Castleander Beads    99 Lowell Rd. #5 (Route 3A) Hudson, NH 03051    603.594.0048  Email

Our Classes:

All About Beads
Learn about the different types of beads and stringing materials while we assemble a bracelet or necklace! Save yourself some time and learn all of the tips and tricks that make your jewelry look professional.
Difficulty B*

Crystal Lace Bracelet

Tif's newest design is an easy netting techinque
that dazzles!

Difficulty E

 

Cleo's Collar

Use a right-angle weave variation to make this graduated necklace. Try it in all crystals. Ask Joan. She’s made 17. For herself.

Difficulty B & I*

Fab Flat Spiral

This spiral variation is really cool. They whip us fast and look fabulous!

Difficulty B*

Fancy Parallel Chain

The fancy twisted jumprings make this unique and spectacular. You'll dig it.

Difficulty B*

Criss-cross Crystal Bracelet

(a.k.a Hugs and Kisses) Learn this simple technique for weaving a beautiful bracelet with Sparkling Swarovski Crystals!

Difficulty B & I*

On the Wire

Learn about the characteristics of sterling wire as we make eye pins, wrapped loops, and work with briolettes. We’ll use a step by step process that will make it easy to produce consistently good loops!

Difficulty B*

Woven Sterling Snowflake:

Using sterling
balls we'll follow a simple pattern to weave this snowflake pendant.
Festive and elegant.


Orion’s Beads

Beautiful beaded pendant named for the famous constellation. That’s Oh-Rye-Un. Make it with crystals or pearls, either way it’s super.

Difficulty B & I*

Glass Shag Bracelet

A perpetual favorite. Teardrops and dagger beads make a simple bracelet groovy. Shagadelic even.

Difficulty B & I*

Embellished Square Stitch

Learn the square stitch and embellish it to make this unique band that is fastened with a button! Once you learn the technique, adapt it to make a variety of styles. Supply list available.
Difficulty B & I*

Cinderella Choker

Wear this one to your office holiday parties and be the belle of the ball. Or try it in Jet to match your Goth style.

Difficulty B & I*

Almost Tennis Bracelet

This band of crystals might not fool them, but who cares when it’s this pretty. And, at this price you can have one in every color.

Difficulty B & I*

Wandering Star Bracelet

This crystal and seed bead whips up in a flash! The techinque is fun and easy! Use as many of as few colors as you like for a personalized look! Be prepared to make some for your friends!

Difficulty B & I

Venetian Bracelet

Gorgeous band of Bugles and Seed Beads. Easy way to learn the even count Peyote Stitch!

Difficulty I*

Spiral Rope Lariat

Use this simple rope to show off that lampwork bead you’ve been saving. Here’s your chance to dust it off.

Difficulty B & I*

Russian Spiral Bracelet

This tubular netting technique is so easy you'll
wonder why you didn't think of it yourself!

Difficulty E


Sparlky Helix

Another spiral variation with crystals...how can you go wrong? The colors really sparkle in this one.

Difficulty B*

Wire Wrapped Components

We'll twist wire into all sorts of embellishments. Coils and coils of coils. Spirals of coils. Lots of spirals and coils. They look great.

Difficulty I*

Play it by Ear

Ears have never seen wires like this! Seriously, these are spectacular. We'll make 5 pairs of earwires. Basic wire skills are a prerequisite.

Difficulty B*

Down to the Wire

If you’re comfortable with wire basics, this is the next step. Be brave. You won’t be alone. We'll make wire wrapped bezels, clasps and more. Basic wire skills are a prerequisite.
Difficulty I*

* Class Difficulty Guide:
B-Beginner- Brand new to beading
I- Intermediate – Comfortable with basic beading, some bead weaving helpful
A- Advanced- Familiarity with bead weaving techniques
E- Everyone- Just plain Fun!

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Right Angle Weave

Learn the basics of this versitile
stitch and make a super-duper bracelet!

Difficulty E*

Ring Around the Rivoli

Embellish a crystal "Rivoli"
with seed beads in crystals to make an amazing pendant. Basic bead weaving
experience suggested.