COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

BW6: Bead Around A Cabochon - Peyote Stitch

 
SKILL SET AREA:

bead weaving
fiber arts

 
PREREQUISITES:

Orientation to Beads and Jewelry Findings

This is a beginner to intermediate level class.
You may first want to do BW5: Beading Around a Cabochon – Back Stitch Method
or have some previous bead weaving experience with a stitch like the peyote stitch or brick stitch.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

To teach the basics of beading around cabochon.

This class will teach you how to bezel a cabochon using the peyote stitch. We will decrease using progressively smaller beads. This piece will also be finished 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

BW6:  BEADING AROUND A CABOCHON - PEYOTE 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 the peyote stitch. We will decrease using progressively smaller beads. This piece will also be finished with ultra suede and a picot edging.

Beginner to Intermediate 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 seed beads (colors to accent the cabochon)
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