BEADING CLASSES AND COURSE OFFERINGS
Thank you for your interest in beading and jewelry-making classes offered by Potomac Bead Company stores. We now have over 100 different classes offered on our rotating monthly schedules. These classes include everything from beginner levels through advanced, and will teach you the skills to make beautiful jewelry or bead related crafts of any kind.
2011 Beading Class Schedules:
(Alexandria, VA) - August 2011
(Alexandria, VA) - September 2011
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(Chambersburg, PA) - August 2011
(Chambersburg, PA) - September 2011
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(Doylestown, PA) - August 2011
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(Fort Myers, FL) - August 2011
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(Glasgow, UK) - August 2011
(Glasgow, UK) - September 2011
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(Hagerstown, MD) - August 2011
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(Hanover, PA) - August 2011
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(Mechanicsburg, PA) - August 2011
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(Medina, OH) - August 2011
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(Ocean City, NJ) - August 2011
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(Phoenixville, PA) - August 2011
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(Winchester, VA) - August 2011
(Winchester, VA) - September 2011
Most classes are between 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours long and meet just once. This is convenient for those who do not want to commit to a set schedule of courses. The classes may also be taken in any order and by anyone, though we do encourage you to build upon the basics. To open the class schedules above, simply click on the link, and the schedule will be opened in your Adobe Viewer. Classes vary in difficulty and skill level from beginner to advanced. We break our classes down into different levels, so that you know where to begin, what you’ve learned, and what to take next. A great place to begin is with the 100-level Basic Beading classes. While it is not required that you take any one class before another, we strongly suggest following the list from top to bottom so that you can build upon skills you’ve learned already and hone your skills at a comfortable pace. To the right are some of our featured classes, and a list of all classes taught at The Potomac Bead Company is available below.
Most classes cost between $12 and $30, though a few "materials included" classes such as glass fusing and precious metal clay are higher because the materials and kilnfiring are included with the class fee. We generally do not include the materials in the cost of a class because we want you to have the freedom to work with the beads and findings that you like best, and give you the flexibility to be creative. We will of course be available to show you what types of materials will be best for each project and help you in any way possible.
We also offer group and party discounts for groups of any size and all ages. For most introductory level parties or group discounts, the class fee per person in most
stores drops to $12 (from$18)and requires a minimum of just five people. Potomac Bead Company stores have taught thousands of individuals to make their own
jewelry and other projects, so take your first steps towards artistic feedom at any store!
CLASS LISTING:
This is a list of available classes offered on a rotating basis in PBC stores. Click on each class for more information. Not every class is offered in every store, but you can request classes at your local location.
BASIC BEADING classes are suggested classes for those with little-to-no experience. These classes will teach you the basic skills needed to begin almost any project.
Basic Beading 101 – Necklace and Bracelet
Basic Beading 102 – Beginner’s Earrings
Basic Beading 103 – Watch Making
Basic Beading 104 – Multi-Strand Necklace
Basic Beading 105 – Hemp Jewelry
Basic Beading 106 – Bead Knotting
Basic Beading 107 - Advanced Stringing
WIRE WORKING classes are the logical next step in the design process, teaching you to create your own findings, create links, use chain, make free-form designs, and wrap pendants and beads.
Wire Working 201 – Intro to Wire Working
Wire Working 202 – Chain Link Jewelry
Wire Working 203 – Wire Earrings
Wire Working 204 – Bangle Bracelet
Wire Working 205 – Wire Bead Wrapping
Wire Working 206 – Wire Rings
Wire Working 207 – Wire Viking Knit
Wire Working 208 – Wire Wrapped Pendants
Wire Working 209 – Hammered Wire Pendants
Wire Working 210 – Macrame Wire Cuff
Wire Working 211 – Beaded Spiral Cuffs
Wire Working 212 – Egyptian Coil
JUMP RING BEADING classes teach you to use jump rings to create earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Endless variations can be utilized when you learn these principles and patterns .
Jump Ring Beading 220 – Jump Ring Earrings
Jump Ring Beading 221 – Byzantine Bracelet
Jump Ring Beading 222 – 4-in-1 Bracelet
Jump Ring Beading 223 – Orbital Link Bracelet
Jump Ring Beading 224 – Flower Bracelet
Jump Ring Beading 225 – Trizentine Bracelet
Jump Ring Beading 226 – Full Persian Weave
Jump Ring Beading 227 – Celtic Visions Pendant
ADVANCED WIRE WORKING classes teach more difficult skills working with wire.
Advanced Wire Working 301 – Advanced Wire Wrapping (Cabochons)
Advanced Wire Working 302 – Wire Bead Making
Advanced Wire Working 303 – Pins
Advanced Wire Working 304 – Findings
Advanced Wire Working 305 – Wire Cuff Bracelet
Advanced Wire Working 306 – Wire Bead Cage
Advanced Wire Working 307 – Advanced Rings
SEED BEADING classes open endless creative possibilities. You’ll be amazed to discover how many projects await you in this area.
Seed Beading 311 – Peyote Stitch
Seed Beading 312 – Spiral Rope Stitch
Seed Beading 313 – Tubular Herring Bone Stitch
Seed Beading 314 – Right Angle Weave
Seed Beading 315 – Ladder & Brick Stitch
Seed Beading 316 – Seed Bead Pendant Bezels
Seed Beading 317 – Tubular Herring Bone
Seed Beading 318 – Odd Count Hollow Peyote Stitch
Seed Beading 319 – Netted Bead
Seed Beading 320 –Fringe Bracelet
Seed Beading 321 – Freeform Peyote Stitch
Seed Beading 322 – Rivoli Bezel
Seed Beading 323 – Beaded Crochet
PROJECT CLASSES teach different specific skills which can be used alone or together to make very unique jewelry art.
Project Class 131 – Charm Bracelets
Project Class 132 – Seed Bead Ornaments
Project Class 133 – Crystal Heart Pendant
Project Class 134 – Ribbon & Bead Necklace
Project Class 135 – Diagonal Stitch Swarovski Bracelet
Project Class 136 – Swarovski Two Layer Flowers
Project Class 137 – Illusion Necklaces
Project Class 138 – Lanyard Badge Class
Project Class 139 – Rosary Making
Project Class 140 – Beaded Netting Decorations
Project Class 141 – Crystal Rings
Project Class 142 – Wire Woven Cuff
Project Class 143 – Leather Wrapped Bracelet
Project Class 144 – Button Necklace
Project Class 146 – Pretty Beaded Beads
Project Class 147 - Swarovski May Flowers
Project Class 148 - Seed Bead Rings
Project Class 149 - Kumihimo Braiding
Project Class 150 - Seed Bead Earrings
Project Class 151 - Beaded Cross
Project Class 152 - Beaded Crystal Ball
FUSING & PMC classes are materials-included classes. In these workshops you learn to make your own glass pendants, beads, earrings and more.
Fusing 401 – Intro to Dichroic Glass
Fusing 402 – Advanced Fusing
Fusing 403 – Slumping
PMC 411 – Intro to Precious Metal Clay
PMC 412 – PMC Charms
PMC 413 – PMC Advanced Mixed Medium
PMC 414 – PMC Rings
PMC 415 – PMC Findings
RESIN classes teach how to use various types of clear resins to preserve memories and create beautiful pendants, rings, bracelets, and more.
Resin 421 – Intro to Resin Pendants
Resin 422 –Mixed Media Resin
POLYMER CLAY classes teach how to make nearly anything with polymer clay, which can be easily fired in any oven.
Polymer Clay 501 – Intro to Polymer
Polymer Clay 502 – Pendants
Polymer Clay 503 – Advanced Techniques
Polymer Clay 504 – Ornaments
Polymer Clay 505 – Rings
Polymer Clay 506 – Mosaic Pendant
METAL WORKING classes demonstrate techniques for working with various metals (silver, brass, copper, gold), including shaping, bending, stamping, and soldering metals.
Metal Working 601 – Cutting, Stamping, Piercing
Metal Working 602 – Simple Soldering
Metal Working 603 – Soldered Findings
CHILDREN'S BEADING classes are beading fun for kids ages 7 - 13.
Children’s Beading 01 – Basic Necklace and Bracelet
Children’s Beading 02 – Advanced Memory Wire Bracelet & Earrings
Children’s Beading 03 – Children’s Peyote Stitch Bracelet
To register for a class, call or email:
Hagerstown: (301) 393-4667, hagerstown@potomacbeads.com
Chambersburg: (717) 263-2323, chambersburg@potomacbeads.com
Fort Myers: (239) 337-9900, ftmyers@potomacbeads.com
Hanover: (717) 634-2713, hanover@potomacbeads.com
Glasgow: glasgow@potomacbeads.com
Winchester: (540) 722-8863, winchester@potomacbeads.com
Alexandria: (703) 299-8730, alexandria@potomacbeads.com
Mechanicsburg: (717) 796-2323, mechanicsburg@potomacbeads.com
Phoenixville: (610) 415-9991 , phoenixville@potomacbeads.com
Medina: (330) 722-2555, medina@potomacbeads.com
Ocean City : (609) 399-4400, oceancity@potomacbeads.com
Doylestown: (215) 348-7223, doylestown@potomacbeads.com
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