Country Beads

Wire Work
2018-11-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-26 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | CountryBeads, 2015 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 1N3, Canada
Working with wire is one of the most useful skills to develop for jewellery making. In this hands-on class, you will learn wire looping and the more intricate technique of wire wrapping. For making earrings, mixing beads with chain, or wiring stones, this class is a must!

Remembrance Day
2018-11-11 12:00 - 17:00
OPEN 12 – 5
Sorry No Class!

Peyote Stitch
2018-11-10 10:30 - 12:30
Learn to weave beautiful Miyuki delica beads using peyote stitch. During the class time you can create a gorgeous ring band with a pattern of your choice!. Please Note: * The image is a reference of a bracelet, one of many variations of Peyote Stitch.*

Mala Knotting
2018-11-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-11 10:30 - 12:30
Learn the simple and traditional method of knotting for a soft, fluid and more secure piece of jewellery. Using silk thread, nylon, or waxed linen with natural wood, you will create a beautiful mala-style necklace.
This technique can be utilized for a variety of classic and contemporary styles.

Stone Framing
2018-11-03 10:30 - 12:30
This class is focused on creating a framed pendant using craft wire, letting you choose between a non drilled stone or cabochon a very effective and secure technique to wrap beautiful pieces showing them as a pendant.

Peyote Stitch
2018-10-28 10:30 - 12:30

Crochet Beading
2018-10-27 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-23 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-25 10:30 - 12:30
Learn to make beautiful, delicate designs with cord and beads using crochet techniques. You will leave with a gorgeous piece that can work as a multi-wrap bracelet or a necklace. The skills taught in this class can be used to make bracelets, necklaces, and more!

Stone Wrapping
2018-10-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-05 10:30 - 12:30
This class is focused on creating a decorative pendant using wire. This is a very useful technique, as it can be adapted to a centerpiece that has no hole. Bring in your own piece to wrap, or use one of ours, and leave the class with a necklace of your own design. The skills shown in this class can be used on rings as well; time permitting, we will demonstrate this adaptation.

Basic Beading
2018-10-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-09-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-12 10:30 - 12:30
Want to make your own jewellery? This is where to start! We cover all the basics including tools, stringing material, findings and how to put it all together. Leave with a completed project and the confidence for future creations.

TBA
2018-10-07 10:30 - 12:30

Leather Woven Bracelet
2018-10-06 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-09 10:30 - 12:30
Learn one of the most popular bracelet styles first created by top LA jewellery designer Chan Luu. With faceted beads suspended between leather cords, and a button closure — this is a stunning look! Take home the loom, a finished bracelet, and the confidence to create more.

Stone Framing
2018-09-29 10:30 - 12:30
This class is focused on creating a frame style for a non drilled stone or cabochon using craft wire, a very effective and secure technique to wrap non-drilled pieces showing them as a pendant.

Macrame Bracelet
2018-09-22 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-19 10:30 - 12:30
Learn to make the stylish bracelets you see all over social media! Using macrame knots for a sliding closure, this is a versatile technique to learn. Pick from an assortment of coloured cords along with faceted metal or blingy crystal beads to create your personalized look. Leave with a bracelet you love and the inspiration to do more!

Pearl Knotting
2018-09-16 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-18 10:30 - 12:30
Pearl knotting Class
Learn the simple and traditional method of knotting for a soft, fluid and more secure piece of jewellery. Using silk thread, nylon, fresh water pearls and Gold Filled findings you will create a beautiful pearl knotted necklace.

Square Stitch
2018-09-08 10:30 - 12:30
Learn to weave beautiful glass delica beads using square stitch to make a beautiful fringe pendant. This technique is highly adaptable and can be used to make earrings, rings, bracelets, and more.
