Tag Archives: beading

Beginner Basics – Earrings and Bracelet

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Feb
4
10:30 am
Feb
19
2:00 pm
Mar
21
6:30 pm

Beginner Basics: Stringing and Loops Class

In this class you will learn about basics design, beads, findings, stringing materials, tools, construction and crimping techniques to set the foundation for creating bracelets, necklaces and even watches.

In addition, you will learn the simple loop technique which is the foundation for making earrings.

Abeille offers a unique 2-hour experience by combining the two essential beading techniques of Stringing and Loops to get you started in making bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Beginner
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.

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Beading Demonstration (Free)

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Dec ’11
10
4:30 pm

Beading Demonstration (Free)

Are you interested in beading but overwhelmed by the colors, sizes, shapes and other terms? Introduction to Beading will get you started on a wonderfully addictive and fulfilling journey. Join us for a tour where we’ll explain the different kinds of beads, sizes and tools. We will also demonstrate how to attach a clasp using crimp beads so you will be well on your way to making bracelets and necklaces.

You will have the opportunity to stay, use the space and tools to complete a bracelet or necklace project.

Duration:
30 minutes
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Materials Must be Purchased

$0.00

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.

A Surprise Visitor!

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The Holiday season has begun here at Abeille and today we had a truly lovely surprise when Diane Barrett, a New York painter in town to visit her family for the Thanksgiving holiday, dropped in.  Diane loves vintage glass and dropped in to show us her absolutely beautiful jewelry.  Her brightly necklaces of vintage glass are playful, colorful and very festive.  She even brought it in a seasonally decoupaged box- so creative!  We couldn’t resist taking pictures to share with you.

Pictures are coming soon, I promise

Bead Swap on September 9th

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Whether you are in school or not, we all have “back to school” rituals. Many of us like to clean and and organize. So tackle your bead box and come on over to our bead swap tomorrow from 7pm – 9pm.

It will be an informal event. You can bag your beads and determine a value or simply barter or swap on the spot. If you aren’t the bartering type, we will collect your beads and donate them to either the Dana Faber Blum Resource Center or make them available to our young patrons, it’s your choice.

Come join us for this free event. Refreshments will be served.

Resin Photo Charms

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Feb ’11
12
3:00 pm

Transform your favorite photographs into beautiful photo pendants! You will learn how to use a high quality, non-toxic jeweler’s resin to encase your photographs. A variety of decoration techniques will also be covered. Students will have the option of making one or two pendants.

Resin Photo Pendant

Resin Photo Pendant

Please be sure to bring one or two photographs to make into a pendant. You can choose from one of the following dimensions: Square: 1 3/8″ Oval or Rectangle: 1″ x 1 5/8″

Date: TBD
Duration: 2 hour sessions
Fee: $35, plus cost of photo pendants
Skill level: 14+

Sparkling Crystal Rings II

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

You will also learn how to make rings in all different sizes. 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! Two sparkling rings will be completed in class.

crystal ring

crystal ring

Date: Call 617.232.4343 to express interest
Duration: 2 hour sessions
Fee: $40 (+ ~$8 material fee)
Skill Level: Age 14+