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Sunny Face Shrinket Event with Charlaine on Shrinket Friday
Class fee no fee Kit fee $10
This is a free event but if you would like to make a sunny face pendant/pin the kit fee is $10 to be paid to Charlaine before class. It must be paid in cash

Learn the Basics of Star Making In March 2025
Class is free with a purchase
You must purchase a mini star kit which is $30. You will also need to have the appropriate beading thread and needle to make this project a success


Journals for Travel and special occasions with Laura Hummel
Class fee $85.00 plus $25 supply fee
This is a one day workshop with Laura Hummel. In this six hour workshop you will learn how to create a journal and its pages with the guidance of Laura. There is a $25 supply fee that need to be paid in cash to Laura the day of class. During class there will a discussion of a follow up to see finished work and a discussion if anyone needs guidance with their projects


Happy Hour Crystal Charm Necklace Making Event
Happy Hour earring making event is $20 for one necklace. There are plenty of color choices besides what is shown in the picture. You will learn the basics of wire wrapping, opening and closing jump rings and attaching a charm and chain to complete your necklace

Shrinket Pendant with Charlaine
Class fee $45.00
This is a one day workshop with Charlaine. Everything you need to create the Shrinkets is included in the class. Beads and findings are extra and can be found in the studio


April Snowflake Class with Donna Dickt-Zoom Only
Class fee $40
Kit price TBA You need 26g and 28g silver wire are priced per market value at time of class. Please email us at help@bead-soup.com or call the store 240-456-4568 to request a kit

Intro to PMC Silver - As cute as a Birdie in a nest! with Michelle Arsenault
Class fee $85
This event is perfect for any level student. Everything you need is included in the cost of the class. Extra silver is available for purchase if you want to make additional items

Happy Hour Bauble Earrings Making Event
Happy Hour earring making event is $20 for one pair of earrings. There are plenty of color choices besides what is shown in the picture. You will learn the basics of opening and closing jump rings, making small wire wraps and attaching all your pieces to chain to complete your earrings

Silver Boxes and Bails. Oh My! with Michelle Arsenault
Class fee $125
This class is for intermediate to advanced silver clay artists. Additional silver clay can purchased the day of the event if you want to make additional pieces during class


Let It Bee on Shrinket Friday with Charlaine
Kit fee is $15 to be paid to Charlaine before the start of class. You will receive what is shown in the picture and you are always encouraged to bring your own beads and specialty items if you would like to make changes. Markers, pencils and pens are supplied but it always encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Sharing can sometimes take more time that you like because supplies are limited. Always bring scissors, tape measures or rulers and a pencil with an eraser.
This is a one day workshop with Charlaine. Everything you need to create the Shrinkets is included in the class. Beads and findings are extra and can be found in the studio

Artemis Necklace Frauke Gugat-Zoom Only
Class fee $95
Kits can be made through Bead Soup with the instructions and colors from Frauke. If you would like to order a kit please email the store at hlep@bead-soup.com to place your order

Needle felted bags with Elizabeth du Toit-in studio
Class fee $48
All materials are included in this class. You are not limited to colors shown in the sample. You will receive one small Itoya bag with your class fee. Colors are based upon what is available the day of class




May Snowflake Class with Donna Dickt-Zoom Only
Class fee $40
Kit price TBA You need 26g and 28g silver wire are priced per market value at time of class. Please email us at help@bead-soup.com or call the store 240-456-4568 to request a kit


Silver Studio is in with Michelle Arsenault
Class fee $50
This event is for students who have prior knowledge of PMC/Silver Clay and can work independently. Michelle will bring her molds and tools to share and guide you through steps that were covered in previous classes but will not teach new techniques.

Arboreal Bauble Necklac with Melissa Shippee-In Studio
Class fee $105
All kits will be purchased directly from Melissa the day of the event. Kits are $68 and there are three colorways

Rhapsody Necklace with Melissa Shippee-In Studio
Class fee $105
All kits will be purchased directly from Melissa the day of the event. Kits are $152 and there are four colorways *** all four options may not be available at class time because of the availability of supplies

Plumage Necklace with Melissa Shippee-In Studio
Class fee $105
All kits will be purchased directly from Melissa the day of the event. Kits are $90 and there are three colorways

Boho Beads with Laura Hummel
Class fee $45.00 plus $10 supply fee
This is a one day workshop with Laura Hummel. In this three hour workshop you will create 3-4 items with the guidance of Laura. There is a $10 supply fee that need to be paid in cash to Laura the day of class.

June Snowflake Class with Donna Dickt-Zoom Only
Class fee $40
Kit price TBA You need 26g and 28g silver wire are priced per market value at time of class. Please email us at help@bead-soup.com or call the store 240-456-4568 to request a kit

Jeweled Beaded Egg Class with Donna Dickt-In Studio
Class fee $55
Seed beads and crystals can be purchased the day of class. We will have an array of colors to pick from and will try and match Donna’s colors as closely as we can

Happy Hour Double Strand Bracelet Making Event
Happy Hour double strand making event is $20 . There are plenty of color choices besides what is shown in the picture. You will learn the basics of stringing crystals, crimping and opening and closing jump rings and attaching charms.

Alcohol Inks with Laura Hummel
Class fee $65.00 plus $20 supply fee
This is a one day workshop with Laura Hummel. In this four hour workshop you will create 3-4 items with the guidance of Laura. There is a $20 supply fee that need to be paid in cash to Laura the day of class. During class there will a discussion of a follow up to see finished work and a discussion if anyone needs guidance with their projects

Learn the Basics of Even Count Peyote in March 2025
Class is free with a purchase
You must purchase a kit in order to take this class. We have a new peyote bracelet for $20. You can also learn how to make fobs for $8 and $10 or a pen wrap for $10. You must have the appropriate beading thread and needle. Our samples were made with 6lb Fireline and a size 10 beading needle. Thread and needles are not included in your kits


Needle felted flowers with Elizabeth du Toit-in studio
Class fee $45
All materials are included in this class. You are not limited to colors shown in the sample.. The colors combos are endless

Happy Hour Cluster Earring Making Event
Happy Hour earring making event is $20 for one pair of earrings or two pendants. There are plenty of color choices besides what is shown in the picture. You will learn the basics of wire wrapping to create the tiny flower clusters for these earrings

Learn the Basics of a Bead Embroidery in March 2025
Class is free with a purchase of a basic bead embroidery kit
Each basic bead embroidery kit is $20. There are multiple kits to pick from. You can pick up a kit the day of the event. Please note you will also need needle and thread. We can guide you with the purchase of needle and thread if you need them or you can bring your own


March Snowflake Class with Donna Dickt-Zoom Only
Class fee $40
Kit price TBA You need 26g and 28g silver wire are priced per market value at time of class. Please email us at help@bead-soup.com or call the store 240-456-4568 to request a kit



Bring it On Rings Silver Clay with Michelle Arsenault
Class fee $125
This class is for intermediate to advanced silver clay artists. Additional silver clay can purchased the day of the event if you want to make additional pieces during class

Intro to PMC Silver Beeeee Creative with Michelle Arsenault
Class fee $85
This event is perfect for any level student. Everything you need is included in the cost of the class. Extra silver is available for purchase if you want to make additional items

Layered Shrinkets with Charlaine Session 2
Class fee $45.00
This is a one day workshop with Charlaine. Everything you need to create the Shrinkets is included in the class. Beads and findings are extra and can be found in the studio

Layered Shrinkets with Charlaine
Class fee $45.00
This is a one day workshop with Charlaine. Everything you need to create the Shrinkets is included in the class. Beads and findings are extra and can be found in the studio


Needle felted Lace with Elizabeth du Toit-in studio
Class fee $50
All materials are included in this class. You are not limited to colors shown in the sample.. The colors combos are endless. You will make a needle felted piece that is approx 6×8 inches

Learn the Basics of a Bead Embroidery in February 2025
Class is free with a purchase of a basic bead embroidery kit
Each basic bead embroidery kit is $20. There are multiple kits to pick from. You can pick up a kit the day of the event. Please note you will also need needle and thread. We can guide you with the purchase of needle and thread if you need them or you can bring your own


February Snowflake Class with Donna Dickt-Zoom Only
Class fee $40
Kit price TBA You need 26g and 28g silver wire are priced per market value at time of class. Please email us at help@bead-soup.com or call the store 240-456-4568 to request a kit



Girls Night Out at Savage Mill Event
This event is hosted by Savage Mill. Bead Soup will be doing make and take earring for $5. We will also have all types of Valentine themed earrings and goodies for everyone. If you don't wear earrings you can now make a pendant instead of earrings. If you don’t feel like creating we will have some earrings already made so you can just pick them up and go

Creating Fringe Earrings For The First Time in 2025
Class is free with a purchase
You must purchase a kit of fringe earrings and have the appropriate thread and needle to make this project successful

Learn the Basics of a Flat Spiral Bracelet in February 2025
Class is free with a purchase of a flat spiral kit
Flat spiral bracelet kits are $20. There are five different colorways to pick from. Additional supplies can be purchased after class if you want to pick your own colorways

Shrinkin’ it All Shrinkets Get Together
This new get together is all about Shrinkets and their molds and how to use them. We will be using Julie Haymakers Shrinket Molds . You are welcome to use ours but you must purchase your own Shrink plastic which we have available for purchase.

Learn the Basics of Even Count Peyote in January 2025
Class is free with a purchase
You must purchase a kit in order to take this class. We have a new peyote bracelet for $20. You can also learn how to make fobs for $8 and $10 or a pen wrap for $10. You must have the appropriate beading thread and needle. Our samples were made with 6lb Fireline and a size 10 beading needle. Thread and needles are not included in your kits

A Study in Dimensions Silver Clay with Michelle Arsenault
Class fee $110.00
This class is for intermediate to advanced silver clay artists. Additional silver clay can purchased the day of the event if you want to make additional pieces during class

Learn the Basics of Star Making In January 2025
Class is free with a purchase
You must purchase a mini star kit which is $30. You will also need to have the appropriate beading thread and needle to make this project a success