Below you will find our Summer Beginners Jewelry making scheduled classes. If you are interested in any of our other classes, they are ALL available for private sessions, at your convenience. Please let us know if you would like to book a private class.

 

We offer a wide variety of classes for everyone from seasoned beaders to first time beaders! If you are new to beading and would like to try making something before taking one of our classes, please remember that our stringing room is open almost all of the time, and we would love to help you create your first piece. Come by the shop anytime, and let us show you how EASY it can be to make your first pair of earrings, bracelet or necklace!

 Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.  

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before

the class for you to be eligible for a class credit.

 Private classes are always available, please let us know if you're interested in one on one instruction. $45.00/hour

• Beginner’s Jewelry Making:  Wed. May 15^th   6:00pm - 8:00pm      $20.00 plus materials

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class + Materials Cost: $65.99 This great class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginner’s class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students – 2  

• Beginner’s Jewelry Making:  Tues. June 11^th   6:00pm - 8:00pm      $20.00 plus materials

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class + Materials Cost: $65.99 This great class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginner’s class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students – 2  

• Beginner’s Jewelry Making:  Sat. July 13^th    9:00am -11:00am      $20.00 plus materials

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class + Materials Cost: $65.99 This great class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginner’s class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students – 2  

• Beginner’s Jewelry Making:  Thurs. August 15^th  6:00pm - 8:00pm  $20.00 plus material

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class + Materials Cost: $65.99 This great class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginner’s class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students – 2

 

Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.

            Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before the class for you to be eligible for a class credit.

Private classes are always available.

GREAT new class this Sunday! April 21st, 10:30am - 12:00pm Learn to make beautiful beaded medallion earrings in the style of the African Masai Tribe in this wire working class. Beginners welcome! $35 plus materials ( Materials are approx $12.00) Please Call 504-895-6161 or email BeadShopNewOrleans@gmail.com to register.  

We have been booking many private jewelry making classes for those of you that are ready to learn NOW! The private classes are $45.00 for one hour of one on one instruction. If you are interested in booking a private class, please email BeadShopNewOrleans@gmail.com and let us know your interest and your available times. We will do our best to work around your schedule. Classes are typically held after hours (after 5:00pm) but we can work around your schedule.  Thank you!   We offer private classes for the following classes: 

• Pearl Knotting
• Dancing Hoops Necklace
• Macrame Bracelet
• Wire wrapped Rings
• Wire wrapping
• Leather and Bead Wrapped Bracelet (guest instructor - times may vary)
• Wire Wrapped Tree Of Life pendant
• Tiaras and Decorative Hair Combs
• Wonderful Stretchy Bracelets
• Beaded Bead
• Stamped Pendants
•  Multi-Strand Necklaces
• All Buttoned Up
• Chains, Chains, Chains!
• Hautned Head Pins (Or Hat Pins!)
• Scrolled Wire Bracelet
• Wire wrapped Gemstone pendant
• Egyptian Coil earrings
• Mysteries of the Chakra bracelet
• Or a CUSTOM class designed especially for you and your needs
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Below you will find our post Mardi Gras Beginners Jewelry making scheduled classes. If you are interested in any of our other classes, they are ALL available for private sessions, at your convenience. Please let us know if you would like to book a private class.

We offer a wide variety of classes for everyone from seasoned beaders to first time beaders! If you are new to beading and would like to try making something before taking one of our classes, please remember that our stringing room is open almost all of the time, and we would love to help you create your first piece. Come by the shop anytime, and let us show you how EASY it can be to make your first pair of earrings, bracelet or necklace!

 Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.  

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before

the class for you to be eligible for a class credit.

 Private classes are always available, please let us know if you're interested in one on one instruction. $45.00/hour

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Tuesday, Feb. 26th   6:00pm - 8:00pm        $20.00 plus materials: See details below

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class Cost: $65.99                                                                                                                                                                             This class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginners class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students - 2  

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Sat. March 23rd, 9:00am -11:00 am        $20.00 plus materials: See details below

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class Cost: $65.99                                                                                                                                                                            This class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginners class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students - 2  

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Tues. April 16th, 6:00pm -8:00pm        $20.00 plus materials: See details below

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class Cost: $65.99                                                                                                                                                                           This class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginners class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students - 2

Please join us as we welcome Nathan from Da Beads to town! This Friday & Saturday you will have the chance to buy directly from one of OUR wholesalers! He will be here with his amazing beads for a special Holiday Trunk Show. Da Beads specializes in Czech Pressed Glass, faceted crystals, gemstones and metal beads. Gorgeous collection, Gorgeous prices. Da Beads is a direct importer with an amazing selection of Czech glass with all sizes, colors and shapes you can imagine. We can’t carry all,  of it, so this is your chance to get all new product you will never see again!

   2012 Holiday Class Schedule

We offer a wide variety of classes for everyone from seasoned beaders to first time beaders! If you are new to beading and would like to try making something before taking one of our classes, please remember that our stringing room is open almost all of the time, and we would love to help you create your first piece. Come by the shop anytime, and let us show you how EASY it can be to make your first pair of earrings, bracelet or necklace!

 Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.  

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before

the class for you to be eligible for a class credit.

 Private classes are always available, please let us know if you're interested in one on one instruction. $45.00/hour

Please scroll below for photos of our class examples.

• Leather &Bead Wrapped Bracelet:  Sun. Nov. 25th   3:00pm -4:30pm    $35.00 plus materials Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)   These are so in style right now!  Multi wrapped leather and beaded bracelets.  Great casual look and a wonderful gift to make!     Minimum students – 2

 

• Beaded Bead!:  Tues. Nov.27t h       6:00pm - 7:30pm         $35.00 plus materials                               Level of class: Intermediate , Beginners class required   (class materials list and tools required)    Hand beaded netting hugs a focal bead, then embellished in endless ways. Holiday themed or just a creative design, the choice is yours.    Minimum students – 2

 

• Dancing Hoops Necklace: Wed. Nov. 28th   6:00pm - 7:30pm    $35.00 plus materials            Level of class: Beginners class helpful  (class materials list and tools required)     Make a statement this holiday with our Dancing Hoops necklace. Whether you choose bold sparkly crystals, or sweet gemstones, you’ll love this technique, which can also be used on bracelets and earrings after class. Minimum students - 2

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Thur. Nov. 29th   6:00pm - 8:00pm        $20.00 plus materials

 (Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class Cost: $65.99                                                                                                                                                                              This class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginners class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students - 2

• Macramé Bracelet:  Sun. Dec. 2nd   5:30pm -7:00pm    $35.00 plus materials Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)

Also known as a "shambala" bracelet, this adjustable bracelet is quicker and easier to make than it looks.  Whether you follow the trends or sport your own style, we'll show you how in this beginner macramé class.      Minimum students – 2

• Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant :  Wed. Dec. 5th   5:30-7:00pm   $35.00 plus materials                                                                         

Level of class: Intermediate , Beginners class required   (class materials list and tools required)   Create your own wire wrapped Tree of Life pendant out of wire and gemstones. Check out the website for photos of this beautiful piece, and get ready to make your OWN!     Minimum students – 2  

• Tiaras & Decorative Hair Combs:  Thurs. Dec. 6t h   6:00pm - 7:30pm    $35.00 plus materials                                                                    

Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class helpful       (class materials list and tools required)Whimsical and fun or sparkly and romantic, tiaras are every girl’s dream. Come learn the structure and technique   behind making your very own in this hands on class. Minimum students – 2  

• Wonderful Stretchy Bracelets!:  Sun. Dec. 9th      5:00pm -6:30pm         $35.00 plus materials                                                                      Level of class:  Beginners of all ages(class materials list) Basic, versatile and SO easy to make! Stack an arm load of these or just a perfectly coordinated few. So popular, they're everywhere!  Bright and blingy or down to earth, learn how easy it is to personalize them for yourself and friends!  No previous experience necessary! This is an outstanding holiday gift item because of their ease and value.  Open to everyone 10 years and up!            Minimum students – 2

 

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Mon. Dec. 10th   6:00pm - 8:00pm     $20.00 plus materials

(Materials Required: $10.99 Bead kit + $35.00 Tool Kit)   TOTAL Class Cost: $65.99                                                                                                                                                                             This class is taught by one of our store owners, and is designed for those looking to start a new hobby or business. You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This beginners class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to attach clasps, and learn 2 types of wire bending in this hands-on class. You will leave class with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU, as well as your tool kit so you can create more jewelry from home!     Minimum students - 2 

 

• Pearl Knotting:  Thursday Dec. 13th , 6:00 – 7:30pm   $35.00 plus materials                                                                                                            Level of class: Intermediate    (class materials list and tools required) Nothing is more classic than a knotted strand of pearls. This class will teach you how to knot pearls with cord and bead tips. You will leave class with a completed pearl bracelet!    Minimum students – 2

                                                               

 Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.

            Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before the class for you to be eligible for a class credit.

 Private classes are always available, please let us know if you're interested in one on one instruction. $45.00/hour

Please scroll below for photos of our class examples.

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We are currently working with all of our talented instructors to create our Fall/holiday 2012 Class Schedule! We have a ton of new, fun, creative classes coming up this session and we can't wait to share them with you! We will post the schedule here, on our facebook, and we will also email everyone on our mailing list.  Would you like to make sure you're on our mailing list? (Don't worry - we send NO junk mail or foolishness)  Please visit our main page on this website and scroll to the bottom of the page, where you will see "Join Our Mailing List" and you can sign up there. We look forward to a great fall full of creativity and beautiful jewelry!

  ~ The Bead Shop ~  2012 Summer Class Schedule

4612 Magazine St.      New Orleans, LA   70115       504.895.6161

www.BeadShopNewOrleans.com     email: BeadShopNewOrleans@gmail.com

 

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Tues. May 29^th    6:00pm - 8:00pm      $20.00 plus materials

(class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU!   

• Pearl Knotting:   Wed. May 30^th          5:30pm - 7:00pm              $35.00 plus materials       

 Level of class: Intermediate    (class materials list and tools required) Nothing is more classic than a knotted strand of pearls. This class will teach you how to knot pearls (and stones, glass, or any types of beads) with cord and bead tips. You will leave class with a completed bracelet!    Minimum students – 2  

• Leather &Bead Wrapped Bracelet:  Sun. June 3^nd   1:00pm -2:30pm    $35.00 plus materials Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)    These are so in style right now!  Multi wrapped leather and beaded bracelets.  Great casual look!   Wonderful gift to make!   Minimum students – 2

   

• Flat Spiral Bracelet:   Tues. June 5^th       6:00pm - 8:00pm         $35.00 plus materials                Level of class: Beginner     (class materials kit and tools required)  It  look so delicate and complicated, but it is really easy to make! Come let the talented Cassie show you how!    Minimum students - 2

 

• Simple and Easy!:  Tues. June 12^th         6:00pm - 7:30pm           $35.00 plus materials            

 Level of class: Beginners! All ages!          (class materials list, NO TOOLS REQUIRED!)               These projects could not be easier! Working with stretch cord, hoop earrings and memory wire you can make these projects in no time with minimal cost.   Minimum students – 2   

• Wire Wrapping:  Thurs. June 14^th         6:00 – 7:30pm            $35.00 plus materials                            Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class required  (class materials list and tools required)   Spectacular and professionally crafted, this is how you want your pieces to look! A necllace will be made in this instructional and hands on class.  Minimum students - 2

 

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.                                           

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before the class for you to be eligible for a class refund.  

If you cannot attend a class you have paid for, you may send someone in your place.

Private classes are always available in almost all of our offered classes. $45.00 per hour

                 

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Mon. June 18^th     6:00pm - 8:00pm    $20.00 plus materials

(class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU!   

• Multi-Strand Necklaces:   Wed. June 20^th           6:00pm -7:30pm             $35.00 plus materials                Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class required.   (class materials list and tools required) Spectacular and professionally crafted, this is how you want your pieces to look! This instructional and hands on class will teach you how to attach a multistrand necklace with cone ends, wire wrapped connections to secure your clasps and the finishing touches that will set your work apart.         Minimum students – 2
• All Buttoned Up:  Sunday, June 24^th         5:00pm -6:30pm                $35.00 plus materials                           Level of class: Intermediate.   (class materials list and tools required) Are you a button collector or did you inherit a Mason jar of these little lovelies? Learn several ways to transform theses little works of arts into lovely jewelry.   Minimum students – 2
• Stamped Pendants:  Thurs. June 28^th            6:00pm - 7:30pm           $35.00 plus materials                                        Level of class: Intermediate     (class materials kit and tools required)                                                    Create personalized pendants with the names of your children, words of inspiration or whatever you hold dear to your heart. We have the stamping tools for you to use in this class and will provide the guidance you need to achieve clear results in this hands on class. Minimum students - 2
• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Sat. July 7^th    5:00pm - 7:00pm    $20.00 plus materials

  (class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU! 

• Mysteries of the Chakras:  Sun. July 8^th         3:00pm -4:30pm        $35.00 plus materials              Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)  Come explore the Chakra points in our bodies and the mystical powers of the stones that effect them. You will make a bracelet with these stones to aid your continued exploration of this practice. Minimum students – 2

 

• Gypsy Jewelry!:  Wed. July 11^th            6:00pm - 7:30pm                 $35.00 plus materials                              Level of class: Intermediate    (class materials list and tools required)  Bronzed skin and summer linen paired with exotic gold coin earrings, what a great look. So let’s learn to make them!    Minimum students – 2

                                Leather &Bead Wrapped Bracelet:  Sun. July15^th   1:00pm -2:30pm    $35.00 plus materials Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)    These are so in style right now!  Multi wrapped leather and beaded bracelets.  Great casual look!   Wonderful gift to make!   Minimum students – 2  

• Pearl Knotting:   Thurs. July 19^th          6:00pm - 7:30pm              $35.00 plus materials       

 Level of class: Intermediate    (class materials list and tools required) There is nothing more classic than a knotted strand of pearls. This class will teach you how to knot pearls (and stones, glass, or any types of beads) with cord and bead tips. You will leave class with a completed bracelet!    Minimum students – 2  

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Tues. July 24^th    4:00pm - 6:00pm       $20.00 plus materials

(class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU!   

• Seed Bead Woven Earrings:  Wed. July 25^th    6:00pm -7:30pm     $35.00 plus materials                Level of class: Beginner (class materials list and tools required) Always wanted to learn seed bead weaving? Well this is a great place to start! This quick and easy stitch will make a pro out of you in no time and you will have a wonderful pair of earrings as a result!       Minimum students – 2.
• Statement Cluster Necklace:   Tues. July  31^st     6:00pm - 7:30pm        $35.00 plus materials                                        Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class required.    (class materials kit and tools required)                                                    Make a statement with this bold and unique design in your favorite semi-precious stones! Using a fun stringing technique, irregular shaped stones are used to create a captivating cluster at the center of this necklace, that’s sure to get attention!     Minimum students - 2
• Right Angle Weave Bracelet:  Wed. Aug. 1^st       6:00pm - 7:30pm         $35.00 plus materials       Level of class: Intermediate     (class materials list and tools required)  Right Angle weave is everywhere in the beading magazines and for good reason, this stitch is easy and versatile. This stunning delicate bracelet will be so rewarding to make! Stop by the shop or check our web site to see the beautiful example of this technique AND there are so many variations!  Once you make one, you will be HOOKED!     Minimum students – 2
• Leather &Bead Wrapped Bracelet:  Sat. Aug.4^th   9:00am -10:30am    $35.00 plus materials Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)    These are so in style right now!  Multi wrapped leather and beaded bracelets.  Great casual look!   Wonderful gift to make!   Minimum students – 2

 

Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.    

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.                                           

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before the class for you to be eligible for a class refund.  

If you cannot attend a class you have paid for, you may send someone in your place.

Private classes are always available in almost all of our offered classes. $45.00 per hour

 

• Chains, Chains, Chains!:  Sun. Aug. 5^{t h}       5:00pm - 6:30pm         $35.00 plus materials                               Level of class: Intermediate , Beginners class required   (class materials list and tools required)  There is nothing hotter than multiple strands of different types of chains. Learn to corral these exciting mixes into just the look you want!   Minimum students – 2
• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Thurs. Aug 9^th    6:00pm - 8:00pm        $20.00 plus materials

(class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU!   

• Vintage Scrapbook Necklace:   Sun. Aug. 12^rd   3:00pm – 4:30pm      $35.00 plus materials   Intermediate, Beginners Class required.   (class materials kit and tools required)

Got an old charm bracelet from childhood? Precious pendants that you treasure but never wear anymore? A collection of crosses? A bunch of lonely earrings that have lost their mates? Don’t know what to do with all that junk in your treasure box? Come and turn your memories into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind swag necklace you will love to wear and brag about. Don’t have a lot of old pieces lying around? Create a themed look with new charms and trinkets! Your friends will be so jealous of your vintage piece.    Minimum students – 2  

• Wire Wrapped Rings:  Tues. Aug. 14^th         6:00pm - 7:30pm          $35.00 plus materials                        Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class helpful    (class materials kit required)  Learn to make one of this season’s hottest new accessories! You will complete 2 wire rings; one single stone ring and one cluster ring. Stop by the shop to see our fun examples of this new technique!  You will be HOOKED! Minimum students – 2
• Hurricane Beads: Wed. Aug 22^nd                 6:00pm -7:30pm                    $35.00 plus materials                             Level of class: Intermediate    (class materials list and tools required)  Just like a Hurricane, these beads will twist and spin while picking up Austrian crystals and Bali silver beads. You will love how easy and fun these free form beads are. Some experience and tools required.  Minimum students – 2
• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Tues. Aug 28^th    6:00pm - 8:00pm        $20.00 plus materials

(class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU!  

                       

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.                                           

If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before the class for you to be eligible for a class refund.  

If you cannot attend a class you have paid for, you may send someone in your place.

Private classes are always available in almost all of our offered classes. $45.00 per hour

Spring Bead and Gemstone Trunk Show!

Join us in welcoming Aveesh and his crew from North Carolina! They have an AMAZING bead business at www.BeadTrust.com & they are excited to come to New Orleans & share their HUGE collection with us. They’ll be set up in the driveway with closeouts and inside with their higher end semi precious and high quality natural stones.

   10am-6pm

• Thursday, April 19^th
• Friday, April 20^th
• Saturday, April 21^st

Don’t miss this amazing trunk show! You’ll see beads you’ve never seen…and stones that will make you drool.

We’ll be posting preview pics on facebook, so keep up with us on there!

The Bead Shop 4612 Magazine St. NOLA 70115 504.895.6161 www.BeadShopNewOrleans.com

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The Bead Shop   Spring Class Schedule

Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.    If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before the class for you to be eligible for a class credit

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Thurs. April 5 ^{t h}      6:00pm - 8:00pm           $20.00 plus materials                  (class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU! 

 

• Rosary Bracelet: Wed. April 11^th         5:30pm – 7:00pm                 $35.00 plus materials                                        Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners class required       (class materials kit and tools required)                                                    Make a beautiful and personal bracelet with a chain-link rosary technique. Using crystals, pearls or semi-precious stones you will create one decade of the rosary that can be worn as a bracelet. Makes a great gift for Birthdays, First Communion and Confirmations.          Minimum students - 2

 

• Wire Wrapped Rings:  Thurs. April 12^th         6:00pm - 7:30pm          $35.00 plus materials                        Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class helpful    (class materials kit required)  Learn to make one of this season’s hottest new accessories! You will complete 2 wire rings; one single stone ring and one cluster ring. Stop by the shop to see our fun examples of this new technique!  You will be HOOKED! Minimum students – 2

 

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Monday, April 16 ^{t h}      6:00pm - 8:00pm         $20.00 plus materials         (class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU! 

 

• Colorful Hair Pins:  Wed. April  18^th      6:00pm -7:30pm         $35.00 plus materials                  Level of class:  Intermediate, Beginners Class helpful   (class materials kit and tools required) Make a whimsical “Day of the Dead “one for Cinco de Mayo or one with spring colors, butterflies and flowers! Create a hairpin that will let everyone know spring fever has hit you hard!  You will work on your wire wrapping skills on this multimedia project.   Minimum students – 2

 

• Simple and Easy!:  Sun. April 22^nd       11:00am - 12:30pm         $35.00 plus materials                               Level of class: Beginners! All ages!  (class materials list, NO TOOLS REQUIRED!)  These projects could not be easier! Working with stretch cord, hoop earrings and memory wire you can make these projects in no time with minimal cost.   Minimum students – 2

 

• Pearl Knotting:   Wed. April 25^th          5:30pm - 7:00pm              $35.00 plus materials                              Level of class: Intermediate    (class materials list and tools required) There is nothing more classic than a knotted strand of pearls. This class will teach you how to knot pearls (and stones, glass, or any types of beads) with cord and bead tips. You will leave class with a completed bracelet!    Minimum students – 2

 

• Chains, Chains, Chains!:  Sun. May 6^{t h}       9:00am - 10:30am             $35.00 plus materials                               Level of class: Intermediate , Beginners class required   (class materials list and tools required)  There is nothing hotter than multiple strands of different types of chains. Learn to corral these exciting mixes into just the look you want!    Minimum students – 2

 

• Vintage Style Cluster Brooch:  Thurs. May 10^th    6:00 - 7:30pm      $35.00 plus materials    Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class required.   (class materials list and tools required)     Vintage is SO WONDERFUL! Working with our perforated disks you can make a piece right out of yesteryear. Minimum students – 2.

 

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Sat. May 12^th       9:00am - 11:00am         $20.00 plus materials                (class materials kit and tools required) You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU!

 

• Wrapping & Working with Briolettes:   Wed. May 16^th   6:00pm -7:30pm    $35.00 plus materials   Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class required.  (class kit and tools required) Briolettes are everywhere! (Top drilled beads/stones) Learn the ins and outs of working with these beautiful beads. We will cover making a wire wrapped bail, the honeycomb bail, and making a wrapped link.    Minimum students – 2

 

• Wire Wrapping:  Thurs. May 17^th         6:00 -7:30pm             $35.00 plus materials                            Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class required.   (class materials list and tools required) Spectacular and professionally crafted, this is how you want your pieces to look! A necklace will be made in this instructional and hands on class.      Minimum students – 2.

 

• Leather &Bead Wrapped Bracelet:  Sat. May 19^th   9:00am -10:30am    $35.00 plus materials                           Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)  These are so in style right now!  Multi wrapped leather and beaded bracelets.  Great casual look!   Wonderful gift to make!   Minimum students – 2

• Mysteries of the Chakras:  Sun. May 20^th   3:30pm -5:00pm    $35.00 plus materials                           Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)  Come explore the Chakra points in our bodies and the mystical powers of the stones that effect them. You will make a bracelet with these stones to aid your continued exploration of this practice. Minimum students – 2

 

• Tiaras! And Decorative Hair Combs:  Thurs. May 24^{t h}  6:00pm - 7:30pm  $35.00 plus materials                                         Level of class: Intermediate, Beginners Class helpful       (class materials list and tools required) Whimsical and fun or sparkly and romantic, tiaras are every girl’s dream. Come learn the structure and technique behind making your very own in this hands on class. Minimum students – 2

 

• Beginners Jewelry Making:  Tues. May 29^th       6:00pm - 8:00pm        $20.00 plus materials                  (class materials kit and tools required)  You’ve seen everyone else do it, now it’s time to learn for yourself! This class will cover everything you need to know to make your own jewelry! You will learn to make necklaces, bracelets, and 2 types of earrings in this hands-on class. You will leave with a bracelet and two pairs of earrings made by YOU! 

 

• Pearl Knotting:   Wed. May 30^th          5:30pm - 7:00pm              $35.00 plus materials                        Level of class: Intermediate    (class materials list and tools required) There is nothing more classic than a knotted strand of pearls. This class will teach you how to knot pearls (and stones, glass, or any types of beads) with cord and bead tips. You will leave class with a completed bracelet!    Minimum students – 2

 

• Leather &Bead Wrapped Bracelet:  Sun. June 3^nd   1:00pm -2:30pm    $35.00 plus materials                           Level of class: Beginner   (class materials list)  These are so in style right now!  Multi wrapped leather and beaded bracelets.  Great casual look!   Wonderful gift to make!   Minimum students – 2

 

• Woven Bead Bracelet:   Tues. June 5^th       6:00pm - 8:00pm         $35.00 plus materials                Level of class: Beginner     (class materials kit and tools required)  They look so delicate and complicated, but are really easy to make! Come let us show you how! Perfect for the holidays!   Minimum students - 2

 

• Simple and Easy!:  Tues. June 12^th      6:00pm - 7:30pm         $35.00 plus materials                               Level of class: Beginners! All ages!  (class materials list, NO TOOLS REQUIRED!)  These projects could not be easier! Working with stretch cord, hoop earrings and memory wire you can make these projects in no time with minimal cost.   Minimum students – 2

Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required.

Call, come by or email to register for any of our classes.    If you must cancel a class, notice must be given 48 hours before the class for you to be eligible for a class credit

Private classes are always available. Please email us at BeadShopNewOrleans@gmail.com if you are interested in booking a private lesson.