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 419-842-8183, Tues.-Sat.
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#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 |
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Thurs., Jan. 12 (6 - 7:30pm) or |
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#2: It's A Wrap
This is a great look! Use leather and beads to make a "one wrap" bracelet, or make a longer version that can be worn as a necklace or as a bracelet by wrapping several times around the wrist. |
Instructor:
Ellice Niejadlik |
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Tues., Jan. 10 (6 - 8pm) or |
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#3: Intro to Metal Stamping
Create your own personalized sterling silver jewelry.Learn to cut blanks, stamp, polish and embellish them. |
Instructor:
Laura Hiss |
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#4: Play With Clay
Polymer clay is a fascinating, versatile material that comes in an array of colors you can use to make unique beads. Easy and fun! The cost of the class includes your materials. |
Instructor:
Robin Crego |
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Sun., Jan. 8 (1 - 4pm) or |
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#5: Let's Get Hammered
Introductory hammering techniques class. Learn to bend and hammer shapes to make your choice of earrings, pendants, or a bracelet. |
Instructor:
Ellice Niejadlik |
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Wed., Jan. 25 (6 - 8pm) or |
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#6: Making Cabochons
Learn to cast your own cabochon lenses in resin and apply printed pictures. Special instructions on sizing images in Word. |
Instructor:
May Robertson |
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Wed., Jan. 11 (6 - 8pm) or |
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#7: Bead Embroidery
Use the cabochon you created in Class #6,a button, or a center stone and capture it with peyote stitch. Add accents to enhance it and learn to finish it in this 2 part class. Part 2 will be scheduled with the teachers. |
Instructor:
May and Julia Robertson |
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Wed., Jan. 18 (6 - 8pm) or |
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#8: Hidden Bead Ring
Wire wrapping techniques and a semi-precious stone bead combine in this unique ring. |
Instructor:
Ron Miller |
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Thurs., Jan. 26 (6 - 8pm) or |
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#9: Galaxy Pendant
Capture Swarovski crystal "stars" in a net of wire to create this stunning pendant. |
Instructor:
Cyndy O'Connor |
| Tues., Jan. 24 (6 - 8pm) |
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#10: Wire Crocheted Necklace
Even If you've never crocheted before it's easy to create this lacy net of beaded wire. Most people finish it in class! |
Instructor:
Cyndy White |
| Thurs., Jan. 19 (6 - 8pm) |
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#11: Peyote Stitch
This is an easy introduction to one of the most popular beading stitches, and then you can create some of the bead tube jewelry that is all the rage! |
Instructor:
Julia Robertson |
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#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:
Madelynn Kannen |
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Wed., Dec. 28 (1:30 - 3:30pm) or |
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#13: Intro to Precious Metal Clay
Learn to make your own silver charms with this incredible product! |
Instructor:
Madelynn Kannen |
| Wed & Thur, Jan. 4 and 5 (1:30 - 3:30pm) |
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#14: Metal Glamour Bracelet
Learn the right angle weave stitch while creating this crystal studded bracelet. |
Instructor:
Cyndy O'Connor |
| Thurs., Feb. 2 (6 - 8pm) |
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#15: Herringbone How-To
This distinctive stitch can be used to create very different looks by varying the type of bead used. |
Instructor:
Julia Robertson |
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#16: Wire Wrapped Bangle
Back by popular demand. Create this impressive bangle with easy wire techniques! |
Instructor:
Cyndy White |
| Tues., Feb. 7 (6 - 8pm) |
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#17: Victorian Pendant
Learn to twist and wrap wire around oval beads to create this beautiful pendant. |
Instructor:
Ron Miller |
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Mon., Jan. 9 (6 - 8pm) or |
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#18: Basic Bead Loom Techniques
Two 2 hour sessions. 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 |
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Saturdays, Jan. 14 and 21 (10:30 am - 12:30 pm) or |
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#19: Cellini Spiral
Same Cellini spiral technique with a new teacher! Cellini Spiral is a modified version of tubular peyote stitch. This is a 2 part class. The second part will be scheduled with the teacher. |
Instructor:
Ellice Niejadlik |
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Tues., Jan. 17 (6 - 8pm) or |
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#20: 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 |
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