Classes at Mars Beads

Click the links below for more information on classes at Mars Beads

PMC (Precious Metal Clay) is coming!

Certified instructor Carol Scheftic will be at Mars Beads on

Friday June 29th 6pm - 8:30pm for Bronze/Copper Bracelet

Friday July 27th 6:00pm - 8:30pm Bronze/Copper Pendant

Saturday Aug 25th 12pm - 4pm Fine Silver Pendant

We are currently taking reservation for all classes (50% deposit is required). We have limited space so please call ahead to reserve your spot (412) 780-0079.

Classes are $50 plus material for the Copper/Bronze class, and $60 plus materials for the fine silver class.


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    Classes at Mars Beads

    Groupon customers: please use the Walk-in Class Schedule

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    Saturday, May 5th

    1 PM to 3 PM

    Crystal Chain Maile Bracelet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Thursday, May 10th

    6 PM to 8 PM

    Chain Maile Ball Earrings

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Saturday, May 12th

    12 PM to 2 PM  

    Brick Peyote Stitch Bracelet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Beryl

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Saturday, May 12th

    4 PM to 6 PM

    4-n-1 Chain Maile Bracelet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Thursday, May 17th  

    6 pm to 8 pm 

    Chain Maile Anklet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Friday, May 18th 

    6 pm to 8 pm

    Crystal Chain Bracelet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Denise

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Friday, May 18th 

    6 pm to 8 pm

    Crystal Chain Maile Bracelet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Friday, May 25th

    4 pm to 6 pm

    Crystal Chain Bracelet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Denise

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Friday, May 25th

    6 PM to 8 PM

    Chain Maile Anklet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Saturday, May 26th 

    12 pm to 2 pm

    Seed Bead Necklace

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Beryl

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Saturday, May 26th

    1 PM to 3 PM

    Ball Earrings

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


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    Friday, May 31st

    4 PM to 6 PM

    4-n-1 Chain Maile Bracelet

    $20 plus materials

    Teacher: Vicki

    Call 412-780-0079 or click to signup


  • Walk-in Classes - Available Anytime!

    Calling ahead is suggested


    $20 per class
    (plus materials)

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    Intro to Beading

    Learn the basics of making beaded projects,
    including crimping and wire wrapping earrings.

    Materials are included in price of this class.
    Additional beads are available for purchase.




    Copper Wire Wrap Bracelet

    Wire Wrapped Bracelet
    Design and make a custom wire wrapped bracelet.

    Materials required:

    1/2 round wire - $8 
    Square wire - $11
    Beads and findings that you select - typically $5 or under




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    Viking Knit Bracelet
    Learn a wire knitting technique used to create a unique knitted bracelet with beads.

    Materials required:

    Viking Knit tool (yours to take home) - $.50
    Round wire - $6
    Beads and findings that you select - typically $5 or under




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    Viking Knit Pendant

    Learn a wire knitting technique used to mount a large stone or cabochon into a pendant.

    Materials required:

    .18 gauge wire - $1
    .26 gauge wire - $6
    1 large bead that you select - typically $5 or under




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    Woven Crystal Bracelet
    Use a needle a threading technique to create a stunning crystal and seed bead bracelet.

    Materials required:

    Needle and thread kit - $1
    6mm crystals - $4.50
    Seed beads - $2
    4mm crystals - $3
    Clasp that you select - $3 or under




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    Silver Ball Right Angle Weave Bracelet
    Learn a right angle weave technique to create a silver ball and crystal bracelet.

    Materials required:

    Silver plated balls - $4.50
    Crystals - $3
    Needle and thread kit - $1
    Seed beads - $2
    Clasp that you select - $3 or under




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    Hammered Aluminum Necklace
    Learn how to hammer aluminum into a necklace.

    Materials required:

    Aluminum wire - $7.50
    Open jump rings - $3
    Beads and findings that you select - typically $5 or under




    Just Wrapped Pearl Necklace 2

    All wrapped up Necklace
    Practice your bead wire wrapping technique and make a beautiful necklace.


    Materials required:

    Fancy tube beads - typically $7
    Head pins - $3
    Beads and findings and chain that you select - typically $9 or under

  • Groupon Customers 

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    Purchased the Groupon deal?
    Please call 412-780-0079 to schedule your class from our Walk-in class schedule.

    Groupon classes are scheduled by appointment, on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    For maximum flexibility for our Groupon customers, classes may also be scheduled outside of normal business hours upon request, dependent on instructor availability.




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