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Bead Weaving

Sat, Jan 11
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Hair 1/11
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jan 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Hair
Sun, Jan 12
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Hair 1/12
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jan 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Hair
Sat, Jan 18
Kara Orcutt - Fan n' Fringe
$90 + Kit $75-$85
Details/Registration
Jan 18, 2025, 1:00 PM EST – Jan 19, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $75-$85
2 - 3 hour sessions. Join Kara Orcutt for a fun and creative bead embroidery class where you’ll learn to work with Apoxie Sculpt to create beautiful, flowing designs with Swarovski cup chain and vintage copper chain fringe.
Fri, Jan 31
Alexandra Sydorenko - Nike
$90 + mandatory kit $133 + Shipping
Details/Registration
Jan 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$90 + mandatory kit $133 + Shipping
In this class, you'll create a necklace inspired by Nike, the ancient Greek winged goddess of victory.
Sat, Feb 01
Holly Bean - Luna
$90 + Mandatory Kit $139
Details/Registration
Feb 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Mandatory Kit $139
Holly Bean’s love for combining rustic charm with dazzling bling shines through in the Luna Necklace.
Sat, Feb 15
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Avatar
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Avatar
Sun, Feb 16
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Avatar 2/16
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Feb 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Avatar 2/16
Sat, Mar 01
Guzel Bakeeva - Magic Spinning Wheel - 3/1
$95 + Mandatory Kit €92 to €100
Sold Out
Details
Mar 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$95 + Mandatory Kit €92 to €100
This pendant is more than just an accessory - it's a symbolic amulet representing the eternal rhythm of the annual cycle, the timeless renewal of nature, and the graceful dance of changing seasons.
Fri, Mar 21
Lisa Ballowe - Vintage Elegance
$90 + mandatory kit - $120 + shipping
Details/Registration
Mar 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$90 + mandatory kit - $120 + shipping
Join us for this beautiful class and receive a bonus earring kit with your kit purchase.
Sat, Apr 05
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Titanic 4/5
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Apr 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Titanic
Sun, Apr 06
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Titanic 4/6
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Apr 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Titanic
Sat, May 17
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Black Swan 5/17
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Black Swan
Sun, May 18
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Black Swan 5/18
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
May 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Black Swan
Sat, Jun 07
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Breakfast at Tiffany's 6/7
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jun 07, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sun, Jun 08
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Breakfast at Tiffany's 6/8
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jun 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sat, Jul 12
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Once Upon a Time in the West
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jul 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Once Upon a time in the West
Sun, Jul 13
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Once Upon a Time in the West 7/13
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jul 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Once Upon a time in the West

Bead Embroidery

Fri, Dec 13
Frauke Gugat -Teatime in My Garden
$95 + supplies
Details/Registration
Dec 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$95 + supplies
Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.
Sat, Dec 14
Kim Stathis - Karma
$100 + Kit $165
Sold Out
Details
Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$100 + Kit $165
The Pendant for Karma Necklace is a large round bezeled Crystal Stone with three bezeled Triangular Crystal Stones attached to its base.
Sun, Jan 05
Miriam Shimon - XOXO Bracelet
$90 + Kit $100
Details/Registration
Jan 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $100
Known for her warm hugs and kisses, Miriam has created the XOXO Bracelet to celebrate this loving trait.
Sat, Jan 11
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Hair 1/11
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jan 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Hair
Sun, Jan 12
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Hair 1/12
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Jan 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Hair
Sat, Jan 18
Kara Orcutt - Fan n' Fringe
$90 + Kit $75-$85
Details/Registration
Jan 18, 2025, 1:00 PM EST – Jan 19, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $75-$85
2 - 3 hour sessions. Join Kara Orcutt for a fun and creative bead embroidery class where you’ll learn to work with Apoxie Sculpt to create beautiful, flowing designs with Swarovski cup chain and vintage copper chain fringe.
Sun, Jan 26
Miriam Shimon - Mariposa
$90 + Kit $100
Details/Registration
Jan 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $100
Join us for a beading class led by the talented Miriam Shimon from Israel! Create a stunning necklace featuring a central butterfly motif and delicate floral accents.
Fri, Jan 31
Alexandra Sydorenko - Nike
$90 + mandatory kit $133 + Shipping
Details/Registration
Jan 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$90 + mandatory kit $133 + Shipping
In this class, you'll create a necklace inspired by Nike, the ancient Greek winged goddess of victory.
Sat, Feb 01
Holly Bean - Luna
$90 + Mandatory Kit $139
Details/Registration
Feb 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Mandatory Kit $139
Holly Bean’s love for combining rustic charm with dazzling bling shines through in the Luna Necklace.
Sun, Feb 02
Miriam Shimon - Claire de Lune
$90 + Kit $TBD
Details/Registration
Feb 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $TBD
Join us for a beading class with the talented Miriam Shimon! Create the "Clair de Lune" necklace—a component-based design with a romantic, festive feel, featuring a variety of elements that can easily be converted into a bracelet or earrings.
Fri, Feb 07
Frauke Gugat - Pinecone
$95 + supplies
Details/Registration
Feb 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$95 + supplies
Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.
Sat, Feb 08
Kim Stathis - Techno Romantic
$100 + Kit $TBD
Details/Registration
Feb 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$100 + Kit $TBD
Pearl Bezels with a crystal bead center form a delicate flower-like component and are used to frame a Navette Crystal Stone.
Sun, Feb 09
Miriam Shimon - Off to the Ball
$90 + Kit $TBD
Details/Registration
Feb 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $TBD
A bracelet using a variety of shapes and sizes of crystal stones and a fun and different bracelet strap.
Sat, Feb 15
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Avatar
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Avatar
Sun, Feb 16
Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Avatar 2/16
$235 - includes kit
Details/Registration
Feb 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$235 - includes kit
R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Avatar 2/16
Sat, Feb 22
Apollinariya Koprivnik - Karma Charmer - Feb
$180 + Mandatory Kit €200
Sold Out
Details
Feb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Feb 23, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
$180 + Mandatory Kit €200
Inspired by the elegance of Art Deco, the Karma Charmer necklace is a true work of art. Its intricate design features a captivating array of Austrian crystals, arranged in a stunning floral pattern.
Sat, Mar 01
Guzel Bakeeva - Magic Spinning Wheel - 3/1
$95 + Mandatory Kit €92 to €100
Sold Out
Details
Mar 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
$95 + Mandatory Kit €92 to €100
This pendant is more than just an accessory - it's a symbolic amulet representing the eternal rhythm of the annual cycle, the timeless renewal of nature, and the graceful dance of changing seasons.
Sun, Mar 02
Miriam Shimon - Andrea
$90 + Kit $TBD
Details/Registration
Mar 02, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
$90 + Kit $TBD
A lovely pendant necklace made with small chatons and a large Rivoli. The strap is a 3 sided RAW necklace that finishes off this classic look.

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