This easy, fun, and pattern-free class teaches how to select, arrange, and string a variety of gemstone and other beads to make bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and more.  We'll start by choosing a type of gemstone bead, then build out the design of a bracelet using a variety of other types of natural beads, which may include metal, glass, stone, wood, bone, shell, or ceramic. (I don't use plastic in my designs, but learners may use any beads they like in theirs.) Also covered is how to use metal crimp beads to secure the beading wire to both ends of the clasp.

If there's time, we'll start designing a necklace with a focal pendant and talk about how a necklace design differs from that of a bracelet. Or, if learners prefer, we can make some earrings to match the bracelet we just made.

I'll be using my secondary top-down camera to give a good close-up view of my hands and the supplies as I make an example bracelet similar to the ones in the class photo. No experience is required, but some basic knowledge of using pliers, wire cutters, and types of beads is helpful.