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      • Foundation Series
        • Bead Stringing 101
        • Kumihimo 101
        • Silk Knotting
      • Kumihimo
        • Kumihimo 101
        • Kumihimo Beaded Rope
        • Beaded Kumihimo
        • Half-Round Kumihimo
      • Wire Wrapping
        • Wire Wrapping 101
        • Totally Awesome Wrapped Rings
        • Wire Spirals Bracelet
        • Wrapped Cabochon
      • Chain Maille
        • Chain Maille 101
        • Twisted Cable Chain
        • Hammertone
        • Lots of Loops
        • Byzantine
        • European 4-1
        • Box Weave
      • Bead Weaving
        • Butterfly Stitch
        • The Dragon
        • Peyote Stitch 101
        • Herringbone Rope
        • Honeycomb Beaded Bead
        • Tango Stitch
        • Mosaic Bracelet
        • Crystal Flowers
        • Crystal Treasure
        • Russian Spiral
        • Christmas Ornament
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Featured Classes

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Wire Wrapped Cabochons

Level 0: No previous experience required Students will learn: How to bind wire bundles to create a frame to hold an undrilled, flat-backed stone. …

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Kumihimo 101

Kumihimo is the Japanese art of braiding.  Originally used to braid lacing for the Samurais’ armor, today it is a popular jewelry making technique.  …

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Half-Round with Teardrops

Prequisites:  Kumihimo 101.  Previous experience with Half-Round helpful, but not required. Level: Intermediate Technique Learned: 8-Warp Half-Round Braid.  Braiding with beads. Length of Class: …

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DecoEmboss Earrings & Pendant

Interested in metal jewelry, but not sure where to start?  This class is for you! Level: Beginner – No previous jewelry making experience necessary …

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Byzantine Chain Maille

Byzantine is a classic chain maille weave that is popular with both beginning and advanced chain maillers. Level: Beginner – No previous chain maille …

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Intro to Macrame

This is not the macrame you may have read about (or remember) from the 1960′s.  Macrame is no longer limited to potholders and plant …

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Full Persian Chain Maille

Take your mailling to the next level with the Full Persian Weave. Level: Intermediate Chain Maille Prerequisites: Byzantine, Box Weave, or Helm Weave Techniques …

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Classic Elegance Kumihimo

Take your kumihimo to the next level by learning how to incorporate beads as you braid. Level: Intermediate Techniques Learned: Adding beads to a …

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Wrap Bracelet

Leather wrap bracelets are HOT right now.  All the celebrities are wearing them.  They’re being featured in fashion magazines.  And they sell for big …

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Crystal Clay

Crystal Clay is a two part epoxy clay that is easily mixed and formed into any shape. Working time is approximately 2 1/2 to …

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Kumihimo Beaded Rope

The Bead Spinner can be a very helpful tool once you get the hang of it.  In this class you’ll learn all the tips …

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Bead Stringing 101

Are you new to jewelry making? Unsure how to finish your pieces? This class is for you. We’ll cover the basic technical knowledge you …

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Wire Kumihimo

Braided wire is elegant, dramatic, and looks way harder than it is!  Take this class to learn the secrets of wire kumihimo… Level: Intermediate …

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Peyote Stitch 101

Peyote is a very adaptable stitch that once learned can be a starting point for lots of great projects. At Design & Adorn we …

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    4630 E. Grant Road
    Tucson, AZ 85712

    520-209-1900

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    Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CLOSED Sunday & Monday

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