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Sun, Jan 26
Miriam Shimon - Mariposa
$90 + Kit $100
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Jan 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $100
Join us for a beading class led by the talented Miriam Shimon from Israel! Create a stunning necklace featuring a central butterfly motif and delicate floral accents.
Sun, Feb 02
Miriam Shimon - Clair de Lune
$90 + Kit $TBD
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Feb 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $TBD
Join us for a beading class with the talented Miriam Shimon! Create the "Clair de Lune" necklace—a component-based design with a romantic, festive feel, featuring a variety of elements that can easily be converted into a bracelet or earrings.
Sun, Feb 09
Miriam Shimon - Off to the Bail
$90 + Kit $TBD
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Feb 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $TBD
A bracelet using a variety of shapes and sizes of crystal stones and a fun and different bracelet strap.
Sun, Mar 02
Miriam Shimon - Andrea
$90 + Kit $TBD
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Mar 02, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $TBD
A lovely pendant necklace made with small chatons and a large Rivoli. The strap is a 3 sided RAW necklace that finishes off this classic look.

Ambitious Beginner

Intermediate

Fri, Jan 31
Alexandra Sydorenko - Nike
$90 + mandatory kit $133 + Shipping
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Jan 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$90 + mandatory kit $133 + Shipping
In this class, you'll create a necklace inspired by Nike, the ancient Greek winged goddess of victory.
Sat, Feb 01
Holly Bean - Luna
$90 + Mandatory Kit $139
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Feb 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Mandatory Kit $139
Holly Bean’s love for combining rustic charm with dazzling bling shines through in the Luna Necklace.
Fri, Feb 07
Frauke Gugat - Pinecone
$95 + supplies
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Feb 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$95 + supplies
Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.
Sat, Feb 15
Edgar Lopez - Baroque Heart
$90 + mandatory kit $150-$180
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Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$90 + mandatory kit $150-$180
Perfect for Valentine's Day - Join us for an exclusive Zoom class with Edgar Lopez where he will teach you his annual Heart Pendant design.
Sat, Mar 01
Guzel Bakeeva - Magic Spinning Wheel - 3/1
$95 + Mandatory Kit €92 to €100
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Mar 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$95 + Mandatory Kit €92 to €100
This pendant is more than just an accessory - it's a symbolic amulet representing the eternal rhythm of the annual cycle, the timeless renewal of nature, and the graceful dance of changing seasons.
Fri, Mar 07
Frauke Gugat - Cassandra
$95 + supplies
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Mar 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$95 + supplies
Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.
Sat, Mar 08
Fran Griffith - Rock Baroque
$90 + Kit $130
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Mar 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$90 + Kit $130
The name, Rock Baroque, combines the intricate elegance of the Baroque period with the vibrant, edgy spirit of rock. Personally, I’m thrilled with the result and have worn it nonstop. Fingers crossed you’ll feel the same!
Sat, Mar 08
Isabella Lam - Carish
$70 + Kit $114
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Mar 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
$70 + Kit $114
Creating “Carish” necklace students will enjoy exploring new ways to create a beautiful beaded necklace. I will guide you through several different techniques using two sizes of Swarovski stones and beads to create this beautiful and perfect opulent necklace.
Sat, Mar 15
Cindy Holsclaw - Floating Keystone Necklace
$90 + supplies or kit $TBA
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Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
$90 + supplies or kit $TBA
Bezel a keystone with Tila beads!
Sat, Mar 29
Melissa Shippee - Straight Line Curves Bracelet
$90 + Materials or Kit $101
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Mar 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
$90 + Materials or Kit $101
Learn to bezel stunning rose-cut crystals, then nestle them within delicately sculpted geometric yet curvy frames using only peyote stitch and netting.
Fri, Apr 04
Frauke Gugat - Pendulum
$95 + supplies
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Apr 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$95 + supplies
Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.
Fri, May 16
Frauke Gugat - Art Deco
$95 + supplies
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May 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
$95 + supplies
Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.
Sat, May 17
Fran Griffith - Flash Gordon
$90 + Kit $TBD
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May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$90 + Kit $TBD
'Flash, ah-ah……. I hope you are all singing along! (ooh, I had some fun naming this one!)
Fri, May 23
Fran Griffith - Rock Baroque 5/23
$90 + Kit $130
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May 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$90 + Kit $130
The name, Rock Baroque, combines the intricate elegance of the Baroque period with the vibrant, edgy spirit of rock. Personally, I’m thrilled with the result and have worn it nonstop. Fingers crossed you’ll feel the same!
Fri, Jun 27
Frauke Gugat - Athena
$95 + supplies
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Jun 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
$95 + supplies
Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.
Sat, Jul 12
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Once Upon a Time in the West
$235 - includes kit
Membership Offer
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Jul 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Once Upon a time in the West
Sun, Jul 13
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Once Upon a Time in the West 7/13
$235 - includes kit
Membership Offer
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Jul 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Once Upon a time in the West

Ambitious Intermediate

Advanced

Sat, Feb 22
Apollinariya Koprivnik - Karma Charmer - Feb
$180 + Mandatory Kit €200
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Feb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 23, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
$180 + Mandatory Kit €200
Inspired by the elegance of Art Deco, the Karma Charmer necklace is a true work of art. Its intricate design features a captivating array of Austrian crystals, arranged in a stunning floral pattern.
Fri, Mar 14
Cindy Holsclaw - Kepler's Harmonies Spheres
$90 + supplies or kit $TBA
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Mar 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
$90 + supplies or kit $TBA
Weave sparkly square crystals into geometric spheres! The Kepler's Harmonies spheres feature square-shaped etched lotus crystals enclosed in bugle beads and seed beads, all in the geometric structure of a rhombicosidodecahedron.
Sun, Mar 16
Cindy Holsclaw - Moons of Saturn Necklace
$90 + supplies or kit $TBA
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Mar 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
$90 + supplies or kit $TBA
Use RAW and PRAW to stitch unique beaded beads! Colorful Czech Saturn beads take the stage alongside matching beaded beads in this otherworldly necklace.
Sat, Mar 22
Apollinariya Koprivnik - Karma Charmer - Mar
$180 + Mandatory Kit €200
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Mar 22, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT – Mar 23, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
$180 + Mandatory Kit €200
Inspired by the elegance of Art Deco, the Karma Charmer necklace is a true work of art. Its intricate design features a captivating array of Austrian crystals, arranged in a stunning floral pattern.

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