Upcoming Classes

Below is a listing of upcoming classes with photos. Or use our sortable calendar view. Click on any course title to sign up online.

Cellini Spiral
Wednesday, March 10: 10AM - 1PM
$35.00
Intermediate
Learn to make this twisty spiral - turn it into a beaded or keep stitching to create a beautiful rope.
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau

Beaded Fairies
Thursday, March 11: 10AM - 1PM
$35
All Levels
Make an adorable magical fairy that you can hang just about anywhere to bring you luck! Using an original handmade lampwork bead for a head, you'll add various other brightly colored beads to create the body, dress and wings.
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau

Teacher's Choice Evening Session: Beginners
Next Evening Session starts February 25th and runs Thursday nights from 6-9 PM for six weeks.
$96.00
Beginners
Here's how it works - Bead Gallery will choose which class to teach based on the experience of those in the class or to try out new classes and variations on other classes. The Beginner Series will be for students who have crimping or basic wirework experience.

The classes will be usually a couple bead weaving classes, a couple wire-working classes and then a few surprises.
Instructor: Eva, Genevieve or Kathleen

Teacher's Choice Day Session: Beginner
Each week from 10AM - 1PM
New session starts April 16th on Friday mornings for six-weeks.
$96
Beginner
In this special series you will take 6 weeks of classes for just $90!

Here's how it works: Bead Gallery will choose which class to teach based on the experience of those in the class or to try out new classes and variations on other classes. The Beginner Series will be for new students who may only have basic stringing or wirework experience.

The classes will be usually a couple bead weaving classes, a couple wire-working classes and then a few surprises.
Instructor: Eva, Genevieve or Kathleen

Sculptural Dragon w/ Polymer Clay
Saturday, March 13: 10AM - 1PM
$55
All Levels
Learn to make a fantasy dragon pendant using Polymer Clay, seed beads and pearls. Artist Darleen Bellan with teach you sculptural techniques that you can use to make other forms and figures. You'll be able to make great gifts for guys and girls!
Instructor: Guest Instructor Darleen Bellan

Teacher's Choice Day Session: Intermediate
This class runs Tuesday mornings from 10AM - 1PM, beginning February 16, for 6 weeks.
$96.00
Intermediate
Here's how it works: Bead Gallery will choose which class to teach based on the experience of those in the class or to try out new classes and variations on other classes. The classes will be usually a couple bead weaving classes, a couple wire-working classes and then a few surprises. There's something for everyone! This session is for Intermediate beaders - those with skills in stringing, wirework and some beadweaving.
Instructor: Eva, Genevieve or Kathleen

Teacher's Choice Evening Session: Intermediate
Next Evening Session starts March 9 and runs Tuesday nights from 6-9 PM.

$96
Intermediate
Here's how it works: Bead Gallery will choose which class to teach based on the experience of those in the class or to try out new classes and variations on other classes.
The classes will be usually a couple bead weaving classes, a couple wire-working classes and then a few surprises. There's something for everyone!
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau

Basic Bead Stringing
Wednesday, March 17: 6-8 PM OR
Wednesday, April 14: 6-8PM
$25.00
Beginner
Learn the basics in this class - learn to string and finish a bracelet or necklace like a pro!
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau or Kathleen Snyder

Crystal and Pearl Wave - A Bead Gallery Original Design
Friday, March 19: 6-9 PM
$35
Advanced Beginner
Combine Swarovski crystals and pearls into this glittering tennis bracelet. Sign up early to get into this popular class!
Instructor: Eva Lague

Cage Wrapped Cabochon with Mignonne Lemire
Saturday, March 20: 10AM - 1PM
$55.00
Intermediate
Mig will show you this new style in wrapping cabochons with sterling silver wire. A real beauty!
Instructor: Guest Instructor Mignonne Lemire

Border Wrap Class
Saturday, March 20: 2-5 PM
$55
All Levels
Another fabulous way to wrap cabochons or seaglass! Come learn with Mig, our guest wire wrapping artist. She'll show you a great new way to wrap any shape cabochon that will make a beautiful pendant.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Mignonne Lemire

Get to Know Your Digital Camera
Saturday, April 3: 2-5 PM
$55.00
All Levels
If you are new to digital cameras or have had a digital camera for a while and still are unsure of how to use it, take this class. Guest Instructor, Jessica Healy will focus on basic camera function including dials and controls, maximizing battery life, the truth about pixels, among other "fancy" yet baffling features that your camera will have. Although digital cameras as a whole will be addressed, much individual attention and instruction on your specific digital camera will be given. Bring your digital camera - old or new, all types are welcome!
Instructor: Guest Instructor Jessica Healy

Precious Metal Clay: Paper Clay Jewelry!
Wednesday, April 7: 6-9 PM
$55.00
All Levels
Make a unique pair of 99.9% solid silver earrings or an original pendant using precious metal paper clay! This form of PMC comes in 4" x 4" sheet of paper. Paper clay was origianlly designed for Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. It is flexible and does not dry out like the lump clay. It is easy fun and works up fast. There is a $35 kit that includes the clay and use of PMC tools.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Linda Matte

Pearl Knotting
Wednesday, April 7: 6-9 PM
$35
All Levels
Learn to knot like the professionals - by the end of this class you'll knot your own pearl bracelet and tin cup necklace using multiple techniques.
Instructor: Kathleen Snyder

Many Faces of Polygon - Part 2
Friday, April 9: 10AM - 1PM
$60.00

Instructor: Guest Artist: Carol Huber Cypher

Bead Happy
Friday, April 9: 2-5 PM
60.00
All Levels
The original bracelet is composed of silver lined aqua; reds, like those of blood, wine and roses; out-loud yellows of dandelions and primrose; clear chartreuse of tender new leaves in Spring; and the orange of Buddhist robes; plus a pinch of lavender, copper and brown : a color combination that, for me, evokes happiness and joy.

This sweet bracelet is also a delight to make. Though it appears to be a strand of complex beaded beads, it is a rhythmic tubular Ndebele, using every size of seed bead. Create a double headed closure on one end that will fit perfectly into a loop at the other end.
Instructor: Guest Artist: Carol Huber Cypher

Pentagon Necklace with Carol Cypher
Friday, April 9: 6-9 PM
60.00
Intermediate
This pentagon pendant is not just lovely to wear. It is a delightful way to become proficient in Cubic Right Angle Weave. Learn a logical way to build a c.r.a.w. unit, and HOW to add another, and WHERE to add each additional unit, to achieve any desired form, in this case a 5-sided “circle”. Notice the tiny star-shaped space within each of the 5 corners. Frequently we encounter projects that resemble c.r.a.w. but, are actually two layers of simple right-angle weave that are stitched together or woven as tubular right-angle weave. The advantage of c.r.a.w. is its durability, especially important when using these precision faceted crystals with sharp holes. Finish by weaving an elegant chain of bicone crystals and tiny charlottes.
Instructor: Guest Artist: Carol Huber Cypher

Marcasite Polygon Necklace
Saturday, April 10: 10AM - 4PM
120.00

Instructor: Guest Artist: Carol Huber Cypher

Cornflake Pearl Petal Flower Lariat
Sunday, April 11: 10AM - 4PM
$120.00
Intermediate: Please have some peyote and herringbone experience
Weave a long and supple “stem” for a fully bloomed Cornflake Pearl Flower. Discover how to include a spiraling wire armature at one end. This supple and partially wired sculptural piece, beautiful from every angle, can be worn in variety of methods. Create the flower by combining circular peyote with herringbone. Short fringes decorate the center and are used to attach the petals.

It is composed entirely of seed beads, except the “cornflake” pearls.
Instructor: Guest Artist: Carol Huber Cypher

Stamping & Foiling on Polymer Clay
Thursday, April 15: 6-9 PM
$55
All Levels
Make a series of pretty pins or pendants using Polymer Clay. You'll learn to add stamping and foil techniques to add dimension and design to your pieces. Make them for gifts (but you won't want to give them away!)
Instructor: Guest Instructor Darleen Bellan

Do It Yourself Jewelry Photography - Level 1
Saturday, April 17: 10AM - 1PM
$55
Beginner
Are you starting your own handmade jewelry business? Do you want to show off your designs online? Learn to set up an at-home studio and take great pictures of your jewelry. Professional photographer Jessica Healy will show you how to make the most of your digital camera and successfully take pictures of your jewelry. Best of all - you don't need an expensive camera to benefit from this class!

See some of the sample photos taken by students in this class.

Please remember to bring:

Your digital camera, if you own one
Any extra lenses you might own
Extra batteries
Jewelry to photograph!

Free tip - an extra memory card for your camera is a great way to separate your jewelry business from your family photos !

Instructor: Guest Instructor Jessica Healy

Beads in NH - Do It Yourself Jewelry Photography - Level 1

Do It Yourself Photography - Level 2
Saturday, April 17: 2-5 PM
$55 - Limit 4 (prereq. Level 1 with Jessica Healy)
Level 2
Have you ever wanted to photograph your jewelry on a white or black background and struggled with the results? Maybe you wanted to show a little more detail on your handmade rings or earrings. You'll explore exposure as well as macro (close-up) photography. Please bring your digital camera and a few pairs of rings or earrings to photograph. A camera with manual settings is helpful, but not required.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Jessica Healy

Basic Wire Work - Level 1
Wednesday, April 21: 6-9 PM
$35
Beginner
Make a pair of earrings using basic wire working techniques.
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau or Kathleen Snyder

Tree of Life
Saturday, April 24: 10AM - 1PM
$55.00
All Levels
Using wire work techniques, guest artist Mig Lemire will show you how to make a Tree of Life pendant or window ornament. A real beauty!
Instructor: Guest Instructor Mignonne Lemire

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) for Beginners
Saturday, May 1: 10AM - 4PM
$125.00
All Levels
Come join guest instructor Linda Matte for a full day of Precious Metal Clay. You'll learn basic PMC techniques to create a variety of fine silver jewelry pieces, including creating textures and setting stones. Price includes PMC for approximately 2-4 pieces; students may purchase additional clay from the instructor.

NOTE: If you have taken the Tear Away class, bring your molds and textures to use in this class.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Linda Matte

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