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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Spring
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
		Wed., Mar.3 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., May 6 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #2: Byzantine Chain Bracelet You will be so proud to say that you created this intricate chain yourself!	Instructor: Ellice Niejadlik Cost: $18 + Materials
		Wed., April 7 (6 - 8pm) or Tue., May 4 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #3: Spiral Caged Bead Bracelet Enclose Swarovski crystals in a twisted wire cage and link with beads of your choice to create this charming bracelet.	Instructor: Ellie Niejadlik Cost: $18 + Materials
		Tue., Mar. 9 (6 - 8pm) or Wed., Apr. 14 (6 - 8pm) or Tue., May 11 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #4: Basic Woven Wire Learn to twist and bind wire to create this gorgeous bracelet.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Mon., Mar. 29 (6 - 8pm) or Sat., Apr. 17 (10:30am - 12:30pm) or Sat., May 22 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #5: Beginning Spool Knitting Spool knitting and beads are combined in this class to create a unique look. The first class will be 2 hours, the second part will be 1 hour.	Instructor: Danielle Wenger Cost: $25 + Materials
		Tue., Mar. 23 & 30 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., April 22 & 29 (6 - 8pm) or Sat., May 1 & 8 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #6: Galaxy Pendant An eye-catching pendant composed of wire and beads.	Instructor: Cyndy White Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sat., Mar. 20 (10:30am - 12:30pm) or Tue., Apr. 6 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., May 13 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #7: Woven Wire Ring Pre-requisite: Basic Woven Wire Bracelet (class #4) A sparkling crystal gleams from this intricate woven wire setting.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Thu., Mar. 4 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., Apr. 1 (6 - 8pm) or Fri., May 7 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #8: Crocheted Wire 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 Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sat., Apr. 10 (10:30am - 12:30pm) or Wed., May 19 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #9: Wired Whimsical Highlight a focal bead with wire embellishment to create a beautiful pendant.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Mon., Mar. 22 (6 - 8pm) or Mon., Apr. 5 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #10: 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 Cost: $18 + Materials
		Tue., Mar. 2 (6 - 8pm) or Wed., April 21 (6 - 8pm) or Tue., May 18 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #11: Beaded Vine Bracelet Twist and shape wire into this lovely interwoven, open-design, beaded bracelet.	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Thu., Mar. 11 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., April 8 (6 - 8pm) or Fri., May 14 (1 - 3pm)
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., Mar. 10 (1 - 3pm) or Tue., Apr. 20 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #13: Intro to Precious Metal Clay Learn to make your own silver charms with this incredible product!	Instructor: Madelynn Kannen Cost: $30 + Materials
		Mon. & Tue., Mar. 15 & 16 (6 - 8pm) or Tue. & Wed., May 4 & 5 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #14: Crystal Flower Necklace 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., Apr. 11 (4 - 6pm) or Sun., May 16 (4 - 6pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #15: Floral Peyote Bead Bracelet Here's a fun way to learn basic peyote stitch. Combine with crystals to complete.	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., April 11 (1:30 - 3:30pm) or Sun., May 23 (4 - 6pm)
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
		Sat., Mar. 13 (3:30 - 5:30pm) or Sun., Apr. 25 (3 - 5pm) or Mon., May 10 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #17: Viking Knitting It's not knitting as we know it, but this ancient technique produces woven wire ropes that can be worn unadorned or with beads.	Instructor: Madelyn Kannen Cost: $15 + Materials
		Mon., Mar. 22 (1 - 3pm) or Wed., May 12 (6 - 8pm)
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
		Sat., Mar. 6 & 13 (1 - 3pm) or Sun., Apr. 25 & May 2 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #19: 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 Cost: $25 + Materials
		Wed., Mar. 24 & 31 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., May 20 & 27 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #20: Tiny Diamonds Bracelet Whether you choose Swarovski crystals or firepolish beads to interpret this diamond shaped design, the results are lovely!	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., Mar. 28 (4 - 6pm) or Sun., May 16 (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #21: Spaced-Out Multi-Strand Necklace This versatile necklace features a contemporary array of semi-precious stone beads suspended on silver wire.	Instructor: Cyndy White Cost: $18 + Materials
		Wed., Mar. 10 (6 - 8pm) or Wed., Apr. 28 (6 - 8pm)
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 #23: Bead Embroidered Cuff Cabochons of your choice provide the inspiration for the bead embroidery decorating this cuff.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $30 + Materials
		Sat., Mar. 6 & 13 (10:30 - 12:30) or Tue., Apr. 13 & 20 (6 - 8pm) or Sat., May 22 & 29 (4 - 6pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #24: Garden Party Necklace Lucite flowers and butterflies adorn this sculptural wire and bead necklace.	Instructor: Ellie Niejadlik Cost: $18 + Materials
		Thurs., Mar 25 (6 - 8pm) or Tue., April 27 (6 - 8pm) or Tues, May 25 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #25: Woven Earrings These beautiful earrings echo the design of the woven wire Vine Bracelet (class #11). Prerequisite: Basic Woven Wire (class #4).	Instructor: Ron Miller Cost: $20 + Materials
		Thu., Mar. 18 (6 - 8pm) or Thu., April 15 (6 - 8pm) or Fri., May 21 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #26: Cabochon Capture One 3-hour session. 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
		Sun., Mar.7 & 21 (1 - 3pm) or Fri., April 16 & 30 (4 - 6pm) or Mon., May 3 & 17 (6 - 8pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #27: Right Angle Weave Bracelet Love bangles? Here's a beautiful one using right angle weave. Two 2-hour classes.	Instructor: Linda Pratt Cost: $30 + Materials
		Sun., Mar. 7 & 21 (3 - 5pm) or Mon., Apr. 12 & 19 (6 - 8pm) or Sat., May 22 & 29 (1:30 - 3:30pm)
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., Mar. 17 (1 - 3pm) or Mon., May 3 (1 - 3pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #29: Kumihimo Intro Kumihimo is the Japanese art of braiding. Our project incorporates both fiber and beads, using a kumihimo disk.	Instructor: Julia Robertson Cost: $15 + Materials
		Sat., Apr. 3 (10:30am - 12:30pm) or Wed., May 26 (6 - 8pm)
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., ( )
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #31: Embellished Filigree Take 3 filigree rounds, embellish with beads, connect with chain, and you have a updated interpretation of a classic style.	Instructor: Julia Robertson Cost: $18 + Materials
		Wed., Mar. 17 (6 - 8pm) or Sat., Apr. 24 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #32: Single or Double Spiral Rope Bracelets Whether you like a thinner or thicker bracelet, the spiral rope is a versatile design you'll love to wear. Make either one in class and receive the other pattern as a bonus!	Instructor: Ann~Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., Mar. 28 (1:30 - 3:30pm) or Sun., May 23 (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #33: 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., Mar. 14 (1:30 - 3:30pm) or Sun., Apr. 18 (4 - 6pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #34: Cascading Crystal Stars Necklace Create 3 beaded stars and combine with beaded chain in this interesting design.	Instructor: Ann-Marie Searle Cost: $18 + Materials
		Sun., Mar. 14 (4 - 6pm) or Sun., Apr. 18 (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #35: Eye of the Twister An embellished rivoli crystal serves as both clasp and focal bead on this gorgeous bracelet, featured in the June 2009 issue of Bead & Button magazine. First class 2 hours, second class 3 hours.	Instructor: C. J. Bauschka Cost: $40 + Materials
		Thu., Mar. 11 & 18 (11am - 2pm) or Thu., Apr. 22 & 29 (11am - 2pm)
Click pic to enlarge.	Class #36: Eye of the Twister, Fast Track For those with experience in seed bead work only. One 4-hour class. An embellished rivoli crystal serves as both clasp and focal bead on this gorgeous bracelet, featured in the June 2009 issue of Bead & Button magazine.	Instructor: C. J. Bauschka Cost: $30 + Materials
		Sat., Mar. 27 (10:30am - 2:30pm)

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Spring

Level 1