Welcome! In this beadwork class, you will learn how to weave tiny beads into beautiful beaded rings that you can wear or gift to friends and loved ones. This beaded jewelry class is perfect for beginners!

If you've ever wanted to create your own jewelry or want to spend a fun evening experimenting with this meditative craft, this class is for you! These rings make great gifts for birthdays and holidays too.

In this class you will learn:

- About the best materials to use and alternate materials if you are on a budget

- How to start the bead weaving stitch and add thread

- How to intuitively design a ring

- How to design a specific idea on paper and translate it to beads

- How to size a ring so it fits perfectly on yourself or a friend

You’ll be creating:

A customized ring made entirely of small glass beads

Materials:

All of my favorite materials are listed in a downloadable PDF document under the "Projects and Resources" tab of this class. You can also purchase an entire kit that will have all the supplies you need to easily get started.

Meet Your Instructor:

Lys Santamaria is a visual artist and has spent over 10 years creating jewelry, art, and sculpture - all out of tiny glass beads and mosaic glass. Her work is sold at one of the Smithsonian museums, is part of the Mexic-Arte permanent collection, and is currently on display at the Austin International Airport. She has been featured on Good Morning America and in a Legal Zoom commercial. Lys loves to teach and is so happy to be here on Skillshare to share her gifts with the world.

You can also find Lys here:

Website: http://www.lyssantamaria.com

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Chelsea Stipe

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