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    Basic Beading

Doris Weinbaum, Owner  
Bead in Hand  
145 Harrison Street   
Oak Park , IL 60304  

beadinhand@bigplanet.com  





BASIC STRINGING
An introduction to necklace design and bead stringing. Learn about methods of design and the types of stringing materials available, then use flexible wire and crimp beads to complete a single strand necklace. Instructor: Debra Stephens

One session, $30 (Includes stringing material, beads extra, 10% off, or choose from pre-selected beads for $20)

  • Monday, March 3, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
  • Saturday, March 29, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Thursday, April 17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
  • Thursday, May 8, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
  • Saturday, May 31, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm or
  • Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm



NEW FORMAT FOR THE NEW YEAR! WE'VE ADDED THE WRAPPED LOOP!
EARRING DESIGN
Use ear wires, head pins, and eye pins to make three pairs of unique earrings. Learn to make both a simple loop and a wrapped loop for a professional and secure finish. Perfect for beginners. Instructor: Debra Stephens

One session, $40 (Includes all materials for 1 pair of earrings with basemetal wires and 2 pair earrings with sterling wires)

  • Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Thursday, March 20, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Thursday, May 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm or
  • Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 – 9:30 pm


NEW! TUBULAR MESH NECKLACE
Learn how to work with this wire ribbon that can be stretched to create ruffled edges, strung through beads, or filled with beads. Have fun exploring the possibilities! Instructor: Kim Humphrey

One session, $30 (Materials extra, 10% off)

  • Monday, May 12, 6:30 – 9:30 pm


KNOTTING
Learn how to knot with an awl and finish a necklace using either French wire or clamshells to attach a clasp. Beads can be knotted continuously or in a “floating” presentation. A pendant may also be added. Prerequisite: Basic Stringing highly recommended for design purposes. Instructor: Kim Humphrey

One session, $30 (Materials extra, 10% off)

  • Thursday, February 21, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
  • Thursday, April 24, 6:30 - 9:30 pm or
  • Thursday, June 19, 6:30 - 9:30 pm


NEW! LOOPS AND DROPS NECKLACE
Add a new dimension to a necklace by using wire to create loops and drops off a single strand. Prerequisite: Basic Stringing. Instructor: Debra Stephens

One session, $30 (Materials extra, 10% off)

  • Thursday, June 12, 6:30 – 9:30 pm










Bead in Hand
145 Harrison Street
Oak Park, Illinois 60304
Voice: 708-848-1761
Fax: 708-848-5311

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