Our incredible classes have something for everyone: off-loom beading, wire-work, bead embroidery, metalwork and unique bead stringing projects. Our instructors teach all over the world, including at the biggest beading events in the country. Our cruise focuses on quality classes with innovative designers!Please read carefully:
One full-day class and one 1/2 day workshop are included in the Bead Cruise Registration. Classes are held at the same time, so you may only choose one for each category.
Optional kits available, kit prices are subject to change. Kits are purchased directly from instructors. Supply lists and purchasing information will be sent out in January.
Bonus Classes - Our instructors are offering two bonus class sessions. You can purchase an extra class from section A and/or B for $55.00 each. Students can pick one class per session. You must be registered as a Bead Cruise Participant to sign-up for the optional class.
Skill levels:
Intermediate - means you have taken other classes to learn the technique or have completed several projects on your own using the required technique.
Advanced Beginner, experience with seed beads required - this means you know how to use a needle and thread to do basic beading stitches.
Beginner/All skill levels - Whether this is your first class or you've been making jewelry for years, you'll enjoy these classes.
Some projects are time-intensive and will not be finished during class. Students are given detailed instructions and taught the skills needed to complete a project.
If you registered before the new classes were posted and would like to switch after the new classes are up, email Becki with your new choices.
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Full Day Classes (6 hours)- Pick one
Bangle Bomb: Blasting Out Bracelets
Instructor: Kerry Bogert
Technique: wirework & metal
Skill level: beginner – intermediate
Kit fee: $25 for wire/metal/tool use, beads to embellish will be available by the bead
Kerry is back again with another full day bangle class! At the heart of every bangle design is a strong wire core and in this class, we'll explore the art of bangle creation. Students will have the opportunity to create 3 unique and distinctly different wire bangles. We'll talk about designing wearable pieces that combine bold color and a fun sense of playability. We'll tackle sizing and how to add clasps to bangles when desired. Moving parts, ombre color, stamped sentiments... these bangles have it all! You'll leave class with a wrist clustered with a bevy of beautiful bangles!
Kit includes:
Written instructions for each bangle, colored wire, silver wire, sheet metal, use of student grade tools
*multiple color combinations will be available.
Student supplies:
Round nose or rosary pliers, Chain nose pliers, Wire flush cutters, Chasing hammer, Nylon mallet, Steel bench block, Bench pillow (or other noise reducer) such as a hand towel, Coiling tool, Ruler, Files, Polishing cloth.
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Petals & Leaves
Instructor: Heather Powers
Technique: Metal Work
Skill: All Skill Levels
Kit: $45.00
Let's add some color and texture to commercial brass blanks to create amazing pieces of jewelry inspired by the garden! Students will learn how to texture metal with riveting and ball peen hammers and get my insider tips for painting with metal patina paints. Then we'll construct earrings, a bracelet and necklace using riveting and wire-working techniques. Students will leave this class with an entire set of jewelry and few practice pieces.
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Island Jewels
Instructor: Beverly Herman
Technique: Bead Weaving, Cubic Right Angle Weav
Skill: Advanced Beginner, experience with seed beads required
Kit: $60.00
Create this fun bracelet using everyone’s new favorite stitch, Cubic Right Angle Weave. Swarovski crystals and pearls sparkle throughout the design. Surface embellishments bring substance to the bangle. A ball and hitch clasp complete the design.
This project may not be complete in during class.
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Autumn Dreams
Instructor Leslie Frazier
Technique: Combination herringbone and peyote
Skill: Advanced Beginner, experience with seed beads required
Kit: $50 to $70
A trio of oak leaves join to form a triangular centerpiece, accented with three charming bead-woven acorns. The sculptural leaves are formed with a unique variation of herringbone stitch combined with peyote stitch. The necklace is a fast version of spiraling herringbone, and is fastened with a fourth acorn. It's intermediate to advanced, using herringbone variations, peyote stitch, square stitch and round right-angle weave.
This project may not be complete in during class.
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The Wrap On Buttons
Instructor: Kerry Bogert
Technique: metal & stitching
Skill level: beginner – intermediate
Kit fee: $40
This class really packs some punch. While learning to create these fun and colorful wrapped bracelets, you'll become a Jill-of-all-trades. You'll do a little metalsmithing/stamping/patina to turn one of a kind glass cabochons into sweet shank buttons, you'll be working with resin, and you'll learn an ancient herringbone stitch too. The finished wrapped bracelets are as unique as their makers.
Kit includes: Written instructions for herringbone technique, sheet metal, use of student grade tools, resin, leather cording, nylon cording, and one of a kind beads by Kerry
Student supplies: Round nose or rosary pliers, Chain nose pliers, Wire flush cutters, Chasing hammer, Nylon mallet, Steel bench block, Bench pillow (or other noise reducer) such as a hand towel, Files, Polishing cloth.
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Cast Away Necklace
Instructor: Heather Powers
Technique: Metal Work/Wire Work
Skill: All Skill Levels
Kit: $35
Learn how to create an urchin pendant from a metal! You'll texture and shape a flat piece of metal into a stunning pendant. Whip up faux beaded beads using a fun and simple wire-wrapping technique. And then end the class by learning how to create a custom chain with shaped steel wire links and etched jump rings. This is a great class to learn some basic techniques that you'll be able to adapt to your own designs again and again!
Students will learn everything they need to complete the necklace, it may be finished in class depending on your skill level.
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Garden Gate
Instructor: Beverly Herman
Technique: Bead Weaving, fast peyote with surface embellishments.
Skill: Advanced Beginner, experience with seed beads required
Kit: $50.00
Unlock the secrets to weaving a trendy cuff bracelet with fast peyote. The finishing touches and surface embellishments are the key to this design.
This project may not be complete in during class.
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Estrellita Pendant
Instructor: Leslie Frazier
Technique: Bead Weaving
Skill: Advanced Beginner, experience with seed beads required
Kit: $30
The Estrellita (little star) begins with a series of five tiny star shapes joined at the side points. A 3mm bicone crystal forms the top point and when all five stars come together, the crystals sparkle at the center. After the tiny stars are joined, longer points are added to each one, terminating with another crystal at each point. A second layer of five tiny star shapes is woven into the large star shape, giving it a dimensional quality, and an 8mm bicone is woven into the center for even more sparkle. The star-shaped beadwoven bail allows the pendant to be worn with a ribbon, chain or necklace of your choice.
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Optional Classes A (3 hours) - $55 Additonal
Stamped & Stained: Faux Etching Technique
Instructor: Kerry Bogert
Skill level: beginner – intermediate
Technique: metal & stitching
Kit fee: $25
Spend your bonus class time with Kerry learning to make these beautiful earrings. She will guide you through the process of using embossing powders and oxidation to create the look of etched metal without the harsh chemicals. You'll also learn Kerry's wire embroidery technique and add a wire frame to dangle these metal components in a really unique way. This technique can be used in a variety of applications, not just earrings. You can also create pendants and bracelet pieces too!
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The Sand and Sea Crocheted Bangles
Instructor: Beverly Herman
Skill: Beginner/All skill levels
Technique: Bead Crochet
Kit: $30 (Does not include crochet hook) The kit will include 6 different seed beads prestrung on a spool of Gutterman thread.
These lovely crocheted bracelets will remind you of the sand and sea
If you have the desire to learn Bead Crochet this class might be for you.
Learn the basics of bead crochet. The class will cover different types of crochet hooks and thread to use. You will learn how to incorporate Art Beads to join and complete your bracelet. Class size limited to 8.
This project may not be complete in during class.
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Batik Garden Beads
Instructor: Heather Powers
Technique: Polymer Clay
Skill: All Skill Levels
Kit: $20
Spend the afternoon learning how to make flower canes to apply to beads. Students will learn how to create two flower designs and a leaf that can be used in endless combinations. We'll cover how to create popular bead shapes and finishing techniques for professional looking beads. Whether you've worked with clay before or this is your first time, you'll have a blast making beads!
This class has a materials fee: no other tools, supplies or equipment are needed.
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Optional ClassesB (4 hours) - $65 Additonal
Cascading Leaves
Instructor: Leslie Frazier
Skill: Advanced Beginner, experience with seed beads required
Technique: Bead Weaving, Herringbone and fringe.
Kit Fee: $50.00
Learn a new variation of herringbone stitch, as you weave up to five sizes of leaves, from the smallest, just over an inch, to the largest two-inch leaf. They are tapered at the tip, and cup dramatically. The leaves will be attached as the lariat is woven, creating a graceful leaf fringe at each end. The netted lariat features hundreds of 3mm faceted firepolished beads and drapes beautifully, irresistible to the touch. This monochromatic design has high impact without being heavy. One end can be looped over the other, or the leaves can be interlaced with the netting. While it's unlikely to be finished in one day, you will have a full understanding of all the information and skills necessary to complete this design.
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