store location: 3229 Houston Ave. , Houston. Texas 77009
713-868-1310 sales@novabeads.net
CALL FOR HOLIDAY HOURS
Tues. 10:00 am. - 2:00 pm.
Wed. by appt.
Thurs. 10:00 am. - 2:00 pm.
Fri. 10:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Sat. 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.
Sun. 1:00 pm. - 4:00 pm.
Mon. closed
NEW CLASSES!
March - April 2024
Sunday, March 24th, 1:30 pm. - 3:30 pm.
Brick Stitch Earrings Class : Learn how to make these fun and playful earrings using the brick stitch weave. These earrings are easy to work up. Taught by seed bead artist Josie Watts.
Instruction: $40 Project fee: depends on your choice of beads
Saturday, March 23rd, 11:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Wire Wrapped Rings Class: Create unique wire wrapped rings by hand with those special beads, that are just right, and wire of your choice.
Instruction: $35 Project fee: depends on beads and wire you choose
Saturday, April 6th, 11:00 am. -1:00 pm.
Hammered Chandelier Earrings Class : Hammer out your own pair of chandelier style earrings using wire , chain, and your favorite beads. . Taught by Josie Watts.
Instruction: $40 Project fee: depends on your choice of beads
Friday, April 12th, 11:00 am. -2:00 pm.
Leather Wrapped Cuff II Class: Get creative and build on your skills using a variety of seed beads and gemstones to make this fabulous cuff bracelet.
Instruction: $49 Project fee: depends on bead choice
Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 am. - 1:30 pm.
Ladder Stitch Bracelet Class: Work up this fun bracelet using the relatively easy ladder stitch weave using your favorite bugle seed beads. You will finish off the embellishment using a brick stitch weave. Taught by seed bead artist Josie Watts
Instruction: $45 Project fee: depends on choice of beads
Saturday, April 27th, 11:00 am. - 1:30 pm.
Wire Wrapped Cuff Class: In this class you will learn wire techniques to form a cuff base and wrapping embellishment beads to create this dazzling cuff. You will choose your wire and embellishment beads. Taught by wire artist Josie Watts.
Instruction: $45 Project fee: depends on choice of beads
Basic Beaded Jewelry Classes: Learn basic stringing and wire wrapping skills. These are two and a half hour classes, the instruction fee is $40 for each class, and the projects/materials fee is $49 for each class. In Basic I, we will work on stringing jewelry using elastic cord and jewelry wire cord (crimping). We will also work on creating earrings. In Basic II, we will work on stringing jewelry using nylon cord and leather. We will also work on creating bails for pendants, teardrops, and briolettes.
Upcoming Basic I classes:
Friday, March 15th, 10:30 am. - 1:00 pm.
Saturday, April 13th , 10:30 am. - 1:00 pm.
Upcoming Basic II classes:
Sunday, April 14th, 10:30 am. - 1:00 pm.
Intermediate Beading Classes: A step up from the basic. You will work on a multi-strand necklace and earring set utilizing components and details of finishing. The instruction fee is $40, and the project/materials fee is $47.
Upcoming Intermediate classes:
Friday, April 26th, 10:30 am. -1 :00 pm.
Traditional Knotting Class: Basic hand-knotting technique. In this class, you will make a freshwater pearl necklace. It is a two and a half hour class, the instruction fee is $40, and the project fee/materials fee is $29.
Upcoming Knotting classes
Friday, April 5th, 10:30 am. - 1:00 pm
Basic Wire Wrapping Class: We will wire wrap an agate slice/pendant that has no hole, as well as work on beaded links for a chain. This instruction fee is $40, and the project fee is $36.
Upcoming Wire Wrapping classes:
Sunday, April 21st , 10:30 am. - 1:00 pm.
Call us directly @ 713-868-1310 to register for all classes.
*Credit card number will be required to hold your reserved seat.
*At least a 24hr. cancellation notice is required, or your card will be charged the amount of the
instruction for the class (non-refundable & non-transferable).