Your spot in any class can be reserved at the shop or by calling Kasie’s Beads at 630-357-8931. Each class begins promptly and meets as a one-time session. Tuition is due at time of registration. Please let us know if you cannot make the class 48 hours in advance for a refund (minus a minimal credit card transaction fee if cc was used). Unless we can fill your spot with another student, your deposit will be forfeited if given less than 48 hour notification. We reserve the same policy for ourselves, if a class does not fill, you will hear from us at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund.
GREAT BEGINNER BASICS:
Basic Stringing 101 (Beginner)
Jan 2: 6:00 - 7:45pm, Jan 23: 6:00 - 7:45pm, Feb 13: 6:00 - 7:45pm, Feb 27: 6:00 - 7:45pm, March 19: 6:00 - 7:45 pm.
$30 All Materials Included.
Necklaces, bracelets, anklets… Wondering how to create and finish stunning pieces of jewelry? Learn the basics of stringing beads: choosing appropriate cords, attaching clasps, working with crimping pliers and beads... We will practice together in class and create a bracelet using what we've learned to take home!
Basic Wire Working 101 (Beginner)
Jan 16: 6:00 - 7:30pm, Feb 6: 6:00 - 7:30pm, March 5: 6:00 - 7:45pm .
$25 All Materials Included.
Learn the basic techniques necessary for creating drops and dangles. In this class, we will work with head pins, eye pins and beads to learn how to work the wire into a perfect loop to hang on an earwire. Learn it for the first time, or hone your skills in this great, comprehensive class. Leave with two pairs of earrings and the skills to create many more!
Wire Wrapping (Intermediate)
Jan 30: 6:00 - 7:30pm, Feb 20: 6:00 - 7:30pm, March 26: 6:00 - 7:30pm.
$30 All Materials Included.
*Prerequisite: Basic Wire Working.
Take your wire skills a step further explore the basic wrapped coil, linking dangles to chain, and using coils to connect stones in bracelets, necklaces and anklets. What endless possibilities open up with this skill!
Jan 9: 6:00 - 7:15pm, March 12: 6:00 -7:15pm.
$25 All Tools and Materials Included.
Work with silk to learn how to knot between beads! This simple technique will allow you to restring that broken pearl necklace living in your drawer! Make a knotted bracelet and leave with the ability to make more!
Advanced Briolette Wrapping!
*Please call the shop for Scheduling. 630-357-8931.
$35 All Materials Included.
*Prerequisite: Intermediate Wire Wrapping (or equivalent wire working skills.)
Wondering how to wrap briolettes and those beautiful side drilled beads? Wonder no more! Work with wire in this class and wrap Swarovski Briolettes into an elegant pair of earrings!
Iced Swarovski Bracelet
Jan 25: 6:00 - 8:00pm, Feb 23: 6:00 - 8:00pm.
$45 All Materials Included.
Let beautiful Swarovski Crystals accessorize your Spring wardrobe! Mix Swarovski Pearls and Crystal Bicones to create a stunning piece that is distinctly you!
Silver Cuff
*Call the store for scheduling: 630-357-8931.
$45 All Materials Included.
Check out this fantastic cuff! An awesome accessory and a great new skill to learn! Work with silver wire to create the cuff and add some bling wrapping beads into it!
Midnight Star Pendant
*Call the store for scheduling: 630-357-8931.
$40 All Materials Included.
Create a beautiful new pendant of Swarovski Crystal and glass seed beads! It's absolutely gorgeous! Wait until you see it...This is a fabulous new piece!
Simply Perfect Rings
*Call the store for scheduling: 630-357-8931.
$40 All Materials Included.
You will love these rings! They are simply perfect! Perfect for an evening out, jeans, a movie night, Christmas gifts & more! Mix silver or gold with your own splash of color choices! Simply: You will love this class!
Kumihimo!
Jan 11: 6:00 - 8:00pm, March 15: 6:00 - 8:00pm.
$45 All Materials Included.
*Prerequisite: Intermediate Wire Wrapping (or equivalent wire working skills.)
An ancient Japanese art used by Samurai, Kumihimo has burst back on the scene with beads and glitz! Choose a palette of beads to create your 8 strand weave, and make a bracelet with one of many Kumihimo patterns! This class is just the beginning!
Crystal Bouquet Bracelet! (Intermediate)
*Call the store for scheduling: 630-357-8931.
$45 All Materials Included.
*Prerequisite: Swarovski Tennis Bracelet or equivalent skills.
Layers of crystals adorn this classic Swarovski Bouquet Bracelet. Shimmer and Sparkle- create Black Eyed Susans or Pretty Crystal Florest. Pick your flower color!
New! Caterpillar Bracelet
Jan 13: 6:00 - 8:30pm, March 22: 6:00 -8:30pm.
$45 All Materials Included.
This right angle weave bracelet is flirty and fun. Small drop beads fringe the sides of this bracelet and the center is embellished with Swarovski Crystal.
New! Beginning Soldering
Jan 18: 6:00 - 8:00pm, Feb 16: 6:00 - 8:00pm.
$80 All tools and Materials Included.
In this class you will learn the basics of soldering! You'll make a one of a kind ornament in class and will be able to make unique pendants. Have fun creating personalized gifts for your friends and family!
Wire Caging
Jan 19: 6:00 - 7:45pm
$30 All Materials Included.
*Prerequisite: Wire Wrapping.
Have you ever found a unique stone while out on a walk and wondered how you could turn it into a piece of jewelry? In this class you will learn how to make cabochons into pendants by creating wire cages for them. Create pendants that are uniquely you!
Peyote Stitch Cuff!
March 17: 10:15 - 1:15 pm.
$40 All Materials Included.
Learn Peyote with Carla! Together in class, you will begin creating a beautiful bracelet using the basic peyote stitch. Carla will get your creativity flowing and equip you with the skills, knowledge and materials to finish your cuff at home.
Prestige Color Cuff!
Jan 14: 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Feb 25: 1:30 - 4:30pm.
$40 All Materials Included.
Instructor: Carla Baker.
A sophisticated herringbone patterned cuff...this sleek bracelet is a stunning must have! Grab a friend for this one! It's fun and easy to master!
Glamour Ruffles!
Jan 28: 1:30 - 4:30 pm, March 10: 10:15 - 1:15 pm.
$43 All Materials Included.
Instructor: Carla Baker.
The soft curving pattern of beads gives the edges of this bracelet a hint of ruffles! Choose an array of colors to fit your style! A perfect accessory for every wardrobe!
New! Crystals and Picots!
Jan 28: 10:15 - 1:15 pm, March 17: 1:30 -4:30 pm.
$40 All Materials Inlcuded.
Instructor: Carla Baker.
This beautifully delicate bracelet surrounds Swarovski crystals with a cage of seed beads. Picots are added along the sides that adds a delicate touch with seed beads that mimics lace.
Margaritta Medallion Bracelet!
March 10: 1:30 - 4:30 pm.
$45 All Materials Inlcuded.
Instructor: Carla Baker.
The Czech Glass and Austrian Swarovski Crystal in this Margaritta inspired bracelet circle their way into the most beautiful medallions! The Spanish allure and floral reminisce make it a bracelet that is one of a kind and sure to be a favorite! Classy, Sassy and Stunning...You will love this bracelet!!
NEW! Hidden Treasures (Advanced)
*Please call the shop for Scheduling. 630-357-8931.
$45 All Materials Inlcuded.
*Prerequisite: Crystals & Picots or Sparkling Crystal Weave.
Instructor: Carla Baker.
This is a beautifully woven cuff for the experienced beader. This bracelet is a show stopper. Be the envy of all your friends and make one of your own.
Swarovski Tennis Bracelet
Jan 4: 6:00 - 8:00PM, March 29: 6:00 - 8:00pm.
$40 All Materials Inlcuded.
Every girl needs a Crystal Tennis Bracelet! Make your's thick with Swarovski Shimmer! What a stunning piece!
The Spiral Rope Bracelet!
Jan 14: 10:15 - 1:15 pm, Feb 18: 10:15 - 1:15 pm, .
$40 All Materials Included.
Instructor: Carla Baker
Come learn this fantastic spiral weave! Fun and easy to master, you'll learn the basics using a Gemstone and Swarovski Crystal to accent this beautiful twisting bracelet!
Wire Crochet
*Please call the shop for Scheduling. 630-357-8931.
$40 All Tools and Materials Included.
Instructor: Nancy Woodcock.
Learn to crochet a spectacular bracelet of beads and wire with no previous crocheting experience needed! Tools, wire, beads: they’re all included in the class…and you’ll leave with enough wire to bring home and create another!
Fabulous Fringe!
Jan 21: 10:15 - 1:15 pm, Feb 18: 1:30 - 4:30 pm.
$58 All Materials Included.
Instructor: Carla Baker.
Make an unforgetable bracelet flowing with color and texture! Nestle beads of all types to created a fabulous fringe of color and sparkle!
Sparkling Crystal Weave
Jan 21: 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Feb 25: 10:15 - 1:15 pm.
$45 All Materials Included.
Instructor: Carla Baker
Stunning Sparkle! The Sparkling Crystal Weave is a beautiful cluster bracelet covered in Swarovski Crystal bicones! What a treat! If you haven't learned this fantastic weave yet, don't miss this class!
NEW! Embellish Your Peyote Cuff!
*Call the store for scheduling: 630-357-8931.
$35 All Materials Included.
*Prerequisite: Peyote Stitch Cuff
Instructor: Carla Baker
Now that you have your Peyote Stitch Cuff it is time to make it one of a kind and embellish it. Make flower bouquets, vines of ivy or a scene of your choosing. Go ahead and have fun with it! Bring in your finished peyote cuff to class.
NEW! Victorian Earrings!
*Call the store for scheduling: 630-357-8931.
$45 All Materials Included.
Instructor: Carla Baker
Two pairs for the price of one! You'll learn to stitch two different earrings that have Victorian Style. Choose your own colors and make a statement with your new earrings.
Give us a call at the shop to sign up for any of these fantastic classes! 630-357-8931!
