Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 09/25/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 10/02/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
BEADING: SEED BEADED CABOCHONS
INSTRUCTOR: JERRI HEER
This class will teach creating beaded peyote bezels for cabochons, as well as a variety of attachment points, edge stitches and embellishments. Learn to professionally finish your pieces and create a variety of beaded ropes and strung bead necklaces for your pendants. We will explore the use of color palettes, many varieties of beads, crystals, and embellishments to create your own unique piece.
Lab fee includes instructional materials, kit including focal cabochon, seed beads, embellishment beads and findings to complete the first pendant; bead mat, needles, thread conditioner, bead foundation, suede backing, spool of Fireline. Additional China cabochons, seed beads, embellishment beads, findings and materials will be available for purchase.
Students can expect to complete at least two pendants. You are welcome to bring your own stash of beads to use for your projects. You should bring your own scissors, round nose and chain nosed pliers, crimp pliers etc., if you have them. Tools will be available to use. An Opti VISOR or other vision enhancement may be helpful. (Be aware that small bead/handwork is required.)
Class Fee: $60
Est Materials Fee: $25-150
Consumables Fee: 0
Prerequisite: None
Jerri took Gem Trees to a new level, designing her own styles and patterns, as well as developing her own techniques. She specializes in “species specific” gem trees. She has taught Gem Trees for many Gem and Mineral Clubs, local schools, and scout groups, as well as William Holland and Wild Acres.
Her Gem Tree competitive exhibits have earned awards with the Rocky Mountain, Midwest and Southeast and South Central Federations, American Federation, Florida State Fair, and the Florida Strawberry Festival. She lives in Liberty Center, Ohio and is a member of several rock clubs. Her second specialty is Seed Beading & Bead Embroidery, especially with china cabs as focal points. She also teaches Cutting China Cabs, Seed Beading and Bead Embroidery at William Holland
Please contact William Holland School of Lapidary Arts if you have any questions.