Upcoming Workshops

  • Brickstitch Beading on Findings

    At Poco Beads 495-D Madison St

    Sunday, January 12th 12:00-4:00PM


    Learn the basics of brickstitch beading by beading on brass hoops! This class is very beginner-friendly, teaching you the basics of how to make a pair of fringe earrings on a finding using specialty beading thread, needles, and high-quality glass seed beads. All materials will be provided, along with extras you can take home with you to make a second pair of earrings using your new skills.

  • Flat-stitch Beading Bolo Ties

    At McNally Robinson 1120 Grant Ave

    March 2nd + March 9th 12:00-4:00pm

    THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP


    Come learn how to make a bolo tie with bead n butter’s Jessie Pruden! You will learn the two-needle flat-stitch technique while working with fun materials such as cabochons, rhinestone banding, leather and bolo clips!

    This two-day workshop is a great introduction to flat-stitch beading. All materials will be included to create one bolo tie, including a bolo tie kit, faux-leather for backing, high-quality glass seed beads, beading needles, thread and cabochons. Photograph is an example of the style we are making, however you get to choose your cabochons and bead colours.

  • Fully-Beaded Brickstitch Earrings

    At McNally Robinson 1120 Grant Ave

    April 13th 12:00-4:00pm


    Learn the technique of brickstitch beading by creating your own pair of fringe earrings! You will learn the brickstitch beading technique using specialty beading thread, needles, and high quality glass seed beads. All materials will be provided, along with extras you can take home with you to make a second pair of earrings using your new skills.

     

    Please note that while this class moves slowly and clearly for those who are complete beginners, a prior knowledge of thread and needles is helpful, and participants are encouraged to take one of Jessie Pruden's Brickstitch Beading on Findings classes before attending this session.

  • Flat-stitch Beading Bolo Ties

    At Poco Beads 495-D Madison St

    February 16th + February 23rd 12:00-4:00 PM

    THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP

    Come learn how to make a bolo tie with bead n butter’s Jessie Pruden! You will learn the two-needle flat-stitch technique while working with fun materials such as cabochons, rhinestone banding, leather and bolo clips!

    This two-day workshop is a great introduction to flat-stitch beading. All materials will be included to create one bolo tie, including a bolo tie kit, faux-leather for backing, high-quality glass seed beads, beading needles, thread and cabochons. Photograph is an example of the style we are making, however you get to choose your cabochons and bead colours.

  • Fully-Beaded Brickstitch Earrings

    At Poco Beads 495-D Madison St

    Sunday March 23rd 12:00pm-4:00pm

    Learn the technique of brickstitch beading by creating your own pair of fringe earrings! You will learn the brickstitch beading technique using specialty beading thread, needles, and high quality glass seed beads. All materials will be provided, along with extras you can take home with you to make a second pair of earrings using your new skills.

     

    Please note that while this class moves slowly and clearly for those who are complete beginners, a prior knowledge of thread and needles is helpful, and participants are encouraged to take one of Jessie Pruden's Brickstitch Beading on Findings classes before attending this session.