Workshops & demonstrations

Pasadena Bead & Design Show Workshops

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WAX CARVING

Make Your Own Pendant

By Bianca Moscatelli

July 31, 10:00am – 1:30pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $100 (required) / Kit: $50 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Learn how to create your own pendant or keychain out of wax in the lost wax casting style of jewelry making. In this 2.5 hour workshop you'll learn…

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MIXED MEDIA

Art Necklace Workshop

By Eleanor Park and Jennifer Derry

July 31, 10:30am – 2:30pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $40 (required) / Kit: $40

Skill level: All Levels

In this workshop, you will create your very own fiber art necklace. You will select the design and color of beads to crochet simple chains and work…

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JEWELRY DESIGN

Earring Make and Take

By Joyce Trowbridge

July 31, 11:00am – 12:00pm Already passed

August 2, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $0 / Kit: $10

Skill level: All Levels

Just show up - no registration necessary. Make & Take. Practice making earrings with design kits using unique components and beads.

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POLYMER CLAY

Jewelry design- Mokume Gane Polymer Clay

By Linde Clarke

July 31, 11:00am – 1:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $125 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Student will learn the art of Mokume Gane, a Japanese technique, layering clay to create random designs. Student will have the choice of creating a…

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BEADWORK

Making Paper Beads and Weaving Twisted Necklace Demos

By Artisans

July 31, 11:00am – 5:00pm Already passed

August 1, 11:00am – 5:00pm Already passed

Additional dates available

Fee: Class: $0 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Ongoing free demo

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JEWELRY DESIGN

Summer Resort Statement Jewelry Design

By Ursula Koenig

July 31, 11:00am – 1:00pm Already passed

July 31, 3:00pm – 5:00pm Already passed

Additional dates available

Fee: Class: $65 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Learn to design statement necklaces, bracelets and earrings using a variety of methods that include crimping, wire wrapping and creative layouts using…

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SOLDERING

Tube-set Gemstone Pendant- Sterling Silver

By Marissol Martins

July 31, 11:00am – 1:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $100 (required) / Kit: $145 (required)

Skill level: Beginner

Design and create a beautiful sterling silver gemstone pendant in this hands-on metalsmithing workshop! Perfect for beginners, this class introduces…

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JEWELRY DESIGN

Memory Wire Wrap Bracelets Make and Take

By Joyce Trowbridge

July 31, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Sold out

Fee: Class: $10 (required) / Kit: $15

Skill level: All Levels

Practice the basics of making Memory Wire Wrap Bracelets with fun design kits.

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BEADWEAVING

Nefertiti's Royal Collar

By Doris Weinbaum

August 1, 9:30am – 1:30pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $40 (required) / Kit: $50 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

This handwoven necklace is a variation of right angle weave that works up quickly and lays elegantly on the neck. The kit includes detailed…

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JEWELRY DESIGN

Knotting with Glass Pearls Bracelet

By Joyce Trowbridge

August 1, 10:00am – 1:00pm Sold out

Fee: Class: $35 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Learn a traditional knotting technique using tweezer/awl. Build your knotting skills while making a bracelet with Czech Glass Pearls on silk…

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SOLDERING

Bezel Set Stone Ring- Sterling Silver

By Marissol Martins

August 1, 11:00am – 5:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $100 (required) / Kit: $230 (required)

Skill level: Beginner

Ready to level up your jewelry-making skills? In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and craft a sterling silver ring featuring a…

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BEADWORK

Kids’ Wooden Stamp Art

By Artisans

August 1, 11:00am – 1:00pm Already passed

August 2, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $0 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Free demos and kids crafts. We have wood block stamps and ink pads that they can decorate with animals and other images.

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METALWORK

Make Your Own Stacking Rings

By Bianca Moscatelli

August 1, 11:00am – 2:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $120 (required) / Kit: $50 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

In this 3 hour class you will produce at least two to three, but most likely many more sterling silver and brass stacking rings to wear home. During…

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BEADWORK

Beaded Fringe Earrings

By Doris Weinbaum

August 1, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $40 (required) / Kit: $30 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Learn the ladder stitch, brick stitch and fringe seed beading techniques as you create these stylish earrings. Once learned, they work up easily and…

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BEADWORK

Ombre Multi-Strand Bracelet

By Joyce Trowbridge

August 1, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $35 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

Play with color and learn to crimp with this multi-strand bracelet. All-inclusive fee includes class instruction and provides materials.

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BEADWEAVING

Squared Off

By Doris Weinbaum

August 2, 10:00am – 2:00pm Already passed

Fee: Class: $40 (required) / Kit: $50 (required)

Skill level: All Levels

This handwoven necklace uses two hole Tila beads along with seed beads. The unique design allows it to be constructed as one continuous piece. The kit…

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