Classes
Melba lives in Gainesville, Virginia. She is happy to travel to you for a private lesson or group classes in the surrounding areas, including Bristow, Centreville, Chantilly, Haymarket, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton and Woodbridge. Classes are also taught in her home. For additional information Contact Melba Online or 703-754-1717.
 | Basics of Beading
Learn a new skill without buying the tools. I supply everything you need (except beads) to get started making your own unique jewelry creation. The basic class includes how to plan your design and string it. You will also learn different options for finishing your new piece. 2 hour class; $15.00 plus beads
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 | More Than a Wire
This class is ‘Wire Working 101.’ You will learn the basics of wire wrapping as you transform a stone or cabochon. 2 1/2 hour class; $35.00 your stone; $40.00 my stone |
 | Move to the Right
Create a beautiful necklace while you learn the Right Angle Weave (RAW) using 4mm pearls and crystals. 2 hour class; $25.00 plus materials; Call or email for material list |
 | Swirl Divine
Learn the basics of the Russian Spiral as you stitch this stunning tubular piece. Class includes how to finish your design as a bracelet or necklace. 3 hour class; $35.00 plus materials; Call or email for a material list |
 | A Stitch in Time
Master the basics of the Flat Peyote stitch in even or odd count, as you create a dazzling bracelet, with just seed beads, needle and beading thread. 2 1/2 hour class; $30.00 all materials supplied |
 | Stitch Around
Use even count peyote to learn how to build beaded tubes that will result in the creation of a unique and fun bracelet. 2 hour class; $25.00 plus materials; Call or email for a material list |
 | All Twisted Up
Learn the secret to the Multi Strand Twist. Permanently twist 3 - 5 strands of beads so they will never untwist on you again. 2 hour class; $20.00 plus materials; Call or email for a material list |
