Events Calendar

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

11:30 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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