Embellished Peyote Stitch Spring Garden Bracelet - April 1 & 8

Don’t necessarily have a green thumb? Bead your own garden! You’ll never have to worry about forgetting to water it or drought.

Peyote stitch is probably the most popular beading stitch - but not always the easiest to learn! Through trial and error I've come up with a method I think everyone will be able to get the hang of. This class will cover basic even count peyote stitch. Students will make a basic peyote strip to be used as the bracelet base during Part 1 of this class and add the clasp and garden embellishments in the next class. Some work at home may be required. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

Supply List:

• Size 6 or 8 seed beads or cube beads (for basic bracelet – Part 1)
• assorted beads, buttons, etc. for embellishments (to be used in Part 2 of the class)
• beading thread or braided fishing line
• beading needles
• Thread Heaven or similar thread conditioner
• clasp of your choice or fancy button

Tools:

• scissors
• bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

You DO NOT have to make a garden themed bracelet. Use embellishment techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind, uniquely YOU bracelet.

THIS CLASS WILL BE LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS SO SIGN UP EARLY!

Happy Beading!

Beading/Jewelry Making Classes at AC Moore - April Schedule

Hi Everyone,

This year is just flying by isn't it?

We're going to start off April with two classes that will surely get you in the Spring spirit.

April 1 - Peyote Stitch Spring Garden Bracelet Part 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
April 8 - Peyote Stitch Spring Garden Bracelet Part 2 (Beginner/Intermediate)
April 15 - Earring Wardrobe (Beginner/Intermediate)
April 22 - Triple Strand Bracelet (Beginner/Intermediate)
April 29 - UFO Night/Bead Social (All levels)

Hope to see you soon. If you have any questions or suggestions for upcoming classes please email me at JewelrybyJules @ gmail.com.

Happy Beading!

March 25 - UFO Night/Bead Social

March is coming to an end so it's that time of month again!!!

Have UFOs landed at YOUR house??? Gather them up/dust them off and bring them to the monthly Bead Social. Don't bead alone! This is a working class for beaders who may have questions or need a quick refresher in any area of beading. There will be no specific instruction but lots of one-on-one time with students. A great class to get motivated to finish your UFOs (UnFinished Objects), get back into beading, start a new project, or for social beading. Also, a chance to meet new friends and see old ones. Please bring along some of your finished projects to show the class.

Supplies: Beads, stringing material and findings

Cost: $15 + supplies

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS CLASS MUST HAVE TAKEN A PREVIOUS CLASS WITH THIS TEACHER.

If you plan to come to class tonight please send me an email or call me so that I have all of the necessary materials to help you.

Happy Spring!

Wow, can you believe it? It's Spring already. After the mini blizzard Friday morning it's time for the flowers to start blooming and the trees to start budding.

We'll have lots of Spring projects coming up in the next few weeks so check back for descriptions, supply lists and pictures.

If you have ANY suggestions for upcoming classes please send them to me.

Happy beading! Hope to see you soon...

March 18 – Beaded Watch Band (Beginner/Intermediate)

Trade in that boring watch band for something that conveniently and affordably coordinates with your outfit or your mood. Bands can be made with elastic or beading wire and clasp. It’s up to you! Watch band does not need to be made interchangeable.

Supplies:

• Watch face
• assorted beads and spacers
• bead stringing wire (ie: Beadalon) or stretch magic
• clasp
• crimps
• 2 lobster claws for interchangeable bands
• a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Place: AC Moore Dover/Rockaway

Hope to see you there!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

More Wire Work - March 10 - 6:00pm-8:30pm

Get a refresher on basic wire wrapping skills and learn new techniques to make your own jump rings, pendant bails, charms, clasps and other findings. Working with jigs will also be covered.

This is a beginner/intermediate class. Some prior wire work experience is helpful but not necessary.

Supplies: Assortment of beads, various gauge wire, jump ring tool (optional), wire jig (optional), a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies

If you have a project in mind, please let me know before class so that I bring all of the necessary supplies and tools.

Brick Stitch Earrings (Beginner/Intermediate)

Learn basic brick stitch bead weaving techniques to create an elegant pair of earrings. Once you get the brick stitch base done you’ll learn how to embellish them with fringe created with bugle, seed and/or drop beads. Graphing your own patterns will also be shown. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.
(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: Size 8 or 10 seed beads (for base of earring), assorted bugle, seed and other beads (for fringe), beading thread or braided fishing line, Thread Heaven or similar thread conditioner, beading needles, earring findings, a bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies

DON'T FORGET TO ASK FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR CLASS. THIS SHEET ENTITLES YOU TO A 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASS SUPPLIES.