The Union Bead Boutique

You'll love the ease of this chainmaille design.   While basic in nature, the finished result is very appealing and intricate looking.  No experience is necessary and a wide variety of colors are available for your project.

FREE Class! You just pay for your materials

Dates Available:
Wednesday, April 7th 6:00 - 7:30

Once you start wire-wrapping with beads you'll be hooked!  It may look complicated, but we'll show you some easy to learn tricks and techniques.  With or without a pendant the style is very pretty.  This is the same technique used in rosary making.

$15 + materials

Dates Available:
Monday, March 22nd 6:00 - 8:00
Monday, April 5th 6:00 - 8:00

This class is also available as a private lesson

Back by popular demand!  Learn all the basics of making beautiful and original glass beads.  You've seen these beauties in our boutique and in designer jewelry, but now you can learn to create your own beads!  We supply all the necessary tools and materials, you just bring your creativity!  Each student will have their own station and plenty of time with our instructor to practice making glass beads.  Everyone will leave with an assortment of finished beads to use in their jewelry designs. No prior experience is necessary to participate in the beginner class.

Dates Available: 

Beginner Class
Saturday, March 6th 4:00 - 7:00 ($69 all materials included)

Intermediate Class
Saturday, May 22nd 4:00 - 7:00 ($69 all materials included)

In the intermediate class students will build on the basic techniques learned in the beginner class and begin designing more intricate shapes and patterns.  Different toold will also be introduced.

Tools and materials for making glass beads at home are available for purchase in the store

This is easily our most popular class! You will be shocked at what you can create using a Kumihimo weaving disc.  Let us
teach you the easy way to use this fun tool to create a stunning bracelet out of wire and crystals.  The finished result looks similar to a crochet technique.

$15 + materials

Dates Available:
Thursday, February 25th 6:00 - 7:30

This class is also available as a private lesson 

In this class you will learn how to design and create three different styles of earrings.  We will teach you a simple wire-wrapping technique using headpins, detailed earrings using chain, and the tricks to making beautiful chandelier earrings.  Everyone will leave with three finished pairs of earrings.  We also have clip-on components for those of you without pierced ears!

$15 + materials

Dates Available:
Wednesday, March 10th 6:00 - 7:30
Tuesday, April 6th 6:00 - 7:30
Wednesday, May 12th 6:00 - 7:30

This class is also available as a private lesson