Bead Cruise 2025 Classes

Full-Day and Half-Day Classes

One full-day class and one half-day workshop are included in the Bead Cruise Registration. 

Kits are required for classes, kit prices are subject to change. Kits are purchased directly from instructors.  

Bonus Classes - (Optional with an additional fee)

 Students can pick one class per session/time.  Times will be noted on the registration form.
You must be registered as a Bead Cruise Participant to sign-up for the optional class.  

Skill levels - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Intermediate - means you have taken other classes to learn the technique or have completed several projects on your own using the required technique. 

Advanced Beginner - experience with seed beads is required and familiarity with the required stitches.

Beginner/All skill levels - Whether this is your first class or you've been making jewelry for years, you'll enjoy these classes. 

Some projects are time-intensive and will not be finished during class.  Students are given detailed instructions and taught the skills needed to complete a project.   

Full Day Classes

Serenity

Instructor: Kinga Bledsoe

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level: Coming Soon

Technique: Bead Embroidery

Kit: $ 125-135

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Class Description: A trendy, fun, summery beautiful design that celebrates warm breezes, sand between the toes and tasty drinks with small umbrellas. It's as well balanced and harmonious as a mandala and while it may look very simple, to achieve the results of perfect balance there are definitely unusual steps to take that will tickle the mind of the accomplished bead embroidery connoisseur and will empower them to use these new skills in their own designs. The class is also suitable for intermediate bead embroiderers. 

The idea of using silk ribbons as ties came to me quite a few years ago, but I haven't explored the possibilities in designs till recently. The ribbons make for a functional, attractive and versatile bracelet that will fit all wrist sizes without having to worry about resizing anything.

Prerequisites: coming soon
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Garden Folly Necklace

Instructor: Jayashree Paramesh

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level: Suitable for Intermediate level students familiar with techniques mentioned.

Techniques: Circular peyote, Right angle weave, Hubble stitch for strap.

Kit: $120

Kit includes: Kit includes everything to complete this necklace including all the beads, crystals, rhinestones, and clasp along with a fully illustrated printed set of instructions.

Class Description:  Garden follies were constructed as extravagant decoration for gardens and offered a stunning view of the sprawling grounds in 17th and 18th century England and France. They were designed to look like temples from Greece and Rome, Chinese pagodas, Moorish architecture, and served as elaborate displays of landowner’s wealth and were inspired by their exotic travels. Ancient Greek temples and ruins were a favorite theme for follies, and they transported visitors to the heart of Greece while wandering through the manicured gardens. Garden Folly Necklace is inspired by Greek and Roman temple ruins. The sparkly pendant features several bezelled crystal flowers and decorative components stitched with rhinestones, bicones and other beads. At the bottom, a large crystal flower catches the eye. The simple and elegant necklace strap is lacy, not unlike the lattices in the garden that support climbing roses and vines. Kits will be available in several colors. Length: 25” long, not including pendant. Pendant: 5 ½” by 2 ¼”

Students should bring: Needles, thread, scissors and beadmat

Compound Bead Lariat

Instructor: Gail Crosman Moore

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level: All Levels Welcome!

Techniques: Shrink Plastic

Kit: $58

Kit includes: To include all supples and materials, shrink plastic, chain, bails, all colorants and tools!

Class Description:  This full day class will take you through the construction of a 48” lariat that can go over your head twice.
You will have a choice of opaque or translucent shrink plastic and chain color.

We will be practicing on some other pieces to get warmed up!

Students will learn how to: Design and execute this 48” Lariat using Shrink Plastic, molds and several different colorants.

Prerequisites: None!

Students should bring: If you already have Prismacolor pencils or Posca pens you might want to bring them. I will have some of everything we need.

Wisteria

Instructor: Beki Haley

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Techniques:  Netting, Spiral Herringbone, CRAW (for the toggle)

Kit: $Coming Soon

Kit includes: Coming Soon

Class Description:  Indulge in the delicate allure of springtime with this beaded lariat necklace featuring a captivating wisteria focal. This piece showcases the beauty of nature through a simple netting technique, creating intricately detailed wisteria blossoms that cascade gracefully from the necklace. The Spiral Herringbone stitch adds a touch of elegance and fluidity, enhancing the necklace's enchanting charm. Perfect for those who appreciate the harmony of nature and artistry, this lariat necklace is a timeless adornment that effortlessly captivates the imagination.

Prerequisites: An ability work with small seed beads.

Students should bring: Needle, thread, work surface, and magnification if needed.

Half-Day Classes

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Instructor: Kinga Bledsoe

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill level: Coming Soon

Technique:  Coming Soon

Kit: $

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Class Description: Coming Soon

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Shell Yeah! Necklace

Instructor: Jayashree Paramesh

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill level: Intermediate. Must know basic stitches.

Technique: Bead Embroidery

Kit: $80.00

Kit Includes: Kit will include all beads, ceramic shell beads, Swarovski crystal, rhinestones and other beads, Ultrasuede, ball chain, other findings and clasp.

Class Description:  Beach and ocean lovers, rejoice! The beauty and bounty of oceans comes alive in this captivating Shell Yeah Necklace. The pendant features 4 ceramic hand-painted shells, studded with Swarovksi crystal in the center and surrounded by rhinestones, pearls and seed beads. This meticulously bead embroidered pendant dangles from a matching multi row shimmering ball chain rope.

Students should bring: their own needles, thread, beadmat, glue, scissors, wire cutters and other common supplies.

Canopy of Frillz

Instructor: Gail Crosman Moore

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome

Kit: $54

Kit includes: Everything necessary~ Shrink plastic, Vintage beads, handmade sterling earwires, all colorants and tools for molding shrink plastic.

Class Description:  In this 1/2 day class we will be creating a pair of earrings, featuring layers of shrink plastic and beads, creating rhythm through spacing. They end in a sweet component we will create out of vintage beads.

Students will learn how to: Students will learn how to create a simple component to add to the shrink plastic earring blanks we will decorate, shrink and assemble.

Prerequisites: Must be comfortable with needle and thread. It’s fiddly, in a good way!

Students should bring: Please bring your favorite needles, thread and scissors.

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Instructor: Beki Haley

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level: Coming Soon

Technique: Coming Soon

Kit: $

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Bonus Classes

Bonus classes can be added on for an additional $55 per class

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Instructor: Kinga Bledsoe

Date/Time: Coming Soon

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Kit: $?

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Designing For Volume - from 2D to 3D

Instructor: Gail Crosman Moore

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level: All Levels Welcome!

Technique: Embroidery

Kit: $56

Kit includes: Felt, stiffener, sequins, findings and some beads

Class Description:  Share my passion in turning 2-D material into 3-D. This class has two parts~ We will be designing and stitching our final pieces together. We will need to treat the pieces in order to stiffen, they need drying time… so, in the meantime I will have some already stiffened pieces that we will be embellishing while the ones that are drying will be to embellish later.
Choices in Many Colors and Function~ Earrings or a Brooch?

Prerequisites: Must be comfortable with needle and thread, no wool allergies~

Students should bring: Bring your favorite beads if you’d like, along with your needle, thread and scissors

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Instructor: Beki Haley

Date/Time: Coming Soon

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Technique: Coming Soon

Kit: $

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Tiki

Instructor: Sheila Schanne

Date/Time: Coming Soon

Skill Level: Intermediate

Technique: Bead Embroidery

Kit: $55

Kit includes : Each of your Tiki will have a selection of beautiful Czech Pressed Glass, hand selected near Prague, as well as a bold color selection of seed beads, fitting with Hawaiian culture. Next, your Tiki is finished off on the back with the softest cork fabric with gold shimmers, and lastly you have a comfortable round leather cord and the perfect findings to complete your necklace.

Class Description: Tiki figures are worn by women in the Pacific for good luck.

Students should bring: A Bead Mat or Tray, Sharp Scissors, small tube of E6000, Size 11 beading needle, 8 lb Fireline, Task Light, White Gel Pen, small ruler

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