Pasadena Bead & Design Show Workshops

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July 31 – August 2, 2026

WAX CARVING

Make Your Own Pendant

By Bianca Moscatelli

July 31, 10:00am – 1:30pm

Fee: Class: $100 / Kit: $50

Skill level: All Levels

Learn how to create your own pendant or keychain out of wax in the lost wax casting style of jewelry making. In this 2.5 hour workshop you'll learn…

MIXED MEDIA

Art Necklace Workshop

By Eleanor Park and Jennifer Derry

July 31, 10:30am – 2:30pm

Fee: Class: $40 / Kit: $40

Skill level: All Levels

In this workshop, you will create your very own fiber art necklace. You will select the design and color of beads to crochet simple chains and work…

JEWELRY DESIGN

Earring Make and Take

By Joyce Trowbridge

July 31, 11:00am – 12:00pm

August 2, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Fee: Class: $0 / Kit: $10

Skill level: All Levels

Practice making earrings with design kits using unique components and beads.

POLYMER CLAY

Jewelry design- Mokume Gane Polymer Clay

By Linde Clarke

July 31, 11:00am – 1:00pm Unavailable

Fee: Class: $125

Skill level: All Levels

Student will learn the art of Mokume Gane, a Japanese technique, layering clay to create random designs. Student will have the choice of creating a…

JEWELRY DESIGN

Summer Resort Statement Jewelry Design

By Ursula Koenig

July 31, 11:00am – 1:00pm

July 31, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Additional dates available

Fee: Class: $65

Skill level: All Levels

Learn to design statement necklaces, bracelets and earrings using a variety of methods that include crimping, wire wrapping and creative layouts using…

BEADWEAVING

Nefertiti's Royal Collar

By Doris Weinbaum

August 1, 9:30am – 1:30pm

Fee: Class: $40 / Kit: $50

Skill level: All Levels

This handwoven necklace is a variation of right angle weave that works up quickly and lays elegantly on the neck. The kit includes detailed…

METALWORK

Make Your Own Stacking Rings

By Bianca Moscatelli

August 1, 11:00am – 2:00pm

Fee: Class: $120 / Kit: $50

Skill level: All Levels

In this 3 hour class you will produce at least two to three, but most likely many more sterling silver and brass stacking rings to wear home. During…

BEADWORK

Beaded Fringe Earrings

By Doris Weinbaum

August 1, 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Fee: Class: $40 / Kit: $30

Skill level: All Levels

Learn the ladder stitch, brick stitch and fringe seed beading techniques as you create these stylish earrings. Once learned, they work up easily and…

BEADWORK

Ombre Multi-Strand Bracelet

By Joyce Trowbridge

August 1, 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Fee: Class: $35

Skill level: All Levels

Play with color and learn to crimp with this multi-strand bracelet. All-inclusive fee includes class instruction and provides materials.

BEADWEAVING

Squared Off

By Doris Weinbaum

August 2, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Fee: Class: $40 / Kit: $50

Skill level: All Levels

This handwoven necklace uses two hole Tila beads along with seed beads. The unique design allows it to be constructed as one continuous piece. The kit…

JEWELRY DESIGN

Simple Leather Wrap Bracelet

By Joyce Trowbridge

August 2, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Fee: Class: $35

Skill level: All Levels

Learn the basics of making wrap bracelets with a single wrap made with 6mm glass and leather. All-inclusive fee includes class instruction and…

SOLDERING

Stamped Sterling Ring

By Marissol Martins

August 2, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Fee: Class: $100 / Kit: $100

Skill level: All Levels

Create a meaningful piece of jewelry you’ll love to wear! In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of metal…