Florida bead retreat 2026
Florida bead retreat 2026
I am thrilled to be teaching 4 classes at the Florida Bead Retreat August 5-9!
For more info, please email orlandobeadretreat@gmail.com
Go to website for all info and registration: https://www.beadsocietyofcentralflorida.com/
First Class:
Angel Fish
Create a luminous bead-embroidered Angel Fish brooch inspired by the quiet magic of the sea.
What You’ll Learn:
• Bead Embroidery & Sequins: Build texture and shimmer using bead embroidery and sequins.
• Wire Outlining: Outline your design with stiff French wire and use bright check purl wire for extra shine.
• Rhinestone Cup Chain: Add sparkle and movement with rhinestone cup chain accents.
• Eye: Use a glass eye cabochon to bring character and life to your Angel Fish and complete your brooch with polished, professional finishing.
Second Class:
Ladybug
Create a cute, sparkling bead-embroidered Ladybug brooch. Ladybugs are symbols of good luck, protection, and joyful moments.
What You’ll Learn:
• Bead Embroidery & Sequins: Build rich color and sparkle using red sequins, crystals, cup chain, and seed beads.
• Leg Construction: Create realistic legs using pins, seed beads, and glass beads for a delicate, dimensional effect.
• Antennas & Details: Form charming antennas with seed beads and refine small details that bring your ladybug to life.
• Velvet Backing & Pin Attachment: Finish your brooch with a red velvet backing and learn how to securely attach the pin using thread and sequins for a polished result.
Third Class:
Sunflower
Create a radiant bead-embroidered Sunflower brooch. Sunflowers symbolize warmth, happiness, and positivity.
What You’ll Learn:
• Bead Embroidery & Sequins: Build vibrant petals with glass beads, seed beads, crystals, and sequins for a textured, sparkling finish.
• Wire Outlining: Shape and define your sunflower using stiff French wire.
• Stem & Leaves: Craft a sturdy stem with wire and green embroidery thread, and create leaves using sequins, cup chain, and seed beads, attaching them seamlessly with wire.
• Backing & Finishing: Complete your brooch with a secure backing and professional pin attachment.
Fourth Class:
Toucan
Create a vibrant bead-embroidered Toucan brooch. A joyful, texture-rich project designed for relaxed stitching, creativity, and a truly eye-catching finish.
What You’ll Learn:
• Bead Embroidery & Sequins: Build rich texture and color using bead embroidery, sequins, and crystals.
• Wire Outlining: Shape and outline the Toucan with stiff French wire for a clean, sculptural finish.
• Beak: Create a bold, sparkling beak using multicolored bright check purl wire clippings.
• Branch & Claw Construction: Form claws from stiff French wire and securely attach your Toucan to a metal branch accented with charms for a playful, dimensional design.
