CLASSES

WE OFFER CLASSES IN THE ARTWORK OF BEADING. THE INSTRUCTORS AT KNOT JUST BEADS HAVE A COMBINED TEACHING EXPERIENCE OF OVER 40 YEARS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE ART OF BEADWORK AS WELL AS THE KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNIQUES USED. OUR INSTRUCTORS WILL USE THEIR EXPERTISE TO LEAD YOU THROUGH AN EXPLORATION OF BEADWORK 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

Need a place to just get away for the day or a few hours and bead. Try our 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 and join the girls for a fun afternoon.

TU•BEAD•LAR: BACK BY REQUEST. If you enjoy bead embroidery, you’re going to love this class. Students will take bead embroidery to a whole new dimension, tubular! A unique technique developed by Kim back in 2015, students will learn the secretes to creating unique ropes of bead embroidery. This is a great stash buster class. FEE: $45.00

Saturday, July 3 11:00 - 4:00 FULL

NEW - BEJEWELED FRAMES: In this 2 part class students will learn all the techniques required to create their own unique pendants. In week one students will learn to bezel a variety of stones or beads. In week two we will explore creating unique Peyote stitch frames and bejeweling them. Students should be comfortable working with Peyote stitch. FEE: $25.00

Saturdays, July 10 & 17 10:30 - 12:30 FULL

2nd Session NEW - ASTERIAS: Participants will be amazed at the unique construction of the spikey beaded beads. Use as a focal piece, string a set of them into a stunning necklace, or use them as a tassel topper. Working knowledge of Peyote stitch recommended. FEE: $20.00

Saturday, July 17 2:00 - 4:00 FULL

HUBBLE STITCH BEZELS: In this advanced, class students will unravel the mysteries behind creating bezels with the Hubble stitch. Bezeled Rivoli stones can be used in earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Participants should be comfortable working with 15° seed beads. FEE: $20.00

Saturday, July 24 10:30 - 1:00 FULL

3rd Session NEW - ASTERIAS: Participants will be amazed at the unique construction of the spikey beaded beads. Use as a focal piece, string a set of them into a stunning necklace, or use them as a tassel topper. Working knowledge of Peyote stitch recommended. FEE: $20.00

Saturday, July 24 2:00 - 4:00

NEW - CHRISTMAS IN JULY:

Get a jump start on your Holiday projects with new kits, projects, and products! Stop in for FREE demos and more. The classroom will be open for those wishing to bead.

Friday, July 30 10:00 - 5:00 & Saturday, July 31 10:00 - 5:00

PEARL KNOTTING: Kim does hand Pearl knotting for some of the biggest Jewelry stores in the area, and in this class she will share with you her tips and tricks for achieving professional knotted necklaces and bracelets. FEE: $20.00

Saturday, Aug 7 10:30 - 12:30

NEW - PEYOTE STITCH BASICS: In this three week course, students will learn how to begin Peyote stitch, even count Peyote stitch, Odd count Peyote stitch, and how to read a pattern. Perfect class for any skill level wanting to increase their Peyote stitch knowledge. FEE: $30.00

Saturdays, Aug. 7, 14, & 21 2:00 - 3:30

IN MY GARDEN: In this 2 session class, students will use a variety of bead weaving technique to create floral components and bracelet base. In session one we will concentrate on the floral components, in session two we will construct the components into a garden bracelet. There will be required homework between the two sessions. FEE: $30.00

Saturdays, Aug 14 & 21 10:30 - 12:30

LAMPWORK CLASSES

Lampwork classes are scheduled on a one on one basis. Contact the store 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 15 years of hot glass experience with Moretti glass and has taught at the Bead & Button Show. Enjoy the quiet, meditative experience of melting glass with the Minor Bench Burner torch while you create lampwork beads of your own. Limit 2 students. Class fee includes supplies. FEE: $80.00/ 4 hours

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.

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