Toucan Brooch Live Virtual Zoom Workshop December 4, 2026, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM EST

Dimensional Bead-Embroidered Toucan Brooch

Create a vibrant, dimensional Toucan brooch using a beautiful combination of bead embroidery, sequins, crystals, specialty wire, and decorative elements. This colorful tropical bird is full of texture and sparkle, with carefully layered details that bring the Toucan to life.

Toucan is a little piece of wearable art, and a wonderful opportunity to explore texture, dimension, and sparkle in bead embroidery.

The finished piece measures approximately 1.5" × 4" and can be worn as a brooch or made as a pendant.

When, Where & Price

• Date: December 4, 2026

• Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

• Location: Zoom

• Price: $95 + $129 for Required Kit

Project Details

What You’ll Learn

• Bead Embroidery & Sequins — Combine seed beads, sequins, crystals, and fire-polished beads to create rich texture and dimension.

• Dimensional Wing — Use Magatama beads to create the distinctive layered texture and movement of the Toucan's wing.

• French Wire Outlining — Shape and apply stiff French wire to outline the Toucan and create a clean, sculptural edge.

• Sparkling Beak — Create the Toucan's bold, colorful beak using multicolored bright check purl wire clippings.

• Decorative Details — Learn how to incorporate chatons and cup chain to add sparkle and definition to the design.

• Wire Claws & Branch — Form the Toucan's claws from stiff French wire and attach the bird to a decorative metal branc

• Finishing Touches — Complete the branch with two decorative charms and create the colorful tail using sequins.

Skill Level

• Intermediate - Experience with basic bead embroidery is recommended.

Techniques Covered

• Bead embroidery and sequins

• French wire

• Working with check purl wire clippings

Kit Information

• Required Kit: $129

  • Includes all materials required

Student Supplies/Requirements

• To participate, you will need:

  • A desktop, laptop, or tablet

  • The Zoom application (available for Windows, Apple, or Android)

  • A reliable internet connection

Zoom access details will be emailed the week of the workshop after registration is complete.

Note: Enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of payment. All payments are final and non-refundable, except in the event that SocialBeadia cancels the class, in which case a full refund will be issued.

If you are unable to attend for any reason, you may transfer your enrollment to another individual— provided you arrange the transfer and notify SocialBeadia in advance of the class. Should you choose not to transfer your seat, you will still receive all instructional materials included with your registration, along with the option to purchase a kit, subject to availability.

Please note that once instructional materials have been delivered, refunds, credits, or exchanges are not available.

Thank you for supporting SocialBeadia and our community of artists. For any questions, please contact info@socialbeadia.com.