seed bead weaving
Blooming Flower Pendant
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 10/24/2020 from 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using a pattern by Justyna Szlezak in the June 2015 Bead & Button magazine, create this lovely and light weight floral pendant. Participants will use herringbone and peyote stitch to build this form that will twist and turn its way into a lovely flower at the last minute. Students must go on-line to purchase, download, and/or print the instructions for $3.95: https://store.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/product/digital-download/bbpdf150674.
Mug Rug Kit #2
$26.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/01/1970 from
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This mug rug looks like a little woven rug—and it is! It is made using peyote stitch, glass seed beads, and pressed glass feather beads from the Czech Republic.
Peyote stitch is easy to learn and the end result is a lovely piece of artwork on which to set a mug full of hot or cold beverage.
Kit #2 contains all materials and instructions so you can start and complete this project, including copper lined clear and mottled dark amber seed beads with a more spikey transparent bronze feather bead.
The picture shows a completed mug rug in another color way. This kit is child-friendly!
If you want to pick up this kit in-store or at curbside, please call to order and pay over the phone with a credit card. Otherwise, shipping is $10.
Mug Rug Kit #1
$36.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/01/1970 from
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This mug rug looks like a little woven rug—and it is! It is made using peyote stitch, glass seed beads, and pressed glass feather beads from the Czech Republic.
Peyote stitch is easy to learn and the end result is a lovely piece of artwork on which to set a mug full of hot or cold beverage.
Kit #1 contains all materials and instructions so you can start and complete this project, including blue and clear rainbow seed beads with vibrant etched blue and magenta feather beads. The picture shows a completed mug rug in another color way. This kit is child-friendly!
New Class! Gem Duo Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/25/2020 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Incorporate the new Cymbal findings into this new earring pattern. These findings are built specifically for two-holed beads. These elegant earrings will steal the show.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
Trillium CRAW Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 12/08/2018 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: basic CRAW skills--see intro class on Nov. 10
Make these three-sided beaded earrings with Toho round beads using cubed right-angle weave. Get lots of practice changing direction and joining ends of CRAW together. Then embellish the outside edge for an extra degree of lovely.
CRAW I Am Woman Pendant with Stone Beads
$88.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/17/2018 from Noon to 6:00PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubb
Prerequisites: basic cubed right angle weave skills--see intro class on Nov. 10.
Use your cubed right angle (CRAW) weave skills to create a woman symbol pendant. You will have a choice between spinel and amazonite 3mm cut beads. This pattern is easily transferable to any size glass beads.
Beaded Bead on Glass
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 11/16/2018 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: basic peyote skills
Make a peyote strip, zip it together, and learn to make a rounded end. Then use this peyote bead and Swarvoski crystals to embellish a lampwork headpin to make a beautiful pair of earrings.
Gyrls Night Out: Flip It! Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 10/12/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Many want to flip the House of Representatives to Democratic Control. We want you to learn to use brick stitch, Toho seed beads, and a rubber ring to make a pair of earrings that use two high contrast colors that are “flipped” on each half of the earring. Optional dutch treat cocktails and snacks after class.
CRAW Chain with Beaded Toggle
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 09/29/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: CRAW skills--see intro class on September 1.
Use your CRAW skills to make an embellished chain with Toho 11/0 seed beads. Create a round CRAW toggle clasp, so it flows naturally from the chain.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Snowflake Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 12/11/2020 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use peyote stitch and a pattern to make these seasonal earrings. You will use Delica 11/0 seed beads and a 2.5mm Swarovski crystal bead for the pattern. Make these longer for a great bookmark. Participants will learn how to decrease in peyote stitch.