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  • The Bead In Hand Store
    • Beading Kits and Instructions
    • Gift Certificates
  • Free Tips & How To's
  • Classes
    • Help Me Choose
    • Basic Earring Design
    • Basic Stringing
    • Beginning Bead Weaving: Peyote Stitch
    • More Beginner Stitches
    • Advanced Bead Weaving Classes >
      • Puffed Triangles & Beyond
    • Bead Embroidery
    • Knotting
    • Kumihimo (Japanese Braiding)
    • Simple Wire Wrapped Stones
    • Rosary Workshop
    • Wire Work with Melody MacDuffee
    • Class Survey
  • Calendar
  • Special Events
    • 2024 Tempestry Project
    • Mother's Day Gift Making
    • What's Blooming On Harrison
    • Dia de Muertos | Harvest on Harrison
    • Holiday Special Events
    • Art & Wine Walk
    • WOW! Women-Owned Works
    • Ava Motherwell Vintage Beads Trunk Show
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Virtual tour
    • Kim's Beading Blog
    • April Fools
    • Links
    • Bead Challenges >
      • 2015 So Soft
      • 2014 LogoCentric
      • 2012 Rock On!
      • 2011 Uniquely Yours
      • 2011 Some Like It Hot
      • 2010 Beaded Calendar Pictures
      • 2008 Going Green Challenge
      • 2007 Beaded Animals
      • 2006 Beaded Good Luck Charms
      • 2005 Beaded Birds
      • 2004 Beaded Flatware
      • 2003 Beaded Hands
      • 2002 Salt and Pepper Shakers
      • 2001 Beaded Cow Creamer
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Basic Earring Design | 1 & 1/2 hour class | $35

Basic Earring Design is a great way to start working with wire. Learn how to make simple loops, wrapped loops, and dangles using headpins and eyepins -- techniques that can be used in a wide variety of jewelry designs. You'll also get written instructions with diagrams to take home so you'll always have refresher information handy.

Registration Information
Please note our Class Policy: Pre-registration with payment of class fee is required.  Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other  classes.   Unless otherwise specified, classes are designed for adults ages 16 and up.

How to Register | You can register online or we can take a credit card payment by phone. 
​To register on-line go to our Class Payment Page.   Class size is limited to 4.
​2025 Class Dates
Weekday classes are from 2 - 3:30 pm | Saturday classes are from 11 am - 12:30 pm​​
Saturday, January 11
Friday, January 17
Saturday, February 8
Friday, February 28
Saturday, March 8
Friday, March 21
Saturday, April 12
Friday, April 18
Saturday, May 10
​Friday, May 23
Saturday, June 7
Friday, June 20
Saturday, July 12
​Saturday, August 9
​Friday, August 15
Saturday, September 13
Friday, September 19
Saturday, October 11
Friday, October 17
Saturday, November 8
​Friday, November 21

Description

This class will focus on:  Using round-nose and chain-nose pliers to make simple loops and wrapped loops with soft wire. Students practice with craft wire before using sterling headpins for their finished project.

Information in the written instructions will be discussed as time allows and includes: An overview of tools, basic materials and how they are used, design tips and techniques.


By the end of class students will have:  Completed at least one pair of earrings from a prepared kit.

Class Fee:  $35, includes written instructions, use of tools during class and practice materials.
Kit Fee: $10 - $30, At the beginning of class students select from prepared kits that include all materials for one pair of earrings.

Instructor: Kate Linne or Kim Humphrey

​​I've mentioned this class to my colleagues at work and we're planning to contact you to set something up for us! Thank you! -- 2017 class participant
​​The class was great and the instructor awesome. She was wonderful, patient and had great suggestions. -- 2016 participant
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