Learn right-angle weave (RAW) - an off-loom bead-weaving technique - while making a bracelet that mimics the look of a classic tennis bracelet.  You'll first create a RAW base of metal beads and then embellish it with crystals and tiny seed beads.

You should be able to finish the bracelet during our lesson.  However, if you don't; I'll make sure you know how to attach the clasp before you leave.
Lesson Fee: $50
​Optional Supply Kit: $15 (or bring your own supplies)
Lesson Length: 2-1/2 hours
​Lesson Size: up to 4 students
Supply List
These are the minimum quantities you'll need to complete a RAW tennis bracelet that is about 7 to 7-1/2 inches long and 1/4 inches wide.  My Supply Kits contain the largest number of the items listed below.
  • 1 spool size D nylon beading thread  (Nymo and C-lon are two of several brands available.  Choose a thread color that blends with the color of beads you'll be using.)
  • 100 to 121 - 3mm metal beads  (3mm is almost an 1/8 inch.  I use silver- and gold-plated cornerless cubes or round copper beads.)
  • 33 to 40 - 4mm bicone beads (4mm is a bit over 1/8 inch.  I use Swarovski and Preciosa crystal bicones.  You could also use Czech glass fire-polished beads.  Whatever type of beads you use, be sure to get bicones.)
  • 76 to 90 - size 15/0 seed beads  (These are very small seed beads and can't be replaced with larger seed beads without ruining the look of the bracelet.)
  • 1 small clasp  (You can use folder-over, spring-ring or lobster-claw clasps.  This bracelet is about 1/4 inches wide, so a small, narrow clasp looks best.)
  • 2 to 6 - 6mm open jump rings (6mm is about 1/4 inches.  The number depends on the type of clasp you use and whether you choose to make the size of the bracelet adjustable. You could use chain instead of the jump rings.)
  • 1 1-1/2 inch head pin  (Only needed if you are make the bracelet adjustable and want to include a bead dangle.)
  • 1 size 10 or 12 or thinner beading needle  (You'll be going through some of the tiny seed beads several times, so the thinner the needle the better.  It's a good idea to have several extra needles as occasionally they break.)

​Color Ideas:  You can be very traditional in your colors using gem-toned crystals with silver- or gold-plated beads; or go a little wild like a mix of colors and copper beads.  I'll have Supply Kits in several color combinations.
Tool List
These are the tools you'll use in class.  If you don't have them; I have ones you can use.
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Beeswax or Thread Heaven to condition your thread  (optional)
  • Round-nose pliers (Needed to open and close jump rings and make the optional bead dangle.)
  • Chain- or flat-nose pliers  (Needed to open and close jump rings and make the optional bead dangle.)
  • Side or flush cutters  (Needed to make the optional bead dangle.)
Supply & Tool Resources
Here are a few online and local places where you can find the supplies needed for this class. 
​See Resources for more places to find supplies and tools.