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Cosmos Online Class
New Zoom Workshop! Sign up at https://www.etsy.com/shop/melindabartastudio In addition to live video instruction, each class also...
Melinda
May 2, 20211 min read


Manhattan Online Class
New Zoom Workshop! Sign up at https://www.etsy.com/shop/melindabartastudio In addition to live video instruction, each class also...
Melinda
May 2, 20211 min read


New Pattern: Josephine Set
You only need 4 bead types to create my newest design: 4mm fire-polish rounds, size 11 seed beads, size 8 seed beads, and Teacups. Now...
Melinda
Sep 6, 20201 min read


How to Choose Colors When Designing Beadwork
I have a BA in art and have taken several formal classes on color. I wish I could say that all that I learned has made me an expert in...
Melinda
Sep 6, 20202 min read


How to Create Beadwork that Lasts for Gifting and Selling
Of course you always take the greatest care when making jewelry. However, if you know it's something you are going to create and wear...
Melinda
Sep 6, 20202 min read


How To Wrangle Doubled Thread
I love working with doubled thread. However, though it has many benefits, some beaders struggle when working with two threads at once....
Melinda
Sep 6, 20202 min read


New Kits! Primrose Bracelet
I'm back from Tucson and had a great time enjoying some sunshine and teaching in the Starman Beads booth. Here in Colorado, we've had...
Melinda
Feb 16, 20201 min read


Tucson $5 Make & Take, Saturday 2/1/2020
Happy New Year! Will you be traveling to Tucson to attend the bead shows? If so, be sure to come by the Starman/TeamTOHO booth at To Bead...
Melinda
Jan 17, 20201 min read


New Upcoming Class: April 29th in Denver
Join me from 9-12 on Sunday, April 29th at the Rocky Mountain Bead Bazaar for my Tic-Tac-Toe Cuff workshop. On the day of class, you will...
Melinda
Mar 7, 20181 min read
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