Bead Artist

521 F East Market St. Leesburg, VA

703 771 8115

521-F East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
ph: 703 771 8115

Class Schedule

What You Need to Know

Tuition is due in full at time of registration.
Pay attention to class prerequisites. You must have required skills to attend the class, no exceptions.
Class participation is limited and usually includes 3-6 students. Classes fill early, so sign up in advance.
We require 48 hour notice for cancellations. If you cancel prior to 48 hours we will refund your tuition in store merchandise credit. Minus a $5 cancellation fee.
If we cancel, we will refund your tuition in full, provide you with a store merchandise credit or apply the amount to another class if you prefer.
Tuition does not include supplies unless otherwise noted.
Plan to shop for your materials prior to class day so you have plenty of time to make your selections. Waiting until class day will not give you time to make your decisions. We will gladly hold your supplies until class day.
Alternatively, you may bring tools and supplies from home.
Feel free to bring snacks, and a beverage to class
Private lessons available - visit Beadaholics Social Club for details

Basic Beading
Introduction to beading, learn the basics of design, stringing and crimping. You will leave the class with a custom designed (by you!) necklace.
- Instructor/Brenda
- 3 Hours
- $35.00 plus materials.
Schedule Second Saturday of the Month 11:00 - 1:00 PM
- Saturday, September 1st, 11 - 2 PM
- Saturday, October 9th, 11 - 2 PM
- Saturday, November 13th, 11 - 2 PM
Basic Pearl/Bead KnotTed Bracelet
Learn the traditional method of knotting pearls/beads with silk cord. You will leave the class with a gorgeous hand knotted pearl/bead bracelet and an impressive new creative skill.
- Beginner Level - No prerequisites
- Instructor/Mariam/Michelle
- 3 hours
- $40.00 plus materials
- Limited to 4 students
Schedule Third Saturday of the month 11:00 - 2:00 PM
- Saturday, September 18th, 11 - 2 PM
- Saturday, November 20th, 11 - 2 PM
Leaves & Vines Necklace
Make this unusual necklace with Czech glass leaves and other small beads. You create a necklace resembling leaves with vines intertwined through the necklace. Wonderful piece to add to your wardrobe.
- Intermediate - Basic beading techniques not discussed
- Instructor - Brenda/Michelle
- 3 hours
- $35.00 plus materials
Schedule
- Sunday, October 24th, 1 - 4 PM
Crystal & Chainmaille Bracelet
Chainmaille has been around since the 4th century & was prominent during the Middle Ages and the Renissance. Become part of the historic tradition of chainmaille. Learn traditional techniques to create a stunning crystal and chainmaille bracelet. You will leave the class with a complete bracelet.
- Intermediate Level - must have crimping experience
- Instructor - Michelle
- 3 hours
- $35.00 plus materials
Schedule
- TBD
Cabochon Wrap
- Have a large stone or a stone with no hole and don't know what to do with it? Bring it to class or choose from our large selection of stones and you will leave with an impressive sterling silver wire wrapped pendant.
- Intermediate Level, no prerequisite
- Instructor - Michelle
- 3 hours
- $35.00 plus materials. Wire kit fee payable at class.
Schedule
- Saturday, September 25th, 11 - 2 PM
- Saturday, October 23rd, 11 - 2 PM
- Saturday, November 6th, 11 - 2 PM
Evening out ring
One of these stunning rings won't be enough and they are easy to make. Silver, Gold, Ruby, Tanzanite - with a wide selecty of Swarovski Crystals to choose from you'll be able to match all your evening wear.
- Beginner level
- Instructor - Michelle
- 3 hours
- $35.00 plus materials
Schedule
- Saturday, Octobeer 30th, 11 - 2 PM
basic Wire wrap loops
In this class you will use beads to learn how to make perfect wire wraps for making earrings, linking beads together or creating drops or charms. Wire wrapping is used to make earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and is a pre-requisite for the Multi-strand Necklace.
- Beginner level - no prerequisite
- Instructor/Patti
- 3 hours
- $35.00 plus materials
Schedule
- Saturday, September 25th, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
- Saturday, October 23rd, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Box chain & Beads bracelet
In this class you will learn how to use jump rings to make small sections of box chain, add a bead, another section of jump rings, another bead and when you are finished you will have a fine silver and bead bracelet.
- Beginner
- Instructor/Patti
- Basic Wire Wrapped Loops helpful
Schedule
- Sunday, September 26th, 1 - 4 PM
- Saturday, November 13th, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Multi - Strand twist
You won't believe this technique. It puts a permanent twist into several strands of beads to make a gorgeous necklace. You'll find yourself twisting all kinds of strands together for unique combinations. Every piece will be yours and yours alone.
- Intermediate level - Wire Wrap Loop Class required before multi-strand twist class.
- Instructor/Michelle/Brenda
- 3 Hours
- $35.00 plus materials
Schedule
- Sunday, September 26th, 1 - 4 PM
BEADED BEAD BRACELET
Learn how to put seed beads and crytals together to make this outstanding bracelet. You can also use the same pattern for a great necklace. Project may not be finished in class.
- Intermediate, Basic Beading a must
- Instructor/Michelle
- 3 hours
- $35.00 plus materials
Schedule
- Saturday, October 2nd, 11 - 2 PM