In order to maintain the cost of its class offerings at a reasonable level, Bucks County Beads requests that the materials used in our classes be purchased in our store. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Jewelry-Making Classes
BEADWEAVING:
Crystal Tennis Bracelet
Tuesday Evening, July 7th: 6:00pm-8:00pm;
$10.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
You will learn how to beadweave a beautiful bracelet, featuring sparkling Swarovski crystals. Could be done as an Ankle Bracelet. Looks great with a tan!!
The instructor will be a member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
WIRE WORK:
Knitted Wire Necklace
Wednesday Evening, July 8th: 6:00pm-8:00pm;
$25.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This is a great beading project that teaches the creation of this attractive necklace from knitted wire mesh.
Gina D'Emilio, A local artisan, and Art Education student at Holy Family University, will be the instructor for the class.
WIRE WORK BOOT CAMP
Saturday Morning, July 11th: 9:00am-1:00pm;
$60.00, plus $17.00 materials fee. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This is an opportunity to learn all of the basic wire-working techniques at a single session. Learn to enhance your beading projects with attractive hand worked wire enhancements. Learn the techniques to make:
1) the perfect eye loop.
2) wire wrapped loop.
3) briolette bail.
4) finishing loops and flourishes.
5) hand-crafted hook and eye clasp.
Class taught by Robin Frank, a Yardley artisan, and member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
BEGINNERS BEADING:
Donut Necklace
Wednesday Afternoon, July 15th: 1:00pm-3:00pm;
$40.00, includes materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Have fun creating the "Donut Necklace" (shown) while you learn all the beading basics: design layout, use of bead board, use of beading wire, crimping (This design has four crimps to practice), and tool and finding usage.
You will complete this necklace in class with your choice of donut in one of a number of semi-precious stones including: Ocean Jasper (shown), Rhodonite, Poppy Jasper, Rose Quartz, Aventurine, and Butterscotch Agate. You will then be comfortable to bead both single and multiple strand jewelry on your own.
The instructor will be a member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
BEADWEAVING:
The Swarovski Crystal Heart Pendant
Friday Afternoon, July 17th: 1:00pm-4:00pm;
$45.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This class teaches the creation of this beautiful heart pendant, woven with Swarovski Austrian lead crystals.
Jane Repko will be the instructor for the class. Jane is a Washington Crossing artisan who specializes in working with seed beads.
FUSED SILVER:
Making A "Going in Circles" Pendant
Saturday Morning, July 18th: 11:00am-1:00pm;
$35.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Preregistration and prepayment required.
Learn the basics of fabricating fine silver objects, using tools as simple as a Butane Creme Brulee' torch. Students will complete a lovely "Going in Circles" pendant in class.
Class taught by Karen Swartz, a Philadelphia-area Silversmith.
BEADING:
Beginners Woven Bracelet
Sunday Afternoon, July 19th: Noon-2:00pm;
$25.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This is a real fun beading project that teaches this attractive bracelet. This is a great project for beginners of all ages. Once you learn this technique, the sky's the limit!
Gina D'Emilio, A local artisan, and Art Education student at Holy Family University, will be the instructor for the class.
BEADWEAVING:
Coral Reef Bracelet
Tuesday Afternoon, July 21st: 1:30pm-3:30pm
$30.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
You will learn how to make a beautiful "fringy" bracelet. The piece will be completed during the class.
Robin Connell, a Bucks County beader, will be the instructor for the class. This stunning bracelet also makes a terrific gift.
WIREWORK:
The Sterling Silver Coil Necklace
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Wednesday Afternoon, July 22nd: 1:00pm-3:00pm
$30.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This intermediate wirework class teaches you to create this versatile necklace using your enhanced skills, and Sterling Silver or Copper wire.
Class taught by Robin Frank, a Yardley artisan, and member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
BEADING:
Learn to Make Beautiful Earrings
Friday Afternoon, July 24th: 1:00pm-3:00pm;
$20.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This beginner class teaches how to make striking earrings using beads, wire, headpins, and earring findings.
The instructor for the class will be a member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
WIREWORK:
Caged Pendant
Saturday Morning, July 25th: 10:00am-12:00pm;
$25.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This class teaches the classic method of jewelry-making, using Sterling Silver wire to capture and enhance a semiprecious pendant. The choice of stones and color are yours. You can complete this project in a single session.
Robin Frank, of Yardley, and Bucks County Beads, will be the instructor for the class.
WIREWORK:
Wire Cuff Bracelet
Sunday Afternoon, July 26th: 1:00pm-4:00pm;
$30.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This class teaches advanced wireworking techniques. The choice of stones and color are yours. You can complete this project in a single session.
Robin Frank, of Yardley, and Bucks County Beads, will be the instructor for the class.
BEADING:
The Ribbon and Beads Necklace
Tuesday Morning, July 28th: 11:00am-1:00pm;
$20.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Easy to make, yet beautiful to wear. Make this neat necklace, using organza ribbon and Crystal Beads.
The instructor will be a member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
BEADWEAVING:
Bauble-licious Swarovski Crystal Ball Class
Thursday Afternoon, July 30th: 5:30pm-7:30pm;
$25.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This is a real fun beadweaving project that teaches you to weave Swarovski crystals into these sparkling little balls, which can then become a pendant , or earrings. If you are a beginner, once you learn this technique, the sky's the limit!
A member of the Bucks County Beads staff will be the instructor for the class.
BEADWEAVING:
Wreath Necklace
Friday Afternoon, July 31st: Noon-2:00pm
$25.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
You will learn how to beadweave a beautiful necklace, featuring this stunning wreath pendant.
A member of the Bucks County Beads staff will be the instructor for the class. This stunning necklace also makes a terrific gift.
SUMMER 09 CHILDREN'S CLASS SCHEDULE:
Beading and Bead-weaving Classes
BEADWEAVING -
The Spiral Stitch Bracelet (Ages 12 and up)
Wednesday Morning, June 24th: 11:00am-1:00pm;
$25.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
You will learn how to make an "endless" (no clasp) bracelet in "spiral stitch". The bracelet will be completed during the class. Once this stitch is learned, it can be used to execute necklaces, with or without clasps, or purse handles.
A member of the Bucks County Beads staff will be the instructor for the class. This stunning bracelet also makes a terrific gift.
BEADWEAVING:
Bauble-licious Swarovski Crystal Ball Class
(Ages 12 and up)
Wednesday Afternoon, June 24th: 2:00pm-4:00pm;
$25.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This is a real fun beadweaving project that teaches you to weave Swarovski crystals into these sparkling little balls, which can then become a pendant , or earrings. If you are a beginner, once you learn this technique, the sky's the limit!
A member of the Bucks County Beads staff will be the instructor for the class.
BEADWEAVING:
Peyote Stitch Lizard Necklace Class
(Ages 7 and up)
Tuesday Morning, June 30th: 10:00am-12:00pm;
$15.00, includes materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This is a real fun beadweaving project that teaches you to weave these cute little lizards that you can then make into necklaces , or bookmarks, or whatever!
A member of the Bucks County Beads staff will be the instructor for the class.
WIREWORKING -
Wire Ring Class
(Ages 10 and up)
Tuesday Afternoon, June 30th: 1:00pm-2:30pm;
$12.00, includes materials. Materials for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Ages 10 years and up. Easy enough for a pre-teen to complete. Pretty enough for a gift for Moms and Grandmothers. This is a simple wire working class.
A member of Bucks County Beads staff, will be the instructor for the class.
BEADWEAVING:
Crystal Tennis Bracelet
(Ages 10 and up)
Tuesday Morning, July 7th: 11:00pm-1:00pm;
$10.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
You will learn how to beadweave a beautiful bracelet, featuring sparkling Swarovski crystals. Could be done as an Ankle Bracelet. Looks great with a tan!!
Robin Connell, a local artisan, will be the instructor for the class.
BEADING:
Learn to Make Beautiful Earrings
(Ages 8 and up)
Friday Afternoon, July 24th: 1:00pm-3:00pm;
$15.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This beginner class teaches how to make striking earrings using beads, wire, headpins, and earring findings.
The instructor for the class will be a member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
BEADING -
The Ribbon and Beads Necklace
(Ages 12 and up)
Tuesday Morning, July 28th: 11:00am-1:00pm;
$10.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Easy to make, yet beautiful to wear. Make this neat necklace, using organza ribbon and Crystal Beads.
The instructor will be a member of the Bucks County Beads staff.
BEADWEAVING:
Woven Bracelet and Ring
(Ages 12 and up)
Tuesday Afternoon, August 4th: 2:00pm-4:00pm
$20.00, plus materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
You will learn how to make a beautiful bracelet and ring. Both pieces will be completed during the class.
Brittany Sembler, a member of Bucks County Beads staff, will be the instructor for the class. This stunning bracelet also makes a terrific gift.
BEADING -
The Multistrand Stretch Bracelet Class
(Ages 11 and up)
Wednesday Afternoon, August 19th: 1:00pm-3:00pm;
$10.00. Includes materials. Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.
Class size limited to eight. Preregistration and prepayment required.
This fun class teaches how to lay out and execute a multistrand stretch bracelet.
The instructor for the class will be a member of Bucks County Beads staff.
BEADING CAMP FOR KIDS
Tuesday Morning, August 4th: 9:30am-12:30pm;
Wednesday Morning, August 5th: 9:30am-12:30pm;
Thursday Morning, August 6th: 9:30am-12:30pm;
Friday Morning, August 7th: 9:30am-12:30pm;
$30.00 per day, $100.00 for all 4 days, including materials.
Class size limited to 10. Minimum age is 7 years old. Preregistration and prepayment required.
A special camp for children only! A great childrens activity. Campers will have fun during this camp, creating different projects involving beads, while learning the beading basics.
Class Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds and no transfers for
no-shows or for cancellations made less than three (3) days in
advance of your class. Registration is considered a final sale
three (3) days prior to the date of your class.
This is because many of our
instructors travel a distance, or have busy schedules, and expect to be compensated for no-shows and late
cancellations.
We would be happy to transfer your fee to another class or refund
the fee if you cancel more than three days in advance of the scheduled class.
If
you are unable to attend at the last minute, you are welcome to send someone in your
place.
If Bucks County Beads cancels a class for any reason, you will
receive a prompt full refund.
