Classes

Stony Creek Bead Classes

October 2025

(Age limit is 16 or older)

Click HERE to register online (or you can always call or stop by the store) 

Basic Stringing

Thursday October 16th  6:00 to 8:00pm

Cost: $25 + Materials

Instructor: Kim West

Experience Level: Beginner

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make jewelry but weren’t sure where to start?  This is the class for you!!  Learn to string jewelry and attach the clasp so it is securely fastened.  This is an essential skill for every jewelry maker.  

Simple Wire Wrap

Saturday October 18th 1:00 to 4:00pm

Cost: $37 + Materials

Instructor: Carol Vandebogart

Experience Level: Beginner

Carol will teach you how to take a cabochon or bead and create a wire bezel to encase it so it can be worn. She will also teach a couple different techniques of creating a bail at the top and different ways to embellish the piece.

Dew Drop Earrings

Tuesday October 21st 6:00 to 8:00pm

Cost: $25 + Materials

Instructor: Kim West

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn to weave these elegant earrings using pearls and fire polish beads. This is a perfect beginner project if you are new to beadweaving. These earrings are designed by Deborah Roberti and are being taught with her permission

Earrings and More

Thursday October 23rd 6:00 to 8:00pm

Cost: $25 + Materials

Instructor: Kim West

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn the wrapped loop technique in this class which is an essential skill to make earrings and much more.

Winter Ice Ornament

Saturday October 25th 10:30am to 12:30pm

Cost: $25 + Materials

Instructor: Cathy Andrews

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn to use spiral stitch to create this ornament that looks like an icicle. It will look great on your tree!

Vintage Treasure Ornament

Tuesday October 28th 6:00 to 8:30pm

Cost: $32 + Materials

Instructor: Kim West

Experience Level: Determined Beginner (previous beadweaving experience required)

Learn to weave this netted ornament cover that is inspired by a vintage necklace that I saw at an antique store. This ornament will really make a statement on your tree!

Heart of Christmas Ornament

Thursday October 30th 6:00 to 8:00pm

Cost: $25 + Materials

Instructor: Cathy Andrews

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn to weave this netted ornament cover that creates a heart motif. This is the perfect project to give as a gift.

These photos never do the projects justice!

It is hard to see small details and real colors in print.  Please visit our store to see the actual projects and sign up for classes. 

Remember, first person to pay for class, gets the spot – so, register now for the classes that you want!  734.544.0904

Stony Creek Bead’s Class Sign-Up     Attendance Policies The following policies are in place to insure an enjoyable learning environment for you as a student, and to express respect for the teacher and your fellow students. Do Not Wear Perfume (or strongly perfumed lotions, etc.) the day of class.  Several of the teachers and students have allergies, asthma, or sensitivities to perfume.  Please be considerate in this matter. Prices listed are for the teacher fee only.  Materials are extra.  A tool kit (containing pliers, cutters, scissors, etc.) is available for your use during class.  Exception: Beading needles for thread-work classes. Payment in full is required at the time you sign up for a class.  We accept phone registrations with a credit card. You must pre-register so we may prepare properly. We reserve the right to cancel any class where the minimum number of students is not met. For private lessons, we reserve the right to enroll other students for the same lesson at the same time. No refund will be given if you cancel less than 48 hours prior to class. Only the students signed up for class may attend.  Family or friends cannot “hang out” in the classroom. Students must be at least 16 years old. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before class starts.  Due to time limitations, teachers will not be able to repeat instructions if you are late. Cell phones  must be set to “courtesy mode.”  Please step outside the classroom to answer the call or have the conversation.  No exceptions. If you normally wear glasses to read, bead, or do other crafts, please bring them to class.