COTTAGE BEAD SHOP
PERSONALIZED JEWELRY MAKING LESSONS
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I am happy to announce that we are now offering Personalized Jewelry Making Lessons!
The new Personalized Lessons are being offered at the same low fees as the class instruction.

Now you can choose which lesson you'd like to take and let us know what day and time is convenient for you!
That's it! What could be better? You can schedule your lessons any time during normal business hours, or if you
work or just prefer evening hours between 6pm and 8pm, we can accommodate you!

There are so many advantages to Personalized Lessons and we are very excited to be able to offer them to you. We have had great feedback from the students who have taken the lessons and look forward to offering even more variety in the near future. Here are a few of the advantages:

  • Personalized Lessons mean that you decide what you want to learn.

  • Schedule your lessons at a day and time that is convenient for you.

  • You get our undivided attention in one-on-one classroom instruction.

  • You don't have to wait weeks to take a particular lesson.

  • No embarrassment of other people watching you learn difficult steps. It's just you and the instructor. :)

Below is the current list of lessons we offer and the lesson fees. We will add to this list over time with helpful feedback of our students of what lessons you'd like to take in the future. If you don't see a lesson you are looking for, please call and ask us.
Lesson fees do not include materials. Photos are only a representation of projects and beads
can vary by lesson and what each student chooses such as Sterling Silver or Silver Plated beads.
 

Beginner Lessons

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Timeless Treasure Bracelet

 $29 Stop time with this creative bracelet made with Watch Dials, Flat Back Crystals and findings. This is so much fun with many styles and colors of watch dials to choose from. Create your own unique Watch Dial Bracelet. See the matching Earrings too.
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Timeless Treasure Earrings

 $20 Matching earrings for above bracelet made with Watch Dials, Flat Back Crystals and findings. This is so much fun with many styles and colors of watch dials to choose from. Create your own unique Watch Dial Earrings. See the matching Bracelet above.
       

Crystal Bright Bracelet

 $10.00

You will make a bracelet with Swarovski Crystals and sterling silver beads and findings. You will learn how to start and finish a bracelet using a crimping tool, beading wire and crimp beads, how to measure correctly, clasp types and how to use them.
Crystal Bright Necklace $12.00

Make a matching Necklace to go with the bracelet. This class allows you to practice your learned skills and how to measure for longer necklace lengths.

Noodle Bangle Bracelet

 $15.00

In this lesson you will make a Noodle Bangle Bracelet which will show you how to use curved "noodle" beads in designs.
Simple Loop Earrings $10.00 This is a fun lesson! You will learn a simple and useful technique for making drop earrings with Swarovski Crystals to match the necklace and bracelet. You will learn to use headpins, earring components and tools. Tools used in this lesson are Round Nose and Chain Nose Pliers. Once you learn how you'll be making earrings to go with everything.
Single Strand Watch Bracelet $20.00 My how times flies when you're having fun! Make a bracelet watch using gemstones, Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver. You will be amazed at how easy it is to make your own beautiful watch.
Stretchy Bracelet $10.00 This is so easy to learn that you can make 2 bracelets during this lesson. Learn how to make cord knots that will not come undone.
Chandelier Earrings $20.00 You will learn about earring components used to make a variety of Chandelier earrings with the Simple Loop technique. Make a pair of earrings to die for!
Beaded Accessories $20.00 You will learn about "Beadables" and how to create super gifts you can make. Bead Pens, Bookmarks, Car Charms, Purse Charms, Eyeglass Holders, etc.
  Intermediate Lessons Fee Description
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Gemstone Drop Earrings

 $20 Learn to make a variety of Gemstone Drop Earrings using chain, head-pins, eye-pins, jump rings, etc. Possibilities are endless.
       
Wire Wrapped Loop Earrings $25.00 Learn to make Wire Wrapped Loop Drop Earrings and you can use this technique to make infinite drops for a variety of jewelry designs. You will learn to coordinate using 2 tools at once and create beautiful drop earrings. Once you master this lesson you can then take the Charm Bracelet lesson.
Multi-Strand Button Bracelet $25.00 Bring some antique or deco buttons and turn them into a Shabby Chic stretchy jewelry item.
Right-angle Weave Bracelet $25.00 It's amazing what you can create when you learn this simple technique to make a 2-strand bracelet using a 2-strand toggle clasp. It looks harder than it really is.
Multi-Strand Bracelet 1 $30.00 You will learn how to design and make a 2-strand bracelet using a 2-strand toggle clasp.
Multi-Strand Bracelet 2 $30.00 Learn how to design and make a 3-strand bracelet using multi-strand spacers and a multi-strand clasp. WOW your friends with your very cool jewelry that you made!
2-Strand Woven
Stretch Bracelet Watch		 $30.00 You will learn to create a 2--strand stretch cord bracelet watch. It's easier than you think! No tools needed for this lesson.
Pearl Knotting $35.00 You will learn how the professionals make knotted pearl jewelry. You will learn how to use specialty tools to make perfect knots and how to start and finish a knotted pearl necklace.
  Intermediate/Advanced Lessons Fee Description
Chainmaille Bracelet &
 Earrings Set		 $45.00 This lesson has been one the most popular. Learn to use jump rings to create exquisite works of wearable jewelry art.  Byzantine style is 1st.
  Advanced Lessons Fee Description
Wire Wrapped Charm Bracelet $35.00 Use your new wire wrapped loop skills to create an amazing charm bracelet you'll be so proud to show off. You'll use Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver and other findings to create a unique charm bracelet.
Wire & Bead Ring $35.00 Make your own sterling silver wire and bead rings! This is a very fun class and you will take home an awesome reward! Learn to work with Sterling Wire and a ring mandrel.
Spiral Wire & Bead Necklace $35.00 Fun & Funky! A favorite for students. Learn to make wavy spiral drops to transform your design into a jaw dropper.
Wire Wrapped Bangle Bracelet $60.00 This is my favorite lesson to teach. You will learn how to make wire work for you and how to use new tools to make a fabulous and glitzy bangle bracelet. Sterling Silver wire and beads are brought together to make an awesome piece of jewelry that everyone will notice.
  Misc Lessons Fee Description
Designing Jewelry $20.00 HR If you want to make jewelry and have your own beads but are having difficulty with the design process or just don't know where to start, bring your beads and old jewelry in and we will help you design and create new and updated jewelry with it.