Classes

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Aquarius Beads & Gifts, Inc.

Class Descriptions

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All classes are FREE of charge, provided you purchase your beads and supplies at Aquarius Beads & Gifts, Inc. Class size is limited, so please call in advance to register.

Class Area

Basic Bracelet

Basic Beading (Beginner)

A great place to start! In this workshop, we'll introduce you to a wealth of information about beads, basic supplies and jewelry. The focus of this workshop is stretch bracelets, flexible wire bracelets and crimping. You'll leave this session with one or two wonderful, hand-crafted bracelets that reflect your own personal style . . . and with lots and lots of ideas!!!

Earrings

Charms/Earrings (Beginner)

Earrings, charms, connectors and dangles . . . . a charming evening!!! You will work with beads, wire, spacers and simple tools to learn how to make a variety of embellishments that will provide you with endless creative possibilities. You'll use these techniques and skills in nearly every piece you make in the future . . . it's amazing!!!

Cha-Cha Bracelet

Cha Cha Bracelet (Intermediate)

Take your charm making skills to the next level by making this noise maker of a bracelet. You'll learn how to attach wrapped loops directly to your chain, making a very secure bracelet. Other projects you could do with this technique could be chandelier earrings, rosaries, chain necklaces, eye glass holders and more. So don't miss out on learning this valuable technique!

Floating Necklace

Floating Necklace

In this class you'll make a multi-strand necklace and use crimp beads to make the your beads appear to float on your necklace.

Long Chain Necklace

Long Chain Necklace

Long necklaces are classic, classy and very much in style now. You'll learn a basic charm wrapping technique to attach beads to any one of the many chain designs we carry. Then, use a clasp or not - it's up to you!

The Flower Patch

The Flower Patch

I had just finished this design and was trying to think of a name for it when one of our good friends, and customers, came up with "the flower patch". Thanks Amanda!

A simple and fun pattern using 4mm myuki cubes, 11/0 seed beads and 4mm round or cube swarovski crystal.

Spiral Rope Rows

Spiral Rope Rows

You can make a single or double row bracelet! This pattern uses 4mm and 6mm Swarovski crystals with 11/0 seed beads in a spiral rope pattern to make this beautiful bracelet.

Wire Wrapped Rings

Wire Wrapped Rings

In this class you will use 20g or 22g craft wire to create fun and unique rings - and a perfect fit!

Herringbone Bracelets

Herringbone Bracelet (Intermediate)

Beadwork magazine published a collection of their favorite patterns and we were thrilled to see it included one of our favorite patterns! If you've not tried the herringbone stitch - come to this class and add it to your off loom beadweaving skill set.

Embellished Ladder

Embellished Ladder (Beginner)

Whip up a ladder stitch base, and prepare to be delighted at how quickly you can create a casual, comfortable bracelet that you embellish with colorful 11/0 seed beads. If you have not learned how to do ladder stitch, this is the perfect project to start with!

Bangle Bracelet

Bangle Bling! (Intermediate)

Once again, we use the wrapped loop technique to create a bunch of dangles on your bangle! A prerequisite for this class is the charms class.

Copper Filigree Bracelet

Copper Filigree Bracelet

The old is new again! Use some of our new Antique Copper filigree square components to create a statement piece. Combined with a few crystals and glass pearls and this bracelet is sure to be a stand out on your wrist!

Will need: Antique Copper Jump rings, Antique Copper Filigree Squares, Clasp, and your choice of accent beads.

Hoop-La Necklace

Hoop-La Necklace

Take your wire working and chainmail skills to the next level with this unique necklace. Combine Jump rings and wire links with your favorite gemstones or crystals to finish off this gorgeous necklace. Class requires previous wire wrapping skills. (Must have previously taken the Charms or Rings class.)

Will need: 20 gage wire, Jump rings, Head pins, a Clasp, and your choice of accent beads.

The Vine

The Vine (Beginner)

The vine is a flat spiral twist using swarovski crystals and delicas to create a simple but elegant bracelet.

Bumpy Bracelet

Bumpy Bracelet (Beginner)

The Bumpy Bracelet pattern uses 3 (or more) different colors of 6/0 and 11/0 seed beads to create this easy and funky bracelet.

Double Strand Bracelet

Husker Charm

Husker Jewelry

Nebraksa Fans -- this is the class for you! Bring your Husker friends in and design your very own Big Red Jewelry. We have pewter charms and double hole links (for two strand bracelets) that you can add to your red and black bracelets. Please call to schedule your group for this special class!

3-in-3 Chain Maille Bracelet

Jump Ring Bracelet/Chain Maille (Beginner)

Also called "chain maille" -- learn the basic techniques of using jump rings to create stunning bracelets. Designs range from simple elegance to amazing complexity. You'll make a bracelet that is a work of art!

Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet

Jump Rings II (Intermediate)

Try a new design, like the "mermaid chain", "double cross knot" or "scroll link" bracelet. Make your own sterling chain and charm bracelet. Or make the matching necklace and earrings to go with the bracelet you already made.

Tennis Bracelet

Tennis Bracelet (Intermediate)

These tennis bracelets are made by using right angle weave - a very challenging but satisfying pattern! The designer of this bracelet, Judi Mullins, wanted to make a bracelet out of crystals but couldn't find a stitch that worked well with Swarovski bi-cones....until she remembered right angle weave. They actually make right angle weave easy because they fit together so well. Give it a try!

Swarovski Cuff

Swarovski Cuff Bracelet (Intermediate)

You will embellish a two-drop peyote and with loops of seed beads and Swarovski crystals. You should already know how to do peyote to begin this class. Because of the length of time it takes to complete this project, you will not complete it in one day. You can choose to complete you peyote band before class if you would like and then we can help you do the top. Either way is fine with us! We can start you at the beginning or help you finish. This pattern is showcased on the front cover of Bead & Button Magazine and was designed by Karmen Schmidt.

Fiber Necklace

Fiber Necklace

Fibers can be wool, thread, yarn, ribbon or even leather. We combine strands of beads with the fibers to make a multi-strand necklace that is totally unique. You can make it lightweight, using just a few beads or make it bold using lots of beads, knots and several strands. A prerequisite for this class is the charms class (you will need to know how to make a wrapped loop).

Garden Party Bracelets

Garden Party (Beginner)

Peyote stitch with daggers and Czech glass flowers-so cute! Peyote is one of the basic beading stitches that is essential to learn. Many seed bead weaving patterns use peyote stitch, so learning the stitch will help you complete many other projects. The Garden Party is a great way to learn peyote stitch, how to work with tension and make your own clasp out of a button and beaded loop.

Square Stitch Cuff

Square Stitch Cuff (Beginner)

By using 4mm miyuki squares, you'll have the easiest time learning the square stitch. Square stitch is basic weaving stitch -- it is often used as a base for bracelets that you can build upon.

All Lined Up

All Lined Up (Beginner)

Peyote stitch works with many bead styles and shapes, and bugle beads are no exception. Mixing bugles and seed beads creates a tailored, geometric pattern that is strikingly contemporary even though the design was originally based on a piece of vintage jewelry.

Over the Top

Over the Top (Intermediate)

Dress up a plain peyote band by covering the surface with diagonal rows of accent beads, daisy spacers and trimming the edges with a lacy picot of seed beads. To give your bracelet a custom finish, create your own toggle-and-loop clasp with a few inches of seed beads and a matching button.

Fences and Flowers Bracelet

Fences and Flowers (Intermediate)

Intricately woven seed beads and swarovski crystal bi-cones make this stunning bracelet! The bi-cones form little flowers throughout the cuff while the seed beads "fence them in"!

Diagonal Lines Bracelets

Diagonal Lines Bracelet (Beginner)

Using a needle, thread and cubes to make a band of color for your wrist has never been this easy and this fun!

Mother's Bracelet

Mother's Bracelet (Beginner/Intermediate)

Every mother celebrates the children in her life. You can make single, double or triple strand bracelet, and we'll help you through it!

Square Dance Bracelet

Square Dance Bracelet (Intermediate)

Checkerboard designed cuffs are made from miyuki squares and delicas. You'll learn two drop peyote stitch in this class.

Macrame Bracelet

Macrame Spike Bracelet (Intermediate)

Macrame has gone funky! You'll use your old macrame knotting techniques and lots and lots of beads to make this spiky/fringy bracelet. Don't worry . . . you don't have to be a macrame artist to make this bracelet. It's fun!!!

Basic Spiral Twist Bracelet

Spiral Twist Bracelet

This pattern is the simplest needle and thread project - great for beginners! Once you have learned the classic spiral twist, you can go back and add loops and swarovski crystals to make a stunning bracelet.

Spiral Twist with Loops

Spiral Bracelet with Loops (Intermediate)

Spiral bracelets are relatively quick and easy seed bead creations In this class, you'll learn to make more than just your everyday spiral . . . you'll embellish it with colorful seed beads and crystals. Chic or outrageous -- either look is possible with this design!!

Bead Crochet Bracelet

Bead Crochet (Advanced)

Bead crochet is best learned one-on-one so we'd rather teach it that way. To schedule a lesson, ask for Rosemary at the Sioux Falls store. You need to already know how to crochet before trying bead crochet.

Multistrand Necklace

Multistrand Necklace on Waxed Linen (Beginner)

Create an exotic pendant using your favorite bead, donut or stone . . . then set it off with a stunning multi-strand necklace you design!! Elegant, ethnic, or outrageous . . . the sky is the limit. You'll learn simple skills in this class that will have you making jewelry that will amaze your friends!!

Knotted Leather Bracelet

Wire wrapped freshwater pearl charms are intermixed with brown leather square knots. The leather and pearl knotted bracelet utilizes the skills learned in the charms/earrings class. The supplies needed for this class include: sterling silver headpins, leather cord, freshwater pearls and the findings. The contrast of the soft rustic leather with the natural freshwater pearls adds a unique element to a beautiful piece of jewelry sure to get many compliments!

Weaving Wire Bracelet

Wires and beads are layered together to create an overall woven feel. The technique uses basic wire wrapping skills learned in the ring's class. Pick out your favorite color combination of beads and weave them onto a bracelet sure to be statement piece!

Wire Nest Necklace

This necklace is a great idea for mothers and grandmothers. It incorporates the wire wrapping technique used in the rings and charms classes. The wire wrapped nest uses 18 and 28 gage wire to create a unique "nest" around your favorite freshwater pearls or semi- precious stones. The technique can be used for earrings, bracelets, and pendants.

Cascading Chandelier Necklace

This necklace is all about a fun and bold look. Design and create a necklace with a spectaclar pendant. Use a simple chain, and take a variety of beads (your choice) and we will teach you how to dangle and wrap, hang and create different looks from chain, jumprings, and anything you can imagine! This new look is a must learn for your beading arsenal

Precious Byzantine

In this class we will teach you how to take the Byzantine chain maille design and attach it to beads in a bracelet or necklace. It's a beautiful look to help accent you piece with some silver.

Cell Phone Charms!! (Beginner)

In this class you'll make at least 8 Charms using sterling or plated headpins, and whatever beads you choose. You will find this simple wire wrapping technique extremely fun and quick.

Beaded Ornament

Decorative Ornament (Beginner)

Ornaments are not just for Christmas anymore! Learn the basics of ornaments, and then there's no limit to what you can do. Decorative ornaments are great gifts for birthdays, weddings, baby showers or graduations, and they are fun, colorful decorations for any holiday. Change the charms . . . change the colors . . . and you have a one-of-a-kind gift for any occasion!

Advanced Ornaments

Anyone under the age of 14 attending a workshop must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact us for information about birthday parties, special event parties and private workshops.

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aquarius beads & gifts, inc

1710 south western avenue * sioux falls, sd 57105 * 605.331.4999

2917 pine lake road * suite e * lincoln, ne 68516 * 402.423.3338