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Basic 101 Class

You will make a bracelet & a pair of earrings. This way you get hands on experience. This class will fill up fast so please stop by the store soon if you want to save a spot. The class fee includes some supplies for the projects you will make in the class.

Easy Peazy Patina Painting

No art degree required to create with patina paint! In this class, you'll learn how to: Emboss a beautiful design on Vintaj brass blanks using a hand-rolling machine. Dome round brass blanks. Add beautiful colors with patina paints. ? Create artistic earrings and or necklaces with your finished art. The instructor will demonstrate "messy" wire wrapping. (It's not supposed to look machine perfect!) Bring Vintaj brass blanks (round for doming), squares, filigree, butterflies...and other fun shapes. Chain, beads, and findings such as jump rings, clasps, and ear wires. 20 or 22 gauge brass wire. Tools, or use those in the classroom. Wear clothes you can get paint on. Come 20 minutes before class to shop for any needed supplies.

NEW! Masterful Fringe Earrings

While making a pair of these Master Painting-inspired fringe earrings you will learn multiple stitches. The inspiration for these colorful earrings came from Klint, Van Gogh, and Monet. They are light and a great way to learn some basic stitches. Join Shannon in celebrating some beautiful works of art.

Apr 3
Private class with Shannon
Apr 4
Private class with Shannon
Apr 4
NEW Oriana Pendant

Have some fun with two-hole beads, seed beads, and all the bits and bobs in bead soup. you will learn how to work around a 3D center and create something totally unique. This project makes great presents for birthdays, Christmas or just because. Watch out you might become addicted to making these. They are truly the Bee's Knees.

Cost: $ 25.00
Steam Punk is all the rage so don't miss out on this great learning opportunity. You will be learning to use the out of the box tools to emboss your metal. Using special inks to colorized your base.

Cost: $ 30.00
No art degree required to create with patina paint! In this class, you'll learn how to: Emboss a beautiful design on Vintaj brass blanks using a hand-rolling machine. Dome round brass blanks. Add beautiful colors with patina paints. ? Create artistic earrings and or necklaces with your finished art. The instructor will demonstrate "messy" wire wrapping. (It's not supposed to look machine perfect!) Bring Vintaj brass blanks (round for doming), squares, filigree, butterflies...and other fun shapes. Chain, beads, and findings such as jump rings, clasps, and ear wires. 20 or 22 gauge brass wire. Tools, or use those in the classroom. Wear clothes you can get paint on. Come 20 minutes before class to shop for any needed supplies.

Cost: $ 40.00
Due to health restrictions for some people, we are offing PRIVATE 2-hour classes. MTB will teach any class you want to learn as long as it is in Shannon's wheelhouse. Please have one person sign up for the class. Other people can be added to your class by calling 608-837-5900 for an additional class fee. We can teach to anyone that the Original STUDENT allows in. Nobody else will be invited to join the class. In the comments section please add the class you would like to learn. MTB needs 10 days prior notice to cancel of a private class. In a separate email after you check out please let us know the class you would like to learn. If you need an evening class please call the store to set that up. You can choose a project from a Beading Book/Magazine or pick a project from our extensive class library. CHAIN MAIL CLASSES CAN NOT BE TAUGHT by Shannon. Shannon can usually figure most instructions /kits provided by the student if it is not from our class library. If the project that you want to learn is not in our library we will need to see the instruction prior to class to know if it is possible. So pick your date and let's have some FUN!

Cost: $ 35.00
In this class, you will learn the wonderful art of wire wrapping. You will receive 3 ? feet of either Sterling Silver or Gold Filled wire to complete this artistic pendant. Either a glass cabochon or a stone may be surrounded in this pretty wire mounting. Drop by the store to see a cool sample of the work you will be doing in the class.

Cost: $ 46.00
In this class you will learn the wonderful art of wire wrapping . You will receive 3 ? feet of either Sterling Silver or Gold Filled wire to complete this artistic pendent. Either a glass cabochon or a stone may be surrounded in this pretty wire mounting. Drop by the store to see a cool sample of the work you will be doing in the class.

Cost: $ 40.00
Weave your own dream made of magic to wear around your neck or dangle from your ears.

Cost: $ 30.00
This amazing delicate pendant. It unfolds the sparkly beauty that nobody can deny. It measures 1 3/4" Long with Bail and 1 1/4" Wide. the two-hole beads are truly highlighted in this piece. Join Renee for this class you won't be sorry.

Cost: $ 40.00
This Oriana Pendant will bring a twinkle to anyone's eye. this 1 1/3 in uses curricular peyote and 2-hole beads. This pendant Brings the rivoli crystal out and makes it a true focal of this pendant. A beautiful design from Barbara Lepak

Cost: $ 30.00
While making a pair of these Master Painting-inspired fringe earrings you will learn multiple stitches. The inspiration for these colorful earrings came from Klint, Van Gogh, and Monet. They are light and a great way to learn some basic stitches. Join Shannon in celebrating some beautiful works of art.

Cost: $ 30.00
Twisted Insomnia is a twisted version of Meant to Bead's most popular class

Cost: $ 30.00
Meant to Bead would like to bring a bit of the Russian life to the US.

Cost: $ 30.00
Want an elegant and stunning stitched bracelet? This bracelet fits the bill. With a repeat pattern that will make it easy for anyone to make and make it a great item to make as gifts, you will want to design a whole wardrobe around. Renee even designed a pendant to match. Be on the lookout for this beauty to add to the outfit.

Cost: $ 40.00
"Jarah " means something sweet and is also the name of an indulgent hot chocolate drink. Making and wearing this bracelet would indeed be a yummy treat. This bracelet is a take on the peyote stitch with 2-hole beads.

Cost: $ 30.00
Learn how to create this elegant cuff using a variation of Right-angle weave and Peyote stitch to embellish. You will also be working with multiple 2 hole beads in many ways. This beautiful design was made by Michele Klous for you to learn all the ins and outs of multi-hole beading.

Cost: $ 30.00
A wonderful class that teaches you the fine art of netting with crafty result. Who wouldn't want to receive this reusable art piece. Make it match the bottle or the person's d?cor.

Cost: $ 30.00
You will make a bracelet & a pair of earrings. This way you get hands on experience. This class will fill up fast so please stop by the store soon if you want to save a spot. The class fee includes some supplies for the projects you will make in the class.

Cost: $ 30.00
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COVID Store Hours:

Meant to Bead will have shortened hours

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-8pm
Wednesday 10-5pm
Thursday & Friday 10-8pm
Sat 10-5pm
Sunday Closed