COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

BW2001: Basics of Bead Weaving
SKILL SET AREA:

Bead Weaving

This is an introductory core course.
PREREQUISITES:

None

OPTIONAL : Orientation to Beading and Jewelry Making Class

 
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Students will be introduced to working with thread and needle, learn about various types of beads and beading threads and needles, and how to choose which types of needles and threads to use for different projects;  how to control the  thread tension within the work, using wax vs. conditioners; begin to learn an assortment of basic bead weaving stitches; be introduced to working with a pattern.   As a project, students will make a very simple amulet purse using size 8/0 delica beads and the peyote stitch.

 

DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

 

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: - learn the types of various beading threads available and when to use them
- learn about the various beading needles available and when to use them
- learn to wax thread correctly and reasons why to do so
- begin to learn some of the major bead weaving stitches
- learn about tension and how this affects the piece
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 1-8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $30.00 fee/$30.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: Purchase supplies prior to class
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

BW2001:  BASICS OF BEAD WEAVING
Instructor: Caren Johnson
$30.00 fee ($30.00 deposit reserves space)

In this introductory beadweaving class, the major goal is to introduce the student to strategies and techniques for managing thread tension.   With any stitch, "thread tension" is one of the first and foremost variables the bead-weaver needs to manage, in order to have a successful outcome in their project.

Students will an assortment of basic bead weaving stitches. Students will be introduced to various types of beading threads and needles and their history.  Students will learn how to wax thread and the benefits of doing this.   Students will be introduced to reading a pattern that has been graphed.  

Students will make a simple amulet purse using size 8/0 delica beads and the peyote stitch.

This class is considered a Core Course, and is a prerequisite for most of the other Bead Weaving (loom, peyote, brick, other stitches) courses at the CBJA.

For more information, please visit our web-site 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 prior knowledge is required.
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following:  
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided

YES

 

Supply List

 

 

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

Bead and Button, Issue 37, June 2000

The Beaders Companion (Judith Durant & Jean Campbell)

 
INSTRUCTOR(S): Caren Johnson
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: 1-2 times a month