We invite you to join the Indiana Bead Society for an exciting day of beading, where you can enjoy the company of friends while indulging in delicious food and engaging activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills or refine existing ones, all while creating beautiful projects or thoughtful gifts. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, welcoming beginners and seasoned beaders alike. Our Fall Workshop offers a diverse selection of six enjoyable projects, featuring two all-day classes, two morning classes, and two afternoon classes, ensuring there is something to suit everyone's interests and schedules. The pricing structure is transparent, with half-day classes priced at $45 and all-day classes at $90, not including the instructor kit fee*. This is not just a chance to enhance your beading skills, but also to connect with fellow enthusiasts, fostering a sense of belonging within our vibrant community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, socialize, and create!
To ensure a successful and enriching workshop experience, a minimum of two students is required to hold any class. Additional class kits may be available for purchase at the discretion of individual instructors, so participants are encouraged to consult with their instructors prior to the workshop to explore these tailored crafting opportunities. An exciting atmosphere awaits as bead prizes will be awarded during lunch and throughout the afternoon, creating an engaging environment where participants must be present to win. The workshop is open to both members of the Indiana Bead Society and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-members are warmly invited to attend and are encouraged to consider membership to fully enjoy the benefits offered. To facilitate proper preparation for our instructors and ensure a well-organized crafting environment, please register by October 6, 2025. Late applications will require the approval of the individual instructor, reinforcing our commitment to a resourceful and structured workshop experience.
October 18,2025
Registration: 8:30am – 9:00am
Morning Classes: 9:00 am – Noon
Afternoon Classes: 1:00pm – 4:30 pm
Fall Creek Township Meeting Room
11595 Brooks School Road
Fishers IN 46037
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“Nomad” – A Bead Embroidered Necklace – Lisa Bowling
All Day Class (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Skill Level – Intermediate - Class Size – No limit
Kit Fee = $65 - Class Fee = $90
Total Cost = $155
Create your own statement piece in this inspiring jewelry-making class where bohemian flair meets precision beadwork. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a stunning pendant necklace using the peyote stitch bezel technique to securely frame a large focal cabochon, giving your piece a professional, dimensional finish.
The design incorporates a variety of shaped beads—including seed beads, fire-polished rounds, and accent components—that add rich texture and a layered, artisanal look. You'll also explore creative assembly techniques, including integrating chain, rings, and drops to bring movement and balance to your design.
In this class, you will:
· Learn how to bezel a cabochon using even-count peyote stitch;
· Work with shaped beads to add structure and detail;
· Assemble and layer components into a striking pendant necklace;
· Customize your design with chain choices, bead colors, and unique elements;
· Leave with a beautiful boho-style necklace that's uniquely yours;
Skill Level: Intermediate (basic bead weaving knowledge helpful) Duration: 3–6 hours
Materials Provided: Cabochons, seed beads, shaped beads, backing, chain, findings
Whether you're a bead weaving enthusiast or a boho jewelry lover, this class offers the perfect mix of technique, creativity, and personal expression.
Tools required: Bead mat, scissors, 6lb Fireline, size 12 beading needles, magnification if required.
Contact the instructor directly to purchase additional kits or with any questions:
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There is a 2-student minimum to hold this class.* .
Fall Flower Garden Bracelet and Earrings – Vicki Hoffman
All Day Class (9:00 am - 4:30 pm) Skill Level - All Levels - Class Size – 7-10
Kit Fee = $50 – Class Fee = $90
Total Cost = $140
This lightweight, yet bold set uses both multi-hole shaped beads along with seed beads to create this beautiful earring and bracelet set. The bracelet pattern can also be used to create a choker-style necklace (you determine the length by the number of components and spacer beads added. There will be two colorways for this set.
Tools required: Size 10/12 beading needles, 6lb Fireline (smoke color), scissors, bead mat, optional light and magnification as needed.
Techniques included in the project: Working with multi-hole shaped beads and seed beads, this pattern demonstrates how to create each piece in a logical flow, from the structural layout to adding embellishments, while reinforcing each section for durability. You will learn to use wire guards with thread for creating a hanging earring, as well as how to create a simple peyote stitch clasp including weaving embellishments into the clasp.
Contact the instructor directly to purchase additional kits or with any questions:
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Stacked Fabric Bangles –
Francie Broadie
Morning Class (9am – Noon)
Skill Level – All Levels - Class Size - 12
Kit Fee = $30 + Class Fee = $45
Total Cost = $75
Are you ambicrafterous? Do you have fabric scraps & bits of trim lurking in the corners of your art spaces? This is the perfect way to use them up! These lightweight bangles work up in a flash. You will have an armload in no time. The kit includes enough materials for three (3) bangles. Students will select their own colors in class.
Techniques included in the project: Sewing, Embroidery stitching, beaded embellishment.
Tools to bring: Sewing needles, scissors, magnification if needed, lighting if needed, bead mat and imagination!
Contact the instructor directly to purchase additional kits or with any questions:
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There is a 2-student minimum to hold this class.*
Beads and Fiber Art Pendant – Chris Baker
Morning Class (9am – Noon)
Skill Level – All Levels
Class Size - 10
Kit Fee = $20 + Class Fee = $45
Total Cost = $65
This is a unique class where you will learn to construct a small wall hanging or larger pendant using scrap fabric and miscellaneous accent beads and hanging constructed charms as embellishments. No two pieces will be alike. Each person will select their pieces individually from instructor’s stash!
Techniques included in the project: Sewing, Embroidery, bead embroidery and wirework.
Tools to bring: Sewing/embroidery needles, scissors, magnification and lighting if needed, bead mat and imagination!
Contact the instructor directly to purchase additional kits or with any questions:
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There is a 2-student minimum to hold this class.*
Caged Beauties Necklace - Ann Stankiewicz
Afternoon Classes - 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Skill Level – Beginner to All Levels – Class Size - 7
Kit Fee = $15 – Class Fee = $45
Total Cost = $60
In this project, a group of larger beads is “caged” by a sequence of smaller beads in a repeating pattern. This makes it a perfect project for beginning as well as seasoned bead enthusiasts, and a great way to learn a variety of beading techniques. The kit consists of Size 6/0 and 11/0 seed beads of contrasting colors. We will also discuss a wide variety of modifications that can be applied to make use of the pattern in other projects. The necklace is not likely be completed in class.
Techniques included in project: Bead string/weaving; following a beading pattern; adding thread to a lengthen a project; adding a button closure to the necklace, modifications to a pattern to make a design your own.
Tools needed: Beading needle – Size 10-12; 6lb Fireline; scissors; bead mat, lighting and/or magnification as needed.
There is a 2-student minimum to hold this class.*
Contact the instructor directly to purchase additional kits or with any questions:
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Storytime Pendant – Francie Broadie
Afternoon Classes - 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Skill Level – All Levels – Class Size - 10
Kit Fee = $45 – Class Fee = $45
Total Cost - $90
At what point do fabric scraps become something new? When you learn how to transfer images onto fabric – which can add a personal touch to your jewelry and opens all sorts of design possibilities!
Kits will contain pre-transferred fabric in addition to fabric and beads for a completed necklace. We will also learn several ways to add color and texture to your designs.
Tools: Students should bring size 10 beading needles, 6lb Fireline, scissors, and a beading surface.
There is a 2-student minimum to hold this class.*
Contact the instructor directly to purchase additional kits or with any questions:
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