Learn to Design Beading Patterns

Instructor: Sheryl Katzke                                                                                                  Course Length: 3 Hours | Lessons: 29                                                                                  Skill Level: Beginner

Learn how to design beautiful beading patterns with confidence. In this course, Cindy Judd walks you through the fundamentals of creating beadwork designs without ever touching the loom.

You’ll explore the principles behind strong bead patterns—including color selection, symmetry, spacing, and layout—so you can create balanced designs. Whether you’re planning patterns for hatbands, belts, jewelry, or leather inlays, these techniques will help you turn ideas into clear, workable designs.

By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to map out bead patterns that are visually striking and ready to breath new life into your future projects.

About the Instructor

Cindy Judd is the creative force behind San Rafael Works in Castle Dale, Utah, where she and her husband Jon run a bespoke saddle and silver shop alongside a cowboy cooking catering business.

Cindy specializes in beadwork and leather braiding, creating handcrafted handbags, headstalls, and hatbands inspired by the rugged beauty of the San Rafael Swell. Her work blends traditional Western craftsmanship with thoughtful design, and she enjoys sharing the skills that help makers turn creative ideas into finished pieces.