2024 classes with Melody have not been scheduled yet, but here's a look at 2023.
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2023
Wire Work with Melody MacDuffee Classes At Bead In Hand, Thursday - Sunday, October 19 - 22, 2023 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. Her Craftsy instructional video, Filigree Jewelry with a Twist!, came out in 2015, and she has been a guest artist on Jewelry Television’s Jewel School several times. |
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Melody is also the co-founder and director of Soul of Somanya, a fair trade non-profit that offers paid training and steady, living wage employment to disadvantaged Ghanaian artisans. Click on their logo above for a link to their site to learn more. Melody also brings a trunk show of colorful West African beads, jewelry & symbolic findings with her, as well as beautiful cabochons and stone pendants, so come prepared to shop!
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.
How to Register | You can register on-line by going to our Class Payment Page, or we can take a credit card payment by phone.
Class size is limited to 5.
How to Register | You can register on-line by going to our Class Payment Page, or we can take a credit card payment by phone.
Class size is limited to 5.
October 2023 Class Dates
Class fee includes written instructions and use of shop tools during class. Materials are extra.
Click HERE for a PDF of the 2023 classes that you can print.
Class fee includes written instructions and use of shop tools during class. Materials are extra.
Click HERE for a PDF of the 2023 classes that you can print.
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Morning Classes
Thursday, October 19, 11 am - 3 pm Bali Style Silver Bracelet, $50 | Adventurous Intermediate Friday, October 20, 11 am - 2 pm Make Your Own Beaded Chains, $40 | Beginner Saturday, October 21, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Tree of Life Bezel, $40 | Adventurous Beginner |
Afternoon Classes
Thursday, October 19, 4 - 6 pm Quick & Easy Wire Bezel, $30 | Beginner Friday, October 20, 3 - 6 pm Southwestern "No Loom" Earrings, $40 | Adventurous Beginner Saturday, October 21, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Make Your Own Findings, $30 | Beginner Sunday, October 22, 1 - 5 pm Bezeled Stone Pendant, $50 | Intermediate |
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Thursday, October 19, 11 am - 3 pm
Bali Style Silver Bracelet | 4-hour class | Adventurous Beginner Class fee: $50, materials are extra This quadruple-loop motif was inspired by the beautiful metalwork of the Balinese people. You'll make enough links for your desired length bracelet, then make your own jump rings to attach the links. Finally, you’ll make a simple hook & eye clasp to finish the bracelet.
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Bali Style Silver Bracelet
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Materials for Bali Style Silver Bracelet
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
- 20 gauge wire, approx. 5 ft.
- 28 gauge wire, approx. 6 ft.
- Size 11/0 seed beads to match the wire, or another color as desired, OR 2mm gemstones or crystals (approx. 50) and 3mm gemstones or crystals (approx. 26)
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Thursday, October 19, 4 - 6 pm
Quick & Easy Wire Bezel | 2-hour class | Beginner Class fee: $30, materials are extra Here is a unique and easy way to attractively bezel cabochons without the need for soldering or torches. This is perfect for those beautiful but undrilled stones you didn't need but couldn't resist, and works especially well with small cabochons.
Materials for Quick & Easy Wire Bezel
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Quick & Easy Wire Bezel
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Friday, October 20, 11 am - 2 pm
Make Your Own Beaded Chains | 3-hour class | Beginner Class fee: $40, materials are extra Learn to make five different variations on an elegant chain design and you can adapt for use in your own projects.
Materials for Make Your Own Beaded Chains
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Make Your Own Beaded Chains
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Friday, October 20, 3 - 6 pm
Southwestern "No Loom" Earrings | 3-hour class Adventurous Beginner Class fee: $40, materials are extra These earrings were inspired by the amazing beadwork of various southwestern Native American Tribes. No loom required!
Materials for Southwestern "No Loom" Earrings
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Southwestern "No Loom" Earrings
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Saturday, October 21, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Tree of Life Bezel | 3-hour class | Adventurous Beginner Class fee: $40, materials are extra The tree of life is an iconic symbol in many cultures. In this class you'll learn to create a graceful tree silhouetted against a scenic stone background.
Materials for Tree of Life Bezel
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Tree of Life Bezel
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Saturday, October 21, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Make Your Own Findings | 2-hour class | Beginner Class fee: $30, materials are extra Learn to make simple and decorative clasps, ear wires, headpins and bead wraps to use in your own creations.
Materials for Make Your Own Findings
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Make Your Own Findings
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Sunday, October 22, 1 - 5 pm
Bezeled Stone Pendant | 4-hour class | Intermediate Class Fee: $50, materials are extra 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 Stone Pendant
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Bezeled Stone Pendant
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Bezeled Stone Pendant
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For Self Learners
Melody has three 20-page jewelry-making booklets available for purchase on her website, melodymacduffee.com, with 50% of the profits going to Soul of Somanya, her non-profit in West Africa. Booklets are one for $15, two for $28 or all three for $40. Each booklet is filled with previously unpublished designs. Her booklets are available for purchase at Bead In Hand as well.
Melody has three 20-page jewelry-making booklets available for purchase on her website, melodymacduffee.com, with 50% of the profits going to Soul of Somanya, her non-profit in West Africa. Booklets are one for $15, two for $28 or all three for $40. Each booklet is filled with previously unpublished designs. Her booklets are available for purchase at Bead In Hand as well.
We had a great time with Melody during her 3 days of classes in September/October 2017, in July 2018, and July 2019!
