Classes

February 2026

Breakwater Necklace Workshop

Art Deco jewelry is known for its bold, geometric shapes, symmetrical designs and contrasting colors. Named after the Breakwater Hotel in Miami, the curves of this necklace are reminiscent of its 1930s architecture. This class and accompanying tutorial will guide you through using bead weaving techniques such as brick and peyote stitch to create this...
26 Feb
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Donna's Beads
2717 Beneva Road
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Russian Spiral Stitch

Russian spiral stitch is a special type of tubular beaded netting. It creates a soft, slightly elastic beaded rope; but unlike regular netting, it also forms a distinct spiral, and it’s so versatile. You can interchange bead color, size, and type fairly easily for dramatically different results.  Russian spiral works up pretty fast once you...
27 Feb
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Donna's Beads
2717 Beneva Road
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The Treasure Keeper

Small but mighty, this project is an exercise in patience and a Right Angle Weave skill builder. Tips and tricks will be shared during the class. Come, learn and create this beautiful keepsake. *A 2 person minimum is required for the class to be a go.* To register call 941-444-7457 Skill Level: Intermediate – students...
27 Feb
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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March 2026

Boho Necklace

A mash up of different stitches including the Albion stitch come together to create a unique one of a kind necklace. This project is great for any leftover seed beads, beads and small crystals you may have in your beady stash. To register call 941-444-7457 Cost: $35.00 Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Level: Beginner & All...
17 Mar
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Donna's Beads
2717 Beneva Road
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April 2026

Venetian Bead Trunk Show

The Glory of Beads is coming to Donna’s Beads for a three-day Venetian Glass Trunk Show you do not want to miss. Join us April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for an extraordinary collection of authentic Venetian glass, featuring:   • Hand-blown glass beads • Vintage and antique beads • Millefiori beads • Seed beads and...
02 Apr
All Day
Donna's Beads
2717 Beneva Road
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