Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Wednesdays, 10am-8pm.

Email: letsbead@frontiernet.net

Jean and Cathy are back from the annual Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee and they’re eager to show you all the wonderful things they brought back with them. Here are a few of the new things you’ll see the next time you stop in:

  • A great selection of sterling silver drops, connectors, charms and pendants
  • More Vintaj Natural Brass components and kits, plus faceted Czech glass stones made exclusively for the Vintaj line
  • Lillypilly Designs laser-carved shell pendants
  • Pewter picture frames, charms and word charms
  • Fancy findings and earwires
  • Sterling silver and gold-filled chains by the foot
  • 1mm WireLace® in 17 colors (we’re offering a class on 8/6 where we’ll make a Swarovski crystal and lace necklace)
  • NEW heavy weight C-lon cord in 8 colors (great for Kumihimo and micro-macramé) with 8 more colors yet to come!
  • New line of fun colors and shapes of lampwork beads that go with some gorgeous flower focals
  • Lampwork glass cabochons
  • Clasps-clasps-clasps!

Be a Wise Beader and Save
with Our Frequent Beader Discount Card

For every $10 spent on merchandise (after any discounts and before tax) (class fees do not qualify) we’ll stamp your card. When you have 10 stamps, redeem your card for 10% off your next purchase, OR collect 30 stamps and save 35% off your next purchase (some restrictions may apply).

Whimsical Wednesdays are very popular

So far, we’ve had “frequent beader card double stamp day” and special discounts on lampwork beads, pearls, fibers and Czech glass. So if you’re in the area on a Wednesday, stop in to find out what special we’re running that day.

We have welcomed two beaders to our friendly Let’s Bead! staff.

Terry Byrne has lots of experience in all aspects of beading and she’ll be teaching several seed bead classes during July & August.

Sarah Martin specializes in felting and embellishing felted beads.

Class Information:

  • Class size is limited in order to maximize your learning experience, however, a class may be postponed if minimum student enrollment is not met.
  • Class fee must be paid in advance to reserve your spot in class. Kit fee is payable at class.
  • Students receive a 10% discount coupon off tools and supplies (not applicable to class or class kit fees).
  • Tools and task lamps are available for students to use in class.
  • Check our web site www.letsbead.com for additions or changes to the schedule and for project photos.
  • Take 3 classes and your 4th class fee is FREE!

Class Schedule for July and August

Day/Date/Time
 
Class
Class Fee /
Kit Fee
Monday 7/21 10-12
Instructor: Deb Coller
Earring Trio
Beginner: make 3 pairs of earrings using basic techniques
$20 / $25
Monday 7/21 1-3
Instructor: Deb Coller
Wire Shaping & Pounding for Kids
Ages 10+: learn to make earrings with wire
$20 / $15
Monday 7/21 6:30-8:30
Instructor: Deb Coller
Stamping on Metal
Beginner: stamp designs on precut metal shapes and create a pendant necklace
$30 / $12
Thursday 7/24 6-9
Instructor: Deb Sardina
Jens Pind Chain Maille Weave
Intermediate: chain maille experience necessary
$30 / $55
Friday 7/25 1-4
Instructor: Janis Loehr
Double Spine Bracelet
Beginner: learn an off-loom seed bead technique and make a delicate-looking bracelet
$30 / $25
Friday 7/25 6-9
Instructor: Susan Jefferson
Kumihimo Japanese Braiding
Beginner: learn an updated technique for making traditional Japanese braided cords
$30 / $25
Saturday 7/26 11-1
Instructor: Kara Seay
Fundamentals of Jewelry Design
Beginner: learn creative ways to work with color and balance as you design a necklace
$20 / $20
Saturday 7/26 1-5
Instructor: Deb Coller
Introduction to Silver Art Clay™ (tool kit included)
Beginner: shape, fire and polish several pieces in class
$40 / $55
Monday 7/28 12-3
Instructor: Deb Coller
Wire Basics
Beginner level: make clasps, links & connections
$30 / $20
Monday 7/28 6-8
Instructor: Deb Coller
Wire Bangle Bracelet
Beginner: learn wire coiling and shaping as you create a beaded bangle
$30 / $40
Wednesday 7/30 11-1
Instructor: Kara Seay
Kids’ Jungle Keychain
Ages 8+: string a fun jungle-themed keychain/zipper pull
$20 / $10
Wednesday 7/30 1-3:30
Instructor: Terry Byrne
Seed Bead Sampler: Square Stitch
Beginner: working with Delicas, learn this off-loom beadweaving technique
$25 / $6
Thursday 7/31 1-4
Instructor: Janis Loehr
Spiral Bracelet with Czech Drop Beads
Beginner: embellish an easy-to-learn bracelet with Czech drop beads
$30 / $30
Thursday 7/31 6-9
Instructor: Deb Sardina
Vertebrae Chain Maille Bracelet
Intermediate
$30 / $50
Thursday 7/31 6-8:30
Instructor: Terry Byrne
Seed Bead Sampler: Square Stitch
Beginner: working with Delicas, learn this off-loom beadweaving technique
$25 / $6
Saturday 8/2 11-2
Instructor: Deb Sardina
Byzantine Lace Chain Maille Bracelet
Intermediate: experience with Byzantine weave helpful
$30 / $65
Saturday 8/2 2-4
Instructor: Susan Jefferson
Bead Crochet Bracelet Variations
Intermediate: experience with slip-stitch rope crochet
$20 / $20
Monday 8/4 6-9
Instructor: Janis Loehr
Two-Drop Peyote Bracelet
Beginner: make a checkerboard patterned bracelet with Delica beads
$30 / $25
Monday 8/4 6:30-8:30
Instructor: Jean York
Bead Stringing Basics
Beginner: learn the basic elements of designing, stringing and finishing a beaded necklace and earrings
$20 / $25
Wednesday 8/6 1-3
Instructor: Jean York
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WireLace® and Swarovski Crystal Necklace
Beginner: Make a multi-strand necklace with woven wire ribbon
$20 / $42
Thursday 8/7 6-9
Instructor: Deb Sardina
Calypso Chain Maille Bracelet
Intermediate: prior chain maille experience necessary
$30 / $55
Thursday 8/7 6-9
Instructor: Janis Loehr
Wide Right Angle Weave Bracelet
Beginner: learn the right angle weave using Czech glass beads
$30 / $25
Friday 8/8 6-9
Instructor: Susan Jefferson
Square Stitch Bracelet
Beginner: learn an off-loom seed bead stitch using Delica beads and tube clasp
$30 / $20
Saturday 8/9 2-4
Instructor: Deb Coller
Earring Trio
Beginner: make 3 pairs of earrings using basic techniques
$20 / $25
Monday 8/11 1-3:30
Instructor: Janis Loehr
Sea Urchin Square Stitch Bracelet
Beginner: embellish a base bracelet of square stitch with Czech dagger beads
$25 / $25
Monday 8/11 1-5
Instructor: Deb Coller
Introduction to Silver Art Clay™ (tool kit included)
Beginner: shape, fire and polish several pieces in class
$40 / $55
Thursday 8/14 6-9
Instructor: Deb Sardina
Double Vision Chain Maille Weave Bracelet
Beginner
$30 / $50
Friday 8/15 6-9
Instructor: Susan Jefferson
Kumihimo Braiding with Beads
Intermediate: experience with basic round braid; bring disk and spools to make two versions of beaded braids
$30 / $45 [includes a 2nd disk & spools]
Friday 8/15 6-9
Instructor: Janis Loehr
Spiral Bracelet with Czech Drop Beads
Beginner: embellish an easy-to-learn bracelet with Czech drop beads
$30 / $30
Saturday 8/16 11-2
Instructor: Deb Sardina
Full Persian Chain Maille Bracelet
Intermediate: prior chain maille experience necessary
$30 / $55
Saturday 8/16 11-2
Instructor: Deb Coller
Stamping on Metal
Beginner: stamp designs on precut metal shapes and create a pendant necklace
$30 / $12
Saturday 8/16 3-7
Instructor: Deb Coller
Art Clay Play Day
Former students only: come finish your class or home projects and get instructor advice
Firing fee $15 minimum
Monday 8/18 1-4
Instructor: Deb Coller
Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendant
Beginner: embellish a gemstone with wire and beads
$30 / $25
Monday 8/18 6-9
Instructor: Deb Coller
Wire Basics
Beginner level: make clasps, links & connections
$30 / $20
Tuesday 8/19 6-9 and 8/26 6-8
Instructor: Sandra Cherin
Traditional Balkan Style Crocheted Seed Bead Bracelet [2 sessions]
Intermediate: crochet or knitting experience helpful
$50 / $20
Wednesday 8/20 11-1
Instructor: Kara Seay
Bead Stringing Basics
Beginner: learn the basic elements of designing, stringing and finishing a beaded necklace and earrings
$20 / $25
Wednesday 8/21 6:30-8:30
Instructor: Jean York
Bead Stringing Basics
Beginner: learn the basic elements of designing, stringing and finishing a beaded necklace and earrings
$20 / $25
Saturday 8/23 2-4
Instructor: Deb Coller
Wire Wrapped Rings
Beginner: make several basic rings with wire and beads
$20 / $25
Saturday 8/23 5-9
Instructor: Deb Coller
Leaf Impressions in Art Clay™ Silver
Intermediate: Art Clay Basics class prerequisite; bring tool kit; learn to shape Art Clay using molds
$40 / $20
Monday 8/25 12-2
Instructor: Deb Coller
Wire Bangle Bracelet
Beginner: learn wire coiling & shaping as you create a beaded bangle
$30 / $40
Wednesday 8/27 11-1
Instructor: Kara Seay
Beach-Themed Bracelet
Ages 8+: learn how to string a fun beach-inspired bracelet using basic techniques
$20 / $15
Wednesday 8/27 1-3:30
Instructor: Terry Byrne
Seed Bead Sampler: Right Angle Weave
Beginner: learn this off-loom bead weaving technique using Japanese seed beads
$25 / $5
Thursday 8/28 6-9
Instructor: Deb Sardina
Two-Tone Flower Parallel Chain Maille Bracelet
Intermediate: prior chain maille experience necessary
$30/ $55
Thursday 8/28 6-8:30
Instructor: Terry Byrne
Seed Bead Sampler: Right Angle Weave
Beginner: learn this off-loom bead weaving technique using Japanese seed beads
$25 / $5
Saturday 8/30 11-1
Instructor: Kara Seay
Fundamentals of Jewelry Design
Beginner: learn creative ways to work with color and balance as you design a necklace
$20 / $20
Saturday 8/30 1-5
Instructor: Deb Coller
Molded Silver Art Clay™
Intermediate: Art Clay Basics class prerequisite; bring tool kit; learn to shape Art Clay using molds
$40 / $55