The Artful Bead

817-294-2903

5304 Trail Lake Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76133

There is normally a max enrollment of 6 students per class.
Please make sure to pre-register at least 48 hours in advance to ensure your spot(s) or call the store for availability.
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Jewelry Designer Series: Finishing Touches

The Jewelry Designer Series: Basics and Beyond is a series of five classes in which students can learn all aspects and techniques for jewelry making. Learn how to use all different types of findings and create a reference card to help put the finishing touches on your jewelry designs. Taught by Brenda Eubanks Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm …

Loopy Earrings

From working with wire to seed beading, these cute little earrings encompass just a little bit of everything! Taught by Meri Garrett-Perez Time: 1:00am - 3:00pm Skill Level: Beginner Materials to be purchased: 2-Different Colors of size 11º seed beads, Size 8º seed beads, 6mm Czech Firepolish, 4mm Glass Disk Beads, Thread or Fireline, Beading …

Bead & Wire Necklace

Learn all that can be achieved with wire by making bead embellishments to form this beautiful necklace. Taught by Mary Harrison Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Skill Level: Intermediate-Jewelry Making Techniques Required Materials to be purchased: 20g and 22g wire, Variety of beads, Bead Caps and spacers, Large soldered rings

Beginning Peyote Bracelet

Learn the basics of peyote stitch when making this fun and easy bracelet! Taught by Valarie Leland Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Skill Level: Beginner Materials: Kit provided in different color choices.

Just Rollin’ Along Bracelet

Check out this little cutie using the new Czechmates™ two-holed lentils! Taught by Brenda Eubanks Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Skill Level: Beginner Materials to be purchased: 1-Tube of size 11º seed beads, 1-Strand of two-holed lentils, 3mm Czech Firepolish, 6lb Fireline, Size 10 or 11 Beading Needle, Toggle Clasp and Soldered Jump Rings

Soldering 101

You’ve always wanted to learn to solder, right? Now you can and be able to do it at home without a workshop or a huge supply list! Learn this soldering technique to create a custom fit bezel for any bead or stone. Taught by Lindsay Wisecup Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm Skill Level: Beginner Materials to …

8 Braid Leather Bracelet

Want a new twist on more stackable bracelets?  Learn this easy and fun braid to incorporate into your designs and see where it goes! Taught by Lindsay Wisecup Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Skill Level: Beginner Materials to be purchased: 10ft of 2mm leather, End caps, Beading wire, Various beads, 20g wire, Swivel lobster clasp, Ring, …

Free Form Prong Pendant

It's your next big step in metalsmithing!  Learn to set these unusual shaped stones with custom made prongs. Intermediate soldering skills.  Demonstrations using a Flex Shaft will also be included. Taught by Lindsay Wisecup Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm Skill Level: Intermediate-Soldering 101 Required Materials: All materials and use of tools provided by instructor.

Jewelry Making Techniques

Learn how to use and crimp jewelry wire while making a bracelet. Turn simple loops to create dangle earrings. Then, use wrapped loops to complete a two part pair of earrings with flash and movement and wrap a briolette with a loop to make a coordinating pendant. Taught by:  Brenda Eubanks Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm …

Super Stacks Bracelets

Learn how to make these fun bracelets using the Super Duo beads. Taught by Brenda Eubanks Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Skill Level: Beginner Materials to be purchased:  1-Tube of size 11º seed beads, 3-Different Colors of Super Duos, 3-Different Box Clasps, Size 11 Beading Needle, and Thread