Past Events

GATOR Workshop!

In PersonWorkshop
February 25th, 2024 at 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM - EDT

Hosted by Florida West Coast Bead Society

[email protected]

This Gator kept me laughing when I designed it - I hope you'll have fun too!  The cuff features a Preciosa Volcano Cab, Glass Eye, Cup Chain, Glass Pearls, Fish Charm, and MagLok closure.  You'll choose small (fits 5.5" to 7") or large kit (fits 7" to 8").    Kits will be brought to the workshop.  Please note some materials are subject to availability and may alter slightly.  The workshop will be held at Jennifer Wiles Studio, Bradenton, Florida.

Please register with the Florida West Coast Bead Society (e-mail above).

Kits need to be purchased prior to 2/3/2024

Kit Cost: $85

Spirit of the Wolf  Workshop

Saturday October 7th on Zoom 11 AM EDT

Come get into the Spirit of the Wolf with me!  This eye-popping wolf kit comes with artwork, 2 colors of cork, a template that you cut out, Mahogany Jasper, Red Creek Jasper, Ocean Jasper, Bone Pendant, Feather Pendant (already assembled for you), Cymbal Connector,Stiff Stuff, Ultra Suede Backing, Leather Cord, TierraCast Finding and Charm, and All Seed Beads and Components - all you need is needle(s), thread, glue, scissors, tools, etc.  You can choose which pendant to hang or hang both!  Basic Bead embroidery stitch knowledge recommended: Peyote, Circular Peyote, and Back Stitch.  This is a 4 hour workshop with a finishing video link sent to you after 7 days.  

Registration is $65 and you can choose to come back later and purchase your kit. Kit is $160 w/free shipping .  Kits need to be paid for by August 31st.

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Tillamook Bracelet Workshop

Come Join Me for this in-person workshop!
at Terry's Beads and Jewelry in King George, VA

September 23, 2023 Beginning at 10:30 AM EDT

Featuring a Free-form Kingman Turquoise bead (please note these are natural stones and will vary slightly in color and shape).  A Peyote based bracelet with bead embroidery, silver and bronze beads, turquoise adornments, clay claw, brass feather charm, Cymbal connectors, and MagLok closure.  You can pay for the kit at the class, but please be sure to register to hold your spot - limited seating.  

Registration: $60

Kit Fee: $80

Lobstah Workshop

Hosted by SocialBeadia

July 30, 2023 

11 AM EDT on Zoom

Create a Lobstah with a glass Crystal for its body and Czech beads for its claws and legs!  Choose a Lobstah Cuff or Pendant.  There's also an option to purchase a 20" length of Amazonite Chain for the Pendant.  This is a 3 hour class with a free finishing video available within seven days after the class.  Please register on SocialBeadia prior to choosing your kit: Registration $60

The Amazon Series

Sign up for one, two or all of the animals of the Amazon: Jaguar, Piranha, and Andean Bear

Each class is 4 hours long and a finishing video will be e-mailed to you within 7 days of the initial class.

Each animal has templates for the animal and base; you don't have to cut out the base template if you don't want to - it includes everything you need to complete the necklace except needle, thread, tools, glue. The cords are waxed cotton and you can create a long or short necklace.  Each animal has fringe and you can decide how you want it to look.  Options will be explained in the last hour of each class.  One option includes a little micro macrame tutorial.  A mini macrame board and pins are included (if you order more than one kit - only one board/pins will be sent). Knowledge of bead embroidery stitches is recommended.  Dates, times, and description are listed below each animal.  There's a video of all three at the bottom of the page.

To register and buy your kit, make a choice in the drop down - There is also an option to do all three (a 15% savings) If you choose to do all three and would like to make two payments, please message me and I will send you an invoice with that option.

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Desert Rose Cuff Workshop

In Person: 3/18/2023
Terry's Beads and Jewelry
9553 James Madison Pkwy, KING GEORGE, VA

On Zoom: 3/19/2023
11 AM - 2:30 PM. EDT

Desert Rose:

A fun, light cuff with a Preciosa Volcano Cab and beautiful beads in hues of copper, pink and teal.  Copper MagLok closure and gorgeous Portuguese cork.  We'll create the components of the cuff using bead embroidery techniques: Back stitch, Peyote stitch, Brick stitch, Picot stitch, and component assembly.  Come have fun with this colorful project!  Please note the cork template is hand cut and the random pattern has different hues of color.

Dark Desert Rose:  Preciosa Volcano Cab and beautiful beads in hues of Brown, Orange, Red and Teal.  

Registration $40

Kit: $69
Shipping (for Zoom) $6

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Choices

In Person: reg/kit - Light $109.00 USD Zoom: reg/kit/ship - Light $115.00 USD In Person: reg/kit - Dark $109.00 USD Zoom: reg/kit/ship - Dark $115.00 USD

House of Panda

January 28, 2023

On Zoom
11 AM -3 PM 

Hosted by Burke Gems and Beads

Please register at Burke Gems and Beads (link above) prior to purchasing your kit

Sweet Panda sits in his Bamboo forest home.  In this workshop we'll be creating a sweet Panda Bear Face with a Chinese Coin adorned body and a Bamboo forest with real bamboo tubes.  My favorite beads are used in this design - Gilded Marble Turquoise 11/0 - as well as Carnelian, Jade, Glass Pearls, an Aqua Crystal, Dentalium Shells and TierraCast spacers.  It has a cork base and ultra suede backing.  A 5" needle is needed to go through the green dentalium shells at the top; this is included in your kit.  You will need to provide your own regular size needle, thread, tools, and glue.  A coordinating earring kit is an optional add-on in the drop down below.

Panda Kit: $159

Earring Kit: $30

Shipping: $6

Choices

Panda Kit $159.00 USD Panda & Earring Kits $189.00 USD

Royal Plum Limited Edition Necklace Kit

A Stunning Czech Glass Button is centered on a combination of Ultra Suede and Embossed Faux Leather.  24 K Gold Plated seed beads, 24 K Chevron beads, Crystal, Cup Chain and Czech components adorn the focal.  Lovely spiral fringe and Tamba Leather cord are finishing touches.  There are 3 buttons to choose from (see pics below).  I have a limited number of these special buttons so get yours while they last.  Kit comes with everything except needle, thread, tools and glue.  NOTE: You will need regular masking tape for this project.  Kits ships on or before 12/16/2022.

Kit $128

Shipping $6
 

Button Colors

A = Purple/Green B = Purple/Aqua