Beginner Beading Basics

Each class will present instruction to create new beading projects for students! (Supplies, listed below,  need to be purchased individually by each learner prior to class). Students will interact with other learners and the instructor each week through questions given during the class and discussions posted in the Outschool Classroom. Students will also be asked to post a picture of their creation to the Classroom each week and will receive feedback from the instructor. 
- Week 1: Make stretch bracelets
-Week 2: Construct dangle earrings
-Week 3: Create a sun catcher 
-Week 4: Bead a necklace
Every class will include instruction in beading basics such as: 
- color and pattern design
- tying and tucking a knot
- using bead tools correctly
- looping eye hooks
- attaching jump rings
- wire twisting
- how to create and use jump rings 
- attaching lobster clips
- using a bead tray
- measuring successfully
- bead design
- choosing a centerpiece
- where to source beads 
- creating jewelry sets
- distribution of project ideas
Each week, students will interact using the Outschool Classroom to share their projects, ideas and questions with the instructor and other class participants. The instructor will provide personal feedback to each student.