Introductory Design Class
Secure crimping and proper wirework form the basis of professional beaded jewelry. The small class size ensures that you will have plenty of close instruction from our skilled class facilitators.The projects you will create offer plenty of practice in these areas and we are there to empower your creative side.
Designing is an important part of the preparation, please allow enough time for this process. This is done one week prior to the class, as the 2 hour evening is technique and instruction. Many people prefer to break this up into more than one visit. Our designers are here to assist and to ensure that you have everything needed for your projects.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Chain Class
This class is designed to ensure that you are familiar with wrapping techniques to create chain necklaces and join stones to chain and each other. Your necklace will have 7 sections of chain, with 7 insertions. One insertion must be a 3 stone/bead series so that we can practice wrapping stone to stone. One other section must be a connector. We recommend that you have taken our beginner bead class or have a working knowledge of wire wrapping and use of the jewelry tools.
Selecting your stones and chain is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to class and allow plenty of time for this process. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Cuff Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a stunning bracelet made of wire and semi precious stones or pearls of your choice. These bracelets often have a very organic, unstructured look.
Selecting your stones for the bracelet is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to class and allow yourself plenty of time for this process. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
The 2 hour evening class is for technique only, and the small class size ensures that you have lots of guidance and instruction.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Briolette Ring Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a wire worked ring made of semi precious briolette stones of your choice. These rings are all the rage and we’ve seen them priced for thousands of dollars. Learn to make one at a fraction of that price.
Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to class and allow plenty of time for this process. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Grape Vine Earring Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a stunning pair of grape vine earrings made of semi precious stones of your choice. These earrings are the latest trend and all the rage from New York to LA.
Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to class and allow plenty of time for this process. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
This two hour class is technique only, and the small class size ensures you lots of close instruction and guidance.
We recommend that you have taken our beginner bead class or have a working knowledge of wire wrapping and use of jewelry tools.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Eternity Bangle & Ring Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a stunning wire worked bangle bracelet made of semi-precious stones or pearls of your choice. Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class.
Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to the class and allow plenty of time for this process. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your projects.
The two hour class is technique only, and the small class size ensures you lots of close instruction and guidance. We recommend that you have taken our beginner bead class or have a working knowledge of wire wrapping and use of the jewelery tools.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Wire-Wrapped Ring and Bangle Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a stunning wire worked ring made of semi-precious stones or pearls of your choice.
Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to the class. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
The two hour class is technique only, and the small class size ensures you lots of close instruction and guidance. We recommend that you have taken our beginner bead class or have a working knowledge of wire wrapping and use of the jewellery tools.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Free-Form Brooch
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a stunning free form brooch made of semi precious stones or pearls of your choice. These brooches often have a very organic, unstructured look.
Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to class and allow plenty of time for this process. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
The two hour class is technique only, and the small class size ensures you lots of close instruction and guidance.
We recommend that you have taken our beginner bead class or have a working knowledge of wire wrapping and use of jewelry tools.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Jig Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create four components for jewellery making on a jig. You will use a mallot and a steel block and a nylon plier for finishing these components. The tools will be given to you in class, however you will be able to buy them as well.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Lola Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a stunning wire and jig worked earring made of gemstones or pearls of your choice. Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class.
Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to the class. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
The two hour class is technique only, and the small class size ensures you lots of close instruction and guidance. We recommend that you have taken our beginner bead class or have a working knowledge of wire wrapping and use of the jewelry tools.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Twisted Bangle Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a stunning bangle bracelet made of gem stones or pearls of your choice. These bracelets often have a very organic, unstructured look.
Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to class and allow plenty of time for this process. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Cage Class
This class is designed to ensure that you are familiar with the fun “cage” wrapping technique to create a cage around an undrilled gemstone.
Selection of your gemstones, wire and frame is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your materials at least one week prior to class. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Fringe Earring and Necklace Class
This class is designed to ensure that you are familiar with the “fringe” wrapping technique to create a cluster of stones on top of your focal stone. Lots of wrapping and wire work make for a fun class.
Selection your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to class. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Wave Earring and Pendant Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create stunning wire worked earrings and pendant using the jig to make your form. The rest of the projects are adding semi-precious stones or pearls of your choice.
Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to the class. Our designers are here to assist and ensure that you have everything needed for your project.
Classes are ongoing. Please check our calendar for upcoming class dates.
Tree of Life Pendant Class
This is an intimate class where you will learn to create a “Tree of Life” pendent. Selecting your stones is an important part of the preparation for the class. Please come in to choose your stones at least one week prior to the class.
Vine Class
In this class you will create a beautiful pair of Vine earrings. Starting with a hoop as your frame you will create a vine with stones on it inside the hoop frame. A side-drilled wrap will be done and the briolette attached to the bottom of the hoop to create an illusion of a vine with blossoms.”
Classes at Skanda
A jewellery class at Skanda is the perfect place to discover your creative talents. Start with one of our introductory classes and then move on to create everything from a briolette ring to a trendy cuff bracelet. Our classes are small (maximum of 6 people) and our friendly staff will be there to work with you every step of the way.
Register now or get more information by calling us at 250.475.2632. A supply list will be provided at your time of registration.
Our Classes
- Introductory Design Class
- Chain Class
- Cuff Class
- Briolette Ring Class
- Grape Vine Earring Class
- Eternity Bangle & Ring Class
- Wire-Wrapped Ring and Bangle Class
- Free-Form Brooch
- Jig Class
- Lola Class
- Twisted Bangle Class
- Cage Class
- Fringe Earring and Necklace Class
- Wave Earring and Pendant Class
- Tree of Life Pendant Class
- Vine Class




