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Guest teacher Melody MacDuffee will be at Bead In Hand February 20 - 23, 2025, teaching her unique style of wire jewelry. Author of four books, three of them on wirework, Melody has taught her distinctive jewelry making techniques all over the U.S. and as far away as Morocco and West Africa.
Please note our Class Policy: Pre-registration with payment of class fee is required. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes. Unless otherwise specified, classes are designed for adults ages 16 and up. Class sizes are limited to 5.
Twisted Wire Necklace | Thursday, February 20, 11 am - 2 pm | $40 | Adventurous Beginner
Create a distinctive necklace with flowers, leaves and gracefully twining vines.
Materials
15 for the flower centers
Create a distinctive necklace with flowers, leaves and gracefully twining vines.
Materials
- 26 gauge wire
- Beads: 2mm to 3mm rondelles, bicones or rounds
15 for the flower centers
- One clasp
- Earwires (optional)
5 Easy Earrings | Thursday, February 20, 3 - 5:30 pm | $35 | Beginner
Learn to make these five simple -- but very attractive -- earring pairs.
Materials
Learn to make these five simple -- but very attractive -- earring pairs.
Materials
- 20 gauge wire
- 28 gauge wire
- 12 assorted 4mm beads
- 8 paddle or spear-paddle headpins (available from Melody)
- Matched pair of 10-12mm flat square beads
Bali Style Silver Bracelet | Friday, February 21, 11 am - 2 pm | $40 | Adventurous Intermediate
This quadruple-loop motif was inspired by the beautiful metalwork of the Balinese people.
Materials
This quadruple-loop motif was inspired by the beautiful metalwork of the Balinese people.
Materials
- 20 gauge wire
- 28 gauge wire
- 5mm to 6mm jump rings, approx. 50
- Size 11/0 seed beads to match the wire or another color as desired,
- OR 2mm gemstones or crystals, approx. 50, and 3mm crystals or gemstones, approx. 26
Quick & Easy Wire Bezel | Friday, February 21, 3 - 5 pm | $30 | Beginner
A unique and easy way to attractively bezel cabochons with the need for soldering or torches.
Materials
A unique and easy way to attractively bezel cabochons with the need for soldering or torches.
Materials
- 18 gauge wire
- 28 gauge wire
- One cabochon, no larger than 25mm x 35mm (available from Melody)
- Size 15/0 or 11/0 seed beads
Tree of Life Pendant or Bezeled Stone | Saturday, February 22, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $40 | Intermediate
The tree of life is an iconic symbol in many cultures. Make your own frame or bezel a cabochon for a stone background.
The tree of life is an iconic symbol in many cultures. Make your own frame or bezel a cabochon for a stone background.
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Materials for Tree of Life Pendant
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Materials for Tree of Life Bezeled Stone
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NOTE: Melody brings a trunk show with many beautiful and affordable cabochons in a wide range of sizes.
Easy Rings Workshop | Saturday, February 22, 2:30 - 4:30 pm | $30 | Beginner
Make a variety of rings in this loosely structured workshop.
Materials
Make a variety of rings in this loosely structured workshop.
Materials
- 20 gauge wire
- 28 gauge wire
- Assorted 2mm to 6mm crystal beads
Bezeled Cab Chandelier Earrings | Sunday, February 23, 1 - 4 pm | $40 | Adventurous Beginner
Start with a simple bezeling technique around a stone or cabochon and learn how to embellish it with lavish bands of color for an elegant and unique effect.
Materials for Bezeled Cab Chandelier Earrings
Start with a simple bezeling technique around a stone or cabochon and learn how to embellish it with lavish bands of color for an elegant and unique effect.
Materials for Bezeled Cab Chandelier Earrings
- 18 gauge wire
- 24 gauge wire
- 28 gauge wire
- Spear paddle headpins (available from Melody)
- Size 11/0 seed beads, various colors
- One paid of matched cabochons
