Author: Carmi Cimicata

Designing With Color Theory! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF:  Designing with Color

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She 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.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Odd Count Herringbone Stitch! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

Class Description
Join us for a technique-focused workshop using a lesser-known technique, odd count herringbone. Most herringbone designs are made using an even-count configuration, where each column has two beads. In today’s class we will show a method to turn an odd-count, embellished edge in herringbone stitch.

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She 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.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

BEADWORK FINDINGS Unboxing!

New BEADWORK Findings Collection
Now Available in Silver!
This line was specially curated to complement seed bead designs.
The gold collection was an instant hit and we were asked for silver, and we are so pleased to have them here so quickly!
Many are ideal for fringe earrings. They can be beaded around the edges, through open spaces or used as a simple component.
We also included some beadable clasps to finish off the collection.

Double Flat Spiral Rope Bracelet! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF: Double, Flat Spiral Rope
Class Description
Take a trip down memory lane with us to revisit our first-ever class with Michaels Stores! Over 100 classes ago, we kicked off our seed beading with this classic: a seed beaded tennis bracelet! We’ve placed a link to the original class in the project PDF. In today’s class, we’ll revisit the original in a new, ombre pattern, then build an additional bracelet onto the original for a double spiral design.

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She 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.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Poppy Flowers Gemstone Bracelet! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF:  Gemstone Bracelet
Class Description
Join us for a wire wrapping adventure creating this wildflower-inspired bracelet! In class we will explore a variation for creating wrapped links using bail forming pliers.
Each link is connected with jump rings to form a gorgeous bracelet embellished with gemstone chips and gold bead clusters.

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She 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.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Earrings Party – Date Night Ready Earrings in 5 minutes! Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

Class Description
You’re invited to an earrings party! Join us to create these trending styles in minutes using basic techniques. In class we will bring together crystal, pearls, paper clip, chain, and metals to check off all the trends: chain jewelry, threader earrings, pearls, and shoulder dusters! Make these styles your own by changing up your beads and metal finishes.

The Recorded Class

About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She 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.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.

Gemstone Jewelry – Free Workshop with Michaels Classroom

The project PDF:  Golden Gemstone Jewelry
Class Description
In this class we will combine stunning beads and precious metal findings into a design with wow factor! The class includes a stitched design and matching pair of wire wrapped earrings. We will also be using a glue-in bead cap to show off another way to incorporate semi-precious beads in your jewelry.

The Recorded Class


About our Instructor Danielle Wickes
Danielle Wickes is the Creative Director for  John Bead. She 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.
Danielle on Facebook linked here.