PLEASE NOTE – Location addresses have changed and new locations added. And OOPS - I didn’t tell my web designer yet - MY BAD! So look BELOW for contact info and, for now, ignore the information on the right hand side of this page. It’ll be updated soon.

NEW LOCATION FOR BEAD HAPPY – Moving as of June 1st 2008! Check out the great new location – still great parking.
New Address: Holly Farm Mall, 15830 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR
Same Phone number: 503-650-7885

NEW VENUE - YARNIA – Say hi to Lindsey Ross and check out her great new shop and her unique & gorgeous yarns!
Address: 4183 SE Divison St and 42nd – right behind Kalga Cafe
Phone number: 503-488-0022 – call to register – class size is limited!

NEW VENUE – VILLAGE BEADS – West side beading at its best – right in the heart of Multnomah Village!
Address: 7807 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
Phone number: 503-244-1821 – call to register – class size is limited!

AND NOW ….. the CLASSES!

Multi-Strand Necklace – Learn how to use a design board and attach multiple strands using cones and wire wrapping techniques. Experiment with different stringing materials or chain to create your own unique design.
Date & Time: Sat, May 17, 10:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: Bead Happy, Oregon City
Class Fee: $25.00

Playing with Ribbon – Lots of popular looks feature ribbon! Learn various ways to connect ribbon to beads and create a stylish summer necklace. Light and playful is a good seasonal choice.
Date & Time: Sat, May 17, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Bead Happy, Oregon City
Class Fee: $20.00

Knitting Surgery – Do you have a half-finished scarf hiding in your closet because you dropped a stitch and don’t know how to rescue it? Do you gasp in fear if a stitch falls off your needle? This class will teach you the basic anatomy of a stitch, how to identify whether you’ve just knit or purled a stitch, and how to fix the most common mistakes such as dropped stitches, split stitches and knitting that is unraveling. Bring in a problem project and we’ll get you back on track.
Date & Time: Tue, May 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Yarnia, SE Portland
Class Fee: $25.00

Wire Wrapping – Your Project Choice – Learn the technique of wire wrapped loops that look finished and professional with your choice of project – make a rosary or a bracelet, design a pair of earrings or let our samples inspire you – you decide and we’ll help you to wear it home!
Date & Time: Tue, Jun 3, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Bead Happy, Milwaukie, OR
Class Fee: $20.00

Basic Beginner Techniques – Discover the freedom of creating your own jewelry! This class will demonstrate the latest in beading wire and crimps, what to use when, and teach you the basic techniques and tools for making bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Date & Time: Thu, Jun 5, 6 - 8 pm
Location: Bead Happy, Milwaukie, OR
Class Fee: $20.00

Circular Knitting – Are you ready to move beyond straight needles and discover the joys of “circs” and “dpns”? Learning these two techniques will open up a world of new projects to you, including socks, gloves, skirts, leg warmers … get the picture?
Date & Time: Tue, Jun 10, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Yarnia, SE Portland
Class Fee: $25.00

Layered Right-Angle Weave Bracelet – This is a technique that seems difficult to learn until you know the secret. And you’ll make a bracelet that looks like a spiral rope but much easier! And because it’s done in Swarovski crystal … it’s gorgeous!
Date & Time: Thu, Jun 12, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: Village Beads, Multnomah Village
Class Fee: $25.00

Playing with A Hammer … and Wire! – Make a fabulous silver or copper necklace and earrings with the hammered look that is the rage today!
Date & Time: Tue, Jun 17, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Bead Happy, Milwaukie, OR
Class Fee: $25.00

Pearl Knotting – Use pearl knotting techniques to create a delicate pocket rosary, a unique bracelet, or a necklace - traditional or free-floating!
Date & Time: Thu, Jun 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Bead Happy, Milwaukie, OR
Class Fee: $20.00

Pattern Reading – No matter how complicated a garment looks, it’s comprised of surprisingly few elements. The trick is being able to put them together. That’s why you have a pattern – someone else has done the dirty work of putting it all together and you have to do is read and follow. Yeah – right! This class will teach you the language and symbols, with hands-on practice knitting small pattern swatches. Unlock the mystery of PSSO, SSK, and K2Tog!
Date & Time: Tue, Jun 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Yarnia, SE Portland
Class Fee: $25.00

Micro Macramé Pendant – This is not your 70’s macramé – same knots but the micro-fiber is thin and colorful. No prior experience needed but bring your macramé stories if you have them!
Date & Time: Thu, Jun 26, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Village Beads, Multnomah Village
Class Fee: $30.00

Knitted Socks – The best moment in a knitter’s life is turning your first heel on a pair of socks. And wearing them or giving them as a gift is the next best moment! This two-part class will teach you the basic components of sock construction. In the first class, we’ll cast on together and get started. Then you’ll have two weeks to knit to the heel. In the second class, we will turn the heel and you will have that moment and more!
Date & Time: Tue, July 8 and 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Yarnia, SE Portland
Class Fee: $40.00

Crocheted Socks – Wait! Crocheters like warm feet too! This two-part class will teach you the basic components of sock construction. In the first class, we’ll start at the cuff and together crochet a decorative design in a continuous round. Then you’ll have two weeks to knit to the heel. In the second class, we will turn the heel – a little differently than in knitting – and in less time than your knitty friends, you too will have a moment!
Date & Time: Tue, July 15 and 29, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Yarnia, SE Portland
Class Fee: $40.00

Anything Goes Wire Pendant – Shape heavy wire into any shape you like and then attach your favorite beads. Elegant or playful, large or small, colorful or monochromatic – your choice! Let your imagination have a chance to play.
Date & Time: Tue, Aug 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Village Beads, Multnomah Village
Class Fee: $20.00

Square Stitch Watchband – Make a lovely woven watchband using seed beads and off-loom square stitch. And you’ll learn how to work from a graph with your choice of 2 patterns. You can convert your favorite embroidery pattern into beadwork with this stitch!
Date & Time: Thu, Sep 25, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Village Beads, Multnomah Village
Class Fee: $20.00