Pick-a-Daisy: Beaded Daisy Chain Workshop

Instructor: Amy Castine
Date/Time: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 6-8pm
Cost: $10 DRA member and $15 Non-member; Plus bring your own supplies or purchase $10 bead kit
Class size: 4-8 participants
(Register by March 11)

This is the perfect class for budding young beaders. Kids aged 10 and up are welcome to come out and learn beginning bead weaving as they make a daisy chain bracelet or necklace. Learning the daisy chain stitch is a great way to make a fun project while developing needle handling skills and learning how to manage your thread.

The instructor will provide hands-on demonstrations and individual assistance, as well as instructions with photos and text. Instructions include age and skill appropriate variations.

Needles and thread are available to all participants. Bead kits are available upon request (please allow 1 week’s notice to ensure materials availability) or bring your own supplies.

Purchase a $10 bead kit or bring these supplies:

• At least 2 colors of size 11/0 or size 8/0 seed beads
  • Select the most uniform beads you can find for a smoother result.
  • Size 8/0 are larger and better for younger kids, folks who have low vision, and those with no needlework experience.
  • Size 11/0 beads are smaller and will make a more delicate necklace or bracelet.
• Beading thread
  • Select a thinner thread for size 11/0 seed beads.
  • If you use larger beads, get a thicker thread to help fill the larger hole in the beads.
  • Recommend 6 or 8lb Fireline or Wildfire in a color to coordinate with the color of your beads. Fireline is available from fishing and outdoors stores. Wildfire is available from craft stores. Choose 6lb for size 11/0 seed beads and 8lb for size 8/0 seed beads.
• Lobster claw, toggle, or magnetic clasp
• Jump rings

Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.

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