HALL OF FAME BEADERS' GUILD meets the second Monday of every month at Beads'N More from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Our Guild is comprised of beaders of all levels, quilters, spinners and more.  Why not come and see what we're about.  You can come to three meetings before you decide if you'd like to join.  Our yearly dues are $20.00.  We have a different program each month and have a lot of fun.  Everyone is welcome!

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD!

AND REMEMBER:  SILENCE IS COMPLICITY! 

 

August – November, 2008

 

Hi Everyone,

 

            Just wait until we tell you what is happening at Beads’N More.  We moved on Monday (7/21) and are working like little elves so we can open on Saturday (7/26).  You won’t believe all the wonderful things we have in the store for you.  First, our seed bead collection has more than doubled.  We now have 73 colors of 15/0; many new colors in 11/0, 8/0m 8/0 Hex, 6/0, 3x3 cubes, drops, triangles and more.  And then there are the Swarovski crystals.  We have added a lot of new colors and have some “Special” Swarovski crystals that have their own space on our wall.  Additionally, our collection of strung and loose gemstones has increased greatly, as well as our Czech fire polish in 3mm, 4mm and 6mm in fabulous colors.  Our base metal has tripled in size to include some wonderful new copper, gunmetal, antique gold and antique silver.  There are many more new items in the store and we can’t wait for you to come in and take a look!

 

We are opening this Saturday, July 26, and will be open from 10:00-5:00.  Vicki is teaching her darling Toggle Bouquet class and we have one or two spaces left in the class.  (A picture of the Toggle Bouquet is on our website.)  Our grand opening is Saturday, August 16, and we will be sending out an announcement for that event.

 

            We are so excited to be in our new home and hope you like it as much as we do.  Looking forward to seeing you soon,

 

In peace always,

 

Estelle, Alyson and Shanti (the official Bead Store dog)

Beads’N More

 

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AUGUST – NOVEMBER,  2008 CLASS SCHEDULE

 

INSTRUCTORS:  Alyson Allen, Lizbeth Gladwell,

 Estelle Goodnight, Sharon Hessoun and Vicki Star

 

Please note that the THERE ARE SEVERAL CLASSES (description and cost at the end of this class schedule) can be taught at any time for one or more people.  All you need to do is arrange a day and a time.

 

 
 

IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION

 

  • Please make reservations for classes no later than one week in advance of scheduled class date.
  • CLASS FEE IS DUE AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION.  A 24-HOUR NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR CLASS CANCELLATION.  REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE REFUNDED IN THE FORM OF STORE CREDIT, PROVIDING 24-HOUR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS GIVEN.
  • Plan on arriving at least 30-45 minutes before scheduled class time to choose beads and colors.
  • We ask that you purchase your beads here so we can continue to pay our instructors.
  • Four and five hour classes include a lunch break.  Feel free to bring a packed lunch or you can chip in on pizza or other carry-out.
 
NEW Rivoli Earrings – Saturday, August 2, 10:30am-1:30pm - $35.00 plus supplies – Sharon – These rivoli earrings have a completely different bezel from the right angle weave taught previously. You are still using those little beads - 15s - but the whole back of the rivoli is covered with a beautiful two-color pattern done in circular flat peyote. Covering the back really gives these earrings a super finished look when they're on your ear.  Of course, they have to be embellished, so crystals make the perfect frame for them!  Skill level:  Beginner (warning: Small beads).

 

                   

Victorian Lace – Saturday, August 2, 2:00–5:00 pm - $35.00 plus supplies – Vicki - Vicki first learned to make this necklace when a friend asked her to fix her grandmother’s necklace. She has since seen the pattern in several beading books. It’s made with a modified chevron stitch, and you’ll also learn how to make twisted fringe. Join the ends for an over-the-head necklace, or leave them free for a flapper style lariat.  Skill level: Beginner.

                      

Tennis Bracelet –Thursday, August 7, 6:00-9:00pm - $35.00 plus supplies -- Sharon -- A Beads’N More customer favorite!  A gorgeous Swarovski crystal bracelet that only a jeweler would know was not made of diamonds!  Skill level:  Beginner (warning: some small beads).

 

                            

 

Wishing Stars – Saturday, August 9, 10:30-1:30; - $35.00 plus supplies – Vicki – Make a wish!  Let Vicki show you how to make these adorable little stars in your favorite birthstone colors; then connect them to make dainty, sparkling jewelry you’ll be happy to wear or give as gifts.  The stars work up quickly, and there are so many ways to join them!  Skill level:  Beginner.

 

               

Luv Cuff – August 9, 2:00-5:00pm -- $35.00 plus supplies – Vicki – Bead a batch of adorable, sweet, puffy heart beads using tubular Peyote Stitch, then string up a delightful cuff full of luv! Add fragrant essential oils, or tuck a tiny message of love and blessing into each heart for a truly special cuff.  Skill Level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with Peyote Stitch.

                  

Wire and Crystal Knit Bracelet – Thursday, August 14, 6:00-9:00 pm; - $35.00 plus supplies -- Sharon.  Sharon will teach the old but new technique of knitting with a wooden spool.  You will also be able to make necklaces and ankle bracelets with the same technique.  Warning:  This is an addictive bracelet!  Skill level:  Beginner.

 

                   

 

Peyote Cubed –Saturday, August 16, 10:30-1:30 pm - $35.00 plus supplies -- Sharon – This is a fabulous peyote cuff bracelet with a diamond design in the middle.  It is made with size 3 cubes – and is so easy to make you won’t want to stop at one.  Skill level:  Beginner.

 

 

 Swarovski Crystal Scalloped Bracelet – Saturday August 16, 2:00-4:30 pm; Thursday, October 9, 6:00-8:30 pm -- $25.00 plus supplies -- Lizbeth.  We’ve brought back one of our customers’ favorites and we guarantee you’ll love it!  This bracelet is a variation on two-needle right angle weave.  Skill level:  Beginner.

 

                    

 

Flat Spiral - Thursday, August 28, 6:00-9:00pm – $35.00 plus supplies – Alyson -- This is a stunner and easy to do.  It is a very classy and expensive looking bracelet, can be made with either Swarovski crystals or Czech fire polish and makes a beautiful gift.  People will think it took you hours and hours to make and will be very impressed with your skill.  Skill level:  Beginner

 

                          

 

Fiery Phoenix Feathers and Swirly Peyote Stitched Bead – Saturday, August 30, 10:30 am -3:30 pm -- $40.00 plus supplies - Vicki –  In the Fiery Phoenix Feathers class, you will create these fiery Phoenix Feathers with Peyote stitch using a modified Russian Leaf technique.  In the Swirly Peyote Stitched Bead class you will create the top of the Phoenix Feather earrings.  Skill level:  Intermediate.  Student should be familiar with Peyote stitch, and increasing and decreasing techniques. 

 

                              

 St. Petersberg Chain – Thursday, September 11, 6:00-9:00 pm - $35.00 plus supplies – Sharon.

Come and learn this beautiful stitch created by a Russian beader many years ago. This design uses seed beads and crystals for a little BLING! Everyone is welcome in this class - beginners and beyond. Many will finish the bracelet by the end of the class. Start thinking about your colors now - there are SO MANY new crystal colors to choose from at the new store location!

 

                   

 

Multi-Strand Necklace Basics – Saturday, September 13, 10:30-12:30 pm - $25.00 plus supplies – Sharon.  Do you love that multi-strand look, but just aren't sure how to put it together? Then this is the class for you. You'll learn those assembly and finishing techniques to make the perfect multi-strand necklace to wear with all those fall and winter fashions in your closet.   Skill level:  Beginner

PICTURE COMING SOON.

 

Brick Stitch Leaf Earrings – Thursday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 pm - $35.00 plus supplies – Sharon.  Looking for another style of leaves to make? You've found it! Come join Sharon in making these great leaves. Don't know how to do Brick Stitch? Not a problem! Choose your favorite leaf colors in seed beads, round up your needles and other supplies and come join in the fun! These are fast and easy - you'll want to make them in lots of colors!  Skill level:  Beginner

 

                 

Toggle Bouquet, Saturday, September 27, 10:30-3:30 pm -- $40.00 plus supplies – Vicki -- Wonder how to beautifully finish your necklaces and bracelets, without a store-bought clasp? Vicki will show you how to make dainty, floral-inspired, mix-and-match toggle clasps, using a variety of techniques. Use one to dress up a plain choker, or bead up a whole bunch to toggle together for a bouquet of a bracelet.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic beading stitches.

             

Coiled Bead – Thursday, October 2, 6:00-8:00 pm. - $25.00 plus supplies Sharon -- Learn to make a coiled bead of wire, crystal and seed beads to embellish bracelets and necklaces.  It is truly beautiful and you’ll want to make many more. 

 

         

 

 

Charms & Findings – Saturday, October 4, 10:30-1:30 pm - $35.00 plus supplies (Vicki) This is a truly exciting class.  Find out all about how the professional jewelry artists wrap, hammer, and manipulate wire to make your own ear wires, headpins, charms, clasps, bracelets, pins, and much more.

 

                

 

Baby Beaded Elegance, Saturday, October 4, 2:00-5:00 pm; Saturday, November 8, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm -- $35.00 plus supplies – Alyson -- Just as stunning as its mama.  Baby beaded elegance captures your heart with its delicacy and detail.  Crystals and pearls – what more can you ask for?  Skill level:  Beginner

 

  

Cabachon Bead Embroidery – Saturday, October 11, 10:30am-3:30pm - $40.00 plus supplies – Sharon – Make a pin or a cuff bracelet incorporating smaller cabochons, stick pearls and more! Basic bead embroidery techniques are all you need to get started on one of these projects - that will be the basis of this class. We'll talk about construction techniques for the two types of projects and practice some bead embroidery. There will be time to get started on your project while in class, although you probably won't finish it in class. Come join in the fun!  Skill level:  Beginner (warning: some small beads).

 

                 

 

Hexy Herringbone – Thursday, October 16, 6:00-9:00 pm - $35.00 plus supplies (Sharon) -- This is a darling bracelet with endless color coordination possibilities.  It is made with hexes in the herringbone (Ndebele) stitch – real easy.  Skill level:  Beginner

 

           

Gwenevere’s Cuff –Saturday, October 18, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm - $40.00 plus supplies -- Vicki   Make this lacy cuff bracelet using Vicki’s special easy Right Angle Weave variation. New beaders, use 11º seed beads and 4mm crystals for a beautiful and MUCH easier-to-learn version (it’s easier to see the bigger beads). Experienced beaders can use 14ºs and 3mm crystals for a truly delicate look. Skill Level: Beginner

                    

Peyote Stitch Bangle – Thursday, October 23, 6:00-9:00 pm -- $35.00 plus supplies –Alyson -- This is another addictive bracelet and you can’t stop at one.  It is easy and the color combinations are endless.  You can wear them singly or stacked.  Skill level:  beginner.  This bracelet is being taught with the permission of its designer, Anna Elizabeth Draeger

                      

Falling Leaves – Saturday, October 25, 10:30-1:30 pm -- $35.00 plus supplies – Sharon -- The leaves are falling in our yards and now they can be cascading on your neck! This is a different style leaf that can be put on any necklace chain you want - wear them in multiples in lots of pretty colors. Create your own chain - spiral, tubular herringbone or peyote, or tubular netting to hang them on. These aren't pendants, the chain goes right through the center of the leaf. Everyone is welcome in this class, beginner and beyond!  

               

 

Fire Polish, Single Needle, Right Angle Weave Cuff, Thursday, October 30, 6:00-9:00 pm -- $35.00 plus supplies – Alyson --  Proficiency in Right Angle Weave is a necessity with so many beadweaving designs.  Many designers in the beading magazines use this versatile and beautiful technique.  Skill level:  Beginner

 

 

Herringbone Twist Ribbon Bracelet – Saturday, November 1, 2:00-5:00 pm - $35.00 plus supplies – Alyson  -- This lovely bracelet is an elegant twist of color.  It is also suitable for a necklace, by itself, or add a focal bead and you will have a stunning piece.   Skill level:  Beginner

                         

 

Beaded Elegance - Thursday, November 6, 6:00-9:00 pm -- $35.00 plus supplies (Alyson) -- This bracelet far exceeds its name as it is truly elegant.  You will want to make it in several color combinations.  Skill level:  Beginner.

 

                  

 

Christmas Star Earrings – Saturday, November 8, 2:00-5:00 pm - $35.00 plus supplies (Vicki) -- Make a pair of these delicate Stars for earrings, wear one on a chain, hang them on a mini-tree, or tie one on a gift.  Skill level:  Beginner.

                             

 

 Peyote Tube Bead – Thursday, November 13, 6:30-8:30pm -- $25.00 plus supplies – Alyson -- Are you a stringer who would like to branch out a little?  If so, this is the class for you.  Alyson will show you how to make Peyote beads that you can string on a bracelet, necklace, or earrings.  Once you see how easy it is to make these beads, you’ll be hooked.  Skill level:  Beginner

 

                             

 

 

FOR THOSE TAKING CLASSES, BEADS ARE 10% OFF THE DAY OF CLASS!!

 

The following classes can be scheduled for one or more people at a time convenient to you.

 

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 Basic Bead Stringing – $15.00 plus supplies -- Estelle or Sharon.  Learn all the basics of bead stringing and make a bracelet, necklace or ankle bracelet in class.  Any of these make wonderful gifts. 

 

Basic Earring Class - $15.00 plus supplies -- Estelle or Sharon.  Have you wanted to learn to turn a loop or make a wrapped loop for your earrings?  Well this is the class. 

 

Spiral Rope Bracelet – $35.00 plus supplies -- Estelle or Sharon. The spiral stitch will enable you to make a beautiful bracelet, earrings, or necklace.  The necklace can be worn alone or, if you have a favorite focal bead you would like to display, the necklace will enhance it.  This stitch is very versatile and fun to experiment with.