Category Archives: Jewelry Making

Decoupage – Cuff or Bottle

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Apr
19
1:00 pm
Jul
11
6:00 pm

Decoupage - Bottle or Cuff Class

Create something unique with everyday items. In this class you will learn to create either an eco-friendly piece of jewelry or a unique way to display your jewelry with this original decorated bottle.

You will collage a bracelet cuff or recycled wine  bottle using various papers and recycled materials. You can hang your rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets from a branch or the mouth of the bottle!

Bottles, papers and glues will be provided. Cuffs are an additional $5. You can bring any 2-D materials or papers you would like to incorporate into the decoupage design. Additional papers and materials are also available for purchase.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Materials not included

$25.00 — $30.00

$40.00

You save $10.00 — $15.00 (25% — 38%)!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Braided Leather and Chain Woven Bracelet Class

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Braided Leather and Chain Woven Bracelet Class

In this class, you will learn to make a leather weave wrap bracelet using chain then repeat it to create a braided leather and chain woven bracelet.

* completion of the “Leather Weave Bracelet” class is required. If you registered on-line for the Leather Weave Bracelet class @Abeille, you will receive a $5 credit to be used toward your supplies during this class. Please include a note with your registration. Not valid with other offers.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Advanced
Materials Fee:
Materials Not Included

$40.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Leather Weaved Wrap Bracelet

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May
12
1:30 pm
May
23
6:00 pm
Jun
9
11:30 am

Leather Weaved Wrap Bracelet Class

Learn to create this amazing bracelet worn by many celebrities and seen in InStyle, Lucky, Cosmo, Self and Marie Claire.

In this class, you will learn how to interweave beads, pearls, semi-precious stones or rhinestone chain onto leather to make this popular-style bracelet your own. You chose the lengths and the stones, and we’ll show you the technique. This bracelet can be wrapped or stacked –it’s your choice. The use of tools during class is included in the class fee and the materials of your choice are additional. 10% off all supplies the day of the class.

This technique is easy to learn and appropriate for all levels of experience. There is some detail work so please bring glasses, if needed.

Note: You can expect to complete one wrap during class. We will demonstrate the finishing technique and provide detailed instructions so that you can complete the bracelet at home, should you wish to lavish your wrist with multiple wraps. At the end of class, you are also welcome to work at our community table until the store closes.

We have lots of great restaurants and coffee shops nearby–come on by and make a day out of it!

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Beginner
Materials:
Not included

$40.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Leather Weave and Chain Wrap Bracelet (Advanced)

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Mar
24
11:00 am
Apr
14
11:00 am

Leather and Chain Wrap Bracelet Class (Advanced)

Want to bring your leather weave chan luu styled bracelet to the next level? Learn to use beads or rhinestones with chain for the hottest new look.

* completion of the “Leather Weave Bracelet” class is required. If you registered on-line for the Leather Weave Bracelet class @Abeille, you will receive a $5 credit to be used toward your supplies during this class. Please include a note with your registration. Not valid with other offers.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Advanced
Materials Fee:
Materials Not Included

$40.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Daisy Chain for Grownups

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Jun
17
11:00 am

Daisy Chain for Grownups

Daisy chain gets an adult makeover in this customizable project. Class time will be used to show you how to make a pair of woven earrings, but the technique can be used to create pendants, bib necklaces, cuff bracelets, and more. In this first session, we will also introduce basic techniques and terms that will be used throughout the Seed Bead Weaving Series.

Duration:
4 – 2 hour sessions
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Materials Not Included

$40.00

$40.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Wire Working Series

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Mar
28
6:30 pm
Apr
4
6:30 pm
Apr
11
6:30 pm
Apr
18
6:30 pm
Apr
25
6:30 pm

Wire Working Series

Wire is very versatile and can help you create fabulous handcrafted jewelry. Learn all about the tools, materials, and techniques needed to turn wire, beads and ordinary objects into finished pieces. Each week you’ll learn a new wire technique such as stringing and crimping, working with chains, eye pins, and clasps, shaping wire, creating earrings and other adornments.

The first class will focus on our Beginner Basics techniques and the second session, we’ll focus on wire wrapping then move on to briolette, 3rd is Wire Wrapped Rings, in the fourth class you will learn how to hammer and a new way of wrapping with Hammered Hoop Earrings. Week 5: Make Your Own Findings including eyepins, ear wires, clasps and then we will see where this wonderful journey takes us next.

Duration:
6 sessions, 2 hours each
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Practice Materials Included

$120.00

$240.00

You save $120.00 (50%)!

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Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Wire Wrapped Cabochon Class

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Jun
17
1:30 pm

Wire Wrapped Cabochon Class

Use multiple strands of silver wire to create a hand wrapped “bezel” cage for any cabochon (bead without a hole) or sea glass. These pieces are stunning and you can let your creativity take over!

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Intermediate/Advanced
Materials Fee:
Materials Not Included
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$50.00

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Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Crystal Rings

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Jun
24
11:00 am

Crystal Ring Class

Learn to make a beautiful Swarovski® crystal ring. Techniques covered in the class include right-angle stitch and other ways of working with seed beads and mono-filament.

This class is suited for all skill levels and is a wonderful introduction to making beaded rings. Also, with so many colors to pick from, the color combinations are endless! One sparkling flower rings will be completed in class.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Intermediate
Materials Fee:
Materials not included

$35.00

$40.00

You save $5.00 (13%)!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Bottle Cap Jewelry

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Apr
19
1:00 pm
Jul
18
6:00 pm

Bottle Cap Jewelry Class

Create one of kind pins, magnets, rings, earrings or pendants using recycled bottle caps, papers, magazines, photos and found objects. You will learn how to cure your piece to prevent distortion as well as how to prepare a non-toxic jeweler’s resin to preserve your piece. A number of techniques and tips will be covered.

Bottle caps and resin are provided. Students are welcome to bring additional materials including papers and found objects. These can also be purchased at Abeille at a 10% discount along with any findings to transform your bottle caps into pins, rings, pendants, cuff links or earrings.

Please note that resin needs 24 hours to cure so it’s best to leave your materials over night to dry.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
All levels
Materials:
Included

$25.00

$40.00

You save $15.00 (38%)!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Cross Woven Bracelet

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Feb
11
2:30 pm

Cross Woven Bracelet Class

Learn how to make this sparkling and dazzling bracelet in just one class – even if you have never beaded before. You will learn a technique known as “crossweaving” which is so gorgeous and easy, that you will want to make this piece in all different colors, over and over again. You will be able to leave class with a finished bracelet.

Materials:

  • Please come 15-20 minutes early to make your selections.
  • 2 colors of “main beads” – Swarovski or other 4mm bicones, druks (round beads) 6mm or smaller, all work well.  (100, 4mm beads or 75, 6mm beads will give you more than enough to make the bracelet).
  • 150 coordinating cube beads (optional)
  • 2 tube size 11/0 seed beads
  • clasp
  • 2 wire guardians
  • size 10 needle, wax, scissors and fireline thread available for use during class

All materials available for purchase at Abeille. A 10% discount will be given for class materials and any other materials purchased that day.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
All Levels
Materials Fee:
Materials Not Included

$40.00

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Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.