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September 2010
October 2010...
November 2010
| Charm Necklace & Earrings Set Tuesday, October 19 Instructor: Carla 6:30-8:30 pm limit 8 Age:Ages 12 to adults beginner level $35 includes all materials and instruction Create a very popular interchangeable charm style necklace. Use silver tone word charms, learn to make a bead charm using headpins and attach a clasp to a chain. Then apply these skills to a create a pair of matching earrings! If time permits we may even create a cell phone charm! A very cool project for mothers & daughters! |
| Kid's Bead Blast! Halloween Fun! Saturday, October 30 from 10:30am to 12:00pm Ages 6-10 beginner level Instructors: Bella Staff $25 Wear your costume to bella beads and trick or treat! (No masks please...we need to see the beads!) We'll make a "boo"tiful Halloween bracelet, and a necklace to match! Each participant will leave with a treat bag and a glow safety bracelet to wear at night time. What fun! Due to space limitations, parents are required to pre-register and drop off their child. Thanks! |
| TIME FOR ME! September 21, 2010 Instructor: Carla 6:30-8:30 pm limit 8 ages 18+ $65 includes all materials and instruction Now that the kids are back to school come to bella and learn to bead for yourself! You will leave at the end of the night wearing a new beaded watch you designed and strung yourself! Then create a pair of matching earrings. "Watch" and see how much fun you can have without them! Pictures for sample purposes only. |
| Kids Beading 101! NO SCHOOL DAY Thursday, November 11 Instructor: Bella Staff 10:30am to 12:00pm ages 9-14 $30 includes all materials and instruction Learn the basics of necklace design. Simple necklace stringing/finishing techniques will be taught as well as creating dangle or hoop earring. You will leave class with a necklace and one pair of earrings. |
December 2010
| Ladies' Night Out! Entertaining With Beads! Wednesday, December 1 6:30-8:30 pm Ages 18+ Instructor: Carla $55 includes all materials and instruction Come and create 12 wine glass charms (3 sets of 4), and a beaded wine bottle stopper to keep or give as holiday gifts. Light beverages and munchies will be provided. |
| Teen's Vacation Bead Blast! Class: Bead and Charm Bracelet Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:00-12:00 limit 8 age 12+ $75 includes all materials and instruction Come and create your own funky sterling silver and glass bead charm bracelet. Choose your own charms, beads and colors. Learn artistic bead arrangement, balance, attachment techniques and how to create a beaded charm and link that can be used for earrings, bracelets and necklaces!!! Picture below is for sample purpose only. Your bracelet will include whatever pieces you choose! A very high quality piece! |
February 2010...2011 TBA
| Kid's Vacation Bead Blast! Class: Dog Tag Necklace & Earring or Ring Set Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:30 to 12:00 limit 8 age 10+ $25 includes all materials and instruction Design and make your own dog tag style necklace with 10 interchangeable charms! We'll stamp the words or you can use our engravers on it instead. Embellish it with charms or dangles that you learn to make from beads and headpins! Picture is for sample purpose only. Your necklace will include whatever pieces you choose! Then make a matching (or not) set of earrings. Pierced ears not required! Don't want earrings? Make a curly ring instead! |
| Bead Your Own Holiday Gifts! Tuesday, November 16 Instructor: Carla 6:30-8:30 pm Ages 12 to adult $30 includes all materials and instruction Learn to bead your own jewelry to give as holiday gifts! Simple necklace and bracelet stringing techniques will be taught as well as creating dangle and hoop earring. Learn to measure, string, crimp and loop. You will leave class with either a bracelet and one pair of earrings. |
| Kid's December 2010 Vacation Bead Blast! Instructors: Bella Staff 10:30 am 12pm ages 7+ $ 25 per day (pre-register to come 1, 2 or all 3 days!) Tuesday, December 28: Winter Wonderland! Create a beaded snowflake sun catcher, a stretchy bracelet with snow person beads, & a chilly backpack dangle! Wednesday, December 29: Bead Buffet! We'll be taking all of our summer bead blast project "extras" and putting them out for you to choose! Each child will leave with three projects. Projects may include: button bracelets, slide alphabet bracelets, scratch art frames, jewelry boxes, trinket boxes, beaded book marks & diaries, hula charm bracelets, embellished flip flops, sand art necklaces & bracelets, floating necklaces, gibbets cell phone charms/ipod cases...and soooo many more! :) Whooda thought leftovers could be so fun?! Thursday, December 30: TBA soon...but you know it'll be something very cool! |
March 2010...2011 TBA
| Stringing 101 Fee: $50 Age: 16+ Date: March 11 Time 7-9 pm Limit 8 Instructor : Carla Learn proper stringing techniques using bead wire and crimps. Learn finishing techniques for leather, satin, stretchy cord, suede, etc. You will leave the class with two floating necklaces, and two toggle bracelets. All materials and instruction included in class fee. |
| How Charming! Just in time for St. Patty's Day! Fee: $25 instruction fee Date: March 16, 2010 Time: 10:00am -12:00 Limit 6 Learn how to make a lucky charm bracelet using chain, links, jump rings and a clasp. You will also learn how to turn any bead into a charm. You will leave the class with a beautiful customized charm bracelet to call your own. Materials not included in class fee. |
April 2010...2011 TBA
| Ladies Night Out! Make a Mother's Bracelet May 6, 2010 Limit 6 Instructor: Carla 6:00-9:00 pm Learn to design, string and finish a sterling silver and Swarovski crystal mother's bracelet with children's names in sterling letter blocks. Great class also for the pet lover! We'll cover the basics of stringing with bead wire and using crimps and clasps to finish it off. Includes all materials and instruction. Light refreshments served. Fee: $50 per strand baby blocks $75 per strand large blocks |
May 2010...2011 TBA
| Kid's Vacation Bead Blast! 10:30 to 12:00 limit 8 $25 Pre-registration is required by phone or in person. Tuesday, April 20 Spring Things Create a sparkle sun catcher with mirrors and beads then decorate a ceramic flower pot to plant a special flower in. Wednesday, April 21 Skip IT! Bead a jump rope using plastic pony beads then embellish a pair of flip flops for your feet! Use them both for outdoor fun! Thursday April 22 It's All About ME! Create 4 items with your name or initials on it! We'll make a bracelet, necklace, anklet and a back pack or sports bag tag! |
June/July/August 2010...2011 TBA
| Class Registration and Fees: Payment is due in full at registration to reserve your spot in class. Register in person or by phone with a MC or Visa at 978-474-4424. Unless otherwise noted, bella beads will provide use of all tools and materials required for the class. For their safety, please do not bring children or guests to class unless they are registered participants. Private/Custom Classes: Do you and/or a few friends want to learn a specific skill to make a certain piece? bella beads will schedule a private class for 1-4 students ages 7 to adult. Teaching 1:1 or in a small semi-private class allows us to work with students to customize to their needs. In most cases, we can cover multiple techniques that normally would be learned in 2-3 consecutive classes. Call 978-474-4424 to schedule a private or small group class. Larger group classes available for girls scout troops on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. **See information WAAAY at the bottom of the page for details. |
| Ladies Night Out! Earring Extravaganza! Fee: $45 Age 18+ Date: March 23, 2010 Time: 7-9 pm Limit 8 Instructor: Carla Learn how to create simple loops, wrapped loops and about the different types of earrings that can be created using these techniques. You will leave the class with five pairs of earrings. All materials and instruction included in class fee. Up charge for precious metals and Swarovki crystal. |
| Back by Popular Demand! Kid's Summer Bead Blast! 2010 Dates: June 29, 30 July1, 2. July 20, 21, 22, 23. July 27, 28, 29, 30. August 10, 11, 12, 13. August 17, 18, 19, 20 August 24, 25, 26, 27. Check out the Bead Blast! page for registration beginning March 1st! Small groups of 8. Don't miss out! Register for 5 or more days before April 30th and receive a bella beads peace sign t-shirt and 10% off your total registration! |
| Bead Your Own Holiday Gifts 2! Monday, December 6 10am-12pm Age 18+ Instructor: Carla $ 40 includes all materials and instruction Come and create a beaded bookmark and eyeglass neck chain or badge holder to keep or give as holiday gifts. Coffee and munchies will be provided. |
| Private Classes Available Upon booking a private class students will receive a brief consultation in order to plan what techniques will be covered in the class. Below we have listed the most common classes and the block of time recommended for each as well as our rates per hour for 1-4 students. Please call 978-474-4424 to schedule. **These rates do not apply for Scout Troops. Please call to inquire about scout troop rates. Private/Small Group Class Rates Per Hour (Instruction only, materials not included) 1 Student $50.00 2 Students $70.00 3 Students $90.00 4 Students $110.00 Stringing 101: Techniques learned include stringing with bead wire and crimping, finishing leather, satin, stretchy cord, suede, etc. 1-2 Students (1 Hour) 3-4 Students (1.5 Hour) Wire Work: Learn how to create a simple loop, wire wrapped loop and about the different types of wire and their uses. 1-2 Students (1 Hour) 3-4 Students (1.5 Hours) |
| After School Bead Blast!..Beyond Stretchy Cord! SESSION 1 Grades 3-5 drop off Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 4 classes beginning January 27 limit 12 $120 per 4 class session Class 1: Memory Wire Madness: Learn the basics of memory wire to create a bracelet, necklace, and ring. Learn to use headpins to create charms for the bracelet, a pendant for he necklace, and a charm for the ring. Students will being home a very cool memory wire bracelet, necklace and ring set designed exclusively by them. Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Class 2: Beautiful Bracelets: Learn how to use a bracelet design board to plan and measure a patterned bracelet. Learn to string on bead wire using crimps and how to attach an adjustable bracelet clasp. Students will learn how to properly open and close a jump ring and attach pre-made charms. Students will bring home an adjustable length charm bracelet. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Class 3: Necklace Necessities: Learn how to use a necklace design board to plan and measure a patterned necklace. Students will also learn how to design and create a pendant from any type of bead using a headpin and a bail, as well as learn to finish the necklace by attaching a toggle clasp. Students will bring home a pendant necklace. Wednesday February 10, 2010 Class will not meet over February school vacation week. Class 4: Earring Extravaganza 1: Learn how to make a straight dangle earring using headpins, bead and ear wires. We'll continue to practice simple loops and students will be shown how to take that skill one step further in creating wrapped loops. *Students without pierced ears will have the clip on option. Students will bring home 3 to 5 pair of earrings depending on their personal skill level and pace. Wednesday February 24, 2010 Session 2 begins March 10... see below under March classes |
| Read & Bead Buddies Ages 3-5 with an adult buddy Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 4 classes beginning January 26 limit 6 little buddies $50 Do you love stories and crafts? Then grab your big buddy: mom, dad, grandpa, auntie or your sitter. Come and listen to a story then make a fun beading or craft project based on the book's theme. For safety reasons, adults are required to work with their little buddy during project time. Beading is a great fine motor skill builder! |
| January & February 2010 offered through Andover's DCS @ bella! Register either at bella beads with a MC or Visa at 978-474-4424 or through Andover's Department of Community Service 978-623-8274. We have a bit more room here to properly describe our classes offered that were mentioned in the Winter/Spring Booklet. Please call bella beads with any questions you may have. |
| Students registering for BOTH sessions one and two will receive a FREE Personal Tool Kit to practice their skills at home. It includes: color coded flat nose, round nose, and cutting pliers, bead mat, triangle tray, bead organizer, design board & bella beads instruction booklet for reference. Comes complete in a plastic handled carrier. A $60 value! Bella Beads will provide students participating in just one session the use of tools in class and the option to purchase a personal tool kit in class. |
Beading 101 Monday, September 20 Fee: $50 Adults Time 10am-12pm Instructor : Carla Learn proper stringing techniques using beading wire and crimps. Learn finishing techniques for leather, satin, stretchy cord, etc. You will leave the class with two floating necklaces, and one toggle bracelets. All materials* and instruction included in class fee. *Precious metals and Swarovski crystals at an additonal fee. Offered again in the evening: Tuesday, September 28 Fee: $50 Adults Time 6:30-8:30 pm Instructor : Carla |
Bead & String 101 May 19, 2010 Fee: $50 Ages 16+ Time 7-9 pm Limit 8 Instructor : Carla Learn proper stringing techniques using bead wire and crimps. Learn finishing techniques for leather, satin, stretchy cord, suede, etc. You will leave the class with two floating necklaces, and two toggle bracelets. All materials and instruction included in class fee. |
Ladies Night Out! Bead & String a Badge Lanyard, Necklace or a Eyeglass Leash (aka: variation of Stringing 101) April 8, 2010 Fee: $50 Ages 16+ Time 7-9 pm Limit 8 Instructor : Carla Learn proper stringing techniques using bead wire and crimps. Learn to use a design board and how to measure the length of a necklace. You will leave the class with one necklace, eyeglass leash, or a badge lanyard. All materials and instruction included in class fee. Light refreshments will be served. |
| After School Bead Blast!..Beyond Stretchy Cord! SESSION 2 Grades 3-5 drop off Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 4 classes beginning March 10, 2010 limit 12 $120 per 4 class session Class 1: Earring Extravaganza 2!: Learn how to make hoop earrings with two different styles of hoop findings. *Students with non-pierced ears will have the clip on option. Students will bring home five pair of hoop style earrings ranging in size from 3/4" to 1.5" in diameter. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Class 2: "Bella" Bookmarks: Learn to create a shepherd's hook book mark using wire and crimps. Then learn to measure and knot on waxed linen to create a string style book mark. Finally, learn how to use round nose pliers and a simple spiral wire bending technique to create a free form wired bookmark embellished with beads. Students will bring home 3 different type of bookmarks. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Class 3: Think Inside... then Outside the Jewelry Box!: Take the skills you've learned previously and extend it a step further to other projects. Students will learn how to create a back pack dangle, a beaded pin, and a floating style necklace. Learn ho to attach barrel clasps. Students will go home with one of each project mentioned above plus a free bonus jewelry box kit to complete on a rainy day at home! Wednesday March 24, 2010 Class 4: Open Studio...Wahoo!: Now that you are an expert beader, use our workshop area to design and create a project (or two, or three) of your choice! Our instructors will be on your beck and call to reinforce skills learned previously and to offer guidance witht he projects. Students will go home with one the three projects of their choice depending on their personal skill level and pace. Wednesday March 31, 2010 Students registering for BOTH sessions one and two will receive a FREE Personal Tool Kit to practice their skills at home. It includes: color coded flat nose, round nose, and cutting pliers, bead mat, triangle tray, bead organizer, design board & bella beads instruction booklet for reference. Comes complete in a plastic handled carrier. A $60 value! Bella Beads will provide students participating in just one session the use of tools in class and the option to purchase a personal tool kit in class. |
| March 2010 offered through Andover's DCS @ bella ! Register either at bella beads with a MC or Visa at 978-474-4424 or through Andover's Department of Community Service 978-623-8274. |
| Class Planner and Instructor is Carla Byrne along with the assistance of her incredibly talented staff at Bella Beads. Carla is a former certified elementary school teacher and holds a degree in education and art. She knows a lot of ridiculous bead jokes and encourages her students to think creatively and without limits with their bead projects and designs. Carla is passionate about teaching and children, respecting the process of art and the freedom of creativity to express oneself through it... ...and definitely in no particular order. |
| Beading 101 Monday, October 18 Fee: $50 Adults Time 10am-12pm Instructor : Carla Learn proper stringing techniques using beading wire and crimps. Learn finishing techniques for leather, satin, stretchy cord, etc. You will leave the class with two floating necklaces, and one toggle bracelets. All materials* and instruction included in class fee. *Precious metals and Swarovski crystals at an additonal fee. |