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  • Home
  • 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 Stringing | 2-hour class | $40

Basic Stringing will show you the nitty-gritty of working with flexible beading wires and crimp beads, with plenty of practice making secure finishes using a crimp tool. Written instructions, diagrams and helpful tips are included with your finished project.

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 -  4 pm | Saturday classes are from 11 am - 1 pm​​
Saturday, January 18
Tuesday, January 21
Saturday, February 15
Tuesday, February 18
Saturday, March 15
Tuesday, March 18
Saturday, April 19
Tuesday, April 15
Tuesday, May 20
Saturday, June 21
Saturday, July 19
​Monday, July 21

Saturday, August 16
Monday, August 18​
​Saturday, September 20
​Monday, September 22
Saturday, October 18
Monday, October 20
Saturday, November 15
​​Monday, December 8

Description

This class will focus on:  Using crimping pliers and crimp beads to securely attach a clasp using flexible beading wire for stringing.  Students will be given practice materials before working on a finished project.
Information in the written instructions will be discussed as time allows and includes: Elements of necklace and bracelet design, features of different clasps and closures, and differences in beading wires and crimp beads.
By the end of class students will have completed: One single-strand necklace or bracelet on flexible beading wire finished with crimp beads using crimping pliers to securely attach a clasp.
Instructor: Kate Linne, Laurel Wolff, or Kim Humphrey

Class Fee:  $40, includes use of tools during class, beading wire, crimp beads and lobster clasp for the project and practice materials used for instruction.
​Kit Fee: $15 - $45, At the beginning of class students select from prepared kits that contain enough beads to complete one bracelet or necklace.
​​I walked out with a wonderful piece of jewelry!!  March 2017
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