Events Calendar

February 2026

Found Objects & Forgotten Projects 4-Day Workshop

Found Objects & Forgotten Projects is a four-week creative workshop all about giving new life to what you already have. We all have them. Unfinished bracelets, half-started necklaces, bead embroidery pieces that stalled, leftover cup chain, seed beads, focal components, and those “I’ll finish it someday” projects lovingly known as UFOs. This workshop invites you...
03 Feb
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Beaded Purse Workshop *Class Full*

We are thrilled to welcome Julia Atkins for a limited visit, bringing her brand-new Beaded Purse Workshop to our store!  To register call 941-444-7457 In class, you’ll learn how to create a stunning miniature beaded purse, perfect as a keepsake or a unique gift. Julia will guide you step-by-step through beadweaving techniques, with a focus...
06 Feb
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
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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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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. To register call 941-444-7457 Skill Level: Intermediate – students MUST know (R.A.W) Right Angle Weave Stitch Class Fee: $35.00  Time: 10:30am to...
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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