May Classes at AC Moore

Here's a quick rundown of classes for May:

May 7 - Multi-Strand Bracelet or Necklace [Beginner/Intermediate]
May 10 (Saturday 2-4:30pm) - Mom & Me Class for Mother's Day (pearl necklace and bracelet) [Beginner] [Bring your Mom to class and she gets a special treat!]
May 14 - Bead Loomed Bracelet [Beginner/Intermediate]
May 21 – Herringbone Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings [Intermediate]
May 28 - UFO Night/Bead Social [All Levels]

I'm working on the sample pictures. As soon as I get them taken and cleaned up I'll post them. I'll also be including them in the email I send out.

Happy Beading!

Julie :-)

UFO Night/Bead Social - Wednesday, April 30th

It's that time of the month again. Gather up/dust off your UFOs (UnFinished Objects) and join us Wednesday night at AC Moore in Dover/Rockaway.

Don't bead alone! This is a working class for beaders who may have questions or need a quick refresher in any area of beading. There will be no specific instruction but lots of one-on-one time with students. A great class to get motivated to finish your UFOs, get back into beading, start a new project, or for social beading. Also, a chance to meet new friends and see old ones. Please bring along some of your finished projects to show the class.

Supplies: UFOs, beads, stringing material and findings
Cost: $15 + supplies

If you're coming to this class please send me an email with what you need help with so that I bring the correct tools/materials.

Hope to see you Wednesday!

Julie :-)

Right Angle Weave - Samples

Sorry that I haven't been posting samples lately. My scanner still isn't working so I took some pictures with my camera.

Double row RAW using silver and gold plated 4mm beads.

Single row RAW using 6mm pearls and crystals.

As you can see, the size, color and shape of the beads can produce a variety of results.

For the first project, it would be best to use round beads between 4-6mm. Once you get the hang of the stitch you can move to different shapes, colors and sizes.

Hope to see you in class!

Julie :-)

Right Angle Weave (RAW) Bracelet - April 23rd

This week's class is Right Angle Weave (RAW). It's for beginner and up. RAW is a popular and versatile stitch that is relatively easy to learn. This class will cover both single and double needle flat RAW. Embellishment techniques will be covered if time permits. Different shapes and sizes of beads give this stitch totally different looks. Students should be able to complete a bracelet during class. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.
(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: Seed or E beads (uniform round beads are recommended for your first project), beading thread (ex. Nymo, Fireline), needles, clasp.
Cost: $20 + supplies

Earth Day/Week Special Coupon at AC Moore

I didn't get an ad in either of my papers this weekend but I did get an e-mail from AC Moore. I was surprised to find a 55% off coupon on one item good today (Sunday) through Tuesday. Here's the link http://images.acmoore.com/Coupons/Store_124.pdf. They have a lot of things on sale this week too. Here's the link for the ad http://images.acmoore.com/FlyerImages/StoreFlyer_124.pdf.

Happy beading!

Julie :-)

Memory Wire Jewelry - Wednesday, April 16th

Memory wire isn't just for kids jewelry anymore!

Students will learn how to make simple to elaborate necklaces and bracelets. No clasp or special finishing is needed because these items just wrap around the neck or wrist. Students go home with a completed bracelet and/or necklace. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults and is for beginner/intermediate beaders.
(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: Assortment of beads, head pins, bracelet and/or necklace size memory wire
Cost: $20 + supplies

Hope to see you on Wednesday!

Julie :-)

Items I'm Looking For...

Yesterday's bead show really got my creative juices flowing. When I got home I sketched out a lot of pieces. I'm getting on sort of a "trash to treasure" altered art kick. Now I just need to find all of the items I need.

Here's a list of what I'm looking for:

• chopsticks (not the wooden ones from take out)
• game pieces
• dominoes
• vintage clip art/pictures
• buttons
• lace/ribbon
• metal tins from mints or candy
• scrabble tiles
• tri-ominoes
• bottle caps from soda and/or beer bottles
• microscope slides
• old charms
• cigar boxes
• old/foreign stamps

If you have any of these items floating around your house and you'd like to get rid of them let me know. I will gladly give them a new home.

Thanks!

Julie :-)

Innovative Beads Expo on Saturday

Five of us met for a beadventure down to the Innovative Beads Expo in Edison on Saturday. Mindy drove again. (THANK YOU! THANK YOU!) We're going to have to come up with a nickname for her mini-van! LOL

As usual, there was a huge selection of beads, findings, fibers, etc. which results in brain overload imaging all of the creative possibilities. I was able to restrain myself and only bought what I REALLY needed. Others though, were unable to control their spending. :-) I can't wait to see what we all make from the goodies we bought.

As soon as I get some things made I'll post them.

Hope to see you soon! Happy beading!

Julie :-)

What Have YOU Made?

If you've taken one (or more) of my classes I hope you learned something and, most of all, enjoyed yourself.

I'd love so see some of the things you've made. Please send me a picture or pictures or a link to your photo album so that I can post them and share them with the others (no, not THE Others!!! LOL).

If there's something you want to learn or need a refresher on please let me know and I'll try to schedule it for an upcoming class. You can leave me a comment or send me an email.

Happy beading!

Julie :-)

Charmed, I'm Sure... - April 9th

This week's class should be a lot of fun.

Beaded Charm/Treasure Bracelet (Beginner/Intermediate)
Do you have special beads and charms from old jewelry that you'd like to make into something new? Or perhaps you have a lot of “orphan” beads leftover from previous projects and don't know what to do with them. Pick a theme or just use a little of this and that. In this class you'll learn several techniques to attach bead components to a metal chain and make your own charm bracelet. Bracelet will be started in class but probably not completed.
(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: Assortment of beads, charms and spacers, empty charm bracelet chain, 2” head pins
Cost: $20 + supplies

Happy Beading!

Julie :-)

Beading Basics - April 2nd

This week's class is good for beginners and a refresher for others...

Love beads but aren’t sure how to get started making your own jewelry? This is the class for you. This very useful beginner’s class has lots of information that you will use throughout your jewelry making years. We'll work on layout and design basics, stringing, finishing, and how to use tools. Students will be able to go home with a completed bracelet or necklace. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults.
(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: Assortment of beads, stringing material (ex. Beadalon), findings (clasp, crimps), a bead board and basic beading/jewelry making kit is also recommended
Cost: $20 + supplies

If you're going to be attending class please send me an email so I know how many copies of the handouts to bring.

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Spring!

You know you've been looking in the stores at all of the new jewelry trends for Spring. Come to a class and learn how to make the jewelry yourself. Now that the weather's getting better there's no excuse for not coming out to a class.

I'm trying to offer at least one stringing, stitch and wire class each month. In order to be able to complete a project during the allotted class time and wear it home, I'm concentrating on smaller projects. If you'd be interested in larger projects they would have to be 2-part classes or longer workshops on the weekends. If you would be interested in either of these please let me know.

Don't forget that when you sign up for a class you receive 10% off all of your class supplies.

Hope to see you soon!