 5th- 11:00am-1:30pm

Wednesday, June 16th- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Saturday, July 10th- 3:00pm-5:30pm

Thursday, July 15th- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, August 4th- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Saturday, August 14th- 11:00am-1:30pm

Saturday, September 11th- 3:00pm-5:30pm

Thursday, September 16th- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Basic Wiring - $20+$8 Materials (Includes Beading Publication)

Getting a feel for wire. Learn various wiring techniques that include: coiling, looping and linking. Practice using the necessary tools.

Saturday, June 5th- 3:00pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, June 23rd- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, July 7th- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Saturday, July 17th- 11:00am-1:30pm

Thursday, August 12th- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Saturday, August 14th- 3:00pm-5:30pm

Saturday, September 11th- 11:00am-1:30pm

Thursday, September 23rd- 4:30pm-7:00pm

Bead Stitches - $30 Class + $10 Materials

Learn a new stitch to incorporate into your repertoire.

Right Angle Weave

Thursday, June 17th - 4:o0pm-6:30pm

Sunday, July 18th- 2:00pm-4:30pm

Brick Stitch

Sunday, June 27th- 1:00pm-3:30pm

Wednesday, July 21st - 4:00pm-6:30pm

Bead Weaving Projects- $30 + Kit

Make a beautiful project using patterns by Deborah Roberti (www.aroundthebeadingtable.com). Kits available to keep bead selection easy. See below for cost of kits. Ask staff for material requirements if you would like to use your own beads with the projects.

Crystal Tile Bracelet

Kit $18

Thursday, June 10th - 3:30pm-6:30pm

Sunday, August 8th - 1:00pm-4:00pm

Crystal Windows Bracelet

Kit $22

Sunday, June 13th - 1:00pm-4:00pm

Thursday, August 26th - 3:30pm-6:30pm

Vintage Crystal Rivoli Earrings

Kit $15

Saturday, July 10th- 11am-2pm

Thursday, September 30th - 3:30pm-6:30pm

Geometric Obsession Bracelet

Kit $12

Wednesday, July 28th- 4:30pm-6:30pm

Sunday, September 19th 1:30pm-4:30pm

Lobelia Necklace

Kit $25

Sunday, September 12th- 1:30pm-4:30pm

Wiring Techniques - $30 + Materials

For intermediate students who know the basics of wiring and want to explore other ways of using wire in jewelry.

Ask staff for material requirements. Materials available for purchase at shop, or feel free to bring your own.

Caged Pendant

Saturday, July 24th - 3:00pm-5:30pm

How to Use the Wig Jig

Saturday, August 7th - 11:00am-1:30pm

Headless Earrings

Saturday, September 18th - 3:00pm-5:30pm

Chainmaille- $40 + Kit

Learn the following weaves and projects from Mike McBride, our chainmaille instructor.

Byzantine with Crystal & Hammered Rings - Friday, June 4th 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. $29.00 (Kit)

Helm with Crystals Necklace- Sunday, June 6th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - $35.00 (Kit)

Japanese 12 in 2 Bracelet with Crystal Edge - Friday, June 18th 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. $42.00 (Kit)

Sweet Pea Bracelet- Saturday, July 17 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - ($15.00/kit)

European 4 in 1 Bracelet - Thursday, July 29th 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. ($10.00/kit)

Half Persian 3 in 1 Bracelet - * Fri., July 30 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
($10.00/kit) * Advanced Course European 4 in 1 or Byzantine Prerequisite

Chainmaille Workshop- Friday, August 13th - 3:00pm - 7:00 pm - $15.00 class/workshop fee
Work on your chainmaille projects and get help from Mike where needed.

Byzantine Necklace with Large Hammered Rings & Orbiting Pearls- Saturday, August 28th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
($68.00/kit)

Celtic Visions Bracelet*- Sunday, August 29th - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ($15.00/kit) * Advanced Course European 4 in 1 or Byzantine Prerequisite

European 4 in 1 Choker- Monday, September 13th - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. ($25.00/kit)

Dragonscale Bracelet* - Saturday, September 25th - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. ($40.00/kit) * Advanced Course European 4 in 1 Prerequisite

Helm Chain Bracelet & Earrings* - Monday, September 27th - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Pearl Knotting - $25 + $5 Materials (beading publication included)

Learn to knot bead cord by practicing with czech fire polish beads. Three techniques will be shown using an awl, tweezer and a tri-cord tool.

Saturday, June 26th- 12:30pm-3:00pm

Thursday, September 9th - 4:30-7:00pm

Fine Silver Workshops (PMC)

All classes will be taught using PMC which is finely powdered silver mixed with an organic binder and water. PMC can be worked just like clay. It is fired in a kiln, which burns off the binder and leaves .999% fine silver!

Classes are taught by Mary Alexander and Elisabeth Mahnken of ME Designs (PMC Certified Level I & II and Art Clay Certified). All necessary tools will be available for use during the time of class. Some projects will be fired after class and returned to the store for pick up.

For further information on the instructors and classes below, please click on their web site: www.medesigns.biz . Contact Just Bead It to sign up for class or contact Lis directly at Lis@medesigns.biz or 510/223-6875 with questions.

Gingko Leaf Pendant - Thursday, June 24th 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$45.00 (Plus Materials)
You will use real ginkgo leaves to make your pendant. Embellish your piece with cubic zirconium and syringe work, if desired. All levels welcome.

Dichro Dot Pendant - Thursday, July 8th 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
$65.00 (Plus Materials)
In this class you will use PMC3 and small dichroic glass cabochons made by Liz. All levels welcome. Bring a snack to share.

Earrings with Stones and Bezel Cups -Thursday, July 22nd 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$45.00 (Plus Materials)
An assortment of stones and bezel cups will be available for learning how to set into your metal clay earrings. All levels welcome.

Bead Bracelet - Sunday, August 15th 12:00 -5:00 p.m.
$65.00 (Plus Materials)
You will surround fine silver bead cores with metal clay and embed small silver balls into the clay. These beads will fit over leather cords. Some experience helpful. Bring a snack to share.

“Meow” Earrings - Wednesday, September 29th 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.$45.00 (Plus Materials)
Make dangle cat earrings with a swinging tail. All levels welcome.

Ornament Projects

Start getting ready for the holidays by taking a class to make an ornament using patterns by Deb Moffett-Hall.

Patterns and kits available for sale without class.

****The 12 Days**** (April, May, June, July)

$45 Class Fee (Total Cost for Part I and II)+ kit ($24-$30)

Class fee includes one pattern. Cost of other “12 days” patterns: $9.95

Part I: Satuday, June 12th - 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Part II: Sunday, July 11th- 1:30 - 5:00 pm