Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Calling All UFOs! Bead Social/UFO Night TONIGHT!

It's that time of month again!!!

Have UFOs landed at YOUR house??? Gather them up/dust them off and bring them to the monthly Bead Social.

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 (UnFinished Objects), 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: Beads, stringing material and findings

Cost: $15 + supplies

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS CLASS MUST HAVE TAKEN A PREVIOUS CLASS WITH THIS TEACHER.

Only two more UFO Nights this year after this one.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Wednesday, October 22 - Square Stitch Bracelet

Students will learn the beading method known as square stitch. This stitch gives a look similar to loom work. Several sections will be worked and then strung together with stretch cord. Project will be started in class but probably not completed. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: Square or E beads, medium beads for spacers, beading thread or braided fishing line, stretch cord, beading needles, a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies

Cell Phone - Apology!

Hi Everyone,

If you've tried to call me on my cell phone recently you probably think I'm ignoring you. After being dropped several times, the ringer and some other functions stopped working. I was waiting to get a new "new every two" phone so that I didn't have to pay for one. I thought I was eligible at the end of October but guess what??? I've been eligible for a new phone since the beginning of June!!! I just got my new phone and now I'm busily programming my numbers into it.

Call me so I don't have to program you back in! LOL

Julie :-)

Monday, October 20, 2008

TOTALLY Not Bead/Jewelry Related....

OK. This has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with Beading/Jewelry Making but I just had to acknowledge it.

THE RAYS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!

I've been a Rays fan since their beginning and I'm so happy they've gotten this far this season. I won't be able to watch the whole game on Wednesday because I'll be teaching class but I will be thinking about them. Go Rays!!!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

October 15 – More Wire Work (Beginner/Intermediate)

This week's class is More Wire Work for Beginning and Intermediate beading/jewelry making students.

Get a refresher on basic wire wrapping skills and learn new techniques to make your own jump rings, pendant bails, clasps and other findings. Working with jigs will also be covered.


Supplies: Assortment of beads, various gauge wire, jump ring tool (optional), wire jig (optional), a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies



Friday, October 10, 2008

Mini Pliers Set

As most of you know, I love the Craftsman mini pliers sets from Sears. I just got a new catalogue and they have the 5 piece set on sale for $19.99. If you're a Craftsman Club member like me it's only $14.99. The sale is from Oct. 11-18.

Here's a link to the set that's on sale http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00945671000P

If anyone is interested in a set let me know and I can pick them up and bring them to class next week.

Happy Beading!

Julie :-)

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Class This Week - Bead/Pearl Knotting Wednesday, Oct. 8

Learn the classic technique of knotting between each bead. Although traditionally used with pearls, this technique can be used with any small holed beads.

Supplies: Assortment of small, medium and large beads and/or pearls, silk cording, crochet cotton, or similar stringing material, beading needles, findings (clamshells, jump rings, clasp), a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies


Saturday, October 4, 2008

Pumpkin Fest Sunday, October 5th in Whippany

Hi Everyone,

Sunday, October 5th I'll be selling my beaded and other crafty creations at Pumpkin Fest in Whippany. The festival is a lot of fun. This is my third year. Lots of things for kids to do including a train ride. The festival runs from 12:30pm - 5:30pm. For more info: http://whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/pumpkin/index.htm.

Stop by and say hi if you're in the area.

Julie :-)