Peyote Stitch & Beyond

If you know how to thread a needle and follow a basic sewing pattern, off-loom bead weaving will have familiar techniques. But don't worry--these classes are designed to get you started regardless of prior experience with a needle!

Students will Learn:

• This class teaches the basics of seed beading and students will learn about the different types of seed beads and which beads work best for each stitch
• While peyote is the stitch most students ask to learn, you can actually choose to learn any of the five basic off-loom seed bead stitches: Brick, Ndebele (herringbone), peyote, right angle weave or square stitch. The stitch being taught is determined by the group at the start of the class--the instructor is pretty flexible.
• The basic flat pattern for the chosen stitch; variations will be taught as time permits
• Tips for threading a needle and following a seed bead pattern
• Various ways to finish seed bead projects and attach clasps
• How to add thread for a seed bead project

By the end of class students will have completed: Students do not usually complete a project but spend time learning the basics of the stitch they have selected and variations if time permits. However, students often have a good start for a bracelet that can be finished at home.

Peyote Stitch & Beyond Supplies

Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and includes time during the class for shopping. This project uses:

• All students need a beading needle and thread
• Seed beads in one or two colors, usually size 11/0 or 8/0, determined by the stitch being taught