<
Beadtrotters in Harmony - Jewelry Lessons and Kit

Beadtrotters in Harmony


Learn to Make Jewelry ~ Kits and Classes
Beading ~ Chainmaille ~ Wirework ~ Polymer Clay

Jewelry Classes

Did you ever want to learn how to make your own jewelry? We have made it easy to get beading instructions. Each jewelry class has a kit with all the beading supplies that you need to complete your beading project, and clear, detailed instructions with pictures.

We are the Beadtrotters, four experienced beaders who love teaching beading, polymer clay, wirework, and chain maille. We can bring our jewelry, kits and classes to you! You can sponsor a trunk show or private classes, or throw a beading party for your friends.

What to Bring

The class description tells you what skills and tools you will need to bring. Each kit has complete materials and illustrated instructions. You will need to bring your own tools and a fuzzy mat to work on. A task lamp and beading glasses are often very helpful. In some classes, the teacher will have specialty tools that you can use while you are in class. We want all students to be successful, so come prepared with the “right stuff”.

Home Classes

If you love a certain class, but the timing isn't right, you can sponsor a private class for three or more people at your location.

If you love a certain class, but don't have the right skills yet, we would be happy to schedule private instruction for one to three people for an hourly fee of $30 for the group. This allows you to go at your own pace while getting the individual attention you need. Please contact the kit designer for details.

Beading Parties

We will bring a party to you! Get together with your team, celebrate a birthday, or just laugh and talk with your friends while you make jewelry. We will bring the tools, beads and findings, you supply the guests and snacks. You can choose one of our special party kits, or design your own bracelet and dangle earrings. We bring sterling silver french hooks and our special “Beadtrotters Blend” of bead mixes for your designing pleasure.

Email us for more information.

P004: Stringing: Beginner

Multi-strand Bracelet

Now that you've mastered basic stringing, learn how to finish a multi-strand bracelet, using a bead cone, and attaching a clasp. This particular bracelet is created by using seed beads in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes to give you a very supple bracelet.

Teacher: Paulette Biedenbender
Level: Beginner (Age 16+)

Home Class

Kit Includes:

All necessary beads and findings to make one bracelet, and illustrated instructions. A select variety of kit colors will be available.

Materials to Bring:

    Materials to Bring:
    • Flush cutter
    • Crimping pliers
    • Chain nose pliers
    • Round nose pliers
    • Be sure that your pliers are smooth inside; if they have ridges, you will put marks on your wire!
    • Beading mat
    • Beading glasses

C001: chainmaille: Beginner

Class C001 - Caribbean Copper Bracelet

Caribbean Copper Bracelet

This bracelet reminds me so much of summer due to the use of shell charms for embellishment. The color of the shell and the copper rings of the bracelet make for a fun and beautiful match. You will learn the basic techniques required to make Chain Maille with focus on how to use the tools, open and close jumprings, and to embellish using charms. You will make a 3-in-2 chain bracelet custom fit to you or as a gift. The project will be completed in class.

Teacher: Cindy Collins
Level: Beginner (Age 16+)
Studio Class
  • Thursday, 26 May 2010,
    6:00 pm - 8:00pm
  • Dede's Beading Heart Studio,
    Waukesha WI
  • 3 - 8 students per class
  • $40 per person includes kit

Home Class

Kit Includes:

Kit includes an ample supply of color coordinated beads to make up to an 8-inch bracelet, beading needle and instructions.

Materials to Bring:
  • Fireline 6# test
  • Small sharp scissor
  • Beading mat
  • Beading light
  • Beading glasses

C006: Chainmaillle: Beginner

Class C006 - Byzantine Bracelet

Byzantine Bracelet

The Byzantine maille form has been around for centuries. It's beauty continues to be very popular and used for necklaces, bracelets and earrings. This versatile weave is considered a beginning weave. You will learn the basics of how to work with multiple jump rings and multiple pliers, which will allow you to perform a basic speed weave. Many design possibilities will be available to you after mastering this weave including the use of different size rings, different materials and the introduction of color into your work.

Teacher: Cindy Collins
Level: Beginner (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

Jump rings, toggle clasp and illustrated instructions. Additional kits including material and color variations will be available from the instructor.

Materials to Bring:
  • Beading mat
  • Beading glasses
  • Two sets of pliers:
  • One must be chain nose pliers
  • One must be bent nose, or flat nose, or a second pair of chain nose pliers. Be sure that your pliers are smooth inside; if they have ridges, you will put marks on your jumprings!

J001: Stitching: Intermediate Peyote Stitch

Class J001 - Russian Leaf Prayer Angel

Russian Leaf Prayer Angel

You will make a beautiful little angel that you can wear as a pendant on a chain or a pin. You will use peyote stitch to make a V-shape, decorate the edges to make her wings and skirt, then fold and stitch to complete the angel face and halo of this lovely angel pendant. The beaded bail along her back is big enough for any necklace, silk strand or a heavy pin.

You will be most sucessful in this class if you already know peyote stitch or are an experienced stitcher. You will learn to use peyote stitch to make a Russian Leaf shape, then fold it into an angel.If you are a fast stitcher, you will be able to complete this in class. Otherwise, you will leave class with the skills and information to complete it at home.

Teacher: Judy Menting
Level: Intermediate Peyote Stitch (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

Kit Includes:

Kit includes Delicas, size 13/0 charlottes, KO thread, bead needle, lg bead for angel face, a silk strand for hanging your angel, and illustrated instructions.

Pick your color when you get to class.

  • Guardian Angel in silver & gold
  • Hope Angel in soft pinks
  • Water Angel in lovely aqua
  • Fire Angel in brilliant oranges

Materials to Bring:
  • Small sharp scissors
  • Beading mat
  • Beading light
  • Beading glasses

P005: Stitching: Advanced Beginner to Expert

Class P005 - Evening Elegance Bracelet

Evening Elegance Bracelet

Rows of Swarovski crystal pearls accented with crystal chaton montees are the ingredients for this bracelet, which is beautiful for a bride, glamorous for a special evening, or maybe you just want to wear something flashy, because you are you!

Teacher: Paulette Biedenbender
Level: Advanced Beginner to Expert (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

All beads, findings, thread and needle to make one bracelet, and illustrated instructions. Offered in three color combinations; off-white, deep navy blue, or peachy pink. Choose your kit upon registration. Other kits will be available for purchase at time of class.

Materials to Bring:

  • Small sharp scissor
  • Beading mat
  • Beading light
  • Beading glasses

S001: Flat Spiral Stitch: All Levels

Class S001 - Trail of Pearls Bracelet

Trail of Pearls Bracelet

Learn to do the flat spiral stitch by making this stunning bracelet using Swarovski crystals, pearls, and seed beads. Use your imagination for future combinations of beads for another look.

Teacher: Sue Stachelski
Level: All Levels (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

All supplies for one bracelet, and illustrated instructions. The bracelet is offered in 3 color combinations: light gold, blue, and amethyst. Choose your kit color when you register. The instructor will have additional kits available for purchase.

Materials to Bring:

  • Small sharp scissor
  • Beading mat
  • Beading light
  • Beading glasses

P006: Stitching: All Levels

Class P006 - Rosette Rhapsody Bracelet

Rosette Rhapsody Bracelet

Using Czech crystals and seed beads, construct a line of little rosettes to make a lightweight bracelet. Some experience with bead stitching is helpful. However, don't hesitate to take the class, since this is also a great way to get into bead stitching without knowing any specific stitch. Depending on the speed of your stitching abilities, the bracelet could be finished in class. If not, you will have written instructions in the kit.

Teacher: Paulette Biedenbender
Level: All Levels (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

Kit includes an ample supply of color coordinated beads to make up to an 8-inch bracelet, beading needle and instructions.

Materials to Bring:

  • Fireline 6# test
  • Small sharp scissor
  • Beading mat
  • Beading light
  • Beading glasses

S004: Wirework: All Levels

Class S004 - Holy Hardware: Ceramic Bead & Wire Bracelet

Holy Hardware: Ceramic Bead & Wire Bracelet

Have fun making a casual bracelet from hardware store supplies and ceramic beads! Learn to make your own clasp and bracelet components using simple wire loops, linking them together with pizzazz.

Teacher: Sue Stachelski
Level: All Levels (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

Kit includes Practice wire and all supplies for one bracelet, including ceramic beads, embellishments, and illustrated instructions. Ceramic bead styles and colors will vary.

Materials to Bring:

  • Flush cutter
  • Chain nose pliers
  • Round nose pliers
  • Be sure that your pliers are smooth inside; if they have ridges, you will put marks on your wire!
  • Beading mat
  • Beading glasses
  • Beading light (optional)

S002: Wirework: All Levels

Class S002 - Twist-n-Coil Bracelet

Twist-n-Coil Bracelet

This bracelet consists of beads, coils of wire, and jump rings embellished with dangles. Learn to make the simple loops for the dangles, jump rings, and coil wire to make bracelet components. String the components all together for a fun bracelet.

Teacher: Sue Stachelski
Level: All Levels (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

Practice wire and all supplies for one bracelet, and illustrated instructions. Choose copper or silver tone when you register. Beads will vary. The instructor will have additional kits available for purchase.

Materials to Bring:

  • Round nose pliers
  • Chain nose pliers
  • Be sure that your pliers are smooth inside; if they have ridges, you will put marks on your wire.
  • Jump ring and coiling tool will be available for class use. If you wish to purchase this tool, a limited number will be available for $20.00

S007: Wirework: LLEVEL

Class S007 - Four-in-One Interchangeable Earrings

Four-in-One Interchangeable Earrings

Make four pair of earring dangles, using different techniques, that can be interchanged on one pair of earring wires. Once you have the skills, you'll be able to design more for your collection.

Teacher: Sue Stachelski
Level: All Levels (Age 16+)
Home Class

Kit Includes:

Supplies for earring dangles, one pair of handmade interchangeable earring wires, and illustrated instructions. Kit colors will vary. Choose your kit when you arrive for class. Additional kits and earring wires will be available for purchase.

Materials to Bring:

  • Flush cutter
  • Chain nose pliers
  • Round nose pliers
  • Be sure that your pliers are smooth inside; if they have ridges, you will put marks on your wire!
  • Beading mat
  • Beading glasses
  • Beading light (optional)

Beadtrotters in Harmony: Kits and Classes © 2009-2010 — Updated 201005302032 JM

Website design by Judy Menting, using the Fluid 960 Grid System and techniques from CSSPlay