Calling all beading enthusiasts! Danielle Wickes, in collaboration with John Bead and Michaels Stores, is back with an incredible pre-recorded premium 2-hour beading class that will spark your creativity and elevate your jewelry-making skills. Whether you’re a seasoned beader or just starting out, this class is packed with inspiration, techniques, and project ideas you’ll love.
What You’ll Learn
Danielle dives deep into advanced square stitch techniques, showing you how to create stunning designs with a modern twist. Here’s a glimpse of what’s covered:
Creative Projects
- Versatile Circular Designs: Learn how to craft flat, round, and beautifully balanced designs perfect for pendants, earrings, or bracelet embellishments.
- Elegant Crescent Patterns: Discover how to shape crescent pieces that can be used as earrings, necklace bases, or decorative elements.
- Customizable Accessories: Use different bead sizes and colors to make each piece uniquely yours.
Materials & Tips
Danielle shares her go-to materials, including seed beads (sizes 11, 8, 6), bugle beads, and tools like wildfire thread and needles. She also explains how to:
- Adjust bead sizes for flat or dimensional designs.
- Reinforce stitches for durability.
- Add charms, jump rings, and findings for personalized flair.
Why Take This Class?
2 Full Hours of Instruction
Dive deep into techniques with Danielle’s expert guidance. You’ll master both foundational and advanced square stitch skills in a relaxed, easy-to-follow format.
Endless Design Possibilities
From geometric shapes to creative connections, this class equips you with ideas to expand your beading repertoire. Plus, Danielle’s tips on adding texture and dimension will inspire your next projects.
Who’s This Class For?
Beginners looking to advance their skills.
Intermediate beaders seeking fresh inspiration.
Anyone who loves crafting unique, handmade jewelry!
Workshop Recording
Would you like to learn more?
The best way to learn about all our workshops and step by steps is by joining our Facebook Group:
Bead Projects and PDFs from John Bead
Danielle Wickes specializes in working with seed beads, bead-weaving, and looming, creating hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, crochet, and jewelry made with leather and wire. Danielle on Instagram linked here.
All of our classes for Michaels with links to patterns and recorded class on this blog are here.
