WORKSHOP 002 : Bead Nerd Basics 🤓 CHICAGO

Are you wanting to make your own wearable beaded bits and learn the foundations making of beaded jewelry? This workshop is for makers who want hands-on experience, expert tools, and all of their beady questions answered :) This workshop will teach you the beading basics. You'll learn about materials, techniques and tools. Location : LILLA BARN Boutique - 5535 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 Time : 6-8pm You’ll leave with at least 2-3 wearable pieces (more if you're fastttt!) elastic beaded ring elastic beaded bracelet bead wire bracelet You will learn techniques like : bead stringing wire conditioning Threading needles knotting and crimping techniques the best materials to use, as well as options to practice with I’ll bring : tools my HUGE collection of beads and charms in a range of different sizes stringing materials and findings (elastic, cord, bead wire, clasps) snacks / bevs BYOB for 21+ You bring : Yourself! some friends any beads you have or broken jewels you may want to use or learn how to repair :) TMI : This is a small group workshop (8 max) to ensure there’s plenty of room to play, ask questions, and dig through beads. Recommended for ages 14+!