Class List
We’ve closed our storefront, as of June 2019, but continue to do Pop Up Bead events, Bead Shows & Retreats. Check out where we’ll be next or visit our sister business Hot Shop Glass and make jewelry (and other cool home decor & garden art) in our NEW Glass Fusing Studio. Glass blowing classes too. Details here: http://www.hotshopglass.com
No classes are currently scheduled, but watch our website and Facebook page for upcoming events, including fun workshops. If you don’t already get our newsletter, sign up here.
Class Categories
- Chainmaille (1)
- crochet (2)
- Enameling (2)
- Kid's Camp (0)
- Lampworking (1)
- Loomwork (2)
- macrame (1)
- Metals (4)
- metalwork (1)
- Micro Macrame (0)
- Mixed Media (2)
- Stitching (91)
- Stringing (10)
- Weaving (1)
- Wireworking (10)
- Chain Weave Bling
- Chain Weave Bracelet
- Chain Wrap Bracelet
- Champagne Bracelet
- Charlestone Bracelet
- Charmed Necklaces-Drilled Stones & Beach Glass
- Chrysanthemum Bracelet
- Clea Pendant
- Cobble Tiles Bracelet
- Copper Etching
- Crackle Enamel Pendants
- Crystal Beaded Heart Pendant
- Crystal Bracelet
- Crystal Chain Bracelet
- Crystal Clay
- Crystal Star Earrings
- Dee’s Sparkle
- Diamond Duo Bracelet
- Diamonte Pendant
- Duoletta Bracelet
Jazz up the Chain Weave Bracelet with some bling! In this class we’ll show you our tips and tricks for designing with rhinestone chain.
$20. Supplies not included.
Stringing/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
A now classic design by our friend Dean at Continental Beads, this chain weave bracelet gives you a great look, with many options for design variations. Everyone loves this bracelet!
$20. Supplies not included.
Stringing/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
Love the wrap bracelets? Love ‘em even more with this fabulous style using chain & leather. If you are like me, you’ll make a bunch of these! We’ll show you two styles using different chain variations…you’ll never be bored! A single wrap makes a great guy bracelet too!
$20, Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
Another new offering from designer Ellad2. We just LOVE her patterns! This one is a quick and easy project with Superduos and Czech tile beads.
$20, Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
Join Funky Amanda on a fun Free Friday afternoon! The Charlestone, designed by Beadsmith Inspiration Squad member Erika Sandor, uses some of our favorites – Superduos, Tilas & Tipp beads! Combine them with fire polish and seed beads in endless color combinations!
Free/Supplies not included
Stitching/All levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
Bring your favorite beach stone or glass, gemstone beads and meaningful imagery charms to this class and you will learn great jewelry making skills to put it all together into a power necklace! Wirewrapping, drilling stones and glass, working with headpins, jump rings and chain will be covered in this fun class!
$20, Supplies not included.
Wirework/All Levels
We LOVE this new design! Combine new 2-hole Crescent and Lentil beads to form a puffy dimensional flower. So many color combinations!
$20, Supplies not included
Stitching, All Levels
**This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
A fun, different design by Ella D with Lunasoft, 2-hole Cabochons and Crescent beads turns into a stunning pendant!
$20, Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
Our debut class with the new, two-hole Honeycomb beads! Endless color combinations in this stitched bangle bracelet – with Swarovski bicones, fire polish, half Tilas, seed beads, delicas, and the new Honeycombs! Whew! It’s going to be a fun one!
$20, Supplies not included
Stitching/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
You’ll learn to cut and etch copper – using either rubber stamps or drawing your own design to be etched. Then learn to patina and polish the etched copper, and voila…an original piece of wearable art!
(If you’re sensitive to strong odors, bring a mask)
$20 class fee and $25 supply fee to instructor. All supplies included.
Metal/All Levels
Funky Joann has created another fun enamel experience. Using a layering of colors topped with a crackle enamel, you’ll create a one of a kind work of art.
$20 + $25 supply fee to instructor
Torchwork, all levels
Create a beautiful crystal bling pendant using either 3 or 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals. Once you get how right angle weave works you’ll want to whip up one of these for sisters, girlfriends….anyone you’d like to share some sparkle with.
$20, Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
Sweet, simple and elegant. Grab some crystals, some delicas, and whip up this bracelet, or a whole wrist full of this bracelet!
$20, Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
A fun, multi-strand bracelet, using crystal cup chain and ball chain! Bet you can’t make just one!
Free/Supplies not included
Stringing/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
We LOVE crystal clay. You will too once we share all the tips and tricks for working with this fun medium. Use it to create amazing mosaic style jewelry components. We’ve got tons of ideas and samples to inspire you!
$20, Supplies not included.
All Levels
Sweet holiday dangle earrings…we LOVE making these great designs with Swarovski crystals! So sparkly for the 4th of July! These make great gifts too!
$20 class fee. Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
Don’t you love it when a friend gives you a gift? (Especially beautiful jewelry!) Dee created this bracelet and gifted it to Kathy…every time she wears it the oooohs and aaaahs demanded that we share it as a class at Funky’s!
$20, Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
We have been having fun playing with the new DiamonDuo beads. Join us for this fun bracelet by designer Ella D! We’ll play with DiamonDuos, O Beads, fire polish and more! New for 2017!
$20, supplies not included
Stitching, All levels
***This class is not on the current schedule but is available by request! Either grab two more friends and we’ll schedule a private class just for you, or let us know you’re interested and we’ll do our best to put it on the next schedule!
Diamonte is an intermediate chainmaille designed and taught by Leayn Tabili of Anthelion Jewelry, created with bright aluminum jump rings, rubber rings, and Swarovski crystals.
Prior knowledge of basic chainmaille required, along with the dexterity to work with a pair of pliers to open and close jump rings woven into very tight spaces. This pendant will be finished in class.
Chainmaille, intermediate level
$20, supplies not included – Kit fee is $15 with crystal or $10 without crystal (crystals may be purchased from Funky’s).
The combination of Superduos and O Beads make for a stunning piece. Another hot new design from Ella D.
$20, Supplies not included.
Stitching/All Levels
