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CLASS  ENROLLMENT AND POLICIES
1.
     You can enroll in person at our store, or you can call us at 562-427- 0018
2.     Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. We  accept  Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
 3.    Our Classes are for ages 12 and up.  No children or guests are  allowed to attend our class sessions with you.

CANCELLATIONS:
No refunds will be issued unless we cancel our class.  We reserve the right to cancel because of low registration.  We will notify class participants of a cancelled class 72 hours or sooner and you will receive a full refund or store credit.

If you cancel your class we require a 3 day notice to receive full credit toward a future class.  This policy is strictly enforced.  Our guest teachers are experienced instructors who teach nationally and need to know how many students to prepare for.  Cancellations after 72 hour notice will receive credit for 1/2 class fee towards a future class.

NO SHOWS WILL RECEIVE NO CREDIT

Samples of items being made in each class are on display in the store or on our website at  www.pudgybeads.com.

MATERIAL FEES

An itemized materials list will be provided for each class.  Items needed are not included in the class fee unless specified.  Most materials are available for purchase in our store.  If not, we will let you know where you can purchase them.

TO SCHEDULE A CLASS

Pictures of the Class Projects for the summer are below, if you see any classes you want to register for, please telephone us @ 562-427-0018 between the hours of 11am-6pm Tuesday through Friday/Saturdays 11am-5pm, you can also send us an email. We will add your name to our class waiting schedule and you will be contacted when the class will be available. Once our class is scheduled you will be required to pay for the class by coming into the store or over the phone using your visa or MasterCard. 

BEGINNER’S BASIC  
BEADING WORKSHOP I

This is our basic beginner’s stringing workshop.  In this class, you will learn how to string and attach clasps and leave with a finished bracelet. Class Fee: $15.00 (kits Priced from $7.00- $25.00) 

 

BEGINNERS BASIC BEADING
 WORKSHOP II

Beginner’s workshop II will expose you to the finer points of beading. You will learn all you need to know about making and perfecting the perfect loop by looping and making three pair of earrings. Class Fee $15.00 (Kit prices from $15.00-$30.00). 

BEGINNERS BASIC 
BEADING WORKSHOP III

You will learn everything there is to know about making and perfecting the rosary wrap. You will perfect this technique by connecting your rosary wraps into chain, making a necklace and a pair of earrings. Class Fee $25.00  (KIT PRICES FROM $15-$30.00).

 

BASIC WIRE WRAP  
with Patrick Sullivan

In this class you will learn basic wire wrapping skills. You will use wire to create a structural frame or saddle around a cabochon, glass or stone. The frame will securely hold the piece and convert it into a pendant. This class is a must for enhancing your beading repertoire.

 

PEARL/BEAD KNOTTING

You will learn how to complete an elegant pearl necklace using the traditional European method of knotting between each pearl, which is an elegant way to protect the pearls or beads from rubbing each other and is a safeguard against loss if the strand breaks. You will master the use of finishing with French Bullion, which is found on most “better” pearl strands and attach the clasp. Class Fee: $25.00 
 


SILVER FUSING

In this class you will learn to fuse pure silver to create a chain bracelet . You will also fuse headpins to create the accent headpins that will go into your finished bracelet.  This is a technique class and you will leave having mastered a process you can use to make true masterpieces. Class Fee $40.00  

 CRYSTAL BOUQUET

In this class you will be learning the square stitch. This is a basic stitch that will enable you to be creative with a variety of looks. You will not finish this project in class but you will be able to complete at least half. Class Fee: $25.00


 
CRYSTAL SLIDER

In this class you will be using the right angle weave. Use will use your choice of 2-hole slider as a focal piece. This is a basic stitch that will enable you to be creative with a variety of looks. You will not finish this project in class but you will be able to complete at least half. Class Fee: $25.00



LOVELY LATTICE
 

In this class you will be using the right angle weave. Swarovski Pearls and crystals make this truly beautiful. This is a basic stitch that will enable you to be creative with a variety of looks. You will not finish this project in class but you will be able to complete at least half. Class Fee: $25.00

PEARLS & BUGLES 

In this class you will be using the right angle weave. Bugle beads & pearls and seedbeds make this a very inexpensive and easy project. This is a basic stitch that will enable you to be creative with a variety of looks. You will not finish this project in class but you will be able to complete at least half. Class Fee: $25.00

PEARLS NEST 

In this class you will be using the right angle weave. Pearls, seedbeds  and crystals make this a beautiful and easy project. This is a basic stitch that will enable you to be creative with a variety of looks. You will not finish this project in class but you will be able to complete at least half. Class Fee: $25.00


SQUARE PUFF PENDANT

In this class you will be using the right angle weave and crystals to make a 3-D square. This is a basic stitch that will enable you to be creative with a variety of looks. You will not finish this project in class but you will be able to complete at least half. Class Fee: $25.00