There is nothing like the feeling you get when you create your own perfect wire wrap or complete a knotted item all by yourself. And how about when your friends admire your jewelry and you can see the twinkle in their eyes when you tell them you made it yourself?
At Beads of Marin we believe the best way to get to that feeling is by learning the techniques used in the process of creating your own jewelry.
Our introductory classes focus on these techniques, providing you with the skills to create most of your basic jewelry. We also offer continuing classes where more advanced techniques are taught and we also offer project-specific classes either through scheduled time or by request.
Our classes are taught by our own staff, providing the personal and continuing support you have always appreciated from us long after your class is over. We also provide you with materials needed for most of our beginning classes, allowing you to focus on your technique without worrying about your supplies and of course, we do not charge for use of our tools.
Keeping the kids in mind and responding to the numerous requests to hold children classes, we are able to accommodate children’s classes upon request. Please contact us directly for information about this option.
This spring, due to popular demand, both by our clients and driven by the fashion world, we are offering several new classes. We are happy to introduce new classes in wire work and leather work. Details and schedule of classes are listed below.
If you are not sure which class you should take, or are interested in something that you are not seeing here, please feel free to speak with us and we will help you to the best of our ability. We have had great success working with people in creating classes to reflect their needs and wishes, and of course, schedule.
In the following pages you can find the description of our various classes followed by the calendar. All classes are a single, two hours session (except private classes), and are on going. For private class information, please contact us directly..
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BASIC BEADING TECHNIQUES
Learn the basic techniques of bead stringing and jewelry making. Our experienced instructors will teach you how to string and select the proper stringing material for your jewelry creations, how to crimp and use a crimp cover, and how to knot. You will create and keep two bracelets--one knotted and the other crimped. We supply all the material so you can focus on your technique and not worry about creating a masterpiece.
Instructors: Beads of Marin Instructors
Fee: $45 including materials
Time: Select Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Select Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CONTINUING BEADING TECHNIQUES
Now that you have mastered your basic skills, go to the next level. In this class you will learn how to work with multiple strands including varied and same length, working with cones and twisting layers. We will also cover spacers, space bars, safety chains and adding a focal bead. You can bring your own supplies and works in progress, or purchase new supplies here and can apply your student discount toward your purchase.
Prerequisite: Basic Beading Class or comparable experience
Instructors: Beads of Marin Instructors Fee: $45 plus cost of material. Cost of material depends on your selection.
Student Discount will apply toward your purchases for this class.
Time: Select Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Select Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
BASIC WIRE WRAPPING TECHNIQUES
This class will focus on the basic technique used in wire wrapping. You will learn how to create a simple loop and a wire wrapped loop. In this class you will create a pair of earrings using the basic loop technique and a pair of earring with the wire wrapped loop and constructed of several links.
Instructors: Beads of Marin Instructors
Fee: $45 including material
Time: Select Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Select Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
CONTINUING WIRE WRAPPING TECHNIQUES
Building on the basic wire working techniques, where you have learned how to create basic loops, this class takes you a step further in teaching you how to wrap and create bezels for pendants and focal beads.
Prerequisite: Basic Wire class
Instructor: Beads of Marin Staff
Fee: $45 plus cost of material. Cost of material depends on your selection.
Student Discount will apply toward your purchases for this class.
Time: Select Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
ADVANCED WIRE WRAPPING TECHNIQUES
This class takes you to the next level of wire wrapping cabochons in teaching you how to work with multiple strands of wire to create a fancy bezel and bail.
Prerequisite: Basic Wire class
Instructor: Beads of Marin Staff
Fee: $45 plus cost of material. Cost of material depends on your selection.
Student Discount will apply toward your purchases for this class.
Time: Select Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
EARRING WORKSHOP
Learn how to construct some of the most popular earring designs you see in today’s fashion magazines. This class will provide you with the skills necessary to construct not only the designs you see displayed, but also to come up with your own combinations and ideas. You will learn how to work with and combine chains, drops, and wire. Class will cover at least three basic design techniques.
Prerequisite: Basic wire wrapping techniques
Instructor: Beads of Marin Staff
Fee: $45 plus cost of material. Cost of material depends on your selection.
Student Discount will apply toward your purchases for this class.
Time: Select Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Select Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
THE LADDER BRACELET
This most popular technique can be easily applied to bracelets or necklaces. Learn how to wrap beads between two pieces of leather along with the finishing techniques of attaching a closure.
Instructor: Beads of Marin Staff
Fee: $45 plus cost of material. Cost of material depends on your selection.
Student Discount will apply toward your purchases for this class.
Time: Select Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Our children’s classes are geared for children ages 10 – 13. In this class participants will learn the same basic beading techniques our adult classes focus on, but presented in a manner the kids can enjoy and keep up with. For a full description, check out the Basic Beading Techniques class. Please contact us directly for additional information.
Instructor: Beads of Marin Staff
Fee: $45 including material
Time: Scheduled per children’s availability.
************************************************************************************************************* REGISTRATION POLICY Since we keep our classes small, we request you register in advance to secure your spot in the class. We require a credit card number at time of registration, but will not charge you until the day of the class, or per our cancellation policy. Minimum age for participation is 17, but we do offer children classes. Children classes are scheduled by the instructor, please call the store for additional information.
CANCELLATION POLICY: We require a 48-hour advance notice for cancellation; otherwise you will be charged $45.00 for the class. Cancellations must be received by the end of the business day. (after hours voice messages do not count).
DISCOUNT: Students receive a 15% discount (excluding tools which are discounted at 10%) to shop in our store the week following classes. Discounts do not apply to books or other already discounted items, and cannot be combined with other offers. Ask your instructor for exact detail and don’t forget your coupon.
OUR DATES DON’T WORK FOR YOU? BRING ALONG TWO FRIENDS AND WE’LL SET UP AN INDIVIDUALIZED SESSION TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE.
PRIVATE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST AND SPECIAL APPOINTMENT AND WILL BE TAILORED TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.
WE DO OUR BEST TO KEEP THE SCHEDULE CURRENT, HOWEVER WE DO MAKE CHANGES AS NEEDED.
