Beading Class Schedule
Free Beading Design Board
for all
registered beading class participants
for the month of May
Click here to download a complete schedule of classes.
Classes are generally two hours unless otherwise noted. Our workshops are for students age 16 and up and are generally $20.00 + supplies for a two hour class. Space is limited to 10 students per session (depending on the project) so each student receives adequate attention. You must pre-register 24 hours prior to class and payment in full is required to reserve your space. If you have not registered at least 24 hours prior to class time, we can not guarantee your seat. We do not issue refunds on workshop fees, however if you notify us at least 1 week in advance, we will gladly transfer you to another class (if a seat is available) at no charge."
FRIDAY, MAY 9TH MOMS BEAD FREE! BRING A PICTURE OF YOUR CHILD TO SHOW OFF AND WE WILL COMP YOUR STUDIO FEE! MAKE A BRACELET OR NECKLACE! YOU DESIGN IT, STRING IT AND WE’LL CRIMP IT FOR YOU! USE OUR TOOLS FOR FREE. NO CLASS FEE! JUST PAY FOR YOUR BEADS & YOUR CLASS FEE IS FREE! WALK-INS WELCOMED. OPEN 10-6 PM.
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Class#: 100
Mommy and Me Class
This class is designed for
children 7-13 years old and their moms (or dads). We’ll be making
bracelets, having coffee, juice and pastries while enjoying our beading!
Class Fee: $10.00 (when registering, make sure to enter the quantity per person coming) No coupon available for this class. The class materials are available at Hope Creations.
Class Dates: Saturday, May 3, 2008 10:30am - Noon
Instructor: TBD
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Basic Beading & Basic
Stringing Jewelry Making
If you have always wanted to learn the
basics to bead stringing and are
looking for a fun night out…this is the class! You’ll make a beautiful
beaded necklace using the materials of your choice! This beginner’s
class covers all the basics such as: crimping, looping, adding clasps,
and selecting the correct stringing material. Basic Beading Classes
require no previous knowledge or experience. This is the perfect class
to get you started on jewelry making. Hope Creations is a full service
Bead Store.
Class Fee: $20.00 Materials are available at Hope Creations.
Class Dates: Diva Night Basic Class, Friday, May 2, 2008 6:30pm - 8:30pm (refreshments, snacks & First Friday in Palmerton) or
Saturday, May 24, 2008
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Instructor:
TBD
Earring Making Class
Discover the ease of creating your own designer earrings! Learn the basics and beyond covering the how to's of a dozen earring styles using headpins, eyepins, chain, wire and a variety of findings.
Class Fee: $20.00 plus the cost of materials.
Class Dates: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: TBD
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Class#: 10
3
BEGINNER WIRE WORKING TECHNIQUE CLASS
Learn the basics of working with silver
wire in this non-intimidating class. You will learn how to join pieces
together and make basic components so that you can make this nice wire
wrapped bracelet. Class will include materials (sterling wire silver,
lobster claw clasp & basic glass beads).
Class Fee: $35.00
Class Dates: Saturday, May 3, 2008 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
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Class#: 104
Create a Beaded Watch!
Learn the basics of stringing and crimping while making a gorgeous watch with glass beads of your choice!
Class Fee: $20.00 plus the cost of materials.
Class Dates:
Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: Tiffany McDermott
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***NEW *** Class#: 200
VIKING KNIT BRACELET MAKING CLASS
We are now offering a Viking knit chain to our list of classes! Learn to make a Sterling Silver Viking Knit chain bracelet. It is a fun weave to do and creates a beautiful look! In order to come close to completion, this is a long class (please pack drinks/snacks)
Class Fee: $20.00 (no coupon) & Supply Kit fee: $50.00.
The Kit includes: 20 ft of 26g Sterling Silver wire, drawplate, dowel, sterling caps, 20 g wire, and lobster clasp.
Class Date: Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor:
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BEADED BEADS SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL & PEARL BRACELET
Create a stunning Swarovski crystal bracelet accented with beaded beads that you’ll also learn to make in this 3 hour class! Call a few girlfriends and join us at Hope Creations over coffee and a morning creating this gorgeous bracelet!
Class Fee: $20.00 (no coupon)
Class Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor:
Carolyn Andrews
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Class#: 202
Wire Working Jewelry Making Class: Wire Jig Techniques
Love the look of spirals, swirls and awesome sterling silver
jewelry? Check out this wire working class! Wig Jigs are great when you
have a project. You can bring your own for this class or get one here.
We recommend metal. The end result is spectacular! During this class,
you will use Sterling Silver wire on your wig jig to create unique
pieces to incorporate into a necklace.
Class Fee: $20.00 Materials not included; available at Hope Creations.
Class Date: Check back soon!
Instructor:
TBD
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Class#: 203
Create
a Stunning Sterling Silver Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet
This
class is a store favorite & is beginner friendly. During this class, you
will create an eye catching Byzantine “birdcage” chain maile bracelet.
You will learn the basic birdcage weave and how to expand upon it to
create chain maile rope that can be used for bracelets & necklaces. This
class will use pre-made jump rings but a demonstration of creating your
own jump rings will be conducted.
Class Fee:
$20.00
Includes instruction & use of our tools;
Materials not included; available at Hope Creations.
Class Date: Saturday,
May 10, 2008 10:30am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Becky Machinski
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"On the Square" Beaded
Bracelet
In this class, you will
link cube beads with shiny seed beads to
create this smart-looking bracelet. It’s easy to construct and fun to
create! Choose your beads from Hope Creations’ Bead Shop to determine a
look customized to your individual taste and style.
Class Fee: $20.00 All materials are available at Hope Creations.
Class Date:
Check back soon!
Instructor:
Carolyn Andrews
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Class#: 205
Beaded Beads
Swarovski crystals & seed
beads combine to make a stunning beaded ball- wear just one or in
groups- works up much easier than it looks- this is guaranteed to catch
everyone’s eye.
Class Fee: $20.00 (no coupon can be used)
Class Date: Check back soon!
Instructor:
TBD
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Class#: 206
St. Petersburg Chain
Class Fee: $20.00
(no coupon can be used)
Class Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor:
TBD
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Class#: 301
Flower Cuff Chevron
Bracelet Beading Class
Learn how to make
this beautiful cuff, so
easy to make and so
comfortable to wear. End it with a favorite button and enjoy!*Beginner
friendly
Class Fee: $20.00
(no coupon can be used)
Class Dates:
Check back soon!
Instructor: TBD
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Class#: 302
Swarovski Crystal Right Angle Weave Bracelet Making
This bracelet can have as much sparkle as you choose. Swarovsky crystals sewn using a single needle right angle weave stitch forms a very eye catching piece.
Class Feee: $20.00 Materials not included, but available at Hope Creations
Class Date: Check back soon!
Instructor:
TBD
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Class#: 303
Spiral Rope Beading Class
Learn the Spiral Rope beading weave and make a necklace or bracelet with
beads of your choice!
Class Fee: $20.00 Materials not included, but available at Hope Creations
Class Date:
Check back soon!
Instructor: Judy Bartholomew Bollinger
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Swarovski
Crystal Puffy Heart Pendant
Create a woven
Swarovski crystal sparkling heart pendant! This class is Beginner
friendly. Call your girlfriends and come enjoy a Saturday morning
together at Hope Creations and you’ll leave with a beautiful finished
heart pendant!
Class Fee: $20.00 Materials are available at Hope Creations.
Class Date:
Check
back soon!
Instructor:
Judy Bartholomew Bollinger
Class#: 305
BEAD A BEAUTIFUL TRIANGLE WEAVE NECKLACE
Learn the triangle
weave beading stitch and leave the class
with a beautiful necklace.
Choose your own color pattern.
Class Fee: $20.00 Materials are available at Hope Creations.
Class Date:
Check
back soon!
Instructor:
Judy Bartholomew Bollinger
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***NEW *** Class#: 306
Czech Cuff Bracelet
Join us to
make this beautiful, spring right angle weave bracelet. Choose the
colors of your choice.
Class Fee: $20.00 Materials are available at Hope Creations.
Class Date:
Wednesday, May
7, 2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Instructor:
Judy Bartholomew Bollinger
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***NEW *** Class#: 307
Arabesque Swarovski bracelet
Learn
to make this beautiful Arabesque Swarovski bracelet and leave the class
wearing your sparkling finished product! Beginner Friendly
Class Fee: $20.00 Materials are available at Hope Creations.
Class Date:
Saturday,
May 10, 2008 10:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor:
Judy Bartholomew Bollinger
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Freestyle Beading
Any day, at any time during business hours you can come in and design your own bracelets and necklaces. After stringing your design, we will properly attach clasps for you! This is a great opportunity to make gifts or something for yourself. Use our tools and space. This is not a class, but our staff is available for assistance. All ages welcome.
Cost: $5.00 plus materials selected from the store.
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Diva Night & Basic Beading Class…AT HALF PRICE!
If you have always wanted to learn the basics to bead stringing and are looking for a fun night out…this is the class! Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and make a beautiful beaded necklace using the materials of your choice! And if that isn’t great enough…the class fee is HALF PRICE!
This beginner’s class covers all the basics such as: crimping, looping, adding clasps, and selecting the correct stringing material. Basic Beading Classes require no previous knowledge or experience.
This is the perfect class to get you started on jewelry making and a night out with the girls! (Ages 18 and up). Materials available at Hope Creations.
Call to Pre-Register, as class space is limited and this is a FUN Night at Hope Creations!
Cost: $20.00
Class Date: Check back soon!
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“Beadaholics” Beading Club
Beadaholic
Benefits:
• 10% off Seed Beads Everyday
• 15% off Materials for registered
classes on the day of the class
• No cost for Freestyle Beading…Sit at our work table and use
our beading tools anytime for free.
• Give input and tell us what you want to see in the store
Yearly Membership: $10.00
Hope Creations is a full service bead store that offers incentives for our customers. If you’re registered with Hope Creations as a “Bead-a-holic” then you’re invited to come join us Friday, May 23rd 6:30- 8:30. No Class Fee and you’ll receive 15% off all your beading purchases this night only! Refreshments, complimentary wine, snacks and more! There is no cost for this event.
Class Date
# of Participants
- Our Instructors
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- Becky Machinski
Judy Bartholomew Bollinger -
Judy has been an expert beader for many years. She can teach many advanced techniques and styles.
Tiffany McDermott - Tiffany generally teaches our earring making and beginner classes. She works full time at Hope Creations and loves helping customers dive into beading.