in the heart of Calgary, fine beads & beading supplies, accompany exceptional jewellery classes!

Triple Bypass

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A heart stopping elegant cuff with Swarovski presence! Three rows of sparkling crystals displayed in a finely defined open base of seed bead squares. We have perfected what others have attempted and now you can too! This piece is simply stunning.

Yvette Mutcheson / Jo-Ann Green $35

Bead Knit Bracelet

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Knitters unite! Toss aside the crochet hook and pick up your preferred knitting needles. Here's a great Miyuki Magatama cuff that is sure to please. This luxurious cuff really should be worn on both wrists. I guess this means, MAKE 2!!

Private Class

Wanda Saxon - $30 (per 2+ participants) $50 (single participant)

Japanese 8x2 Chain Maille

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A basic chain maille pattern adorned with sparkling 6mm Swarovski crystals. Choose a bold contrast or simplfy the over all look with tone-on-tone. Students must bring cutters and 2 chain nose pliers or 2 bent nose pliers or one of each.

Candace Prather  $25

Helm Chain

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This chain maille pattern produces a lovely low profile piece. You may have seen this piece elsewhere, but now you will learn the proper ring sizes to produce a Helm Chain that does not randomly shift, distorting the simplicity of the pattern. Students must bring 2 chain nose pliers or 2 bent nose pliers or one of each.

Candace Prather $25

Full Persian

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This traditional round weave is gorgeous in its simplicity. In this variation we embellish the weave with an inclusion of a stunning bead. Your bead choice can be metal, gemstone, glass, etc. Students must bring 2 chain nose pliers or 2 bent nose pliers or one of each.

Candace Prather $25

Designing with Gemstones

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Prerequisite: Knowledge of Wire Wrapped Loops is Essential

Step into the intruiging world of semi precious beauty by creating a multi-strand bracelet using an array of chain and high quality gemstones. This piece is truly a spectacular 'gem of a bracelet'.

Lynn Mckee Ruck $25

Begin with Bling

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Begin your beading journey with a sparkling crystal Right Anle Weave bracelet. The simplicity of the weave and dazzling beauty of Swarovski crystals will entice anyone to eagerly move into advanced techniques while strutting your bling!

Chantel Pegg $25

Caterpillar Bracelet

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Prerequisite: BASIC PEYOTE

Have fun with Tubular Peyote! This piece acquires its undulating texture by increasing and decreasing the size of beads to create a 'Caterpillar' effect. Your choice of bead sizes and colours makes it uniquely yours. Use large beads for a bold statement or smaller ones for something more descreet, yet still amazing.

Brenda Lee Ell $25

Emerald Cut Necklace

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Prerequisite: BASIC PEYOTE

Learn to bezel a Swarovski Emerald Cut crystal with cylinder beads and size 15/0 seed beads using the Peyote Stitch. Show it off with a lovely Herringbone necklace created with 1.8mm cube beads and embellishments of your choice.

Elizabeth Pullan $35

Beaded Toggle Clasp

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Prerequisite: BASIC PEYOTE

Possibilities are endless when you create our own loop and toggle. Using cylinder beads and size 15/0 seed beads, you can finish any piece with a lovely beaded toggle clasp in your own choice of colours to embellish your designs.

Elizabeth Pullan $35

Advanced Bead Crochet

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Prerequiste: PREVIOUS BEAD CROCHET IS ESSENTIAL

We consider this Advanced Bead Crochet, because at the end of this class, you will have fine tuned the skill of joining two ends of a crocheted rope. Consider it an 'art form', to seamlessly stay connected while donning this sumputous beaded bangle.

Brenda Lee Ell $25

Foundations and Freeform

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Prerequisite: BASIC PEYOTE

This piece is fabulously expressive and will be taught in two sessions. Each one is an incredible work of art and conversation piece. Embark upon your Freeform journey with basic tradional weave techniques that come out looking like anything but traditonal. This class is for beginners even though it appears otherwise. Top off you design with elements of your own wonderful personality.  

Lynn McKee-Ruck  $60