Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Bead Social/UFO Night - TONIGHT 5/27/09

Economy got you down? Don't ignore your beading!

New pricing for "Bead Social/UFO Night". Just $10.

Come join the fun at the monthly "Bead Social/UFO Night" and bead yourself happy. As one student says "It's cheaper than therapy!" Sometimes we even have baked goodies. How can you pass that up?

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.

"Bead Social/UFO Night" is usually held the last Wednesday of the month from 6:00pm - 8:15pm at the AC Moore in Dover/Rockaway.

Supplies: Beads, stringing material and findings
Cost: $10 + supplies

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

If you plan to come to this class, please send me an email or call me so that I have all of the necessary materials to help you.

We're going to try to start up a monthly bead swap. Let me know if you're interested.

Hope to see you soon!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Fireline on Sale!!!

As many of you know, I'm addicted to bead weaving, especially peyote stitch. My beading thread of choice is Fireline fishing line.

I was looking through the ads from the Sunday paper earlier today and noticed that Fireline is on sale again at Dick's Sporting Goods.

It's on sale for $12 a spool. There's a $5 mail-in rebate available bringing the final cost to $7.

AWESOME DEAL!!!

If you do any bead weaving stitches - right angle weave (next Wednesday night's class), peyote, herringbone, brick, spiral stitch - you should go get a spool or two. I use 6lb. test the most. I occasionally use 4lb. and 8lb. test also. I prefer the crystal color because you can use a Sharpie marker to color the fishing line to match your beadwork.

Happy Beading!

Julie :-)

Friday, May 22, 2009

Upcoming Classes at AC Moore - Dover/Rockaway

Here's a quick list of upcoming classes I'll be teaching at AC Moore Dover/Rockaway.

May 27 – UFO Night/Bead Social (All Levels)
June 3 – Right Angle Weave Pearl and Crystal Bracelet (Beg/Int)
June 10 – Caged Crystals Chain Maille Bracelet (Beg/Int)
June 17 РUnisex Macram̩ Bracelet (Beg/Int)
June 24 – UFO Night/Bead Social (All Levels)
July 1 – Bead Cluster Necklace (Beg/Int)
July 8 – Peyote Stitch Plus: Following Patterns (Intermediate)
July 15 – Altered Art Jewelry (Beg/Int.)
July 22 – Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet (Beg/Int.)
July 29 – UFO Night/Bead Social (All Levels)


More info to come...

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Seeds of Change Necklace - Wednesday, May 20 - 6:00-8:15pm

A great beginner or intermediate class. You'll learn (and practice) crimping when you string several strands of different colors and/or sizes of seed beads to create a unique interchangeable necklace to coordinate with every outfit. Don’t forget to bring a pendant! How to use a bead spinner will also be shown. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults.

(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: seed beads in assorted colors/sizes; beading wire (i.e. Beadalon); crimp beads or tubes (recommended); split rings; 2 medium/large lobster claws; clasp; pendant (optional); a bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies

Please be prompt so that we can get as much work done in class as possible. Supplies may be purchased in advance or the day of class. If purchasing supplies the day of class please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. The instructor will be available to go through the beading aisles in the store to help pick out supplies. Tools and bead boards are provided for use during class but feel free to bring your own. Students must be able to perform close detail work – don’t forget your glasses and/or magnifying glass!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wednesday, May 13 - CLASS CANCELED

Hi Everyone,

No one has signed up for class yet tonight so I decided to cancel class.

See you next week for "Seeds of Change".

Happy Beading!

Julie :-)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Puffy Crystal Heart - Wednesday, May 6, 6pm-8:15pm

Nothing sparkles more than Swarovski crystals! Learn to weave them together into a beautiful 3D (aka puffy) heart pendant. This class isn’t for the beginner. With a little patience you’ll be able to make a piece of jewelry that will be the envy of all of your friends. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

Supply List:

  • 75 4mm crystal bicones (clear beads are NOT recommended)
  • small amount of size 10 or 11 seed beads in coordinating color
  • beading thread or braided fishing line (8 lb. recommended)
  • beading needles (2)
  • Thread Heaven or similar thread conditioner
  • Necklace to hang pendant on

Tools:

  • scissors
  • bead mat (recommended but not necessary)