Classes & Events
General Class Information
Bead Breakout tools will be available for your use during class. Materials for class are provided as well, unless otherwise stated. For classes that do require you to choose materials, please purchase your supplies at Bead Breakout in advance of class.
Call (585) 271-2340 or stop in at Bead Breakout in advance to sign-up for a class. Class fee is due upon registration to guarantee your spot, as class sizes are limited. Class and material fees are required for all classes.
You will receive a 10% student discount coupon for purchases at Bead Breakout (excluding class fees), good for one month after class.
We would love to hear your suggestions and accomodate your beading needs! Feel free to let us know if there is a particular beading class you have in mind, or if you'd like to take one of the listed classes at a different time.
Class List
Decorative Bails and Focal Beads
Choose and create five different decorative bails for focal beads. We will also discuss different materials you may purchase different for hanging your pendants.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $35 class fee and $5 material fee, plus beads/briolettes. (material fee covers wire,...
Spiral Wrapped Cabochon or Focal Bead
In this class you will learn to wrap around the outside of a cabochon or focal bead, spiraling from top to bottom, embellishing with beads as you go.You will practice wrapping on various focal beads...
Wavy Lariat
Using a modified dasiy stitch with seed beads, create a lariet in your choice of colors. Finish with three strands of fringe with complementary beads.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $35 class fee and $15 material fee
Instructor: Barbara Prystaj
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Wire Crochet Necklace
With a simple chain stitch, you can make a beautiful necklace, using seed beads, pearls, crystals - your choice!
Level: Beginner
Cost: $35 class fee and $5 material fee (plus chosen beads and wire). Material fee includes instructions and crochet...
Hoop Earrings
Learn to create gorgeous hoop earrings that maintain their shape. Earrings are designed so you won't lose the earring backs. Designs can be made to be either elegant for evening wear, or a more business-like look. Your...
Daffodil Earrings
Do you like the early signs of spring? Make yourself a pair of daffodil earrings.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $35 class fee and $10 material fee
Instructor: Karen Grabowski
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Spiral Peyote Bracelet
Create a chunky bracelet sure to make a big impact when worn. This spiral is shown in class and then finished at home.
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $25 class fee and $20 material fee
Instructor: Karen Grabowski...
"Y" Pearl Necklace
If you like stringing and want to learn bead weaving with seed beads to embellish a necklace with peyote, this class is for you.
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35 class fee and $30 material fee
Instructor: Karen Grabowski...
Saturn Rings Bracelet
Create rings of beads around a single semi precious stone and connect several of these units into a bracelet or necklace.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $35 class fee and $11 material fee
Instructor: Karen Grabowski
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Netted Rope Necklace
Learn to create a netted rope that can be worn alone or to hang pendants from.
Level: Beginner
Cost: $35 class fee and $13 material fee
Instructor: Karen Grabowski...
Finishing Touches
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Beaded Bling Earrings And Necklace
Learn to make a beaded bead out of crystals to be worn as earrings and a pendant. The instructor will help...
Hills And Valleys Bracelet
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Links And Loops
Learn how to make your own simple or open loop links to connect to loops for a simple but interesting necklace. Also learn all the other ways simple loops can be used! Depending on design and skill,...
Spiral Bracelet
The combinations are endless - learn the basics of the spiral stitch while you design your own bracelet. In most cases, the bracelet can...
Macrame Bracelet
Show off a gorgeous focal bead of your choice in a macrame...
Basic Beading Class
Choose one of our premade kits (examples above) or choose your own beads from our class collection to make a beautiful necklace or bracelet! In this class, you will learn the basics of stringing, crimping, assembling,...
Basic Wire Wrapped Loop
Learn the steps to making a basic wire wrapped loop. Also learn how to connect them all together to create a necklace. This piece may need to be completed at home. Level: All levels- from...
Sculpey Dough Fun- Two Part Class
Let your imagination run wild! Ann Norlund will teach you how to create funky charms out of sculpey dough (polymer clay). In part 1, students will learn the first step in creating polymer beads and charms by...
Macrame Necklace With Focal Bead
Show off a gorgeous focal bead of your choice in a macrame necklace! Learn a wide variety of knots: square knot, half knot, half hitch knot, double half hitch knot, mounting knot and overhand knot....
Bezeling Rivoli Earrings
Learn to bezel around rivolis using herringbone and stringing techniques to create a square look from a round rivoli. In this class you will make one pair of earrings.
Level: IntermediateCost: $35 class fee $15 material fee ...
Diamonds In The Raw Bracelet
Always wanted a tennis bracelet? Make your own elegently designed tennis bracelet with a chain to secure it to your wrist. The instructor will help you select your colors during the class.
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35 Class fee and...
Earring Extravaganza
This is a basic earring class. Learn how to create simple open loops, use jumprings, and form a wire hoop. Choose from a variety of earring designs, and a selection of beads to make your own earrings....
All Wired Up Earrings
Learn a unique wire wrapping technique to create these eye catching beaded earrings. You will choose from a variety of beads to make 2 pair of earrings.
Level: All levels- from beginner to advanced!Cost: $30 class...
Interchangeable Necklace
The Interchangeable Necklace is a three part class:
Part 1 involves creating the multi-strand necklace where each strand is removable and can be worn alone or all of the strands together.
Part 2 focuses on embellishing the...
Two-In-One Crystal Bracelet
This bracelet makes a wonderful gift and is also fabulous to wear yourself! This pattern combines two sizes of crystals and seed beads to create a gorgeous bracelet, and can even be made to be reversible. Material...
Beaded Beads Necklace
Make your own beaded tube beads using peyote stitch. This stitch can also be used to cover anything cylindrical. Then use your...
Falling Leaves Necklace
Create a necklace with segments of wire wrapped beads and simple loop beads. Stitch a peyote bail to hang a ring with wrapped dangles. Finish the adjustable necklace with chain and a handmade clasp.
Level: All levels - from beginner...
Get Connected Bracelet
Learn the fine art of wire connectors. Included in this class are detailed directions for double circle clasp, swirl connector, squiggle connector, "S" connector, and elongated spiral. Simple loops and wrapped loops will also be covered. You...
Double Spiral Pendant Necklace
Combine spirals and squiggles to create a pendant. Finish the adjustable necklace with wire wrapped segments, simple loop beads, connectors, a handmade clasp and chain.
Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced.Cost: $35 class fee and...
Beaded Scarf Tubes
Bring in a scarf from your wardrobe and the instructor will help you design a tube to accent it. You will learn peyote two and three drop, fringe, and netting ntechniques.
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35 class fee and $16 material...
Double Trouble Cube Bracelet
Two rows of cube beads are accented with drop beads and crystals. This bracelet uses a shank button for a clasp. Choose from one of the provided buttons, or feel free...
Beyond Basic Earrings
Design your own earrings using basic headpins and earwires, or make your own decorative headpins and ear wires! Learn to make perfect wraps in 3 easy steps. This technique may be used for pendants as well....
Patterned Beaded Beads
Make your own tube beads using tubular peyote. Learn how to design patterns or use ones provided. Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced.
Cost: $35 class fee and $12 material fee
Instructor: Barbara Prystaj...
Polymer Clay Techniques
Make your own beads out of polymer clay! You will learn how to hand form, bake, sand and polish your beads. You will learn several methods for creating interesting clay pieces, including color mixing and swirling, stamping...
Dangle Delights Necklace
Combine several techniques for a delightful necklace: basic stringing skills, wire wrapping, peyote stitch bail, and handmade wire clasp. Provided kit is teal and...
Beaded Dimensional Pin
Change a flat pin into a beautiful dimensional garden with seed beads and accent beads. Students will have a choice of colors and learn how...
Wire Triple Link Bracelet
Use heavy gauge wire to create a 3 segment bracelet. Use large hole beads and spacers to decorate each segment. Finish with a handmade clasp.
Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced!Cost: $35 class fee...
It's A Wrap Bracelet
The possibilities are endless! Learn how to wire wrap and create a simple link bracelet. This bracelet will also be embellished with wrapped drops. To finish off the bracelet you will learn how to create a basic...
Beginning Kumihimo Japanese Braid
Learn to design your own Kumihimo round braid. Different color patterns will be discussed. Wear it alone or with a special pendant (not included). Kit includes Kumihimo disk, rat tail, cord ends, and clasp for finishing.
Level: All...
Collage Paper Beads
Go Green! Turn your trash into treasure. You will learn how to make amazing beads out of many types of paper, such as wallpaper, magazines, newspaper, old calendars, and gift bags. You may choose to make earring,...
Kumihimo Bracelet With Beads
Make a beaded Kumihimo bracelet with a button closure. Kit includes bobbins for the loom, but loom is not included.Level: Kumihimo Experience helpful but not necessaryCost: $35 class fee and $15 material fee.Instructor:...
Wire Circle Pendant Necklace
Learn how to form a circle-shaped base and then wrap copper wire, copper beads and glass beads around it to create an eye-catching pendant (with or without a center hanging crystal). Then attach this pendant to a...
Fringe Bracelet
Learn the basics of fringe and create a fun and colorful bracelet with drop beads.Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced!Cost: $35 class fee and $12 material fee.Instructor: Barbara Prystaj...
Oglala Butterfly Bracelet
Learn a Native American weave which will encircle your wrist in ruffles!Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced.
Cost: $25 class fee and $12 material fee. (Bracelet)
$35 class fee and $12 material fee. (Necklace)Instructor:...
Rolled Paper Beads
Go Green! Turn your trash into treasure. You will learn how to make amazing rolled beads out of many types of paper. We will use magazine pages, newspaper, old calendars, gift bags, and other types of colorful...
Plentiful Blossom Earrings
No flowers in your garden? Make these blossoms and hang them from earring wires or make several into a bracelet.
Level: IntermediateCost: $35 class fee and $12 material feeInstructor: Karen Grabowski...
Simple Elegance Necklace
Combine pearls with crystals and seed beads. Great for prom, wedding or just glitz for everyday wear!Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced!Cost: $35 class fee and $10 material fee.Instructor: Barbara Prystaj...
Interrupted Byzantine Bracelet
Learn the Byzantine weave. Incorporate this weave into a beautiful bracelet with wire wrapped beads. Several choices of colors available.Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced!Cost: $35 class fee and $12 material fee....
Russian Spiral Bracelet
Create a bracelet using the Russian Spiral weave. Learn options for professionally finishing the ends.Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced!Cost: $35 class fee and $12 material fee.Instructor: Barbara Prystaj...
Spring Fling Macrame Bracelet
Learn a variety of knots and show off a variety of colorful beads in a macrame bracelet.
Level: All levels- from beginner to advanced!Cost: $35 class fee and $15 material fee.Instructor: Barbara Prystaj...
Full Bloom Charm Bracelet
Learn how to make bead charms and attach them to chain to create this sweet little charm bracelet. You will choose your own blossoms, or any other beads you like, so feel free to stop in and...
"Please Don't Eat These Daisies" Bracelet
Learn how to figure out how to use different size beads to make a daisy bracelet.
Level: Recommended for ages 8 and up.Cost: $35 class fee and $8 material fee.Instructor: Barbara Prystaj...
Pearl Blossom Bracelet
Combine two sizes of beads for an elegant and reversible bracelet.
Level: All levels - from beginner to advanced!Cost: $35 class fee and $12 material fee.Instructor: Barbara Prystaj
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Double Spiral Bracelet
Learn the basics of the double spiral stitch while you design your own bracelet. Material fee includes all needed beads, thread, needle and toggle...
Crystal and Leather Ladder Bracelet
Learn the secrets of wrapping beads between leather. Finish a single wrap bracelet in class to learn the techniques of starting and finishing. Use...
Spiral Necklace
Learn the basics of the spiral stitch while you design your own necklace. Choose a focal bead and coordinating seed beads for your piece....
KID'S Seed Bead Mosaic
Make pendants by pressing clay into a bottle cap and then creating your own mosaic design out of colorful seed beads.
Level: Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Cost: $15 class fee and $5 material fee.
Instructor: Michelle Gentner...
KID'S Clay Earrings
Learn how to make your own clay bead earrings out of polymer clay. Learn how to create the spiral pattern, as well as many other techniques for making interesting beads.
Level: Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Cost: $15...
KID'S Moody Monster Pendant
Make a monster all your own with polymer clay. You will choose your own colors and type of monster. Feel free to bring drawings or other inspiration when you come to class.
Level: Recommended for ages 10...
KID'S Basic Beading Class
Learn how to make your own necklace! You will learn how to crimp, attach a clasp, string your beads, and attach a pendant. You will choose from a large selection of colorful beads and fun pendants!...
KID'S Clay Pendant Necklace
Learn how to make your own clay pendant. You will hand form, stamp, bake and even glaze your pendant and then make it into a necklace to wear home.Level: Recommended for ages 6 and...
KID'S Basic Earring Class
learn basic wire working skills to complete 2-3 pair of earrings. Choose your own colorful beads for your designs!
Level: Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Cost: $15 class fee and $5 material fee.
Instructor: Michelle Gentner
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KID'S Seed Bead Critters
Watch out for the critters! Oh, they're only beads! We'll start with a simple fish and proceed to more complex animals. They may be made into charms for earrings or necklaces - or just for fun!
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KID'S Rolled Paper Beads
Turn your trash into beautiful rolled paper treasures! We will use magazines, newspaper, old gift bags and other papers to create various types of rolled beads.
Level: Recommended for ages 8 and up.Cost: $15 class...
KID'S Daisy Chain Bracelet or Anklet
Join us for some fun and make a glass bead daisy chain to encircle your wrist with color!
Level: Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Cost: $25 class fee and $5 material fee.
Instructor: Barbara Prystaj...
KID'S Ruffled Ribbon Bracelet
This project inovles sewing ribbon in between beads to create a zig zag ruffle for your wrist. Add a charm of your choice to make it even more fun!
Level: Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Cost: $15 class fee and $5 material fee.
Instructor:...
