Get to Know…
Jayashree Paramesh
Specialty - Bead Weaving
Jayashree Paramesh’s journey into the world of beads started with a bead embroidery class when she was a student at Parsons, The New School for Design in New York—and it ignited a passion that continues to influence her work today. She finds inspiration everywhere and creates from within, allowing each piece to develop naturally. Instead of sticking to a single signature style, her designs are driven by a desire to showcase the unique beauty of both the beads and the woman who wears them. She is particularly inspired by fine jewelry, often incorporating touches of gold or silver, and she is naturally attracted to the sparkle of crystals and the rich, jewel-toned colors of gemstones.
With nearly nine years of beading experience, Jayashree has established herself as both a designer and educator. Her work has been published in Perlen Poesie, Beadwork, and Bead & Button. She has taught—and continues to teach—at studios and bead stores across the United States, as well as at Bead & Button Shows, exclusive bead retreats, bead cruises, and Bead Guilds. For Jayashree, sharing her designs with fellow bead artists is not just teaching—it is a deeply gratifying and meaningful experience.
To explore more of her work, visit her:
website: nchanteme.com
Facebook page: Nchantme
Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/Nchantme
Jayashree’s Creative Portfolio
Jayashree’s Available Workshops
Jayashree’s Future Workshop Dates
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Opulence Necklace Live Virtual Zoom Workshop October 4, 2026, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM EST
The over-the-top extravagance of the Palace of Versailles was the inspiration for Opulence Necklace. The magnificent interiors covered in gold leaf moldings, rich silk drapes, bows, ribbons, drops, countless candlelit chandeliers at night, decorated mirrors, and paintings, all exude opulence. Some details, especially the framed mirrors and paintings, from this grand palace made it to the design of Opulence Necklace.
Opulence Necklace features a very large cushion-cut rectangle which is bezelled with seed beads and embellished with several layers of pearls, bicones, and other beads. A pretty beaded drop dangles below. This sizable pendant hangs from a beaded rope with several embellished stations. This necklace transports you to an elegantly decorated room from long ago where everything was lit up by candlelight and nestled in soft shadows, where women in soft, velvet gowns twirled around wearing stare-worthy jewelry.
When, Where & Price
Date: October 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom
Price: $95 + $100 for Required Kit
Project Details
Necklace Length: 23” long, not including pendant. Pendant: 3 ¼” long x 1 ½” wide
Skill Level
Intermediate -Suitable for students proficient in Cubic Right Angle Weave Stitch and peyote.
Techniques Covered
CRAW, RAW, peyote and embellishment stitches.
RAW
Peyote
Embellishment stitches
Kit Information
Required Kit: $100 (plus shipping)
Available for purchase directly from the instructor
Kits will be available in 5 colors:
Fuchsia
Aquamarine
Siam
Sapphire
Fire Orange
All seed beads, pearls, rondelles, bicones, 37mm*25mm cushion rectangle, 18mm*13mm pear fancy crystal, a fully illustrated paper pattern will be included in class kits.
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.