Private lessons & Workshops
Create your unique handmade jewelry with us!
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or expert crafter BBB is committed to teaching you jewelry-making skills. Our classes are basic stringing, knotting, and wire work techniques; plenty of inspiration and project ideas. We have a multitude of designs for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. We have plenty of projects for any style...
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Questions & Answers
Q Where do I start?
A Basic Beading and Intro to Wire. Our classes will teach you how to create, wear, give and be your own jewelry designer. We are also committed to educating you about beads and jewelry-making components and the history of beads and beading.
Q How do I Register for a class? A You may call or stop by to register. We also accept appointments on our classes.
Class Policy
Preregistration and prepayment is required for all classes. There are NO CLASS REFUNDS, unless canceled by Bonita Bead Boutique.
- A 24 hour notice is required if you cannot attend a class. A class credit will be issued and may only be used to transfer to another class.
- There is a $5.00 fee on all transfers. Failure to give 24 hours’ notice will result in forfeiture of class fees.
- Class space is confirmed upon receipt of payment, Class registrations are available on a first-paid first-served basis and seating space.
- Please do not bring children or guests to sit in with you in class. Note: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to class to select your project materials as all classes begin on time.
Class participants receive 10% off of purchasing beads for your class. We now offer classes by appointment!
If there is a class that is not listed on the current calendar or a certain date and time does not work with your schedule, please call us 419.873.7344 or email us: info@bonitabeadboutique.com
Classes
Intro to Beading
Intro to Wire Wrapping
Intro to Knotting
You will learn the fundamentals of bead stringing. In this class you will be using "Beadalon" to string a strong, flexible wire cable coated with nylon.
Design will be our main focus - You will be able to create clean, finish ends with crimps and make necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry that you wish. Once you learned the basics you can grow into different levels of stringing inquire within.
In this class explore with color, shape, texture and balance when designing.
$30 per person
1.5 hours class time
Beads and materials are not included.
Intro to Knotting
Intro to Wire Wrapping
Intro to Knotting
Learn the traditional and versatile technique of knotting with silk cord. In this class, you will learn to knot silk cord between beads to create a necklace that is both classic and beautiful.
Finish your piece with French wire to cover part of the silk thread so that it can be attached directly to the clasp. Once you learned the basics of knotting you can grow into different styles of knotting inquire within.
Once you get the hang of it, you will see results of your new craftmanship -practice = patience.
$48 per person
2 hours class time
Beads and materials are not included.
Intro to Wire Wrapping
Intro to Wire Wrapping
Intro to Earrings with Wirewrapping
This basic technique is an introduction of wire wrapping. It's fun and you can add beads, chain, or soldered rings to design your one of a kind bracelets. Single loop, Linking, Wire-wrapping together in different ways- with different styles in mind. What fun this class will be!
$42 per person
2 hours class time
Beads and materials are not included.
Intro to Earrings with Wirewrapping
Sign Up for a Workshop with a friend
Intro to Earrings with Wirewrapping
Earrings are an accessory that can be worn anytime with anything for any occasion. This class will provide you with design skills, techniques and practice to become confident with your projects.
You will experiment with short sophisticated, dangles, and long earrings with movement and elegance. Once you've mastered these simple techniques. you can actually complete a pair of one-of-a-kind earrings.
Class fee $30 per person
Beads and materials are not included.
Sign Up for a Workshop with a friend
Sign Up for a Workshop with a friend
Sign Up for a Workshop with a friend
Our workshop is functional and is equipped with all of the following items
BBB offers classes in a wide variety of jewelry making techniques for all ages. Why not customized your own workshop call and inquire within.
- Jewelry Tools
- LED Magnifying Lamps
- Awls
- Tweezers
- Library of jewelry making books
- Mallet - different Hammers
- Needle Files for refining
- Stamping by Impress Art
- Scissors
- Steel Blocks
Class fee is based on Project
Workspace time 2 hrs. limit.
Charm bar
Build your own charm necklace or bracelet. Personalized your piece of jewelry and tell your story.