COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

BW5: Bead Around A Cabochon - Back Stitch

 
SKILL SET AREA:

bead weaving
fiber arts

 
PREREQUISITES:

Orientation to Beads and Jewelry Findings

This is a beginner level class.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

To teach the basics of beading around cabochon.

This class will teach you how to bezel a cabochon using a basic back stitch, with various sizes of beads. You will also learn how to finish your piece with ultra suede and a picot edging.

 
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

 

 
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE:

3 hours

 
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS:

1-8

 
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT:

$35.00 fee  ($35.00 deposit reserves space)

 
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Yes, some supplies

 
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

BW5:  BEADING AROUND A CABOCHON - BACK STITCH METHOD
Instructor:  Kathleen Lynam
$35.00 instructional fee  ($35.00 deposit reserves space)

This class will teach you how to bezel a cabochon using a basic back stitch, with various sizes of beads. You will also learn how to finish your piece with ultra suede and a picot edging.

Beginner level.

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:  
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

domed cabochon (not too steep)
size 11, 15, 8, 6 seed beads (colors to accent the cabochon)
assortment of 3-4mm round beads
needles
thread
ultra suede to match the cabochon
(can be found in scrap box at Textile Fabrics on 8th Ave South in Berry Hill)
glue: E6000

The instructor will have the glue, stiff felt, and markers needed.

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

 
INSTRUCTOR(S):

Kathleen Lynam

 
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: twice a year