COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

BC0101: INTRODUCTION TO BEAD CROCHET ROPES

 
SKILL SET AREA:

bead weaving
fiber arts

 
PREREQUISITES:

Orientation to Beads and Jewelry Findings

 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

To teach the basics of bead crocheting
To make a bracelet using a simple bead crochet stitch

 
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

Create a bead crocheted bracelet
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- Learn about bead crochet stitches
- Learn about making choices about which threads to use with which beads
- Learn about making choices about which crochet hook to use
- Learn about finishing off a bead crochet rope

 
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE:

3 hours (plus 1 additional hour to be scheduled by teacher and students)

 
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS:

1-8

 
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT:

$45.00 fee  ($45.00 deposit reserves space)

 
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Yes, some supplies
Students will reimburse instructor for thread
Tools provided for the class

 
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

BC0101:  INTRODUCTION TO BEAD CROCHETED ROPES
Instructor:  Kathleen Lynam
$45.00 instructional fee  ($45.00 deposit reserves space)

Learn to bead crochet a rope bracelet! These luxurious beaded ropes have had a resurgence in popularity. In this class, the student will learn to bead crochet using a simple slip stitch. Students will learn about different kinds of threads to use, using a crochet hook, how to start with a ladder stitch, and how to finish off the bead crochet rope.

(1 additional hour to be scheduled by teacher and students).

For more information, please visit our website at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg
/curr/electives/beadweave/beadweave.htm


 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: No previous experience required.
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: Bead crochet a rope using a simple slip stitch
Select threads and beads for use in bead crochet
Finish off a bead crocheted rope
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

Gutermann 100% polyester thread (heavy duty 30m) (teacher will have this available in class for purchase)

Size 8/0 seed beads in four contrasting colors: Red, White, Blue and Green. Suggested Miyuki 8/0 seed beads in 150FR, 141FR, 402F, and 412.

Regular sewing needle (provided for use in the class)

Size 8 crochet hook (provided for use in the class)

Accent bead (see the picture above for an example)

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

Bead Crochet Ropes by Judith Bertoglio-Giffin
Tubes Crocheting with Beads II by Kate Coburn
Bead Crochet Jewelry: Tips, Toos, and 15 Beautiful Projects by Linda Lehman with Shelley Grant
Bead Crochet by Bethany Barry
The Art and Elegance of Beadweaving by Carol Wilcox Wells
Beaded Cords Chains Straps & Fringe, A Beadwork Magazine Project Book
Beadwork Creates Necklaces by Jean Campbell
Bead & Button Magazines (lots of examples in past issues)
Beadwork Magazines (lots of examples in past issues)

 
INSTRUCTOR(S):

Kathleen Lynam

 
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: once a quarter