Welcome to the 2023 Orlando Bead Retreat hosted by Orlando Marriott – Lake Mary
August 2 – 6, 2023
Orlando Marriott – Lake Mary
1501 International Parkway
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
Orlando Marriott – Lake Mary Registration
Day classes are from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (with a 1 1/2 hour break).
Night classes are from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm and ONLY on Wednesday & Thursday nights
There is a limit class limit of 20 students, so sign up as soon as possible to hold your spot.
Contact Carol Harman for class availability at carolhcreations@aol.com
2023 Class Registration Form
2023 Night Class Registration Form
Classes below are listed by date and time
(See Registration Forms for class & kit prices and further information)
Wednesday, August 2nd – 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Lelin’s Garden Necklace by Kim Leahy
The main circle and necklace strap is created with Right Angle Weave. The flowers and tendrils use Peyote stitch. The main flower is created using layers of Tyvek that is precut in the kit. Students will embellish the edges using brick stitch and put the pieces together to form the flower. A beaded chaton is created for the center.
This is an intermediate level kit and students will not finish in the class. Students should be VERY comfortable with RAW and peyote stitches.
Please bring favorite beading thread, Fireline 6# test in smoke, Glue and beading needles. A task lamp is helpful along with a beading mat and any vision assistance that is needed.
Laramie Kumihimo Wire Bangle by Peggy Tepper
This Kumihimo bangle is done using wire and is simple enough for anyone who has never done Kumihimo.
Everything is included in the kit. Color choices are gold, silver, and copper.
Ricani Earrings by Leslie Venturoso
Lacy and sophisticated earrings that will light up your face. Materials used Miyuki and/or TOHO beads, Swarovski or Preciosa crystals, Czech rondels.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Techniques: Netting, Brick Stitch
Kit colors: Turquoise/Gold, White/Gold, Silver Multi, Cobalt Blue/White-Gold. Additional colors may be available.
Choice of Under the Sea Necklace OR Flying High Necklace by Diann Eilering
An advanced beginner/intermediate bead embroidery class where you will select either a seahorse (Under the Sea) or a hummingbird (Flying High) component and add embellishments enhancing the design. Some of the stitches used are peyote, PRAW-3, backstitch and brick stitch.
Knowledge of PRAW-3 is suggested.
Kits may differ slightly due to availability of materials.
Freya Necklace by Isabella Lam
Creating “Freya” necklace students will enjoy exploring new ways to create a beautiful beaded bezel necklace. I will guide you through several different techniques to create this beautiful and perfect opulent necklace. Techniques: Various basic beading techniques such as bezel Rivoli. Students Will Learn: Students will use several common techniques but with my own beautiful twist capturing Swarovski Rivoli stones with common beads.
Prerequisites: No special Prerequisites.
You supply your preferred beading thread (Fireline 6lb recommended) and size 12 beading needles. Beginners to advanced Kit Necklace*
Starfish Pendant by Liisa Turunen
Starfish: Create this super sparkly Starfish pendant using long crystal navettes. In place of bubbles stitch in some chaton’s and center it with a beautiful pearl to give that ocean feel.
Stitches used are RAW, Peyote, and CRAW
Thursday, August 3rd – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Butterfly Pendant by Iryna Shlapakova
Learn bead embroidery and gold work basics while creating a stunning Butterfly pendant. I will teach how incorporate sequins, stiff French wire and bright check purl into the design.
Frilly Bracelet by Adrienne Gaskell
Students will learn how to make a loop closure in a beaded braid. Students should be
familiar with making an eight strand beaded braid. Project can be done on either a disk
or Madurai.
Tutti Frutti Bracelet by Jayashree Paramesh
Celebrate life with this sparkling, multi-hued bracelet meticulously stitched with seed beads, bicones, rhinestones, pearls and special coated Swarovski crystal rivolis. The beaded components slide on to a metallic/or other faux leather strap for even more impact! The beautiful components can be made into pendants or earrings or into statement necklaces.
Techniques: Peyote, and embellishment stitches.
Bracelet strap will fill all sizes and is adjustable. Suitable for confident beginners and beyond.
THIS CLASS HAS SOLD OUT!
Bohemian Rhapsody Bracelet by Sherry Serafini
Funky boho style cuff, using fabric and cork strips, cup chains, of course beads and cabs! The cab is a fabulous Golem design. While I do have a pattern for this, your creative freedom is welcome while exploring this design.
Caribe Necklace by Marjorie Barnes
My native country of Venezuela has a gorgeous coastline, and islands that are just a boat ride away. The parkling clear waters bordering the Caribbean, and the endless variety of colorful fish and other sea life are what came to mind as inspiration for this necklace. The main component is a bead embroidered pendant with a gorgeous hand painted porcelain fish.
This project is suited for all levels of experience. It is available in gold or silver; however the rest of the beads will be the same to match the main cabochon.
Glamingo Sand Globe by Erin Simonetti
One Day Class includes complimentary private Facebook group.
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Bead Loom Woven then Waned eliminating the warps to create a “Bead Tole” 3D weave
Erin will demonstrate and instruct all aspects, methods, and techniques to weave this “bead loom pattern” on the bead loom. (no prior knowledge of bead loom beading is required. However, the class does require the use of custom designed and created Loomette or similar. This loom offers the ability to Wane the Warps, ending the weave with only four threads: (2) warps and (2) wefts. Any small loom table approx 4.5×5 is best with the availability to “lift” the weave from the loom, not cut. Finishing with Bead Embroidery Techniques to include the addition of filling the Water Stained Globe with sand and shells.
KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE: Needles, 6lb Crystal Fireline, 8lb Crystal Fireline, 14lb Smoke Fireline, E6000, Diamond Glaze, Scissors, Loomette Loom or any loom with a small loom table of 4” x 5” and allowing the Weave to be “lifted” off the Loom, not cut.
Custom-made LOOMETTE Bead Looms will be available for purchase!
Thursday, August 3rd – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Mosaic Earrings by Kim Leahy
Embellish the mosaic shell cabochons using basic bead embroidery technique. Sequins will be added providing some glider. The crystals are metal framed and embellished with peyote stitch and sequins. This is an Advanced Beginner and up level Kit and students should be comfortable with Peyote stitch. You should be able to finish one earring in the class or get pretty far depending on skill.
Please bring favorite beading thread, Fireline 6# test in smoke, glue and beading needles.
A task lamp is helpful along with a beading mat and any vision assistance that is needed.
Wire-Wrapped Earrings by Peggy Tepper
If you love earrings then these are for you. Learn how to use wire-wrap the crystals onto a hoop.
Via Cristallo Cuff by Leslie Venturoso
Simple, elegant and sophisticated cuff. Easy to wear everyday or for special occasions.
Materials used: TOHO and/or Miyuki seed beads, Precioca cup chain, Czech Prong beads, Slide clasp. Kit will have enough supplies for up to an 8 inch cuff.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Techniques: Cubic Right Angle Weave, Right Angle Weave, Stitch in the Ditch embellishments
Watercolors Necklace by Diann Eilering
An intermediate bead embroidery class using a glass cabochon with a beautiful Watercolor design in three different colorways.
Some of the stitches used are peyote, PRAW-3, backstitch and brick stitch.
Knowledge of PRAW-3 is suggested.
Esperanssa Necklace by Isabella Lam
Creating “Freya” necklace students will enjoy exploring new ways to create a beautiful beaded bezel necklace. I will guide you through several different techniques to create this beautiful and perfect opulent necklace.
Techniques: Various basic beading techniques such as bezel Rivoli.
Students will use several common techniques but with my own beautiful twist capturing Swarovski Rivoli stones with common beads.
No special Prerequisites.
Level: Beginners to advanced
Tropical Toggle/Chain Necklace by Liisa Turunen
Make a decorative large toggle with sparkling chaton’s on each end of the bar and including 3mm fire polish and pearl beads. Combine this toggle with the Starfish design looks beautiful together and I have made them in both matching colors.
Stitches: Peyote, RAW
Friday, August 4th – 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Flamingo Pendant by Iryna Shlapakova
Learn bead embroidery and gold work basics while creating a gorgeous Flamingo brooch. I will teach how to incorporate different sequins forms and stiff French wire into the design.
THIS CLASS HAS SOLD OUT!
Gator Cuff by Holly Bean
With a Preciosa Volcano Cab, Swarovski Cup Chain, Glass Pearls, colorful beads, and Mag-Lok magnetic closure.
Serendipity Necklace by Adrienne Gaskell
Students will learn how to design patterns in beaded braids using Adrienne’s grid planner. Students will also learn how to make a beaded Polyhedron bead and beaded magnetic clasp. Students should be familiar with making an eight strand beaded braid. Project can be done on either a disk or marudai, not included in kit.
Amphora n Helios Necklace by Jayashree Paramesh
Amphora n Helios Necklace Inspired by the Greek vessel, the Amphora, this necklace takes the design elements of this ancient vessel and turns it into a versatile necklace suitable for everyone. The striking amphora is beaded with seed beads and pearls, and finished with a lush fringe. It hangs below another pendant, inspired by the sun, Helios. A Swarovski crystal pearl glows as the center of the sun. Both pendants together make up a fashionable layered necklace. This long necklace is finished with a clasp. It is also possible to make them as separate necklaces. Length: 25” long, not including pendant. Amphora Pendant is 4” long x 1 ½” wide. Helios pendant is 1 ¼” round.
Techniques: Peyote, Right-angle-weave and fringe stitches.
Suitable for Intermediate level beaders familiar with the above-mentioned stitches.
Rapunzel Necklace by Sherry Serafini
A statement piece! Lovely wood cabochon gracing an art image is Surrounded by Diamond Duo© beads, pearls, Lillypilly© metals, and Seed beads. Fringe enhances the bead work that is carried by a cool Metal piece and rubber O-rings! My favorite!
Roses Necklace by Marjorie Barnes
There was a time in my life when I was only familiar with roses being given in bouquets as gifts and symbols of love, or in fragrant and richly colored gardens to be curated, protected and visited in admiration. Once I became fortunate to travel around the world, I remember being stunned by the casual beauty of rose petals scattered across the pavement in Asian cities … leading to the inspiration that, when looked at a certain way, the entire world is indeed a beautiful garden of roses.
Technique: Peyote stitch and netting.
Magnolia Pendant by Erin Simonetti
One Day Class includes complimentary private Facebook group.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced: Must have been introduced to Weaving and Waning.
Technique: Bead Loom Woven and Waned
Erin will demonstrate and instruct all aspects, methods, and techniques to weave this “Magnolia Pendant”, on the bead loom. The petals require various shapes to create the intricate folds of each petal. Having prior knowledge of Waning Warps is strongly suggested. The petals will be shaped in ways to lift each and secure to a ‘cork’ backing, unlike shown in the photo. The center of the flower may be a crystal or darker pearl finish but will be hand woven to create the total flower center. A 3D leaf will also be woven and waned then secured with the petals, opposed to the 2D leaves shown in the photo. This design requires intense weaving. Some petals are 38 beads wide and others much less, using 15/0 Delicas to acquire the fragile look of each petal. This truly is a must see in person.
This class does require the use of custom designed and created Loomette. This loom offers the availability to Wane the Warps, ending the weave with only four threads: (2) Warps and (2) Wefts. Any loom that allows the weave to be “lifted” off the loom table, and has a short loom length creating shorter warp length, will work as well. This Pendant finishing is with Bead Embroidery Techniques. Braided Leather Necklace will be available and included in the Kit cost.
KIT INCLUDES: 15/0 Delicas, seed beads, crystals, cork underlayment, pearls, Pellon, Ultrasuede, photo instructions, toggle clasp, jump rings, end cap and braided leather cord.
KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE: Needles, 6lb Crystal Fireline, 14lb Smoke Fireline, E6000, Diamond Glaze, Scissors, suggested bead loom, Loomette.
Custom made LOOMETTE Bead Looms will be available for purchase!
Saturday, August 5th – 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Shell Pendant by Iryna Shlapakova
Learn bead embroidery and gold work basics while creating a beautiful Shell brooch. I will teach how to work with cup chain and stiff French wire.
The Pink Parrot by Holly Bean
This beautiful Pink Parrot has the most luscious daggers, pink cup chain, pink opal rosary chain and unique components
Ombre Bracelet by Adrienne Gaskell
Students will learn an easy ombre pattern for beaded braids. Students will also learn how to make a beaded magnetic clasp. Students should be familiar with making an eight strand beaded braid. Project can be done on either a disk or Madurai.
Trista Bracelet by Jayashree Paramesh
Triangular fancy stone and crystals come together to keep your style fresh in the Trista Bracelet. The striking triangular motif centers on a beautiful Swarovski fancy stone, sparkling inside a seed bead bezel and embellished with crystals and pearls. The strap is punctuated with pearl and crystal clusters in threes, leading to a snap clasp which is hidden when worn. This refined and radiant sparkler for your wrist will be a perfect addition to your jewel box.
Techniques: Circular and flat peyote, embellishment stitches
Size: Kit fits 9“ wrist, adjustable. Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced level beaders
Rapunzel Necklace by Sherry Serafini
A statement piece! Lovely wood cabochon gracing an art image is Surrounded by Diamond Duo© beads, pearls, Lillypilly© metals, and Seed beads. Fringe enhances the bead work that is carried by a cool Metal piece and rubber O-rings! My favorite!
Shibori/Fringe Cuff by Erin Simonetti
One Day Class includes complimentary private Facebook group.
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Bead Loom Weaving
COLOR CHOICE – TBD, based on bead finish availability
Erin will demonstrate and instruct all aspects, methods, and techniques to weave this “Bead Woven Cuff”, on the bead loom. No prior knowledge of bead loom weaving is required. However, the class does require the use of a Loom with a “warp tension controller”. The loom table length should also accommodate the length of the cuff to fit your wrist, appx. 10-11”. Class will include how to: Warp the Loom; Weave on a bead loom; adding such accent additions like the Shibori Ribbon and various shaped beads. These additions are not secured to the cuff base, but hang like a fringe “over” the woven cuff base. This offers much more movement while wearing.
Also included is how to attach a box clasp to a loom woven cuff. We will be coloring our box clasp to match the color way of the cuffs, using a metal patina.
KIT INCLUDES: Tex 400; 8/10 Delicas; 4mm & 6mm glass beads; drops; daggers; tile beads; 11/0 seed beads; duo beads; Shibori Ribbon; box clasp; photo instructions.
KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE: Needles, 14lb Smoke Fire Line, E6000, Diamond Glaze, Scissors, Cuff length bead loom, suggesting 10-11” loom table length and a warp tension controller.
Custom-made CUFF LENGTH Bead Looms will be available for purchase!
Sunday, August 6th – 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Blue Lagoon Necklace by Holly Bean
Glistening gold cork surrounds ocean jasper, citrine nuggets, and an antique brass heron focal. In this workshop, we’ll layer cork and use peanut (farfalle) beads in our trimming stitches.
Hummingbird Pendant by Iryna Shlapakova
I will teach how to use stiff French wire and bright check purl wire while creating a beautiful Hummingbird pendant. Learn bead embroidery and gold work basics.
Triple Swirl Bracelet by Adrienne Gaskell
Students will learn how to make kumihimo beaded braids while learning a fun ombre pattern. No previous experience necessary. Kit includes kumihimo disk.
Kalista Necklace by Jayashree Paramesh
Coin necklaces have been worn throughout history all over the world to bring good fortune to the wearer. In ancient times, people wore silver or gold irregular stamped coins with meaningful symbols. Kalista Necklace showcases a pair of look-alike ancient Greek coins, meticulously bezeled with seed beads and edged with small pearls. The bezel imitates the gold or silver granule work popular in the Classical Greek era. A triangle and a circle frame have been added to the pendant as a nod to the valuable contributions to geometry made by the ancient Greeks. The pendant hangs from a simple, hubble-stitched strap and is finished with a clasp. To make it more fun, both sides of the coin show different images. Choose which side to wear according to the mood of the day. Coin necklaces are back in fashion, why not make one or more for yourself? This elegant necklace will be a great addition to your jewel box!
Techniques: Peyote and Hubble stitch.
Length: 18” long, not including pendant. Pendant is 3” long and 1 ½” wide.
Suitable for Intermediate level beaders.
THIS CLASS HAS SOLD OUT!!!
Lillian Bracelet by Sherry Serafini
A lush cuff meant to err on the side of dramatic. Bead embroidered Components are pieced together and surrounded by two hole Vexolo Beads and showcased by additional side cabs. Would also make a gorgeous necklace if you prefer.
Wednesday Necklace by Marjorie Barnes
This quirky piece was actually quite painful to put together, and underwent many (MANY!) iterations Before being completed by the fun curly components adding flourish to an already unique combination of paper-made cabochons. As it finally took shape, my husband remarked that it looked like it came out of a Tim Burton movie … leading to the fun name of this project. During the workshop you will make your one paper cabochons with your own preferred colors. You could decide to make a necklace and/or a pin for a jacket.
Technique: Bead embroidery, wire, peyote stitch, gluing, paper filing.
Drop Lace Cuff by Erin Simonetti
One Day Class, includes complimentary private Facebook group.
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Bead Loom Woven
CHOICE – TBD, based on bead finish availability
Erin will demonstrate and instruct all aspects, methods, and techniques to weave this “bead loom pattern”, on the bead loom. No prior knowledge of bead loom weaving is required. The lessons include warping the loom, creating wider cuff widths (as wide as you’d like), removing, and replacing beads to create the 3D Texture. Adding further texture while weaving to camouflage weft wraps. Finalizing with a Toggle Clasp (promising to be on your write 15 minutes after removal from the loom).
KIT INCLUDES: Delicas, 15/0 & 11/0 seed beads (3 different colors), crystal rondels, glass drop beads, Tex 400, Rose Montees, photo instructions, toggle clasp, jump rings, Crunchie Clasps.
KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE: Needles, bead awl, 8lb & 14lb Crystal Fire Line, E-6000, Diamond Glaze, Scissors, Cuff length bead loom, suggesting 10-11” loom table length and a warp tension controller.
Custom made CUFF LENGTH Bead Looms will be available for purchase!