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Nicki Russo - Iris Spice Jar
A glimmering keepsake of color and light, the Iris Spice Jar evokes the charm of a jeweled treasure from a fairy-tale apothecary. Intricate beadwork—seed beads, cylinders, Iris Duos, and Trinity beads—surrounds sparkling chatons and a radiant rivoli that crowns the lid like a tiny star.
Edgar Lopez - Star of Happiness Necklace
Create a radiant necklace inspired by the brilliance of fine jewelry. Edgar Lopez will guide you through bead embroidery basics, circular square stitch, and right-angle weave to craft a vibrant design bursting with gemstone colors. A joyful project that’s as rich in technique as it is in beauty!
Fran Griffith - Pagoda Scissors Case 1/31/26
Enter the world of elegant structure and refined detail in this advanced masterclass with Fran Griffith. The Pagoda Scissor Case is a sophisticated, free-standing container designed to hold scissors measuring approximately 4.5 x 9.2 cm—but its beauty goes far beyond function.
Fran Griffith - Pagoda Scissors Case
Enter the world of elegant structure and refined detail in this advanced masterclass with Fran Griffith. The Pagoda Scissor Case is a sophisticated, free-standing container designed to hold scissors measuring approximately 4.5 x 9.2 cm—but its beauty goes far beyond function.
Rangashrii Santhanam - Elarion's Bloom
This intricately crafted necklace features a central pendant in the shape of a stylized floral or snowflake motif. The pendant is composed of teardrop and marquise-shaped faceted stones, arranged in a symmetrical, radiant pattern. Small round beads and additional faceted elements surround the cent
Cindy Holsclaw - Loops and Links
Stitch a classic drop necklace with CRAW! Cubic right-angle weave (CRAW) is a great stitch for structural components, as it can easily bend into curves and circles and maintain those shapes with just the right embellishment. This necklace combines loops of CRAW with links to sparkly crystals.
Fran Griffith - Boxed Herringbone - The Mobius Cuff
Join Fran Griffith on June 7th for an exclusive technique-based workshop featuring her innovative Boxed Herringbone stitch. This unique method allows you to create a flat, double-sided, fully reversible herringbone weave, where each side is connected as you work.
Alexandra Sydorenko - Marcia's Magic Pendant
This little design has many secrets: firstly, you will be given the opportunity to choose a cabochon - each cabochon is OOAK (One Of A Kind). Secondly, you will decide which position of the cabochon (horizontal or vertical) will look better in your design.
Shona Bevan - Pearl Pillows - Non EU Students Only
Non EU Students Only - Large, lustrous pearls nestle into peyote-stitched pillows linked by beaded rings to create a glamourous statement necklace. Each pillow component is enhanced with crystal bicones for added sparkle. SORRY, NO EU CUSTOMERS DUE TO SHIPPING ISSUES
Shona Bevan - Octangle - Non EU Students Only
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. SORRY, NO EU CUSTOMERS DUE TO SHIPPING ISSUES
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.
