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Alexandra Sydorenko - Marcia's Magic Pendant

In this class, you'll create a necklace inspired by Nike, the ancient Greek winged goddess of victory.

Shona Bevan - Pearl Pillows

Sleek and sophisticated, the Octangle pendant is the understated gem every jewelry box needs.  You will learn how to bezel two sizes of rectangular octagon stones with peyote stitch, finishing each one with a fully beaded closed back.

Shona Bevan - Octangle

Sleek and sophisticated, the Octangle pendant is the understated gem every jewelry box needs.  You will learn how to bezel two sizes of rectangular octagon stones with peyote stitch, finishing each one with a fully beaded closed back.

Shona Bevan - Glam Dram

Bringing glamour and drama to any outfit the Glam Dram necklace features three different crystal stones, each with an engraved star effect on the back. 

Edgar Lopez - Baroque Heart

Perfect for Valentine's Day - Join us for an exclusive Zoom class with Edgar Lopez where he will teach you his annual Heart Pendant design.

Isabella Lam - Carish

Creating “Carish” necklace students will enjoy exploring new ways to create a beautiful beaded necklace. I will guide you through several different techniques using two sizes of Swarovski stones and beads to create this beautiful and perfect opulent necklace. 

Isabella Lam - Waitlist

Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form to be placed on the waitlist for one or more events.

Kim Stathis - What Goes Around

Join bead artist Kim Stathis for a fun and rewarding class where you’ll create a stunning pendant and necklace combination—What Goes Around. In this class, you’ll learn how to build a pendant using four concentric ring components, each with a different radius but a shared central point.

Fran Griffith - Rock Baroque 5/23

The name, Rock Baroque, combines the intricate elegance of the Baroque period with the vibrant, edgy spirit of rock. Personally, I’m thrilled with the result and have worn it nonstop. Fingers crossed you’ll feel the same!

Melissa Shippee - Straight Line Curves Bracelet

Learn to bezel stunning rose-cut crystals, then nestle them within delicately sculpted geometric yet curvy frames using only peyote stitch and netting.

Frauke Gugat - Athena

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Frauke Gugat - Art Deco

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Frauke Gugat - Pendulum

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Fran Griffith - Phoenix 4/11

Join us for a fabulous class with UK bead artist, Fran Griffith

Fran Griffith - Flash Gordon

'Flash, ah-ah……. I hope you are all singing along! (ooh, I had some fun naming this one!)

Fran Griffith - Rock Baroque

The name, Rock Baroque, combines the intricate elegance of the Baroque period with the vibrant, edgy spirit of rock. Personally, I’m thrilled with the result and have worn it nonstop. Fingers crossed you’ll feel the same!

Apollinariya Koprivnik - Karma Charmer - Mar

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.

Apollinariya Koprivnik - Karma Charmer - Feb

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.

Alexandra Sydorenko - Nike

In this class, you'll create a necklace inspired by Nike, the ancient Greek winged goddess of victory.

Kim Stathis - Techno Romantic

Pearl Bezels with a crystal bead center form a delicate flower-like component and are used to frame a Navette Crystal Stone.

Edgar Lopez - Nina Pendant 12/14

Join us for an exclusive Zoom class with Edgar Lopez, where we delve into the artistry of the Nina Pendant.

Holly Bean - Luna

Holly Bean’s love for combining rustic charm with dazzling bling shines through in the Luna Necklace.

Kara Orcutt - Fan n' Fringe

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.

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Breakfast at Tiffany's 6/8

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Breakfast at Tiffany's

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Breakfast at Tiffany's 6/7

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Breakfast at Tiffany's

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Black Swan 5/18

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Black Swan

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Black Swan 5/17

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Black Swan

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Titanic 4/6

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Titanic

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Titanic 4/5

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Titanic

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Hair 1/12

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Hair

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Hair 1/11

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Hair

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Avatar 2/16

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Avatar 2/16

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Avatar

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Avatar

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Once Upon a Time in the West 7/13

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Once Upon a time in the West

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - R2R - Once Upon a Time in the West

R2R - Hollywood - Reel to Real - Once Upon a time in the West

Cindy Holsclaw - Moons of Saturn Necklace

Use RAW and PRAW to stitch unique beaded beads! Colorful Czech Saturn beads take the stage alongside matching beaded beads in this otherworldly necklace.

Cindy Holsclaw - Floating Keystone Necklace

Bezel a keystone with Tila beads!

Cindy Holsclaw - Kepler's Harmonies Spheres

Weave sparkly square crystals into geometric spheres! The Kepler's Harmonies spheres feature square-shaped etched lotus crystals enclosed in bugle beads and seed beads, all in the geometric structure of a rhombicosidodecahedron.

Frauke Gugat - Pinecone

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Miriam Shimon - Andrea

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.

Miriam Shimon - Off to the Bail

A bracelet using a variety of shapes and sizes of crystal stones and a fun and different bracelet strap.

Miriam Shimon - Clair de Lune

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.

Shona Bevan - Serpentine

Elegant and sophisticated, the Serpentine motif creates a dramatically twisted jewelry set.

Shona Bevan - Ventura

Featuring a four-leaf clover style motif, Ventura is a fun, double-sided necklace that will brighten any outfit.

Cliff Swain-Salomon - Bodhisattva Box 12/7-8

Join Cliff Swain-Salomon for this 2-day class and make this fabulous Bodhisattva Box - The photo is the lid only. The box will be a pagoda with a geometric Asian motif.

Lisa Ballowe - Spinning Snowflake

3-hour Class - Lisa has put a different spin on the classic snowflake necklace…LITERALLY a spinning snowflake.

Lisa Ballowe - Vintage Elegance

Join us for this beautiful class and receive a bonus earring kit with your kit purchase.

Guzel Bakeeva - Magic Spinning Wheel - 3/1

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.

Frauke Gugat - Cassandra

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Miriam Shimon - Mariposa

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.

Frauke Gugat -Teatime in My Garden

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Edgar Lopez - Nina Pendant

Join us for an exclusive Zoom class with Edgar Lopez, where we delve into the artistry of the Nina Pendant.

Kim Stathis - Karma

The Pendant for Karma Necklace is a large round bezeled Crystal Stone with three bezeled Triangular Crystal Stones attached to its base.

Kim Stathis - Frost Flower

Pearl Bezels with a crystal bead center form a delicate flower-like component and are used to frame a Navette Crystal Stone.

Catherine Haedrich - Goth Girl

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better time to dip your toes into Goth? For some of us, it's Halloween and Christmas all year. Sport your non-traditional beauty and celebrate the fall season.

Leslee Frumin - Queen of Diamonds/Las Ventanas

The necklace and bracelet use the same component setting but are arranged differently.

Guzel Bakeeva - Artifact Pendant

Explore the captivating elegance of the Artifact Pendant by Guzel Bakeeva

Fran Griffith - Star Wars

Rhombus shapes are layered over bezelled Swarovski Rivolis in a rainbow of jewel colours and partially overlaid with beaded V shapes. This necklace snuggles beautifully around your neck and contains up to 21 Swarovski Rivolis. The fastening is concealed.

Fran Griffith - Paradise Lariat

Join us for a fabulous class with UK bead artist, Fran Griffith. A versatile lariat that can be worn in at least half a dozen ways

Shona Bevan - BonBon

Almost sweet enough to eat, the Bonbon necklace is fun to make and easy to wear. Two sizes of lightweight cotton pearls are captured with sleek right angle weave (RAW) bezels and linked together with peyote stitched rings to make a relaxed long necklace.

Ballowe, Lisa - Waitlist

Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form to be placed on the waitlist for one or more events.

Lisa Ballowe - Sweet Intentions

Lisa Ballowe will guide you through making this unique convertible necklace/bracelet.

Shona Bevan - Helix

Helix Necklace
Delicate and sparkly, the Helix necklace features a set of intricate looking spiralling components arranged in a flattering Y-shape.

2025 Coastal Maine Bead Retreat - Waitlist

Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form to be placed on the waitlist for one or more events.

Edgar Lopez - Ameli

The name of the bracelet is Ameli, inspired by a cherished collection of fine jewelry that belonged to Edgar Lopez's great-grandmother, Ameli Rose.

Jayashree Paramesh - Birdcage 9/28

Inspired by a small pair of birdcage earrings I wore as a young bride, Birdcage Necklace is a 3- dimensional beaded version featuring a small lampwork bird perched at the entrance of an open cage, ready to fly free anytime.

Jayashree Paramesh - Thewa 10/27

Thewa is a traditional art of fusing 23-carat gold with multicolored glass. It originated in India about 400 years ago.

Miriam Shimon - XOXO Bracelet

Known for her warm hugs and kisses, Miriam has created the XOXO Bracelet to celebrate this loving trait.

Miriam Shimon - Count Your Blessings 8/18

Join renowned jewelry artist Miriam Shimon for "Count Your Blessings," a unique Zoom class where you'll learn to create a stunning long necklace pendant.

Lisa Ballowe - Cleo.Necklace

Come enjoy playing with these unique components! You will learn how to layer pieces and think outside of the box. The class is limited to 10 students due to kit material availability.

Lisa Ballowe - Busy Bee Necklace

Join us for an exclusive Zoom class to create the stunning "Busy Bee" necklace by Lisa Ballowe. This design is an adaptation of Lisa’s award-winning 2019 BeadDreams competition piece.

Heather Kingsley-Heath - Drakes Galliard Necklace

The first design (taught just once), for the Tudor Inspirations Elemental beadwork retreats in the UK. Drakes Galliard is rich in Elizabethan-inspired details.

Melissa Shippee - Inner Light Mandala

The medallion can be finished to be used as a pendant, a brooch, a hairclip, or even a headband or hatband ornament.

Shona Bevan - Latissa 7/13

Latissa is a Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW) project, featuring sparkly crystal rivolis captured in individual bezels and incorporated into a diamond framework studded with pearls. Latissa makes a striking, wide cuff-style bracelet, but it can also be adapted into a graceful necklace.

Shona Bevan - Princesa 7/14

You don’t need to be royalty to appreciate the delicate, feminine Princesa necklace with its gently curved centerpiece of Austrian crystals, graceful straps, and beaded closure.

Helena Tang-Lim - Amphora

The Amphora has the same characteristic shape of a Greek amphora. Although traditional amphorae often have lids, most have not survived through time. Our amphora is capped with a beautiful melon bead encased with beads.

Helena Tang-Lim - Infinity

Infinity (symbol: ∞) is an abstract concept describing something without any limit usually used in the field of mathematics and physics. Never-ending; endless ….. – The inspiration for this necklace.

Holly Bean - Anishinaabe Pocket Necklace

Join Holly in creating this luscious Anishinaabe Pocket Necklace on Zoom! Choose the design you want to make.

Holly Bean - Enchanted Seas

Join Holly in creating this luscious Seahorse necklace on Zoom!

Cliff Swain-Salomon -Keeper of the Stars

Join Cliff Swain-Salomon and make this fabulous project that was designed for the 2024 Coastal Maine Bead Retreat

Fran Griffith - Passion

Join us for a fabulous class with UK bead artist, Fran Griffith

Edgar Lopez - Diane - 2 days at 3 hrs/day

Indulge in the Diane Beaded Necklace and adorn yourself with the splendor of nature, where every glance reveals a new facet of its timeless allure. This class will be delivered in two 3 hr sessions.

Catherine Haedrich - Shell Belle

Choose either the bracelet or necklace. Both will be covered in class. Kits sold separately.

Apollinariya Koprivnik - Impress the Empress -Aug

Join us for an exclusive workshop featuring the unveiling of Apollinariya Koprivnik's breathtaking masterpiece, the "Impress the Empress" necklace.

Apollinariya Koprivnik - Impress the Empress June

Join us for an exclusive workshop featuring the unveiling of Apollinariya Koprivnik's breathtaking masterpiece, the "Impress the Empress" necklace.

Guzel Bakeeva - Butterfly Pendant

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Guest Reception Attendance 4/25

Have your travel companion join you at the Thursday evening dessert and wine Meet the Teachers reception.

Guest Reception Attendance

Have your travel companion join you at the Thursday evening dessert and wine Meet the Teachers reception.

Frauke Gugat - Masquerade

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Frauke Gugat - Egyptian Eyes

Join us for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Frauke Gugat - Paradise Island

Join us in Paradise Island for a fabulous class with German bead artist, Frauke Gugat.

Secret Garden - 2025 Maine Optional Class Thurs 5/1

Betty Stephan - Optional Class - Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form for Secret Garden. OPEN TO RETREAT ATTENDEES ONLY!!

Secret Garden - 2025 Maine Optional Class Friday 5/2

Betty Stephan - Optional Class - Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form for Secret Garden. OPEN TO RETREAT ATTENDEES ONLY!!

Secret Garden - 2025 Maine Optional Class Thurs 4/24

Betty Stephan - Optional Class - Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form for Secret Garden. OPEN TO RETREAT ATTENDEES ONLY!!

Secret Garden - 2025 Maine Optional Class Friday 4/25

Betty Stephan - Optional Class - Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form for Secret Garden. OPEN TO RETREAT ATTENDEES ONLY!!

2025 Coastal Maine Bead Retreat 5/1 - 5/4

Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form for the retreat.

2025 Coastal Maine Bead Retreat 4/24 - 4/27

Please click the Register Now button to fill out the registration form for the retreat.

Alexandra Sydorenko - The Art of Illusion

Discover "The Art of Illusion" – a mesmerizing necklace transformer that showcases the perfect blend of elegance and creativity. This unique accessory consists of two distinct parts.

Katalin Budaine' Nagy - Blooming Modularity

Join us for a fabulous bead embroidery class and make a project that can be worn in several ways.

Alexandra Sydorenko - Mythical Creatures - Mermaid

Introducing Alexandra's enchanting "Mythical Creatures" mini collection, featuring meticulously crafted bead-on-canvas artworks inspired by the wonders of fantasy.