A Better Bead  & Crafts


A Better Bead & Crafts

"We aid and abet your obsessions."

244 West Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
828-884-5920
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 Classes

Classes are taught on an on-going basis as listed below.  Please be patient and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page for current class offerings and schedules We also schedule classes by request.  If you don't see what you want on the lists below, just ask and we will arrange a class to meet your needs and schedule.

Student Projects

This wonderful necklace was made by Nancy Bell with Swarovski crystals on sterling silver beading chain with a focal mille fiore donut bead from Luigi Cattelan.

Mille Fiore and Swarovski Crystal Necklace

Sue Boxill

Sue had a favorite saucer, when it broke, she couldn't bring herself to toss the shards.  After some time, it occurred to her that she could repurpose those shards as necklace pendant pieces.   We think she made a positively wonderful, one-of-a-kind piece.  What do you think? 

Sue Boxill Saucer Necklace Sue Boxill Saucer Necklace

 

Egyptian Collars with Amanda Kohring

 

Wire Work with Nora Lynn

Business Card Holders
Wire Wrapped Rings

Precious Metal Clay

with Barbara Stock, Level III, certified instructor

The designs below are a representation of what is taught in class.  You may design a drop or pendant that is different from the ones pictured.

Textured Drop Earrings

3 - 4 Hour Class $75

maximum 4 students

Thursday, May 15, 10am - 2pm

Includes all clay and silver wire

 needed to finish project.

Accent beads are extra.

Simple Textured Pendant

3 - 4 Hour Class $75

maximum 4 students

Saturday, May 10 or 31, 10am - 2pm

Includes all clay and silver wire

 needed to finish project.

These are samples of the basic level PMC Class
These are samples of the stone setting PMC Class
Polymer Clay with Annette Holbert
Polymer Clay Leaves by Annette Holbert
Learn the St. Petersburg Stitch w Annette Holbert

Tennis Bracelets by Annette Holbert

 Annette will teach you how to make any one of the these.

Seed Bead Bracelet by Annette Holbert Seed Bead Bracelet
Tennis Bracelets Tennis Bracelet Detail
Tennis Bracelet Tennis Bracelet
Tennis Bracelet Tennis Bracelet

Henri made this impressive piece after just one Basic Beading class.

This piece is a mix of black onyx, bone,

wood, Czech glass and Swarovski Crystals

 

Lampwork (Level 1)

with Cathyrn Rice, certified lampwork instructor

lampwork beads lamwork bead necklace
lamwork beads

11:00 - 3:30

 

Maximum 3 students

$125 (includes materials)

 

Sample Projects
for

Some Currently Available Classes

Scroll to bottom of the page for details.

Wire Crochet

 

Vintage Re-Makes and Swarovski Crystals

 

Directional Beads

Bead Knitted or Crocheted Pouches
Click on the above underlined link to see more pictures of pouches.

Beaded Beads

 

Tassels

Fiber Necklaces

Lariat Necklaces

The variation on a theme below is made with a single Venetian heart bead, an amethyst heart bead and two freshwater coin pearls shaped like hearts.  The accent beads are Swarovski crystals in three sizes, and faceted opalite rondelles.  The rest of the lariat is made up of two different types and colors of size 11 seed beads.

  • 1 1/2  hour class

  • Class cost is $15 to $20.

  • Material costs vary with bead selection.

Click on any picture to enlarge.

Other lariats are available as
finished jewelry, in kits or as classes.

Bracelets

   

Crocheted Button Necklace

   

Beaded Ornament Cover

   

Eye Glass Holder

Classes:

  • Cost for classes varies from $10 to $25 for a one hour + session.

  • Tools may be purchased at the time of the class at a 20% discount.

  • Reservations are required.  If you do not see a class to your liking, ask and we will try to accommodate your preferences and dates.  We teach many more types of classes than we can list.

  • Class Schedule for Saturdays is as follows unless otherwise listed:

      10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Basic Beading
      1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Specialty Class
      3:00 to 4:30 p.m. - Basic Earring
  • Specialty classes for May are as follows:

     
     
    Wednesday 30 April:  Fabric Embellishment 11:00 - 4:00
    Thursday 1 May:  Mother's Bracelet  1:30 - 3:00
    Friday 2 May:  Hemp Jewelry  3:30 - 5:00
    Saturday 3 May Closed
    Wednesday 7 May:  Basic Beading  10:00 - 11:30
    Wednesday 7 May:  Bead Embellishment  12:00 - 4:00
    Saturday 10 May:  PMC (Precious Metal Clay) 10:00 -2:00
    Tuesday 13 May:  Herringbone Bracelet  3:00 - 4:30
    Wednesday 14 May:  Bead Embellishment/Sewing  11:00 - 3:00
    Thursday 15 May PMC  10:00 - 2:00
    Friday 16 May:  Basic Wirework  1:00 - 2:30
    Wednesday 21 May: Sewing Class  11:00 - 3:00
    Thursday 22 May:  Summer Garden Necklace  10:30 - 12:30
    Friday 23 May:  Caterpillar Bracelet  1:00 - 2:30
    Saturday 24 May:  Wire Rings  1:00 - 2:30
    Tuesday 27 May:  Knitting Class  1:00 - 2:30
    Wednesday 28 May:  Sewing Class 11:00 - 3:00
    Saturday 31 May:  PMC (Precious Metal Clay)  10:00 - 2:00
    Wednesday 4 June:  Fabric Embellishment  10:30 - 2:30
     
    Class Schedule & times can be revised upon request.  
    We are very flexible.

    'Basic Beading' & 'Basic Earrings' 
    are also taught during the week on request.