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For 18 years Oskadusa has been offering our beading friends the most unusual and gorgeous beads from all over. We specialize in fabulous semi-precious stones, sumptuous pearls, Vintage and new glass and Swarovski crystals, sparkling Japanese seed beads, unique clasps, findings, and much more. All the tools, stringing materials and supplies you need are also available to bring your creative ideas to life.
We're also known for our quality repair and design services; your broken and outdated jewelry can be restored and revitalized, or our staff will be happy to assist you in designing spectacular one-of-a-kind pieces.
Come visit; we have the best beads, and we'll make you laugh~
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April - August 2010
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, you'll love our selection of fun and inspiring workshops, taught by our very talented instructors. Check out our photos of CLASS SAMPLES, select your favorites, and call to reserve your place in class. If our classes don't fit your schedule, call to arrange private lessons at the shop.
To register for classes, call us at (858) 755-BEAD (2323), or come by the shop at
243 N. Hwy 101 #6, Solana Beach, CA 92075.
Drag the scrollbar on the right to view the entire class list.
Wrap it Up
Lana Johns
Wire wrapping makes all the difference in durable, professional bead work. Lana will show you the easy way to wrap with small gauge wire and pearls, glass, or semi-precious stones for secure, polished earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
Sunday, April 18 12:00-3:00 Saturday, July 3 10:30-1:30 Fee: $30
Sunday, May 23 12:00-3:00 Friday, August 20 10:30-1:30
Needlewoven Necklace
The simple art of needle weaving is used to create a beautiful necklace from a collection of your favorite beads, pearls, crystals, and components. One of our most popular classes, this technique can be used to make all sorts of fabulous pieces, from ethnic to shimmering and elegant.
Friday, April 23 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Saturday, June 19 10:30-3:30
Dagger Bracelet NEW!
Susan Blessinger
Using right angle weave and a collection of fire-polished rondelles and daggers, create a double row of undulating, flowing beads to adorn your wrist.
Saturday, April 24 10:30-3:30 Saturday, August 7 10:30-3:30
Friday, June 11 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Waterfall Necklace NEW!
Nalini Palmer
Glimmering Swarovski crystal rounds and bicones float on a trio of silver, gold and copper cords, all gathered by one of Tina's fabulous handmade centerpiece beads.
Sunday, April 25 11:30-3:30 Saturday, July 17 10:30-2:30
Friday, June 4 10:30-2:30 Fee: $34
Swarovski Stunner Bracelet NEW!
Textural 13o charlottes are interlaced with big, beautiful Swarovski bicones in this spectacular right angle weave bracelet. Multiple rows of dazzling crystals create a bold and elegant statement.
Friday, April 30 10:30-3:30 Saturday, August 14 10:30-3:30
Saturday, June 5 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Soft Spirit Necklace
Anyone can make this wonderful crocheted wire necklace, with its beautiful free form strands. Tiny pearls, shiny and matte iridescent seed beads, glass, and crystals add to the encrusted wire bounty, all finished off with sterling or gold filled cones and toggles.
Saturday, May 1 10:30-3:30 Friday, August 27 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Friday, July 2 10:30-3:30
Make a Necklace
Come learn the basics of bead stringing. You can reuse beads from an old necklace, or start fresh from our selection of contemporary and vintage beads, pearls, and crystals. Use Soft Flex Wire and finish off your piece like a pro with crimps and clasps.
Sunday, May 2 12:00-3:00 Sunday, July 11 12:00-3:00 Fee: $30
Friday, June 18 10:30-1:30 Saturday, August 21 10:30-1:30
Dagger Fan Necklace NEW!
This glorious collar is made with daggers, seed beads, and iridescent rondelles using right angle weave. Swarovski crystals shimmer throughout.
Friday, May 7 10:30-3:30 Friday, August 13 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Saturday, July 10 10:30-3:30
Peyote Mini-Tube Necklace
Lana's Peyote tubes string up in single file with shining Swarovski crystals and silver beads, all on textured sterling chain.
Saturday, May 8 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Friday, July 30 10:30-3:30
Orbit Roll Earrings
Shining seed beads and Swarovski crystals encase a luminous pearl and dangle and sway from delicate sterling or gold filled chain, in Susan's festive and heavenly earrings.
Sunday, May 9 12:00-3:00 Sunday, August 29 12:00-3:00 Fee: $30
Saturday, June 26 10:30-1:30
Silver Treasure Bangle
Mix African trade beads, semi-precious, and silver beads with hand-formed sterling coils for a fabulous bracelet, finished with a handmade s-hook clasp.
Friday, May 14 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Saturday, July 24 10:30-3:30
Triple Mini-Tube Bracelet
The cutest little Peyote-stitched tubes are connected in rows of three, with sterling spacers and crystals, to form a beautiful bracelet.
Saturday, May 15 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Friday, July 16 10:30-3:30
Knotty, Knotty
Learning to make a traditional knotted pearl necklace or floating contemporary beads along colorful silk thread is really fast and easy to do. Finish off with bead tips and an interesting clasp for a graceful, classic necklace.
Sunday, May 16 12:00-3:00 Friday, July 23 10:30-1:30 Fee: $30
Saturday, June 12 10:30-1:30
Crystal Cascade Pendant NEW!
Mix small chips, Austrian crystals, or sterling and gold filled beads together to finish a top-drilled semi-precious pendant, using wire and simple tools. A gleaming Swarovski briolette hangs in front to finish off the piece.
Friday, May 21 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Saturday, August 28 10:30-3:30
Pearl Vine Necklace NEW!
Luminous freshwater pearls and crystals fall from a mix of leather and ribbon cording for a beautiful, delicate necklace that's both elegant and organic. Tiny fancy headpins hold each cluster in place.
Saturday, May 22 10:30-2:30 Sunday, August 15 11:30-3:30 Fee: $34
Friday, June 25 10:30-2:30
Showstopper Necklace NEW!
Iridescent keishi pearls and seed beads are interwoven using Spiral stitch to create a truly beautiful twisted rope necklace. Tiny Swarovski crystals add more shine throughout.
Friday, May 28 10:30-3:30 Fee: $38
Saturday, July 31 10:30-3:30
Coin Pearl Ring NEW!
Melissa Scott
Seed and delica beads encircle a luminous flat pearl centerpiece for a fun, easy to
wear piece of jewelry.
Saturday, May 29 10:30-1:30 Sunday, August 22 12:00-3:00
Friday, July 9 10:30-1:30 Fee: $30
Deco Drop Earrings
Another gorgeous pair of earrings from Susan. These are made with sparkling Swarovski drops held with a cluster of seed beads, tiny crystal bicones, and fire polished rondelles. Delicious.
Sunday, June 13 12:00-3:00 Friday, August 6 10:30-1:30 Fee: $30
Sunday, July 18 12:00-3:00
Reservations
Please register for the workshop(s) of your choice early, as space is limited. Paid reservations will be accepted on a first-come basis. You may ask to be put on a waiting list for filled classes and will be notified as soon as possible in the event of a cancellation. PAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED FOR EACH WORKSHOP to ensure your reservation and may be made by mail, by phone, or in person at the shop. NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT. We accept cash, personal checks, travelers checks, VISA, Discover, and MasterCard. Classes are limited to students 16 years of age and up. Sorry, no exceptions.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made at least 10 days in advance in order to receive a refund, and at least 7 days in advance in order to apply your payment to a different class. After this time, no refunds or credits will be given. Sorry, no exceptions. If the shop or the instructor has to cancel the class, we will notify you as soon as possible and will refund the price of the class or apply it to a different class date.
Private Lessons
If our classes don't fit your schedule, we can arrange special hours for you at the shop. Please call or come in for details.
Discounts
Workshop students receive a 10% discount on any purchase in the shop on the day of the class.
These are examples of the gorgeous jewelry you can learn to make in our many inspiring workshops. Roll over for dates and times, and click on any photo to enlarge.
Friday, May 14 10:30-3:30 Saturday, July 24 10:30-3:30
Saturday, April 24 10:30-3:30 Friday, June 11 10:30-3:30 Saturday, August 7 10:30-3:30
Saturday, May 1 10:30-3:30 Friday, July 2 10:30-3:30 Friday, August 27 10:30-3:30
Friday, May 21 10:30-3:30 Saturday, August 28 10:30-3:30
Sunday, June 13 12:00-3:00 Sunday, July 18 12:00-3:00 Friday, August 6 10:30-1:30
Saturday, May 22 10:30-2:30 Friday, June 25 10:30-2:30 Sunday, August 15 11:30-3:30
Friday, April 30 10:30-3:30 Saturday, June 5 10:30-3:30 Saturday, August 14 10:30-3:30
Friday, May 7 10:30-3:30 Saturday, July 10 10:30-3:30 Friday, August 13 10:30-3:30
Sunday, May 16 12:00-3:00 Saturday, June 12 10:30-1:30 Friday, July 23 10:30-1:30
Sunday, May 9 12:00-3:00 Saturday, June 26 10:30-1:30 Sunday, August 29 12:00-3:00
Friday, May 28 10:30-3:30 Saturday, July 31 10:30-3:30
Saturday, May 8 10:30-3:30 Friday, July 30 10:30-3:30
Sunday, April 25 11:30-3:30 Friday, June 4 10:30-2:30 Saturday, July 17 10:30-2:30
Sunday, May 2 12:00-3:00 Friday, June 18 10:30-1:30 Sunday, July 11 12:00-3:00 Saturday, August 21 10:30-1:30
Sunday, April 18 12:00-3:00 Sunday, May 23 12:00-3:00 Saturday, July 3 10:30-1:30 Friday, August 20 10:30-1:30
Friday, April 23 10:30-3:30 Saturday, June 19 10:30-3:30
Saturday, May 29 10:30-1:30 Friday, July 9 10:30-1:30 Sunday, August 22 12:00-3:00
Saturday, May 15 10:30-3:30 Friday, July 16 10:30-3:30
These items just in - come get them before they're gone!
Pyrite and Black Spinel
Inlaid Turquoise Cubes and Rounds, Lapis and Amazonite with Sterling Caps
Lapis and Chrysacolla Pendants
Indonesian Glass
Blue Tigereye and Chrysacolla
Chrysacolla and Coral Pendants, Sterling and Turquoise Prayer Wheel, Sterling Elephant
Handmade Clay Faces
Brushed Vermeil Rounds
Handmade Ceramic Animals
Rubies
Labradorite and Moonstone
Phosphosiderite
Tina's Tyvek Beads
Quilted Czech Glass Diamonds
Square Peacock Glass Donuts
Czech Peacock Glass Leaves
Czech Peacock and Picasso Glass "squarelets"
Czech Peacock Glass Coins
Picasso Czech Crystals
Aqua Peacock Czech Daggers
Matte Copper Peacock Czech Glass Daggers
Millefiore Felt Purse from Nepal
Felt Elephant Purse
Felt Flower Scarf
Multi-color and Red Tigereye
Multi-color Agate
Orange Opal, Poppy Jasper, Agate, Goldstone
A showcase of the beautiful jewelry made by our talented students and friends- get inspired!
A student's creative take on Nalini's Pearl Vine Necklace resulted in this gorgeous bracelet.
Cecilia's stunning pendants inspired by Susan's Deco Drop Earrings class.
Irene's Soft Spirit Necklace is wonderfully chunky in citrine and pearls.
Joan's ethereal flourite and pearl Soft Spirit Necklace.
Cecilia's bracelet version of the Pearl Vine Necklace, in beautiful pinks and browns.
Irene embellished her Soft Spirit Necklace with sterling silver seashells.
Open 7 days a week~
Monday 11am-6pm
Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
Getting Here~
We are located at 243 N. Hwy 101 #6, Solana Beach, CA 92075.
From I-5, exit Lomas Santa Fe Dr. and head West. Turn right at N. Hwy 101 and go one long block to Estrella. Turn left on Estrella, then left on Acacia to find parking in back. We are at the front of the Boardwalk.
Tel:
858-755-BEAD(2323)
Address:
243 N. Hwy. 101 #6
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Email:
beadgirly_gmail.com
