Class options allow for additional time from 1-4 hours.  

Classes and Make & Takes are offered both days during the event in dedicated spaces.

Class ideas:  beading, bead making, metal smithing, polymer clay, fiber, resin, shrinky dinks, leather and any other ideas related to jewelry and component making.   

Skill levels:  Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.  We find that most of our students are in the beginner to intermediate categories. 

Instructor Details:
1. Application:  Application must be completed and submitted online by December 31, 2023.
a. All classes are juried by the committee and are scheduled according to classroom space availability.  
b. Applications will be processed as they are received and instructors will be notified of their acceptance via email.

c.     A separate form must be submitted for each class and/or make & take.

2. Photos:  A picture of the finished project must accompany your application.  
a. Email your photo to omahabeadaffair@gmail.com making clear statement in the subject line which class the photo supports.  
b. The photo submitted will be utilized to promote your class online and on social media.  Good photos are a must for both consideration for acceptance and promotion of your class.  Square photos are preferred. (vs. horizontal or vertical)

3. Class and Make & Take Fees:  100% of all class fees are paid to the Omaha Bead Affair at time of Student registration.  
a. 10% of Class Fee will be retained by the Omaha Bead Affair.
b. 90% of the Class Fee will be paid to the instructor on the day of the class and/or within 3 business days of the class by the Omaha Bead Affair.

4. Kit Costs:  100% of the Kit Costs will be paid directly to the instructor at the time of the class.  From student feedback, they prefer having kits costs included in the class fee.
a. Instructor is responsible for all applicable Nebraska / LaVista sales tax.

b.     Make & Takes should include all materials to make the project.  Instructors can sell additional kits for purchase.

5. Class and Make & Take Cancellation:  Out of respect for our students, we do not cancel classes after registrations have been received.  
a. Classes and Make & Takes will be held with a minimum of one student.
b. Class and Make & Take registration will stay open and the Omaha Bead Affair will continue to promote the class until the either the maximum number of students has been reached, or the beginning of the class during the event.
c. Day of class and Make & Take registrations must be paid directly to the Omaha Bead Affair at the admittance table.

6. Promotion:  The Omaha Bead Affair will promote the classes directly on our website, via Facebook, via email email and other general promotional channels.
a. Instructors are also encouraged to promote the classes via your marketing channels.   The success of classes is based on collaborative efforts.

7.  Class Room: 
a.    Instructors are responsible for providing any & all table coverings to protect classroom tables from any damage.

b.    Instructors must return classroom to a clean & orderly state in order to have room prepped for subsequent classes.
 
Classes that have proven to be successful:
• Those with clear project descriptions and nice photos of the finished product.
• Those that use new/modern/trendy materials, designs, and/or patterns.
• Those that do not require a long list of materials for the students to bring.

Description of class and make & take levels:

Make & Takes:  A Make & Take is generally a quicker and easier project that does not include a lot of instruction and can be completed within a short period of time. Generally, the goal is similar to a beginners class and the Make & Take should include all materials to make the item.  

Beginners class: Goal for this class is to introduce students who have never tried the art form previously. Thus, the class should not require the student to bring any materials, or at least very few materials. These classes are the most likely to gain drop-in students on the day of the show.

Intermediate class: Goal is to move students beyond the basic skills. This class attracts students that have had some previous experience with the art form. It is acceptable to expect the student to bring basic tools needed, as they have experience in the art form. If there is a particular skill that is needed for the class, please be clear on what that is. For example, must have basic knowledge of peyote stitch, or crochet, or etc.

Advanced class: Goal is to become an expert at the particular art form being taught. Students will have an intermediate level of knowledge in the art form. Please be clear on the skill sets needed. For example, someone could be advanced with Peyote stitch, but only have basic knowledge of netting. It is acceptable to expect students to have all tools needed for the class.

Please utilize this online form to submit your completed application and email photos to  omahabeadaffair@gmail.com.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at omahabeadaffair@gmail.com 

Thank you,
Steph Harris & Kelli Sweet, Class Coordinators for the Omaha Bead Affair