Upcoming Classes

Below is a listing of upcoming classes with photos. Or use our sortable calendar view. Click on any course title to sign up online.

TEEN CLASS: Leah's Earrings
Tuesday, July 8: 1-4 PM
35
Intermediate
Make these groovy wire work earrings - designed by our own budding artist, Leah Mednick.
Instructor: Leah Mednick

Teacher's Choice Day Session: Intermediate
This class runs Tuesday mornings from 10AM - 1PM, beginning June 24 through July 29.
$90.00
Intermediate
In this special series you will take 6 weeks of classes for just $90! Here's how it works: Bead Gallery will choose which class to teach based on the experience of those in the class or to try out new classes and variations on other classes. The classes will be usually a couple bead weaving classes, a couple wire-working classes and then a few surprises. There's something for everyone!
Instructor: Eva, Genevieve or Kathleen

Teacher's Choice Evening Session
Next Evening Session starts July 1st and runs Tuesday nights from 6-9 PM
There will be no class July 22 - classes will resume the following week.
$90
All Levels
In this special series you will take 6 weeks of classes for just $90!
Here's how it works: Bead Gallery will choose which class to teach based on the experience of those in the class or to try out new classes and variations on other classes.
The classes will be usually a couple bead weaving classes, a couple wire-working classes and then a few surprises. There's something for everyone!
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau

Basic Bead Stringing
Wednesday, July 9: 6-8 PM OR
Friday, August 8: 6-8 PM OR
Wednesday, September 10: 6-8 PM
$25.00
Beginner
Learn the basics in this class - learn to string and finish a bracelet or necklace like a pro!
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau or Kathleen Snyder

Crystal Dream Tennis Bracelet
Thursday, July 10: 6-9 PM
$35
Beginner
This tennis bracelet is a dream to make! Using crystals and seed beads, weave this elegant bracelet for yourself and your friends - so fast and fun!
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau

Beadmaking for Girly Girls with Stephanie Sersich
Friday, July 11: 10AM - 4PM AND Saturday, July 12: 10AM-4PM
$350.00
Intermediate Lampworkers
In this two-day workshop, we’ll make large and small glass beads and buttons for earrings, pendants and a bracelet and also create several simple pieces of jewelry featuring your handmade components. The emphasis will be on making jewelry that’s cute and fun. We’ll be using hearts and flowers for motifs and combining colors like pink, red and purple…and of course, anything else your heart desires. Each student will complete at least two pairs of drop earrings, a wire-work pendant and a simple feminine bracelet. Come and be girly!

Day 1 will be held at Queen City Lampworks in Manchester, NH
Day 2 will be held at Bead Gallery Inc. in Salem, NH
Instructor: Guest Artist: Stephanie Sersich

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Sunday, July 13: 10AM - 2PM
$65.00
All Levels
In the workshop, use floss and waxed linen to bind beads and other treasures into a bracelet. You’ll also learn how to apply the technique to make a necklace. The materials and methods provide an opportunity for self-expression—there is no pattern to follow, the beads can vary in size, color and shape. Each student in the class creates a bracelet different from the others’. The unusual materials and larger bead sizes seem to level the playing field for beginners and long-time beaders. Most students will complete the bracelet in class.
Instructor: Guest Artist: Stephanie Sersich

Radial Bead and Button Brooch with Stephanie Sersich
Sunday, July 13: 3-7 PM
$65.00
All Levels
Stephanie layers materials and fastens items with fibers to create many of her pieces. In this class, she’ll show you her latest design - a brooch made from beads, waxed linen and a button. The project will be featured in her book that’s due out in the spring of 2008, but this is your chance to learn the intricacies of the technique from Stephanie herself! The colors and motifs will be of the students’ choosing and each student’s brooch will look different from the others’. The class will focus on using waxed linen, a marvelous fiber, to make jewelry from beads and buttons. Participants will use waxed linen and threads to bind together their beads and treasures into a brooch first, and if time allows, start a ring or pendant made in a similar manner.
Instructor: Guest Artist, Stephanie Sersich

Basic Wire Work - Level 1
Wednesday, July 16: 6-9 PM OR
Wednesday, July 16: 10AM - 1PM OR
Thursday, August 14: 6-9 PM OR
Friday, September 19: 6-9 PM
$35
Beginner
Make a pair of earrings using basic wire working techniques.
Instructor: Genevieve Martineau or Kathleen Snyder

Pearl Knotting
Thursday, July 17: 6-9 PM OR
Wednesday, August 20: 6-9 PM
$35
All Levels
Learn to knot like the professionals - by the end of this class you'll knot your own pearl bracelet and tin cup necklace using multiple techniques.
Instructor: Kathleen Snyder

Teacher's Choice Day Session: Beginner
Each week from 10AM - 1PM
New session starts July 18 (Fridays) for six-weeks.
$90
Beginner
In this special series you will take 6 weeks of classes for just $90!

Here's how it works: Bead Gallery will choose which class to teach based on the experience of those in the class or to try out new classes and variations on other classes. The Beginner Series will be for new students who may only have basic stringing or wirework experience.

The classes will be usually a couple bead weaving classes, a couple wire-working classes and then a few surprises.
Instructor: Eva, Genevieve or Kathleen

Crystal Attraction - A Bead Gallery Original NEW CLASS
Friday, July 18: 6-9 PM
$35.00
Intermediate
Everyone is drawn to the sparkle on this beauty! A substantial crystal bracelet, perfect for dressing up a t-shirt and jeans or to wear with a more formal outfit. You can even make it in birthstone colors as a new style of mother's bracelet.
Instructor: Eva Lague

Twist & Shout for Joy
Wednesday, July 23: 6-9 PM
$35.00
Beginner
Create this sexy, slinky multi-strand necklace with a twist. You'll love to wear this on any occasion - it'll dress up your jeans during the day or your little black evening dress!
Instructor: Kathleen Snyder

Eternity Pendant - A Bead Gallery Original Design
Monday, July 28: 10AM - 1PM
$35.00
Intermediate
You'll make this sparkling ring of crystals and pearls as a focal pendant for a necklace. A perfect eternity pendant never goes out of style.
Instructor: Eva Lague

Russian Spiral Bracelet
Thursday, July 31: 6-9 PM
$35
All Levels
Learn this lovely stitch to create a graceful rope-like bracelet. These make great gifts!
Instructor: Eva, Genevieve or Kathleen

Five Flowers Ring
Friday, August 1: 6-9 PM
$35.00
All Levels
Using Swarovski Crystals and seed beads, you'll want to make this ring for all your friends - a quick, fun ring to make anytime!
Instructor: Eva Lague

Border Wrap Class
Saturday, August 9: 10AM - 1PM
$55
All Levels
Another fabulous way to wrap cabochons or seaglass! Come learn with Mig, our guest wire wrapping artist. She'll show you a great new way to wrap any shape cabochon that will make a beautiful pendant.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Mignonne Lemire

Silver Feathers Wire Bracelet
Saturday, August 9: 2-5 PM
$55.00
Intermediate
Guest Instructor, Mig Lemire, will show you how to make this pretty wire bracelet. You'll learn to manipulate multiple pieces of wire and faceted beads to create a pretty wire bracelet.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Mignonne Lemire

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) for Beginners
Wednesday, August 13: 10AM - 4PM OR
Saturday, October 4: 10AM - 4PM
$125.00
All Levels
Come join guest instructor Linda Matte for a full day of Precious Metal Clay. You'll learn basic PMC techniques to create a variety of fine silver jewelry pieces, including creating textures and setting stones. Bring a bag lunch or plan to order in. Price includes PMC for approximately 2-4 pieces; students may purchase additional clay from the instructor.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Linda Matte

Polymer Clay: Seahorses and Starfish NEW CLASS
Friday, August 15: 10AM - 1PM
$55.00 plus supplies
All Levels
String up some summer fun! You'll make your own polymer clay Seahorse pendants and starfish beads! You learn learn to add tiny pearl embellishments and use texturing tools to make them look like you just found them on the beach - or use powders to give them color like they're still under the sea!
Instructor: Guest Instructor Darleen Bellan

Do It Yourself Jewelry Photography - Level 1
Saturday, August 16: 10AM - 1PM
$55
Beginner
Are you starting your own handmade jewelry business? Do you want to show off your designs online? Learn to set up an at-home studio and take great pictures of your jewelry. Professional photographer Jessica Healy will show you how to make the most of your digital camera and successfully take pictures of your jewelry. Best of all - you don't need an expensive camera to benefit from this class!

See some of the sample photos taken by students in this class.

Please remember to bring:

Your digital camera, if you own one
Any extra lenses you might own
Extra batteries
Jewelry to photograph!

Free tip - an extra memory card for your camera is a great way to separate your jewelry business from your family photos !

Instructor: Guest Instructor Jessica Healy

Beads in NH - Do It Yourself Jewelry Photography - Level 1

Do It Yourself Photography - Level 2
Saturday, August 16: 2-5 PM
$55 - Limit 4 (prereq. Level 1 with Jessica Healy)
Level 2
Have you ever wanted to photograph your jewelry on a white or black background and struggled with the results? Maybe you wanted to show a little more detail on your handmade rings or earrings. You'll explore exposure as well as macro (close-up) photography. Please bring your digital camera and a few pairs of rings or earrings to photograph. A camera with manual settings is helpful, but not required.
Instructor: Guest Instructor Jessica Healy

Bead Crochet
Saturday, Aug 23: 1PM-4PM AND
Saturday, Sept 6: 1PM-4PM AND
Saturday, Sept 20: 1PM-4PM (Clinic)

Only $65 for all 3 sessions!
All Levels
If you've always wanted to bead crochet, this is the class. Learn the technique and then use the clinic to practice. Before your first class, you'll need to spend about an hour on a pre-class assignment. Call the store for details.
Instructor: Kathleen Snyder

Polymer Clay: Canes & Crystals
Saturday, August 30: 10AM - 1PM
$55.00
All Levels
Polymer expert, Darleen Bellan will show you how to make a variety of canes that can be used to make beads or to decorate other polymer clay projects. You'll then use some of these cane techniques to create a dazzling pendant set with a large Swarovski crystal. If you love polymer clay - you won't want to miss this class!
Instructor: Guest Instructor Darleen Bellan

Beginning Soldering: Contact Soldering
Saturday, September 6: 10AM - 1PM
$65.00
All Levels
Try out soldering with tools you can easily use at home. Make a great pair of textured, spiral earrings with soldered posts. Then learn to solder jump rings to attach sterling silver charms and a toggle to complete a terrific sterling silver bracelet.
Instructor: Guest Instructor: Julia Parkhurst

Sculptural Dragon w/ Polymer Clay
Thursday, September 11: 6-9 PM
$55
All Levels
Learn to make a fantasy dragon pendant using Polymer Clay, seed beads and pearls. Artist Darleen Bellan with teach you sculptural techniques that you can use to make other forms and figures. You'll be able to make great gifts for guys and girls!
Instructor: Guest Instructor Darleen Bellan

Stamping & Foiling on Polymer Clay
Saturday, November 15: 10AM - 1PM
$55
All Levels
Make a series of pretty pins or pendants using Polymer Clay. You'll learn to add stamping and foil techniques to add dimension and design to your pieces. Make them for gifts (but you won't want to give them away!)
Instructor: Guest Instructor Darleen Bellan

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