CLASSES 2022
Beth Dewey has provided the following photos & information
for 2022 class projects.
Please direct any questions to her at:
nelad_bd@yahoo.com
Beth Dewey has provided the following photos & information
for 2022 class projects.
Please direct any questions to her at:
nelad_bd@yahoo.com
Sign-up info for classes
For more than 20 years the Texas Bead Retreat has offered free classes. Classes are taught by attendees who volunteer their time to prepare instructions and take time to teach fellow beaders. Some teachers offer kits at a nominal cost. A big hearty thanks goes out to our attendees who volunteer!
Each participant may sign up for THREE classes. You'll pick your top three choices, including the class numbers, along with three back-up choices in case your first picks fill up early, and send them to beth@texasbeadretreat.com . Be careful not to schedule yourself for more than one class in the same time slot! Please look at the schedule closely as there are two two-part classes this year. Two-part classes count as one class. If there's space available, you may sign up for additional classes at the retreat. Many supplies are available from our on-site bead vendor - Lori Clarida, of Wild Beads.
We're again offering Early Bird Classes for those of you who just can't wait for the official Friday start of the retreat!
Be sure and bring needles, thread, bead mat, light, glasses, thread conditioner, scissors or thread burner - all your basic working supplies. These are typically not included in kits.
You also need to bring all required tools unless otherwise noted. Keep in mind that when instructors make tools available for class use, there might not be enough to go around, which can mean waiting your turn. Just a heads-up in case you're the antsy type.
For more than 20 years the Texas Bead Retreat has offered free classes. Classes are taught by attendees who volunteer their time to prepare instructions and take time to teach fellow beaders. Some teachers offer kits at a nominal cost. A big hearty thanks goes out to our attendees who volunteer!
Each participant may sign up for THREE classes. You'll pick your top three choices, including the class numbers, along with three back-up choices in case your first picks fill up early, and send them to beth@texasbeadretreat.com . Be careful not to schedule yourself for more than one class in the same time slot! Please look at the schedule closely as there are two two-part classes this year. Two-part classes count as one class. If there's space available, you may sign up for additional classes at the retreat. Many supplies are available from our on-site bead vendor - Lori Clarida, of Wild Beads.
We're again offering Early Bird Classes for those of you who just can't wait for the official Friday start of the retreat!
Be sure and bring needles, thread, bead mat, light, glasses, thread conditioner, scissors or thread burner - all your basic working supplies. These are typically not included in kits.
You also need to bring all required tools unless otherwise noted. Keep in mind that when instructors make tools available for class use, there might not be enough to go around, which can mean waiting your turn. Just a heads-up in case you're the antsy type.
Thursday Classes

Class #1
1-5 PM Thursday / Hall A
Part 1 of 2, Lariat Rope
Teacher: Alli Cormier
Kits available, 5 color ways
Materials: 9gm 11/0 seed bead color A, 9gm 11/0 seed bead color B, 14gm 11/0 seed bead color C (core bead), 400 2 or 3mm Crystal item D, 400 2 or 3mm Pearl item E, 74 15x6 one hole Dagger item F
1-5 PM Thursday / Hall A
Part 1 of 2, Lariat Rope
Teacher: Alli Cormier
Kits available, 5 color ways
Materials: 9gm 11/0 seed bead color A, 9gm 11/0 seed bead color B, 14gm 11/0 seed bead color C (core bead), 400 2 or 3mm Crystal item D, 400 2 or 3mm Pearl item E, 74 15x6 one hole Dagger item F

Class #2
1-5 PM Thursday / Hall B
Turtle Circle
Teacher: Sue Charrette-Hood
Kits available / 4mm crystals x 30, 11/0 seed beads x 2 gram, metal turtle charm x 1, slip ring x 2 (6mm & 8mm), ribbon neck strap
1-5 PM Thursday / Hall B
Turtle Circle
Teacher: Sue Charrette-Hood
Kits available / 4mm crystals x 30, 11/0 seed beads x 2 gram, metal turtle charm x 1, slip ring x 2 (6mm & 8mm), ribbon neck strap
Friday Classes

Class #5
1-5 PM Friday / Hall B
Lady of Shallot
Teacher: Michele Roy
Kits available. Class is for the pendant. There are additional kits for earring and bracelet/
1-5 PM Friday / Hall B
Lady of Shallot
Teacher: Michele Roy
Kits available. Class is for the pendant. There are additional kits for earring and bracelet/
Class #6
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Class #7
8-10 PM Friday / Hall A
Bezel with crescent and other 2-hole beads
Teacher: Beth Dewey
Kits available. Crescent beads, Vexolo or Nib Bits, Diamond Duos or Ginko Leaf or Czech Rounds or any 6-8mm 2-hole bead, and complimentary colored seed beads.
8-10 PM Friday / Hall A
Bezel with crescent and other 2-hole beads
Teacher: Beth Dewey
Kits available. Crescent beads, Vexolo or Nib Bits, Diamond Duos or Ginko Leaf or Czech Rounds or any 6-8mm 2-hole bead, and complimentary colored seed beads.

Class #8
8-10 PM Friday / Hall B
Almost a Cube Beaded Bead
Teacher: Cynthia Ledbetter
No kits. 3 gm two colors size 6; 1 gm third color size 6; 2 gm each three colors size 8
8-10 PM Friday / Hall B
Almost a Cube Beaded Bead
Teacher: Cynthia Ledbetter
No kits. 3 gm two colors size 6; 1 gm third color size 6; 2 gm each three colors size 8

Class #9
8-10 PM Friday / Trinity
A Little Bit of Bling Earrings & Bracelet
Teacher: Edwige Denyszyn
Kits available, $3. Kit includes 8.5” cup chain, earring hoops and jump ring. Student will bring 2 colors of #15 seed beads and a clasp for the bracelet. During class we will work on earrings and should be able to complete one earring during class. The same pattern applies to the bracelet.
8-10 PM Friday / Trinity
A Little Bit of Bling Earrings & Bracelet
Teacher: Edwige Denyszyn
Kits available, $3. Kit includes 8.5” cup chain, earring hoops and jump ring. Student will bring 2 colors of #15 seed beads and a clasp for the bracelet. During class we will work on earrings and should be able to complete one earring during class. The same pattern applies to the bracelet.
Saturday Classes

Class #10
9 – 11 AM Saturday / Hall A
Love Knot Chain Maille Bracelet with Earrings
Teacher: Eileen Wellnicki
Kits available, $20. I will have a selection of random stones, pearls and beads to choose from, 18 gauge 1/4 inch bright aluminum jump rings, 18 gauge 5/32 inch bright aluminum jump rings, clasp, earring hooks, head /eye pins, stones, pearls, etc (optional)
9 – 11 AM Saturday / Hall A
Love Knot Chain Maille Bracelet with Earrings
Teacher: Eileen Wellnicki
Kits available, $20. I will have a selection of random stones, pearls and beads to choose from, 18 gauge 1/4 inch bright aluminum jump rings, 18 gauge 5/32 inch bright aluminum jump rings, clasp, earring hooks, head /eye pins, stones, pearls, etc (optional)
Class #12
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Class #13
1-5 PM Saturday / Hall A
Part 2 of 2 Lariat Rope
Teacher: Alli Cormier
Kits available in 5 color ways. 2gm 11/0 seed bead A, 2gm 11/0 seed bead B, 3gm 11/0 seed bead C (core bead), 50 2 or 3mm Crystal D, 50 2 or 3mm Pearl E, 8 or 9 15x6 one hole Dagger F, Foundation and Suede 3x3 inches, Foundation 1 ½ x 1 ½ inches, 25mm Cabochon, 1gm Delicas, 1 gm 15/0 seed beads, 10 or 11cm of 2mm or 2.5mm cup chain
1-5 PM Saturday / Hall A
Part 2 of 2 Lariat Rope
Teacher: Alli Cormier
Kits available in 5 color ways. 2gm 11/0 seed bead A, 2gm 11/0 seed bead B, 3gm 11/0 seed bead C (core bead), 50 2 or 3mm Crystal D, 50 2 or 3mm Pearl E, 8 or 9 15x6 one hole Dagger F, Foundation and Suede 3x3 inches, Foundation 1 ½ x 1 ½ inches, 25mm Cabochon, 1gm Delicas, 1 gm 15/0 seed beads, 10 or 11cm of 2mm or 2.5mm cup chain