CLASSES 2023
Class details will be posted as they become available.
If you are interested in teaching a class,
contact beth@texasbeadretreat.com
Class details will be posted as they become available.
If you are interested in teaching a class,
contact beth@texasbeadretreat.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! 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! 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.
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Beaded Ornament
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Time to complete: about 6 hours
Due to the length and cost of printing instructions, they will be emailed to students prior to the retreat.
Contact kearneyjulia53@gmail.com to request a copy.
Due to the length and cost of printing instructions, they will be emailed to students prior to the retreat.
Contact kearneyjulia53@gmail.com to request a copy.
Twisted Sister Bead People taught by Jacque Johnston and Mary Irving
Open up your inner creativity to construct unusual bead people. These can be made into a brooch to show off your love of color, texture and beads. This is a beginner level course. You do not need to have any specific skills to be able to develop these cute people. You can finish at least one person during the class.
Time to complete is 4 hours
Supply List:
- Beads with holes large enough to have 2 thickness of wire pass through them
- 2 yards size 18-24 wire in the color of your choice. Size 24 can be used for hair and size 18 used for the body
- Wire cutters, needle nose pliers jewelry glue
Have fun designing your own kits or purchase one of the many kits that will be available. You can also use your own beads and purchase wire from us to complete your kit. Feel Free to bring decorative beads to swap with others.