Level Courses

Meant To Bead Classes:

Projects designed to build skills while producing beautiful objects

To register for classes, call 842-8183, or come in during our regular business hours, Mon.-Thurs., 10am- 8pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-6pm, and Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Payment in full is required at the time of registration to guarantee your space. If you must withdraw from a class, please call at least 2 days in advance or you will forfeit your fee.

Please pre-purchase supplies and tools according to the list provided in the store, or allow at least 45 minutes to shop before class begins.

All supplies must be purchased at Meant to Bead. You will receive a 10% discount on all class supplies and tools.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

Most of the following classes are designed for age 14 and up, except Class Basic Loom Techniques, which is open to anyone over age 10. For other beading activities available for children, please call Julia at 419-842-8184, Tues.-Sat.

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Summer
Level 1
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #1: Basic Bead Stringing This introduction to beading will help you become familiar with materials and terms related to jewelry making, as well as completing a single strand necklace or bracelet.	Instructor: Staff Cost: $15 + Materials
		or Thu., July 22 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., Aug. 19 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #2: Wrapped Wire Bangle Bracelet A sophisticated combination of beads, spacers and twisted wire make up this bracelet. It’s easier than it looks!	Instructor: Ellie Niejadlik Cost: $18 + Materials
		Wed., July 28 (6 - 8pm) or Wed., Aug. 25 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #3: Caged Bead Bracelet Learn to make wire-wrapped beads and wire links to combine into a bracelet with a jazzy, contemporary look.	Instructor: Ellice Niejadlik Cost: $18 + Materials
		or Wed., Aug. 18 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #4: Basic Woven Wire Bracelet Learn to twist and bind wire to create one of these gorgeous bracelets.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		or Thu., Aug. 12 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #5: Beginning Polymer Clay Two 3-hour classes. The class fee includes clay. Polymer clay is a fascinating material that can be used to create beads, pendants, or small sculptural objects in an amazing array of colors.	Instructor: Robin Crego Cost: $40 + Materials
		Tuesdays, Aug. 17 and 24 (6 - 9pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #6: Floral Trellis Bracelet Learn right angle weave while creating this beautiful trellis to adorn with lucite flowers in your choice of colors.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $20 + Materials
		or Mon., Aug. 2 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #7: Hug Ring Pre-requisite: Basic Woven Wire Bracelet (class #4) Twist and wrap wire into an intriguing knot to form this ring representing a hug.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Tue., July 21 (6 - 8pm) or Sat., Aug. 21 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #8: Crazy Wavy Crystal Bracelet This stylish bling-bling bracelet is woven together with beading wire. Easy and beautiful. You don't want to miss this stunner!	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., Aug. 15 (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #10: Wire Lashed Jewelry Create this wonderfully artsy look to draw attention to special beads using a wire technique that surrounds each bead with a lashed effect.	Instructor: Ann~Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., Aug.1 (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #12: Floral Fringe A profusion of small flower beads, leaf beads and seed beads make up this lovely bracelet. It’s fun, easy, and the results are stunning!	Instructor: Mad Kannen Cost: $18 + Materials
		Wed., Aug. 25 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #16: Tubular Peyote Learn tubular peyote stitch and incorporate it into a contemporary style necklace.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $18 + Materials
		or Mon., Aug, 9 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #17: Bezel Set PMC Create a beautiful silver bezel around pieces of glass or china. Two 2-hour classes.	Instructor: Madelynn Kannen Cost: $30 + Materials
		Mon. and Tue., Aug. 9 and 10 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #22: Double Dazzle This is an easy, fast way to learn 2-drop peyote stitch while creating a beautiful, reversible bracelet.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $18 + Materials
		By appointment., ( )
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #24: Garden Party Lucite flowers and butterflies adorn this sculptural wire and bead necklace.	Instructor: Ellice Niejadlik Cost: $18 + Materials
		Wed., July 21 (6 - 8pm) or Tue., Aug. 3 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #29: Tiny Crystal Tiles Bracelet This elegant bracelet is easy to make. It can be made with one or more rows.	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., July 18 (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Level 2
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #9: Pearl Set Ring Pre-requisite: Class #4 Basic Woven Wire. Gather a cluster of pearls or semi-precious stones in this gorgeous ring.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Sat., July 24 (10:30am - 12:30pm) or Tue., Aug. 17 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #11: Classic Bow Tie Bracelet Pre-requisites: Basic Woven Wire Bracelet (class #4). Bring all of the wire weaving skills you've gained in the first class together in this lovely bracelet.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Sat., July 31 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #14: Crystal Flower Necklace or Bracelet Fun, versatile and easy to make, this lightweight crystal flower gem can be made into two necklace styles or a bracelet version.	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., Aug. 1 (4 - 6pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #15: Pick Your Peyote Project Here's a fun way to learn basic peyote stitch. Choose either project to make in class and take home the other pattern as a bonus!	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., Aug. 15 (4 - 6pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #18: Hot Flash - Peyote 2 Step Two 2-hour sessions. This glitzy bracelet is done in peyote stitch and embellished with crystals. Stunning!	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $25 + Materials
		or Saturdays, Aug. 7 and 14 (12:30 - 2:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #19: Basic Bead Loom Techniques Two 2-hour sessions. The techniques are simple, but the possibilities are endless! Learn to thread the loom, and follow a pattern to create a beautiful bracelet. Looms for this class are available at Meant to Bead.	Instructor: Julia Robertson Cost: $25 + Materials
		Saturdays, Aug. 7 and 14 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #20: Mirror, Mirror Tiny mirrors are captured in frames of tubular peyote stitch in this fascinating bracelet, as seen in the June 2010 issue of Bead and Button magazine.	Instructor: C. J. Bauschka Cost: $20 + Materials
		or Wed., July 21 (11am - 2:30pm) or Mon., Aug. 16 (11am - 2:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #21: Sizzling Crystal Necklace Seed beads and crystals are combined in this lovely necklace.	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., July 18 (4 - 6pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #23: Bead Embroidered Cuff Cabochons of your choice provide the inspiration for the bead embroidery decorating this cuff.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $30 + Materials
		or Fridays, Aug. 13 and 20 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #26: Cabochon Capture Surround your choice of cabochon with beads to create a beautiful pendant/pin. This class is a pre-requisite for the cabochon cuff.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $30 + Materials
		Fridays, July 23 and 30 (3 - 5pm) or Mondays, Aug. 16 and 23 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #27: Right Angle Weave Swarovski Bangle Two 2-hour sessions. Love bangles? Here's a beautiful one using right angle weave.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $30 + Materials
		Fridays, July 23 and 30 (1 - 3pm) or Tuesdays, Aug. 10 and 24 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #28: Spiral Wonder The new long magatama beads have a wonderful effect when used in a classic spiral stitch.	Instructor: Madelynn Kannen Cost: $15 + Materials
		Wed., Aug. 11 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #30: Intro to Bead Crocheted Ropes This technique can be used in many stunning projects. Previous experience doing single crochet is a plus.	Instructor: Julia Robertson Cost: $15 + Materials
		By appointment., ( )

6536 West Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43617 | Phone: (419) 842-8183 | Email: meant2bead@aol.com

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