Classes

 

 


  

CALL 843-884-8808 to RESERVE YOUR SPACE OR BOOK ONLINE 

OPEN STUDIO WITH FRIENDS   Dec 4th and 18th 5-9pm $45  BOOK NOW

Bring any jewelry project with you and work with friends!Come use our tools and bring your projects to work on and we can help if you need it. Rings,Pendants,Bracelets and Necklaces - Get to finish up those holiday gifts and de-stress.

 

BEGINNER BEADING - Adults
December 5th & 12th   5.30pm  $35 BOOK NOW

Janice will teach basic beading techniques and create earrings and bracelet, as well as  crimping and wire wrapping.

Learn the art of KNOTTING 
December 9th  4-6pm  $35 plus materials (approx $20)  BOOK NOW
Make a beautiful bracelet while learning how to knot the two-strand method.  It's easier than you think! 
MAKE & TAKE CLAY EARRINGS BOOK NOW
December 11th 6pm-8pm   $45

At this event, you'll have the chance to learn jewelry making techniques and create unique designs.

Instructor and owner of Adorned Jewelry, Darina De Benedictis, will guide you through the process and provide all the necessary materials to make a beautiful pair of earrings. We will be using oven bake polymer clay to create the pieces, so you will learn various techniques for using the clay, in addition to learning how to assemble your own jewelry.

FIX IT FRIDAYS  December 13th  $25  BOOK NOW

Bring your everyday broken jewelry that needs to be fixed. We will teach you how to make repairs so you can wear it again.  If you want to redesign it, add to it we can help with that too.(Teacher - Maria Hutzler)

RING AROUND THE CABOCHON (intermediate) BOOK NOW

December 15th Sunday 11-6pm  $85 plus materials fee $

Students will select a cabochon.  Students will learn to determine their ring size and design a ring with a cabochon.  Students will measure and create bezel and then solder to the back plate. All set in sterling.  Students will also have the option to use decorative trim.  

INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOL INKS - KIDS 

December 21st 2-4.30pm $45 plus materials BOOK NOW

(Minimum 4  students)   Kids will learn to work with alcohol inks to create unique jewelry—earrings, a pendant and a cuff bracelet.  These make the perfect home-made gifts for their friends and family.  Drop them off while you Holiday Shop!

SILVERSMITHING CLASSES- TEACHER DEBBIE GATES               

 

 

Please call us at 843-884-8808 to sign up now!

 

 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRO_ETCHING (Beginner/Intermediate)

Students will learn to etch sterling silver and design a pair of stunning earrings.   You can choose to use a small cabochon.  Minimal soldering involved. Great for gifts!   

 MAKE YOUR OWN STERLING SILVER CLASPS

Students will complete 2 styles of clasps—An “S” hook clasp and a toggle clasp

If you are looking to learn silversmithing or brush up on your skills, then we have several classes to choose from.  Debbie Gates has designed classes  for students to learn new techniques and skills based around a project. All materials are available (fees per class); however, if you have a favorite cabochon, please feel free to bring it.  Debbie can also provide individual one on one instruction.

MASTERING THE SAW                              

Are you tired  of breaking so many blades?  As jewelers, we all need to become proficient with the jewelers’ saw.  While many of us tend to ignore the saw, it is imperative that we use it.  And when we use it correctly-we will find that we use it more and more.In this class, you will learn the preferred blade sizes for specific metal gauges, how to saw correctly, how to turn sharp corners, saw straight lines—and then you will pierce and saw out a fancy design. Bring your own saw--Or you can purchase a saw at class.

 

 
OTHER CLASSES OFFERED PREVIOUSLY -
LOOK OUT FOR THEM IN THE MONTHS OR BOOK A PRIVATE CLASS

BEGINNER BEADING - Ages 8 & UP

Kris will teach basic beading techniques and create bracelet & pendant necklace, Great for kids 8 and up to learn the basis

 

 LEARN THE ART OF KUMIHIMOm(Minimum 2  students)  Class Fee $40

 Kumihimo is a form of Japanese braiding using various types of stringing material, often combined with beads to make exceptional jewelry. This technique involves using different types of looms to achieve different types of braids. The possibilities are endless and can be  customized to suit everybody.

 

 STERLING EARRING CLASS

Beginner Soldering. All materials and tools  provided Students will complete 2 pair of earrings—making two types of ear wires.  Learning to make a balled head pin. These make great handmade presents.

Introduction to Keum boo—Intermediate class

Students will create a pair of earrings out of fine silver and apply 24 kt gold using the ancient technique of Keum boo to create one of a kind earrings. 

 INTRODUCTION TO SOFT SOLDERING (Beginner)  $85+ Materials fee (approx $30)

In this class, you will be introduced to soft soldering.  We will wrap a cabochon as well make a heart pendant.  

CONQUER YOUR FEAR OF THE TORCH 

 

Soldering Intensive –beginning soldering class 

LEARN TO SOLDER!    Tools will be provided.Students will make a sterling 18 inch chain.    Using 16 gauge sterling wire, we will make jump rings and develop an understanding of the soldering process. Using hard, medium, easy and extra easy solder. And turn these jump rings into the chain.   Make “S” hook clasp of 14 gauge sterling.   Clean and file jump rings –and then tumble/polish the chain.

 

 

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
 Credit card is required to reserve a spot for upcoming classes. Classes are paid for in full at the time of booking. Full refund is given with 24 hours advance notice for cancellation. If class is fully booked, please feel free to call to be added to our waitlist. Often times, a spot will open up due to a rescheduling or cancellation, and exceptions may be made depending on the class. To register, call us at Beads & Brushstrokes at 843-884-8808. 
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STUDENT DISCOUNT
Students enrolled in classes at Beads & Brushstrokes receive a 10% discount pass for one time purchase.
*When purchasing your spot online, please include your phone number in the checkout process, so that we may contact you regarding your upcoming class. Thank you!