Classes

Beading and Tyvek Come Together

So what is Tyvek? Well, Tyvek is a brand of synthetic flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers. It’s used for Homewraps and medical packaging applications and has a fabric-like finish used for protective apparel and consumer applications. We however are using it along with alcohol inks, paints and a simple beadweaing stitch to cover containers, make magnetic...

24 Jun

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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Zoom Class – Bugle Herringbone Bracelet

To register call 941-444-7457 Cost: $15.00 Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Level: Advanced Beginner Instructor: Peggy Stirling No Refunds or Reschedules for Classes and Workshops

27 Jun

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Mini Beaded Doll Pin

In class students will make the doll parts and putting them together to create their doll pin. Students will choose from pre-made hands, feet and doll face and bead it all together. To register call 941-444-7457 Cost: $35.00 Materials Fee: $20 paid to the instructor the morning of class (includes choice of handmade doll face,...

08 Jul

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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Zoom Class – Cellini Carrier Bracelet

To Register call 941-444-7457 Level: Intermediate Beginner – Knowledge of Basic Peyote Stitch Class Fee: 15.00 Materials purchased separately  Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Instructor: Peggy No Refunds for Classes & Workshops

11 Jul

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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Peyote Beaded Pin

Description: Each beaded magnetic pin is a jewel-like design. This is a unique way to combine beadwork and function. Students will Learn: This class is an exploration of color, texture, and design worked in peyote stitch on a Dritz pin form. Students will be encouraged to create a design, step outside the box to try...

15 Jul

11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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Zoom Class – Sphinx Necklace

Stunning necklace using Rivoli crystals and seed beads. To register call: 941-444-7457 Level: Intermediate Cost: $15.00 + materials Kit available upon request for just the Blue necklace pictured – call 941-444-7457 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Instructor: Peggy Stirling   No Refunds or Reschedules for Classes

18 Jul

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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Geometric Necklace

This is a statement piece! Stunning and sure to catch everyone’s eye. Join Ellen in learning to make these fun geometric shapes and connecting them together to create this stunning necklace. Level: Intermediate – must know Basic Peyote stitch Cost: $35.00 + materials Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Instructor: Ellen Solomons Classes are Non-Refundable

22 Jul

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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Zoom Class – Ladybug Earrings

To register call 941-444-7457 Cost: $15.00 Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Level: Must know basic Brick stitch Instructor: Peggy Stirling No Refunds or Reschedules for Classes and Workshops

25 Jul

1:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Peyote Chain & More

To register call 941-444-7457 Cost: $50.00 – this includes a printed color pattern, chain and dangle focals Does not include your seed beads or any extra focals Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Level: Intermediate – knowledge of peyote stitch a must Instructor: Ellen Solomons No Refunds or Reschedules for Classes and Workshops

29 Jul

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Learn Pondo Stitch

Pondo Stitch is a unique stitch. It looks at first like it might be right angle weave, but the thread path is quite different. Pondo Stitch is also known as African Circle Stitch, which is more descriptive of the thread path. Join Ellen Solomons in learning this fun stitch. To register call 941-444-7457 Level: Beginner &...

05 Aug

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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Boho Necklace

To register call 941-444-7457 Cost: $35.00 Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Level: Beginner & All Levels Instructor: Ellen Solomons No Refunds or Reschedules for Classes and Workshops

12 Aug

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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French Beaded Flowers

All French beaded flowers are made with beads that are held in place with wire. The wire is shaped into petals and leaves (“units”) using two main techniques, the Loop and the Basic. These two techniques, used alone, or in combination with one another, are the foundation for all other design variations and give each...

19 Aug

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Donna's Beads

2717 Beneva Road

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