Ambrosia Bead Company offers a wide range of beading classes
to improve your beading skills and introduce you to new patterns
and styles. Take a moment to look at the examples of pieces
made in our beading classes which are on display in the store.
Hey, guess what? This June marks our 5th YEAR
in business!!! How cool is that?!! A big THANK YOU to all
our customers who helped us get there! First thing this summer,
June 2nd thru the 7th, we’ll be celebrating our anniversary
with some HUGE discounts – FREE gifts – GIFT CERTIFICATES
– and fun galore!! You’ll want to be sure to stop
by for the celebration!
DICHROIC FUSED PENDANTS– Debbie Hunter
Everyone who takes this class always impresses us with
the amazing things that they make! With this class you’ll
receive all the necessary materials to make your own
dichroic glass pendant. (There’s a small fee for
each additional pendant if you want to make more than
one.)
2 hours - $40.00 (Additional pendants $12.00 each)
June 7th 10:00-12:00
August 30th 10:00-12:00
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BASIC BEADING 101 – Amanda Stamper
Here is the perfect class for all of the first time
beaders. In this class you’ll learn how to create
a single strand bracelet and a pair of simple earrings.
Sign up soon to become a bead addict like the rest of
us!
1½ hours - $15.00
June 7th 1:00-2:30
August 23rd 10:00-11:30
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BRACELET ID TAGS – Debbie Hunter
Here’s a fun way to make a statement –
literally! You can stamp anything you want on these
lovely metal cuffs, whether it’s your name, your
favorite food (chocolate), or just a wise saying (‘Chocolate
brings joy’). And, with the class fee you’ll
receive the materials to make 2 ID tags – one
sterling silver, and one copper.
2½ hours - $45.00
June 7th – 3:00-5:30
July 5th - 10:00-12:30 |
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“WHOOPS-A-DAISY” EARRINGS – Amanda
Stamper
How many of you had grandparents who used to say that?
My Grandpa said it all the time, so I couldn’t
resist! These darling daisy earrings were designed by
the very talented Amanda. And if you sign up for this
class, she’ll show you how to do it!
*All supplies for this class are included in the fee.
3½ hours - $55.00
June 14th – 10:00-1:30 |
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SQUARE STITCH BRACELET – Bethany Hunter
Join Bethany to learn the basics of square stitch!
You can do a design in the bracelet or choose to embellish
it! Bethany will show you how!
3+ hours - $30.00
June 14th 12:00-3:00 |
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“DROPS” DEAD GORGEOUS EARRINGS –
Debbie Hunter 
I recently made up a bunch of these for a wedding and
had so many comments on them we decided to teach a class
on it. These also make a fabulous pendant!
1½ hours - $15.00
June 14th 3:30-5:00 |
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DOUBLED-UP NECKLACE - Debbie Hunter
Check out the example for this one! Deb was inspired
by an ad for a very expensive necklace from one of those
Rodeo Drive/5th Avenue Shoppe’s! Absolutely gorgeous!
And let me tell you, you will be an expert wire wrapper
when you’re finished!
3 hours - $30.00
June 21st – 10:00-1:00
July 26th – 2:30-5:30 |
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SOLDERING 101 – Amanda Stamper
Been wanting to learn how to solder? Amanda will take
you through the process from beginning to end. You’ll
get to make a pendant or key fob in class. All materials
and supplies will be included with your class fee.
3+ hours - $50.00
June 21st 12:00-5:00
July 26th 12:00-5:00 |
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WHAT’S THE CATCH – Chrissy Walter
This is a very cool new class by Chrissy! It involves
mastering a netted weave! You can use seed beads, but
it looks really cool with bugle beads!
3 hours - $30.00
June 21st – 2:00-5:00 |
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GLASS FUSING – Debbie Hunter
In this brand new class we’ll be making glass
coasters! They also make great soap and candle dishes!
The fee for this class covers all supplies to make 2
coasters!
3 hours - $30.00
June 28th – 10:00-1:00 |
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DOUBLED UP DAISIES – Chrissy Walter
Here is another brand new one from Chrissy! This beaded
bracelet is so darling! Very reminiscent of summertime
flowers!
3 hours - $30.00
June 28th – 10:00-1:00 |
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CABBIN’ AROUND EARRINGS – Amanda Stamper
We added this one at the last minute on the springtime
schedule and it was a hit! These make darling earrings
or charms! This class fee includes all materials to
make one complete set of earrings!
2 ½ hours
June 28th – 3:00-5:30 |
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PERFECT SQUARES – Chrissy Walter
This one has had such a positive response we figured
we better offer it more than once! We all want to learn
how to do it! You get to combine stitching techniques
with wire wrapping!
3 hours - $30.00
June 28th 2:00-5:00
July 26th 10:00-1:00 |
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ANYTHING GOES NECKLACE – Debbie Hunter
You name it, it’s probably part of this necklace.
You’ll be learning a multitude of techniques for
this necklace. If you ever get tired of it, you simply
move it around on your neck for a whole new look!
3 ½ hours - $35.00
July 5th – 2:00-5:30 |
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CHARMINGLY TWISTED – Amanda Stamper
Here is another new one by the very talented Amanda!
Lots of wirework with this one! Make sure and schedule
this on your summer calendar!
3+ hours - $30.00
July 5th – 2:00-5:00
August 9th – 2:00-5:00
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COUNT YOUR POINTS - Amanda Stamper
Here’s a really good one for all you faithful (and not so faithful) dieters! We’ve found this project an excellent way to keep yourself on track! Pretty hard to forget your points when you’re wearing it on your wrist! You’ll probably want to make several different color combos to fit your whole wardrobe!
2 ½ hours - $25.00
July 12th - 2:00-4:30
August 9th - 10:00-12:30 |
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HODGE-PODGE & SQUIGGLES - Debbie Hunter
Debbie is getting a chance to teach a class that involves all her favorite things! You’ll learn soldering, reticulating, stamping, hammering, and wire wrapping! I guarantee you’ll be hooked after this class! This class fee includes all the sterling silver and materials to do all the above!
5 hours - $95.00
July 12th - 10:00-3:00
August 2nd - 10:00-3:00 |
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SQUARED OFF RING – Donna Nickson
This is one fabulous ring project. We’re all
dying to learn how to do this one, it looks great on
your finger! (Especially when done in double AB crystals!)
People keep trying to buy the class examples right out
of our case!
2 ½ hours - $25.00
July 19th 10:00-12:30 |
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RETICULATED SILVER PENDANTS – Debbie Hunter
This class was a major hit, so Debbie is going to teach
it again! This metalsmithing class is fun for anyone,
whether you’re a beginner or an advanced metalsmither!
Plus, the class fee for this class covers all of the
sterling silver you’ll need to make 2 pendants!
5+ hours - $75.00
July 19th – 12:00-5:00 |
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HERRINGBONE STITCH – Donna Nickson
We’ve had quite a few requests to teach this
particular technique again, so the very talented Donna
signed on for it! I love wearing this one, it’s
like fabric!
3 ½ hours - $35.00
July 26th – 10:00-1:30 |
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FREEFORM PEYOTE – Donna Nickson
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make those
amazingly unique freeform peyote bracelets and necklaces
that you’ve seen other avid beaders wear, this
is the class for you! Donna will teach you all the secrets
to the art of taking the peyote stitch to the next level.
Hey, if Debbie can do it, so can you!
3 ½ hours - $35.00
August 2nd – 10:00-1:30 |
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MAKE A MEMORY NECKLACE – Debbie Hunter
Gather yourself some beads and charms to make a personal
statement! Or if you’ve got that special bead
or charm from that fabulous vacation just waiting for
the perfect project, this class is the one for you!
2 hours - $20.00
August 2nd –3:30 to 5:30 |
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“RIVOLI” – Diane Fuller
Crystal
Rivoli’s that is! Seen all those fabulous projects
using the Swarovski Rivoli’s? Did you want to
have someone show you how to use them? Well then, for
sure you want to take this class!!
3 ½ hours - $35.00
August 9th – 10:00-1:30 |
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MAKE YOUR OWN CHAIN – Debbie Hunter
This is
like the coolest chain ever! In this all day class you’ll
learn how to make your own chain out of heavy gauge
wire! We’ll be making copper, brass and sterling
chain in this class! (As this is an all day class, we
will be taking an hour lunch break.) *All supplies for
this class are included in the class fee.
All Day - $140.00
August 23rd – 10:00-5:00
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FABULOUS FINGER JEWELRY - Amanda Stamper
Here is
another new one from Amanda! You get to make a very
cool Sterling Silver ring that you design your very
own funky top! No one else will have anything like it!
This class fee includes all materials!
3-4 hours - $45.00
August 23rd - 1:00-5:00
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MAKE YOUR OWN CHARMS! – Debbie Hunter
You can now learn how to make your very own personalized
charms in this introduction to metalsmithing! Check
out the display case, or Debbie’s wrist, for examples!
*All supplies for this class are included in the class
fee.
4+ hours - $70.00
August 30th – 1:30-5:30
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All class fees do not include supplies (except where stated)
and must be paid at the time of registration to hold your
spot. All supplies must be purchased before the class so as
not to delay the start time. You’re more than welcome
to bring your own beads, supplies, and tools. If you need
to cancel, please give us a weeks notice so we can fill your
spot. We do have a minimum age requirement: 16 for the regular
classes, and age 18 for the PMC, Lampwork, Glass Fusing and
Metalsmithing Classes.
Do you want to take a class, but its on a bad date for you?
Then I have some good news! If you get together a group of
4 or more people, we can usually schedule a private class!
A little food-for-thought from your favorite bead store! Just
contact us!
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