CLASSES

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Free Open Beading

beading classes
jewelry making
earrings
necklaces
bracelets
boho chic jewelry

We offer classes in the Art of Bead work. The Instructors at Knot Just Beads® have a combined teaching experience of over 50 years. We are dedicated to the Art of Bead work as well as the knowledge of techniques used.

Our Instructors will use their expertise to lead you through an exploration of Bead work that is unparalleled.

You will leave class not only with the understanding of how a technique pertains to the project at hand, but you will also be able to take that technique and create your own wonderful beaded objects of art.

Free Open Beading

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Need a place to get away for the day or a few hours and bead?

Try or FREE OPEN BEAD.

Every Friday we offer a Free open bead session.

Relax in the serenity of our classroom while you work on your projects. This is a non instructional time for you to get any craft project done(or started). Join others who share your enthusiasm for crafting, Bring a lunch or order out. Staff is available to help with basic questions. Come join us for a bead fun time.

Lampwork classes

Free Open Beading

Lampwork classes

Lampwork classes are scheduled on a one on one basis. Contact us for available times.

Intro to Glass Beadmaking: learn the art of making glass beads from Milwaukee's only nationally exhibiting lampwork glass artist, Robert Jennik. Robert has over 27 years of hot glass experience with Moretti glass and has taught at the Bead & Button Show. Enjoy the quite, meditative experience of melting glass with the Minor Bench Burner torch while you create lampwork beads of your own. Limit 2 students per class. Class fee includes supplies.

$80.00 / 4 hours

Call (414)771-8360 and speak with Robert to schedule your class.

JUNE CLASSES - JULY WORKSHOP

BOTANICA: Students will select from five flower patterns to create stitched 3D flower forms. The flowers will then be linked to form a bracelet. This technique is easily adaptable to earrings and necklaces. FEE: $25.00
Saturday, June 10 10:30-1:00 FULL OR Saturday, June 10 2:00-4:30

SHRINKETS & COLOR WORKSHOP: Explore the various mediums and techniques to add color and dimension to your Shrinket® forms. Students will also learn how to apply over all color(s) to alter the base color of the Shrinkets® plastic prior to designing. FEE: 25.00
Saturday, June 17 10:30-1:00 OR Saturday, June 17 2:00-4:30
TAG YOUR IT: In this all day studio class, students will create a multi layer Shrinkets® component and add embellishments to it. The component will be encased in a beaded bezel and then incorporated into a necklace. FEE: $45.00
Saturday, June 24 11:00-4:00

LINKS: In this all day workshop, students will use the currently popular Italian Cellulose Necklaces as inspiration in creating components, both beaded and using Shrinkets. I will show how to add dimension and texture to the Shrinket components, as well as techniques for turning them in to 3D components. The components can then be incorporated into necklace and bracelet designs. FEE: $45.00 - includes 2 sheets of link precuts.
Sunday, July 9 11:00-4:00

Stop in or phone 414-771-8360 for any questions and to reserve your space.

SHRINKETS® TECHNIQUES CLASSES ON DEMAND

The following classes can be scheduled on demand, min. 2 people max 4, $40.00 per person, includes precuts, coloring supplies, and use of molds. Classes run 2.5 hours.
INTRO TO SHRINKETS: using pre cut flower shapes made of Shrinkets® plastic, students will design patterns using colored pencils. Pieces will then be shaped using Julie Haymaker's silicone molds. Embellishment techniques will also be covered.

ROLLED BEADS: using pre cuts made of Shrinkets® plastic, students will design patterns using a variety of mediums. Pieces will then be shaped into rolled beads. Embellishment techniques will also be covered.

EMBELLISHED BAILS: using pre cuts made of Shrinkets® plastic, students will create a unique focal bail. Pieces will be designed using a variety of mediums, formed and embellished. Supply list given upon registration. Can be paired with Rolled beads.

SANDWICHES & STACKERS: using pre cuts made of Shrinkets® plastic and a variety of mediums, students will create multiple components. Components will be paired with stitching techniques to construct 3D pieces. Supply list given upon registration.

Stop in or phone 414-771-8360 for any questions and to reserve your date.

THE FINE PRINT

1) All class fees are due in full at the time of registration, and are non-refundable, and non-transferable. Registration may be done in person, with Mastercard, Visa, Discover or cash. Due to the popularity of our classes we are unable to hold any spaces without payment of class fee. Deadline to register for any of the classes is 3 days prior to the start of that class. However, we advise that you register early as classes fill quickly. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified within 1 day of the start of the class.Refunds will be issued in the form of a store credit.
2) Classes are for adults only, knot just beads® defines an adult as any person 18 years of age or older.
3) A minimum of 3 students is required to hold any class.
4) Class fees do not include supplies unless otherwise noted. Supply lists will be given upon registration of class.
5) Should you register for a class that requires a prerequisite and you do not meet that prerequisite you will be removed from the class and forfeit your class fee.
6) All classes start promptly at times stated. PLEASE be courteous to fellow class members by being on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late for a class you will not be allowed into the class and you will forfeit your class fee.
7) Not all projects will be completed in class.
8) All written material given in the class is copywritten and thereby protected by copyright laws.
9) Should you miss a class, any class materials and/or supplies will be held for you for 30 days from the date of the class. Materials and/or supplies can be picked up at Knot Just Beads during regular store hours.
10) If you miss a I.A.Q. class the materials will not be held for you.
Samples of all classes are on display in the store.
All classes will be held at knot just beads®.
knot just beads® reserves the right to refuse
class registration to any one person or persons.