Click to see what classes you have added to your cart so far: Note: This is not a schedule, and will be cleared out once you pay for your classes, or when your registration session expires. Your schedule will be e-mailed to you once you have entered your billing information.

see a larger version of this photo - opens in new window

Herringbone Hoops,
Class Number: 1301
Class Start Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 5-8
Type: 3-Hour
Instructor: Cristina Amador
Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 3
Technique: Wire and Beads

Description: Learn the herringbone wrapping technique, and how to make hoop earrings that will always be in style. Whether big or small, these deceptively easy earrings allow you to showcase your favorite beads and gemstones.

Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: 14 inches of 20 ga half hard wire, 10 feet of 26 ga dead soft wire, 12-14 3mm metal beads, 14-16 any shape, center drilled beads between 3-12 mm with holes large enough for 20 ga wire. Round nose and chain nose pliers. Wire flush cutters and a metal file. Round mandrel to shape your hoops.

You can find supplies online through dealers listed Beading Daily Directory.

Class Fee: $80.00

Online Class registration has closed. You can register for this class in-person in the Class Registration area of Bead Fest Philadelphia. Registration for each class section closes 15 minutes before the class begins.

Class Hours:
Thursday, August 20: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am
Friday, August 21: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Saturday, August 22: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Sunday, August 23: 9am-4pm. Class registration opens at 8am, closes at 12pm.

Expo Hall Hours:
Friday, August 21: 10am-7pm.
Saturday, August 22: 10am-6pm.
Sunday, August 23, 11am-5pm.

Directions to Bead Fest Philadelphia