Classes

July 2025

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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August 2025

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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Learn Basic Kumihimo & Designing

Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese form of braiding using multiple strands of cord and/or ribbon. Kumihimo braids are very popular for bracelets but can also be used in necklaces and beads can be added.  Join Susan at Donna’s Beads to learn this fun technique as well as designing. Level: Beginner and all Levels Welcome Cost:...
11 Aug
11:00 am - 2:00 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
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Donna's Beads
2717 Beneva Road
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Learn Freeform Peyote

I think the easiest way for us to explain this technique is ‘beading without structure’. So, in any of the ‘standard’ Peyote techniques, you have a strict thread path to follow. With Freeform Peyote you deviate from the path to create amazing unique one-of-a-kind pieces. This is a brilliant way to use up any leftover...
25 Aug
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Donna's Beads
2717 Beneva Road
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