Students should arrive 15 minutes prior to class to purchase their beads and other materials.

Bead Stringing Basics
Learn the basics of bead stringing while designing your own necklace or bracelet. You will also master a simple method for attaching clasps. House tools will be provided. Beads not included.
Materials needed: assorted beads & pendants
Instruction for Bead Stringing Basics is Free of Charge
Come in anytime and learn...

ages 6 and up



Beading Knotting Basics
Knotting between beads adds a touch of sophistication, gives added strength and security to your design, and creates a professional looking piece of jewelry. You will learn this technique while stringing beads on silk cord. House tools will be provided. Beads and cord may be purchased prior to class.
Materials needed: bead strands and silk cord
Class fee $25.00
ages 9 and up

Wire Wrapping for Beginners
Start developing your wire wrapping skills while learning to capture beads in wire. Bring your own patience and glasses!!!
House tools provided.
Materials needed: beads, & chain
Class fee $35.00

ages 12 and up

Beaded Hoop Earrings
Learn how to form and create your own hoop earrings any size you like. In addition we will teach you how to wire wrap crystals or gemstones onto the earring.
Class fee $25.00
ages 9 and up

Wire Ring

You will learn how to create a ring out of stones & wire.
Class fee $25.00 - material not included
ages 9 and up

Crochet
Learn how to crochet beads in silk cord and make really hip necklaces and bracelets.
Materials needed: beads and silk cord
Class fee $25.00

ages12 and up

Leather Knotting Part 1
Make popular leather wrap bracelets, inspired by designer Chan Luu, while using leather and beads. Learn how to weave the beads in between leather using silk cord.
Materials needed: beads, leather, and silk
Class fee $25.00

ages 9 and up

Leather Knotting Part 2
After you have taken leather knotting part 1, take this class to advance your skills. Learn how to stack the beads and leather to form a beautiful woven leather cuff bracelet.(prerequisite: Leather Knotting Part 1)
Materials needed: beads, leather, and silk
Class fee $15.00

ages 9 and up

Macrame Part 1

Learn the age old technique of Macrame. In this class you learn how to capture beads in silk or cotton cord with macrame knots.
Materials needed: beads and silk cord or cotton cord
Class fee $25.00

ages 9 and up

Macrame Part 2
After you have taken macrame part 1, learn the next step on how to stack the beads. Form a unique honeycomb style macrame cuff bracelet. (prerequisite: Macrame Part 2)
Materials needed: beads and silk cord or cotton cord
Class fee $15.00

ages 9 and up

Assembly

We will assemble your piece for you. There is a fee based on the complexity of the piece.

Hosting

If you are not interested in taking a class but need some instruction on making a piece, the bead lounge offers a host who will instruct you how to make your specific piece for that day.
Hosting fee $10.00 per half hour

Classes are held at your convenience. Just call or come in and make an appointment.


All classes come with one free refresher within 1 month.

Groups of 4 people or more, please call and make a reservation.

CONSULTATION - Let a bead lounge staffer help you create and assemble beautiful unique pieces with your own collection of beads-consulting fee of $20.00 per hour with a two hour max.

Drop In!
There is no charge to come and sit at our jewelry table in the back and create all day. We enjoy the company. However, if you would like to reserve the table there is a $20.00 per hour fee and it includes one host.

Ask about our gift certificates
A gift certificate from the Bead Lounge is a lovely surprise for aspiring jewelry makers of any age!!!

Bead Lounge card
Regular customers receive a special card and we punch it each time you make a $20.00 purchase.  When the card is full, redeem it for a 20% discount on store merchandise.

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