Beginner Basics - Crimp
2024-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | CO
We continue with Beginner Basics, learning to crimp. We will practice using crimping pliers to secure beads and findings onto flex wire, and will leave with a completed project!Date: Sunday, June 23rdInstructor: BrandiTime: 3:00pm-5:00pmDifficulty: BeginnerCost: $20, materials includedIf you choose to bring your own materials, you will need:
Flex wire
Crimp beads
Crimping pliers
Beads of your choice
Clasp

Beezzzzz Bracelet
2024-06-29 10:30 - 17:00 | CO
Designed by Akke Jonkhof of Akkesieraden, the Beezzzzz Bracelet is fun to say and wear! This honeycomb-heavy cuff is simple but eye-catching!
Date: June 29, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Instructor: Terry
Cost: $25 + Materials
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔲🔲🔲 Easy
Materials for a 6” bracelet (w/o clasp):
61 Honeycomb beads
218 O beads
72 Superduo beads
Clasp

Primrose Bracelet
2024-07-13 10:30 - 15:30 | CO
Teacup beads and GemDuos work together in this bracelet to create a delicate floral pattern.
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Instructor: Terry
Cost: $20 + Materials
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Intermediate
Materials – Measures 6 1/4” before clasp:
36 GemDuos
72 Teacups, Color 1
68 Teacups, Color 2
53 8/0 Seed Beads
38 15/0 Seed Beads
2 Jump Rings
6 lb FireLine
Clasp

Toffie Bracelet
2024-07-20 10:30 - 15:00 | CO
The Toffie Bracelet features waves of StormDuo and Ginko beads to dance on your wrist.
Date: June 20, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 3:00pm
Instructor: Jeannine
Cost: $25 + Materials
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔲🔲🔲 Easy
Materials:
StormDuo beads
Ginko Beads
3 mm round beads
15/0 seed beads
Fireline 6 lb
Two beading needles
Clasp

Victorian Lace Bracelet by Michelle Snyder
2024-07-27 10:30 - 16:00 | CO
As described by designer Michelle Snyder: This bracelet has a lovely, antique look to it that is a reminder of yesteryear!
Date: Saturday, July 27th
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-4:00
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Intermediate
Cost: $25, plus materials
Materials:
3mm round beads (7.5” sample has 200)
Size 15/0 seed beads
Size 11/0 seed beads in 2 colors
Jump rings
Clasp

Tape Measure Cover by Carole Ohl
2024-08-10 10:30 - 17:00 | CO
PaisleyDuos are the star of this beautiful tape measure cover designed by Carole Ohl. Cover fits 2″ diameter tape measures.
Date: August 10, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Instructor: Angela
Cost: $30 + Materials
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Intermediate
Materials:
2 6mm rounds
100 SuperDuos
32 PaisleyDuos
32 3mm firepolish
8g size 11 Miyuki seed beads
4g size 15 seed beads
E-6000 glue (optional)
Cup button or glue-on crimp
Size 11 beading needle
6 lb. Fireline thread
2” diameter retractable tape measure
Optional: acrylic paint, brush. Some of the tape measure will show through the beading. If your tape measure is an acceptable color, great. If not, you can use acrylic paint to paint your tape measure casing.

Beginner Beadwork: Fringe Earrings
2024-08-31 10:30 - 14:00 | CO
It’s back to school season, time for learning new things – so we’re starting our Beginner Beadwork series this month!
We’re kicking things off with these lovely but simple Fringe Earrings. Show off your most dazzling beads in this classic style!
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Instructor: Brandi
Time: 10:30-2:00
Difficulty: 🔲🔲🔲🔲🔲 Beginner
Cost: $25, material kit included
If you choose to bring your own materials, you will need:
Seed beads in any size and color(s)
Hoop ear wires
Beading needle
Thread

Daisy Fay by Ruxandra Puscas
2024-09-14 10:30 - 16:00 | CO
Join us on September 14th to make the Daisy Fay bracelet, designed by Ruxandra Puscas!

Date: Saturday, September 14
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-4:00
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $25, plus materials

Materials:
Bugle (6 mm)
Size 8/0 seed beads
Size 11/0 seed beads
Size 15/0 seed beads
2 jump rings
Clasp

Special Event: Molten Necklace
2024-09-21 | CO
Heather Kingsley-Heath is coming to Beads & Needs to teach her own beautiful design!
Important Info: Registration deadline is July 30th. Class size is limited, so sign up early!
$125.00 per class, $82.00 per kit.
In the designer’s own words: A flowing tassel of metallic seed beads, Molten is a delicious mix of textures. Chatons and crystals are layered over a beaded base and bail, with interlocking rings and a beaded necklace band. A beautiful statement that takes time to create and perfect for beaders who love to work the details.
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Instructor: Heather Kingsley-Heath
Time: 10:30
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced (confident with thread tension and make thread path direction changes)
Techniques: Albion stitch, Fringing and Netting
Cost: $125, plus kit/materials
Materials:
8g size 11/0 Seed bead dark metallic A
8g size 11/0 Seed bead medium metallic B
10g size 11/0 Seed Bead dk light metallic C
5g size 11/0 Seed bead light metallic D
2g size 15/0 Seed bead dark/medium metallic E
2g size 15/0 Seed bead light metallic F
7x 8mm Chaton G
12x 4mm Bicone crystal H
24x 3mm Pearl K
Necklace clasp and 2 jump rings

Special Event: Summercourt Pendant
2024-09-22 | CO
Heather Kingsley-Heath is coming to Beads & Needs to teach her own beautiful design!
Important Info: Registration deadline is July 30th. Class size is limited, so sign up early!
$125.00 per class, $82.00 per kit.
In the designer’s own words:
With it’s ‘steeped in vintage’ style, the Summercourt necklace is a light and delicate treasure. Inspired by the graceful Quatrefoil shape found throughout English Architecture and Interior designs. The pendant has a layered and delicately detailed quatrefoil centrepiece set around a sparking cushion cut stone. Three pearl encrusted pendants shimmer as they move, while a prettily beaded bail supports a new style of beaded chain.
Date: Sunday, September 22nd
Instructor: Heather Kingsley-Heath
Time: 10:30
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced (confident with thread tension and make thread path direction changes)
Techniques: Peyote and Albion stitch, Netting,Right Angle Weave.
Cost: $125, plus kit/materials
Materials:
Miyuki Seed beads:
8g Size 11/0 Metallic (A)
5g Size 11/0 Silverlined (B)
2g Size 15/0 Metallic (C)
3g Size 15/0 Accent (D)
3g size 8/0 seed beads (E)
26 3mm crystal pearls (F)
1 12mm square cushion crystal
1 meter 1.9mm ball chain

Squared Away by Sandra Lamoureux
2024-10-19 10:30 - 16:00 | CO
Terry is showing us how to make this romantic and versatile necklace: Squared Away, designed by Sandra Lamoureux

Date: Saturday, October 19
Instructor: Terry
Time: 10:30-4:00
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $25, plus materials

Materials (per 18 inch necklace):
Pearls: 1 – 8mm and 103 – 6 mm
Bicone crystals: 8 – 4mm Color A, 7 – 4mm Color B, and 64 – 3mm Color A
Size 8/0 seed beads
Size 11/0 seed beads in 2 different colors
Size 15/0 seed beads

Marrakech Bracelet by Ruxandra Puscas
2024-10-26 10:30 - 16:00 | CO
Come make this elegant bracelet with us!

Date: Saturday, October 26
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-4:00
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $25, plus materials

Materials:
Tila beads
3mm Bicone Bead
Delica beads in 2 different colors
11/0 seed beads
15/0 seed beads in 3 different colors
Two-sided one row clasp
Jump-rings

Crystal Balls By Deb Roberti
2024-11-09 10:30 - 15:00 | CO
This design by Deb Roberti, can be made as earrings, a pendant, or even an ornament!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 9
Instructor: Terry
Time: 10:30-3:00
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $25, plus materials

Earring Materials:
11° Seed Beads
16 of 4mm round or firepolish beads
26 of a secondary color in 4mm round, firepolish, or bicone beads
Ear Wires & Jump Rings
Optional – 2 Drop beads

Pendant Materials:
8° Seed Beads
8 of 6mm round or firepolish beads
13 of a secondary color in 6mm round, firepolish, or bicone beads
Closed Ring or Bail
Optional – Drop bead

Ornament Materials:
6° Seed Beads
8 of 8mm round or firepolish beads
13 of a secondary color in 8mm round, firepolish, or bicone beads
Closed Ring
Optional – Drop Bead or Charm

Butterfly Chain Set By Szidonia Petki
2024-11-23 10:30 - 17:00 | CO
This design was featured in Bead & Button Issue 159 of October 2020

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-5:00
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate
Cost: $25, plus materials

Necklace Materials:
Pendant or Drop apx. 20mm Long
64 of 4mm Bicones
64 of 3mm Bicones (similar or contrasting color to the 4mm bicones)
15° Seed Beads
Clasp
Jump Rings

Earring Materials:
2 Drops apx. 11mm Long
16 of 3mm Bicones
15° Seed Beads
Jump Rings
Ear Wires

Antonella Pendant by Nela Kabelova
2024-12-14 10:30 - 15:00 | Beads & Needs, Store Location 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-3:00
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $25, plus materials

Materials:
12 Ginko Beads
Sizes 8°, 11°, & 15° Seed Beads
Size 11° Delica Beads
32 of 3mm Firepolish Beads
18mm Cabochon or Rivoli

Beaded Beetles with Darcie
2024-12-21 10:30 - 15:00 | Beads & Needs, Store Location 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
Darcie is back to teach us how to make an
African Striped Love Beetle

Date: Saturday, December 21st
Instructor: Darcie M.
Time: 10:30-3:00
Difficulty: Easy Intermediate
Requirements: Some beaded wire experience preferred
Cost: $30 with materials included

This project would also make a good stash-buster for bugles & size 11° seed beads, if you want to use your own colors.

Once Upon A Time Pendant by Michelle Snyder
2025-01-11 10:30 - 15:30 | Beads & Needs, Store Location 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-3:30
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $25 + Materials

Materials Needed:
14mm Cabochon or Rivoli
6 of 2-Hole Cabochons (7mm)
6 of 6mm Firepolish Beads
18 of 3mm Round Beads
12 of 4mm Firepolish Beads
Sizes 15° & 11° Seed Beads
Size 11° Delica Beads
One G Thread or 6lb Fireline
Size 11 or 12 Beading Needle

Secret Santa Bracelet by Deb Roberti
2025-01-25 10:30 - 17:00 | CO
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Instructor: Terry
Time: 10:30 – 5:00
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $25 + Materials

Materials Needed:
Size 11° Seed Beads
56 of size 3mm FirePolish Beads
75 of size 4mm Bicone Beads
Clasp

Diagonally Delightful by Connie Whittaker
2025-02-08 10:30 - 16:00 | CO
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Instructor: Terry
Time: 10:30 – 4:00
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $25 + Materials

Materials Needed:
Size 15° Seed Beads
48 SuperDuo Beads
96 of size 3mm Bicone Beads or Rondelle Crystals
Clasp & Jump Rings
Suggested Needle & Thread -size 11 or 12 needle & 6lb Fireline

Happily Ever After by Michelle Snyder
2025-02-15 10:30 - 17:00 | CO
What comes after Once Upon A Time?
Happily Ever After, of course!
Designed as a sister piece to Once Upon A Time, this pendant uses some of the same materials, so if you have some left over, you can use them on this one as well.

Date: Saturday, February 15th
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-3:30
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $25 + Materials

Materials Needed:
14mm Cabochon or Rivoli
6 of 2-Hole Cabochons (7mm)
6 of 6mm Firepolish Beads
Sizes 15° & 11° Seed Beads
Size 11° Delica Beads
Jump Ring
One G Thread or 6lb Fireline
Size 11 or 12 Beading Needle

Amulet Bag by Cari Ordway
2025-02-22 10:30 - 2025-02-23 17:00 | Beads & Needs, Store Location 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
For this two-day class, we’ll be using a netting stitch to create a beaded purse. The size is up to you! Make a small purse for good luck charms & crystals, or one big enough for your phone.
Date: Saturday, February 22nd & Sunday, February 23rd
Instructor: Cari Ordway
Time: 10:30-5:30
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Intermediate
Cost: $60 (total for both days) + Materials

Materials Needed:
(amounts will vary depending on size of bag & length of necklace)
Two colors of size 11 Delicas
4mm Firepolish
Drops or accents for fringe

Mika Bands by Deb Roberti
2025-03-15 10:30 - 16:00 | Beads & Needs, Store Location 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
These bracelets can be made in two different styles!

Date: Saturday, March 15th
Time: 10:30-4
Instructor: Terry
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Intermediate
Cost: $25 + Materials
Skinny Band Materials:
Size 11° Seed Beads in two colors
About 36 of 3mm FirePolish
About 30 of 4mm FirePolish
About 16 of 6mm Beads in either Round, FirePolish, or Bicone Crystals
Embellished Band will also need:
About 90 SuperDuos
Clasp
Recommended thread – 6lb Fireline

Jane Austen Set by Michelle Snyder
2025-03-22 10:30 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | CO
Join us for a weekend of beading where Jeannine will be showing us how to make this 3-piece set designed by Michelle Snyder of PoetryInBeads.

Date: Saturday, March 22nd & Sunday, March 23rd
Instructor: Jeannine
Time: 10:30-5:00
Difficulty: Intermediate

Cost: $50 + Materials

Pendant Materials Needed:
10mm (ss47) Rivoli
6 of 7mm 2-Hole Cabs
18 of 3mm & 6 of 4mm FirePolish Beads
18 Superduos
Sizes 15° & 11° Seed Beads
Jump Ring & Bail
Bracelet Materials Needed (Approximate):
20 of 7mm 2-Hole Cabs
28 of 3mm & 36 of 4mm FirePolish Beads
80 Superduos
Sizes 15° & 11° Seed Beads
Jump Rings & Clasp
Earrings Materials Needed:
2 of 7mm 2-Hole Cabs
16 of 3mm & 10 of 4mm FirePolish Beads
16 Superduos
2 Drop Beads
Sizes 15° & 11° Seed Beads
Earwires

Babette by Deb Roberti
2025-03-29 10:30 - 17:00 | Beads & Needs, Store Location 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
Babette Necklace, Bracelet, & Earrings Set
from Deb Roberti of Around the Beading Table
Date: Saturday, March 29th
Time: 10:30-5
Instructor: Terry
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔲🔲🔲 Easy-Intermediate
Cost: $25 + Materials
Materials for All Three Pieces:
Size 11° Seed Beads
Apx. 238 of 3mm FirePolish Beads / 117 if making chain version of necklace
44 MiniDuo Beads
22 SuperDuo Beads
Apx. 42 size 6mm two-hole beads such as Honeycomb,
6mm two-hole Cabochons, or DiscDuo beads / 26 if making chain version of necklace
Clasp of choice
Optional – Drop/Accent Beads for Necklace & Earrings, Chain
Clasps for Necklace & Bracelet
Ear Wires for Earrings
Jump Rings (2-4mm)
Recommended Thread – 6lb Fireline

Renaissance Medallion Necklace by Carole Horn
2025-04-12 10:30 - 15:00 | CO
While not a complete beginner project, this design is a good intro for bead weaving.
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 10:30-3
Instructor: Jeannine
Difficulty: 🔳🔲🔲🔲🔲 Easy
Cost: $25 + Materials
Materials:
Size 15°, 11°, & 8° Seed Beads
3mm Round Beads
4mm Bicone Beads
Button or Clasp
One G, or other Nylon Thread

Elinor Bracelet by Deb Roberti
2025-04-19 10:30 - 16:30 | CO
Elinor Bracelet
from Deb Roberti of Around the Beading Table
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 10:30-4:30
Instructor: Terry
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔲🔲🔲 Easy-Intermediate
Cost: $25 + Materials
Materials:
Size 11° Seed Beads
3mm FirePolish Beads
3mm & 4mm Round Beads (could also use FirePolish)
Two-Hole Beads such as Ginko Beads, GemDuos, Samos (as shown), or IrisDuos
Clasp
Recommended Thread – 6lb Fireline

Primrose by Darcie
2025-05-17 10:30 - 16:00 | CO
Darcie is back with a new French Beaded Flower: Primrose
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 10:30-4
Instructor: Darcie
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔲🔲🔲 Easy
Cost: $40 + Materials
Stem wire & tape will be provided
Materials Needed:
24ga Wire in green for the leaves & a neutral color, such as copper or gold, for the flower
Size 11° Seed Beads in 5 colors
-40-55g Main Color A
-6g Color B
-8g Color C
-8-10g Color D
-60-85g Green Color for Leaves
Examples of Evening Primrose Colors:

Dewdrop Pendant by Leslee Frumin
2025-05-24 10:30 - 16:30 | CO
Instructor: Terry
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Intermediate
Cost: $25 + Materials
Materials:
Seed Beads in size 15° & 11°
3mm & 6mm Round Beads*
8 of 8×11 Pearl/Glass Teardrops
3 & 4mm Bicones*
8 of 6×9 Crystal Teardrops
Recommended Needle size – 12
Thread – 6lb Fireline or One G
*The number of round beads & bicones will vary depending on if you are making only the pendant or the full necklace

Fairy Wing Set by Michelle Snyder
2025-05-31 10:30 - 2025-06-01 17:00 | Beads & Needs, Store Location 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
This will be a 2-day class featuring a pendant, bracelet, & earrings designed by Michelle Snyder of Poetry in Beads
Instructor: Jeannine
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Easy-Intermediate
Cost: $40 + Materials
Materials:
Seed Beads in sizes 15°, 11°, & 8°
24 of 6mm Round/Pearl Beads
88 of 2-hole Lentil Beads
44 of 3mm Round/Pearl Beads
30 of 3mm Bicones
14 of 4mm Bicones
88 O Beads
You will also need a bracelet clasp, Earrings, Jump Rings, & a Pendant Bail
Suggested Thread – 6 or 8lb Fireline

Vineyard Trellis Bracelet by Pamela Lacasse
2025-07-19 10:30 - 17:00 | CO
Instructor: Jeannine
Difficulty: 🔳🔳🔳🔲🔲 Intermediate
Cost: $25 + Materials
Materials:
Size 15° Seed Beads
Two Colors of Size 11° Seed Beads
Berry/Peanut Beads
25 of 4mm Rondelle Crystals
Clasp
Other Supplies Needed: 6lb thread, size 12 beading needle
Techniques used in this project: Right-Angle Weave
