Beverly Ash Gilbert

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Wire & Metal Workshops


Come wander with me through the following workshops - Though I am no longer teaching in classrooms, I hope that my work will spark your creativity.

You can find many class instructions for sale ON-LINE and in my book: BEADED COLORWAYS.


I am also working on e-Courses for some of my classes (stay tuned for more information by becoming a part of my MAILING list)



(Click on the titles to learn more about each class)



Flower Garden

Beads and metal come together in blossoms full of color. Shape petals from plain or colorized metal and embellish the center with a bead soup and wire stamens. Use as a pin, pendant, table centerpiece or whimsical hostess gift!

For more Workshop information and Class Samples


Cornucopia of Gems

Create a dazzling necklace with a profusion of gems, pearls and other treasures. You will pull together your own exciting color combinations and with basic wire working techniques make a necklace that will attract complements wherever you wear it!.

For more Workshop Information and Class Samples


Beads on Metal
Metalworking and bead weaving come together! Create colorful components with inspirations on the back using metalworking techniques, a bead soup and a sense of whimsy. Then join and embellish to create bracelets, earrings, perhaps a decorative touch on a purse, a sweater – your imagination is the limit!

For more Workshop Information and Class Samples


Pendants and Dangles

Pendants and dangles can be made using basic wire-working methods. In class you will learn how to make pendants and dangles, then have a chance to combine them with beads, chain or ribbons to make a necklace and set of earrings. The techniques you will learn in this class will enable you to make an endless array of necklaces and earrings! This class is suitable for beginners.

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Spike Bracelet

Create an elegant and very fun bracelet by combining large focal beads with 'spikes' of gems, pearls and other small beads. Expect compliments wherever you wear it! In class you will learn how to make head pins, expand on yur wire working skills and create exciting color combinations! This class is currently being offered in the Gilbert Designs Studio. For photos of additional class samples, please contact me!