Getting Started

Hi I am new to the forum, and am trying to get info on how to get started with making beaded jewerlry. Should I take a class or buy a book. If you suggest take a class does anyone know of any that are free or inexpensive. I am a single parent and a full time student. I am in the Kansas City Missouri. All help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi I am new to the forum, and am trying to get info on how to get started with making beaded jewerlry. Should I take a class or buy a book. If you suggest take a class does anyone know of any that are free or inexpensive. I am a single parent and a full time student. I am in the Kansas City Missouri. All help would be greatly appreciated!

Why not try your local library - first for jewelry making books and to see if they have jewelry making classes. I teach here (NJ) at several libraries in our library system and the classes are free to patrons. Other than that, try a local bead store for beginning jewelry classes, they are usually around $25.00 or so. High schools and community colleges are also good sources of classes.

Patti

Honestly, i started out with a book and to be honest, the result was not that bad! I even sold what i had! But i plan to take some courses to do some wire jewelry. I'd love to do some macrame too. If you wanna see my blog, hit me up, and u will see what u can do with little or no expericence; just a book!

I've seen in craft stores inexpensive beading classes on the schedule. You may want to try there. The classes in actual bead stores may be a little pricier than you want.

I am pretty much self-taught. If there is a Michaels near you, check out thier jewelry classes. I am sure they are inexpensive. Good luck!