COLORFUL CREATIONS BEAD COMPANY, INC.

The Friendly Place to Bead Together!

Closed Mondays

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Wednesday 10am-9pm

Sunday noon-5pm

 

(413) 525-2229

37 Harkness Avenue

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

 

Class Calendars

March         April

Classes

 

Our Studio is open for anyone who would like to bead with us...have a cup of tea and relax. (We call it the "Zen Zone"!)  Add your autograph to our "Artists Wall"--once you have made a piece of jewelry here, you are part of our beading family!

Want to take a particular class but you are busy when it is scheduled?  Not a problem!  If you and 3 or more of your friends would like to schedule a private class, we are happy to do that.  The cost is the same.  Payment is required at the time of registration.

The Netted Necklace

Have you seen and admired netted necklaces but have been too intimidated to try it yourself?? Let our instructor show you how easy it can be to create beautiful jewelry with the age-old art of netting. You choose the color combinations from our vast selection of Seed Beads and Bugles and make a necklace during this 3 hour class. 

 $25.00 

Even-Count Flat Peyote Bracelet

The Peyote Stitch is the basis for so many variations when making jewelry, so here's the place to start. We will teach you all there is to know about this stitch, then introduce you to many other projects that you can make. Let's start by making a bracelet in your choice of colors and pattern during this 2 hour class. 

 $25.00 

Beaded Bead Bracelet

What a great technique!  You’ll learn how to create beads using Miyuki Seed Beads in this 3-hour class.  Two types of beads will be included, and you will choose your color combinations, of course!  Once you know how, you can create necklaces, bracelets, earrings—use your imagination!

$25.00

Kids Beading 101

For young artists 9 years old and up, this class will introduce them to the basics—instructor Paula will show them what tools and stringing materials to use and they will learn all about creating bracelets and necklaces, in a kid-friendly way! Participants will design and make jewelry themselves during the class, and take home a handout about the skills they have learned. What fun!

2 hour class, $25.00

BEADING 101:

Let us show you what you need to know about designing and creating beautiful handmade jewelry! Tools, materials, and techniques will be explained and you will complete the necklace or bracelet of your choice during this 2 hour session. This in-depth class will give you the knowledge you need to be able to make your own
custom-designed jewelry for yourself and as gifts.

 $25.00  

WIRE WRAPPING A CABOCHON

Learn all about the tools and materials used
in this fascinating art form, and create a wire-wrapped pendant made with your choice of crystal or semi-precious stone cabochon. All materials and use of our tools included in class fee, and you'll receive a handout with directions to take home--once you have mastered these simple techniques you can wire-wrap just about anything--a coin, a special bead, a healing stone...
use your imagination!

 $30.00 

EARRINGS FOR EVERYONE!:

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about creating beautiful, elegant or whimsical earrings! We'll discuss the wire-wrapping method of finishing earrings as well as other techniques, tools of the trade and materials used. You will design and complete a pair of drop earrings during the class and have to opportunity to make more if you desire. Discover how to make simple drops to more complicated chandelier earrings--we'll cover it all! 

SPIRAL STITCH BRACELET

Have you seen the beautiful spiral stitch pieces in our store?
They look so intricate and complicated that most folks wouldn't
even consider trying one...until now!
It really is quite simple to learn and the results are stunning.
Your choice of beads, of course, and we use a respectable size 8 Miyuki seed beads--not the teeny, tiny ones!
You can make lovely necklaces, bracelets, purse handles,
curtain tie-backs, anklets--SO many uses!

 $25.00 

DOUBLE SPIRAL STITCH BRACELET

A whizz with a needle and beads, our instructor will show you this slightly more complicated design while you create a bracelet in your choice of colors. What a stunning look! Pre-requisite for this class is the Spiral Stitch Bracelet Class.

 $25.00 

Kumihimo Bracelet

The art of Japanese Braiding...as taught by our resident expert . You will receive FREE a Kumihimo disc to take home so that you can continue to create--because once you learn how, you will want to make many more! We have 58 colors you can combine--the hardest part is choosing which ones!

 $25.00 

Crocheting with Beads

If you have basic knowledge of crocheting, Our Instructor
 will take you to a new level--adding beads to your work and creating a gorgeous multi-strand necklace during this 2 part class! Part One you will learn how to crochet with beads, and Part Two you will learn the techniques needed to finish your creation. Each class is two hours. All materials are included, of course, in your choice of colors!

Two-part class, 2 hours each, $30.00 

Lovers Knot Bracelet

What a gorgeous look!  51 genuine Swarovski Crystals put the “bling” in this bracelet—and you choose the colors, of course!  Our talented instructor Paula, will have you passionate about seed beads by the end of this 2-hour class.

 $25.00

N'debele Bracelet

Also know as the Herringbone Weave, this stitch comes from Africa. You will learn how to create this wonderful bracelet from triangle beads. Add a genuine Swarovski Crystal

as a focal point!

 $25.00

Dichroic Glass Pendant

Dichroic Glass... layers of fused glass in splendid colors, textures and patterns--such depth, such beauty. Our instructor and glass artist will teach you all about working with a kiln, and help you design and create a one-of-a-kind pendant in your choice of colors. Come in any time to work with glass and continue to create gorgeous jewelry using our kiln!

$35.00 

THE BUGLE CUFF BRACELET

Everyone who sees these lovely bracelets in the store has the same reaction when they put it on...it feels so soft and smooth on their wrist! Step out of your box and discover that there are other shapes of seed beads besides round--this stitch uses cubes and drops. Quick to learn and easy to do, you will choose the color combination of the bracelet you will create. We have SO many choices! 

$25.00

Chevron Stitch Bracelet

A new class recently offered and VERY popular is the Chevron Bracelet Class. The design, using seed beads in your choice of colors, is easily learned and works up quick. You will be amazed at the compliments you receive when you wear it--be sure to tell 'em you made it yourself!

 $25.00 

Russian Twist Bracelet

An intriguing stitch—looks involved but it’s not!  Instructor Lillian, one of our Seed Bead experts, will guide you through the techniques used to make a lovely bracelet during this 3-hour class. You choose the colors from our large selection of Miyuki Seed Beads. As usual, our handout of instructions will be helpful for when you are creating more bracelets & necklaces at home!

$25.00

Brick Stitch Earrings

Learn this fascinating stitch and there will be no stopping you...earrings for every occasion! Be prepared to work with seed beads, and the detail you will achieve is incredible.
Learn fringing as well!

 $25.00 

The Dancing Dragonfly

What a darling little pin or pendant—our dragonfly is made on wire, giving him movement—he looks so real! You choose the colors you want to use of our Miyuki Seed Beads from Japan.  Instructor Paula will teach you how it’s done!

 $25.00

St. Petersburg Bracelet

This stitch is from Russia—what a beautiful look.  Yes, we use genuine Swarovski Crystals as the accent beads—you choose the colors!

$25.00

The Viking Weave Bracelet

Not knitting, not crocheting, but a completely different technique is used to create this beautiful weave! Imagine the bracelets, necklaces and earrings you can create! You choose what color you want your bracelet to be and let Ryan show you how it’s done.

$25.00 plus tax

Tubular Peyote Amulet Bag 

Once you learn the Peyote Stitch you will be amazed at the projects you can make! In this class, you will receive a tubular “loom” to keep, and Pat will teach you how to make an Amulet Bag. This is a 2-part class—the first day we will learn the stitch, and the second day we will finish it off and learn about creating fringe.

2-part class $30.00

The Crystal Wheel

Beautiful, and oh, so easy!  Instructor Paula will take you through the few simple steps to create this beautiful pendant using your choice of genuine Swarovski Crystals and Miyuki Glass seed beads from Japan.  Imagine the possibilities!

 $25.00 plus tax

Come see our newly expanded studio!