Friday, December 31, 2010

No Classes at A.C. Moore in January

Hi Everyone,

I received a call from A.C. Moore last night. During the month of January there won't be any classes taught in their stores. I'm hoping that this is only temporary.

If you have any bead/jewelry making questions, feel free to email me. I'm hoping to be more active on my blog and on Facebook and Twitter in 2011. Instead of just posting about my classes I hope to share info on new products and magazines and books. Stay tuned!

Just a reminder - I'm available for private beading lessons, Bead Birthday Parties, special order jewelry and jewerly repairs.

I hope to see you soon. Happy Beading! 

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Planning Ahead...

OK all you beaders out there in Morris County, and surrounding areas, I need some help. I have given out hundreds of business cards with class info, my name, blog and email address but class signups at A.C. Moore have almost completely stopped. I know A.C. Moore will want my January class schedule soon.

I'd appreciate it if you could please provide some feedback so that I can help you.
  • What day/time would you like to take a class?
  • What projects or techniques do you want to learn?
  • Would you prefer kits that contain everything you need for a project or do you want to be able to pick out your own bead supplies?
  • How much are you willing to pay for a class?
  • Would you be interested in a once a month Bead Social/UFO Night? When?
  • What level do you consider yourself - beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Thanks for your feedback. Feel free to include anything I might have missed.


Brick Stitch Earring Class - Wednesday, 11/10 @ 6PM

Learn basic brick stitch bead weaving techniques to create an elegant pair of earrings. Once you get the brick stitch base done you’ll learn how to embellish them with fringe created with bugle, seed and/or drop beads. Graphing your own patterns will also be shown. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

Supplies: Size 8 or 10 seed beads (for base of earring), assorted bugle, seed and other beads (for fringe), beading thread or braided fishing line, Thread Heaven or similar thread conditioner, beading needles, earring findings, a bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies

DON'T FORGET TO ASK FOR THE SUPPLY LIST FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR CLASS. THIS SHEET ENTITLES YOU TO A 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASS SUPPLIES.

REMINDER - AT LEAST ONE STUDENT MUST BE SIGNED UP AT LEAST 24 HOURS  BEFORE CLASS (before 6:00pm on Tuesday) OR THE CLASS WILL BE CANCELED.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Pearl & Chain Necklace Class - November 3 @ A.C. Moore, Dover/Rockaway, NJ

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – Pearl & Chain Necklace
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: November 3, 2010
Time: 6:00-8:15pm (try to arrive at least 15 minutes early)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Instructor: Julie Ryan
Location: A.C. Moore, Dover/Rockaway, NJ
Phone: (973) 442-1265

In this wire work class students will learn several wire wrapping techniques (basic loops, double loops and wrapped loops) to incorporate two of the hottest trends, pearls and chains, into one stunning necklace. (Depending on complexity of design, project MIGHT NOT be completed in class.)

Supply List:
· pearls (real or glass)
· spacer beads and/or crystals (optional)
· unfinished chain
· clasp
· 22g beading wire in coordinating color to chain

Tools:
· wire cutters
· round nose pliers
· flat nose pliers
· crimping pliers
· bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Upcoming Classes at A.C. Moore, Dover/Rockaway, NJ

There are only a few more Beading/Jewelry Making classes at A.C. Moore this year.

Here's what I have scheduled:

November 3 - Pearl and Chain Necklace (Beg/Int)
November 10 - Brick Stitch Earrings (Beg/Int)
November 17 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)
November 24 - NO CLASS - Happy Thanksgiving!

Handmade Holidays:
December 1 - Beaded Ornaments (Beg/Int)
December 8 - Easy Earrings and Bracelets for Gift Giving (Beg/Int)
December 15 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)
December 22 - NO CLASS - Merry Christmas!
December 29 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)

If you're interested in a class please make sure to sign up at A.C. Moore at least 24 hours in advance (by 6:00pm on Tuesday) to ensure that the class doesn't get canceled.

Happy Beading!


Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Another Wednesday, Another Class Canceled...

Called A.C. Moore and no one has signed up for tonight's UFO Night/Bead Social so it has been canceled.

Next week's class is Pearl and Chain Necklace. I'll post all of the specifics in a few days.

Happy Beading!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Monthly Bead Social on Friday, Saturday or Sunday?

Would anyone be interested in a monthly "Bead Social" to be held on a Friday or Saturday night or Sunday afternoon at A.C. Moore? Time would be from approx. 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We could even do it during the day if that works better for you.

Cost would be $5 per person and tools would be available for use during this time so you'd only have to bring your beads! No instruction just a get together to work on your projects, show off your work and get feedback from other beaders/jewelry makers.

Please leave a comment below or send me an email if you'd be interested. If you prefer a different day/time just let me know.

Thanks! Happy Beading!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Tonight's Class CANCELED

Sorry to say but tonight's class has been canceled. There were several people interested in this class but no one actually signed up at A.C. Moore. As I've said before, please sign up at the store as far in advance as possible (minimum 24 hours = 6:00pm on Tuesday) to avoid the class being canceled. Even if only one student has signed up I will hold class.

If Wednesdays from 6:00-8:15pm doesn't work for you let me know and I'll try to make arrangements for another day/time.

Hope to see you soon. Happy beading!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Beaded Jump Ring Jewelry Class - 10/20 @ 6:00pm

This is a fun project (and one of my favorites!) using jump rings and larger seed beads or other small/medium sized beads. It is sometimes referred to as "shaggy loops". In this class you’ll learn the proper way to open and close jump rings. This is a good introduction to working with jump rings before taking on a regular chain maille class. The more jump rings and beads you add, the fuller and more lush the bracelet becomes. Once you get the hang of it you can move onto a necklace and/or earrings! Project may not be completed in class.

Supplies:
• Size 6 or 8 seed beads or triangles or cubes (assorted colors work best)
• 6mm and/or 7mm jump rings
• Coordinating clasp (toggle or lobster claw)
• Premade bracelet chain (optional)
• Earring findings (optional)

Tools:
• Two pair of round nose or flat nose pliers
• Bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Cost: $20 + supplies
Time: 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Location: AC Moore
             550 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
             Dover/Rockaway, NJ
             (973) 442-1265

NOTE: You must sign up at A.C. Moore in advance. If no one has signed up 24 hours before class then it will be canceled.

Hope to see you there! Happy beading.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

A.C. Moore Fall Festival - TODAY 11am-5pm

I'll be at A.C. Moore in Rockaway (Dover) today from around noon until 3:00pm showing some samples for upcoming Beading/Jewelry Making classes I'll be teaching. Stop by if you get a chance. Lots of other fun things to do there too!



Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Class Change - Wednesday, Oct. 13 @ A.C. Moore

I've changed tonight's class from Spider Web Necklace to Beading Basics. If you've been looking to get into beading this is your chance. The Beading Basics class won't be offered again until next year.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

CLASS CANCELED - 10/6/2010

Where oh where have my beading students gone?

No one signed up for tonight's class so it has been canceled.

EVERYONE was asking for the Beaded Crystal Heart class yet no one signed up.

I'll be beading tonight. I think I'm going to try to make some hearts out of some other types of beads. I'll post pics when I'm done. If they turn out good! LOL

Hope to see you soon. Happy beading!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Beaded Crystal Heart Class - 10/6 @ A.C. Moore Dover/Rockaway, NJ

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – Beaded Crystal Heart (Int.)
Date: October 6, 2010
Time: 6:00-8:15PM (try to arrive 15 minutes early)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Location: A.C. Moore, Rockaway (Dover)
Store Phone: (973) 442-1265
Instructor: Julie Ryan
Instructor’s Email: JewelrybyJules@gmail.com

This week's class is a Beaded Crystal Heart.

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:
  • 78 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 (optional)
Tools:
  • scissors
  • bead mat (recommended but not necessary)
Hope to see you soon!

Happy Beading!

October Classes @ A.C. Moore, Dover/Rockaway, NJ

Brrr... Time to come in from the cold and take a Beading/Jewelry Making class at A.C. Moore!

Lots of great classes coming up. All classes are Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:15pm unless otherwise noted.

October 6 - Crystal Beaded Heart (Beg/Int)
October 13 - Spider Web Necklace (Int.)
October 16 - Crystal Beaded Heart (Beg/Int) SATURDAY CLASS
October 20 - Beaded Jump Ring Jewelry (Beg/Int)
October 27 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)

November 3 - Beaded Ornaments (Beg/Int)
November 10 - Beads and Chain Necklace (Beg/Int)
November 17 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)
November 24 - NO CLASS - Happy Thanksgiving!

Classes MUST be signed up for at least 24 hours in advance or they will be canceled. You can sign up at A.C. Moore or notify me.

Hope to see you soon!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

No Class 9/29

I guess everyone is still in the "back-to-school" mode. Someone said there were Teachers' Conferences this week.

We have some great classes coming up in October. I'll post them in the next few days.

I'll be at the library beading...

Hope to see you soon!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Bead Social/UFO Night at A.C. Moore 9/29 @ 6:00PM

Class Title: Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)
Date: September 29, 2010
Time: 6:00-8:15PM (try to arrive 15 minutes early)
Cost: $10 + supplies
Location: A.C. Moore, Rockaway, NJ
Store Phone: (973) 442-1265
Time: 6:00-8:15PM (try to arrive 15 minutes early)
Instructor: Julie Ryan
Instructor’s Email: JewelrybyJules@gmail.com

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

Don't bead alone - come join the fun and bead yourself happy. As one student says "It's cheaper than therapy!"

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) or WIPs (Work In Progress), get back into beading, start a new project, or for social beading. Please bring along some of your finished projects to show the class.

Supplies: beads, stringing material and findings, a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

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

Don't forget, you MUST sign up for class at the store, or notify me that you will attending, at least 24 hours in advance or the class will be canceled.

Happy Beading!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Had to Cancel Class on Wednesday

Sad to say, but no one signed up for this class so it was canceled. I was sad because I LOVE teaching peyote stitch. I guess it's because it took me a few tries to learn it myself and I like to see when someone else "gets" it.

I couldn't NOT bead on a Wednesday night so I went over to MM's house. I was treated to a violin solo by her son before we started beading. He's only had one lesson so far and I thought he did well. If it was me it would have sounded like cats being strangled!!! LOL MM made some peyote beads and I worked on my pink beaded beads. They all look GREAT. When I get my project finished I'll post pics.

Don't forget, you MUST sign up for class at the store, or notify me that you will attending, at least 24 hours in advance or the class will be canceled.

Next week is our monthy Bead Social/UFO Night. Hope to see you there!

Happy Beading!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Peyote Stitch Basics Class @ AC. Moore 9/22 @ 6PM

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – Peyote Stitch Basics (Beginner)
Date: September 22, 2010
Time: 6:00-8:15PM (try to arrive 15 minutes early)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Location: A.C. Moore, Rockaway
Store Phone: (973) 442-1265
Instructor: Julie Ryan
Instructor’s Email: JewelrybyJules@gmail.com

Peyote stitch is probably the most popular beading stitch - but not always the easiest to learn! This class will cover basic even count peyote stitch. Students will make a small piece during class that can be turned into a ring, tube bead, pendant or the start of a bracelet. Project WILL NOT be completed in class. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.


Supply List:
• several colors of delica, seed or cube beads (depending on project)
• assorted other beads for accents and edging (Intermediate students)
• beading thread (ex. Fireline or Wildfire (recommended), Nymo or Dandyline)
• beading needles (at least 2)
• thread conditioner (recommended by not necessary)
• beading needles
• stringing material (ex. Beadalon) - optional
• findings (ear wires, head pins, clasp, crimps) - optional

Tools:
• scissors
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

It took me a while to learn it but thanks to a WONDERFUL tip I learned from one of my beading idols, Leslie Rogalski, Peyote Stitch is my FAVORITE stitch! I'll pass along her tip and maybe it will become one of your favorites too!

Hope to see you soon. Happy beading!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

No Class this Week!

I guess everyone is busy getting their kids back to school this week. No one signed up for class so it has been cancelled.

Remember - if at least 2 students aren't registered for class 24 hours before the scheduled class it will be cancelled. If you can't make it into the store to sign up in advance you can email me or leave a comment here so that I know you'll be attending.

Hope to see you soon. Happy beading!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Summer Memories Charm Bracelet Class - 9/8 @ 6:00pm

Class Title: Summer Memories Charm Bracelet (Beg/Inter)
Date: September 8, 2010
Time: 6:00-8:15PM (try to arrive 15 minutes early)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Store: Rockaway
Phone: (973) 442-1265
Instructor: Julie Ryan
Instructor’s Email: JewelrybyJules@gmail.com

Do you have shells and other items that you collected on your vacation or 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. 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.

Supply List:
• assortment of shells, beads, charms, spacers, etc.
• empty charm bracelet chain (or necklace)
• 2” head pins (the more you use the fuller your bracelet)

Tools:
• round nose pliers
• flush cutters
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Don't forget to pick up your class supply list when you sign up for class. It is good for 10% off your class supplies.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

St. Petersburg Chain/Stitch - 9/1/10 @ 6PM

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – St. Petersburg Chain/Stitch (Beginner/Intermediate)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Location: A.C. Moore, Rockaway
Store Phone: (973) 442-1265

St. Petersburg Chain/Stitch is a pretty stich that works up quickly once you get the hang of it. After your first piece, vary the colors and size of beads for endless possibilities. Students might not complete their project during class. Enough instruction is given to complete the project at home. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

Supply List:
• 2 contrasting colors of E or seed beads (larger beads are easier to learn with)
• Small crystals or other embellishment beads (Intermediate students)
• beading thread (ex. Fireline, Wildfire, Nymo or Dandyline)
• beading needles
• clasp of choice

Tools:
• scissors
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

If you have any questions let me know.

Happy Beading!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Class Supply Lists

I am currently having computer issues so the Class Supply Lists are not available at A.C. Moore. Please leave a comment or send me an email and I will send the list to you.

Thanks! Hope to see you soon!

What have YOU been making?

I'm hoping that this blog will become more interactive with the people who visit here. I see that people are visiting but no one is leaving any comments. :-( Let's see if I can get this to change...

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 others. Make sure to include the name you'd like credited under the picture.
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!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

September Beading/Jewelry Making Classes at A.C. Moore Dover/Rockaway, NJ

Below is the schedule for the classes I'll be teaching at A.C. Moore in Dover/Rockaway, NJ in September.

9/1 - St. Petersburg Chain (Beg/Inter)
9/8 - Summer Memories Charm Bracelet (Beg/Inter) 
9/15 - Back to School - Beading Basics (Beg/Inter)
9/22 - Peyote Stitch Basics (Beg/Inter)
9/29 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)


You can also get the schedule at the A.C. Moore website http://www.acmoore.com/classschedule.aspx?sid=122.


If you have any questions or suggestions for classes leave a comment or send me an email.


Happy beading!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Bead Social/UFO Night - 8/25 @ 6:00pm

Class Title: Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)
Cost: $10 + supplies
Location: A.C. Moore, Rockaway, NJ
Phone: (973) 442-1265

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

Don't bead alone - come join the fun 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?

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) or WIPs (Work In Progress), get back into beading, start a new project, or for social beading. Please bring along some of your finished projects to show the class.

Supplies: beads, stringing material and findings, a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

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

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AND WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON SO THAT I BRING THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS/SUPPLIES.

Happy Beading!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

My Beady Superhero!

Just want to send a quick, but heartfelt, "THANK YOU" to MM. You always seem to know when to throw that life preserver. Thanks for saving the day tomorrow! Ahhhhhhhhhh, beads...

Monday, August 16, 2010

Flat Herringbone Stitch Bracelet/Necklace Class - 8/18 @ 6:00pm

Class Title: Flat Herringbone Stitch Bracelet/Necklace (Beg./Inter.)
Time: 6:00-8:15pm
Cost: $20 + supplies 
Location: A.C. Moore, Rockaway, NJ
Phone: (973) 442-1265

My Furry Helper - she wants to learn how to do the Herringbone Stitch too!
Herringbone stitch, also known as the African stitch Ndebele, looks more difficult than it is. Herringbone can be flat or tubular. This class will cover the flat stitch variation. Any size bead can be used but large beads make the learning process easier and clearer and also results in a bracelet that works up quickly. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.
 
Supply List:
• size 6 or 8 seed beads or cube beads (recommended)
• size 10 or 11 seed beads in a coordinating color to larger beads
• beading thread (ex. Fireline (recommended), Nymo or Dandyline)
• beading needles
• thread conditioner (recommended by not necessary)
• clasp or large button

Tools:
• scissors
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

If you can't make it to the store to sign up in advance please let me know that you plan to attend so that I have enough handouts.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Class Suggestions?

I'm already late with my October class schedule. Anyone have any suggestions?

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month I thought I'd schedule the crystal beaded heart one week. What do you think?

Please send suggestions via comment to this post or email.

Thanks!

Happy Beading!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Earring Wardrobe Class - 8/11 @ 6:00pm

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – Earring Wardrobe (Beg/Inter)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Location: A.C. Moore, Rockaway, NJ
Phone: (973) 442-1265

You’ll never believe how easy it is to make those fabulous earrings you see in the department store. Learn the ease of earring making and create 2 or more pair of earrings to take home and wear. Beginning students will learn how to make simple drop earrings, ear threads or hoop earrings. More advanced students will learn to make chandelier earrings. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults. Feel free to bring pictures of earrings you like!

Supply List:
• assortment of beads and spacers
• earring findings
• head pins/eye pins
• jump rings

Tools:
• round nose pliers
• wire cutters
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Daisy Chain Bracelet/Necklace Class - 8/4 @ 6:00pm

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – Daisy Chain Bracelet/Necklace (Beginner/Intermediate)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Time: 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Store: A.C. Moore, Rockaway, NJ
Phone: (973) 442-1265

Create lots of little colorful flowers with a basic bead weaving stitch to create a pretty bracelet or necklace. Vary the colors and size of beads for endless possibilities. Students should be able to complete their project during class. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults.

THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

Supply List:
• assortment of E and/or seed beads
• beading thread (ex. Fireline, Nymo or Dandyline)
• beading needles
• spring, lobster claw or magnetic clasp (toggles are NOT recommended)
• bead tips (clam shells)

Tools:
• scissors
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Upcoming Classes

I hope you're having a good summer. Can you believe it's August already? It sure has been warm. Luckily my studio (aka my "craft cave") is nice and cool.

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've been trying (for probably the hundredth time) to reorganize my studio. Hmm... Do I sort my beads by color or type? There are pros and cons to each method. I sort one way and then decide I want it another. Ahhh!

Just wanted to let you know what classes are coming up at A.C. Moore in Dover/Rockaway, NJ.

8/4 - Daisy Chain Bracelet or Necklace (Beg/Inter)
8/11 - Earring Wardrobe (Beg/Inter)
8/18 - Flat Herringbone Stitch Bracelet/Necklace (Beg/Inter)
8/25 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)
9/1 - St. Petersburg Chain (Beg/Inter)
9/8 - Summer Memories Charm Bracelet (Beg/Inter)
9/15 - Back to School - Beading Basics (Beg/Inter)
9/22 - Peyote Stitch Basics (Beg/Inter)
9/29 - Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)

You can also get the info at the A.C. Moore website http://www.acmoore.com/classschedule.aspx?sid=122.

If you have any questions or suggestions for classes leave a comment or send me an email.

Happy beading!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Bead Social/UFO Night - Wednesday, July 28 @ 6PM

Class Title: Bead Social/UFO Night (All Levels)
Cost: $10 + supplies
Store: A.C. Moore, Rockaway, NJ
Phone: (973) 442-1265

Have UFOs landed at YOUR house??? Gather them up/dust them off and bring them to the monthly "Bead Social/UFO Night".
 
Don't bead alone - come join the fun 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?

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) or WIPs (Work In Progress), 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, a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

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

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AND WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON SO THAT I BRING THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS/SUPPLIES.

Happy Beading!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Memory Wire Pearl Cuff Bracelet Class - July 7, 2010

Sorry, I've been slacking lately and haven't been updating my blog.

Class Title: Memory Wire Pearl Cuff Bracelet (Beginner/Intermediate)
Cost: $20 + supplies
Store: A.C. Moore, Rockaway, NJ
Phone: (973) 442-1265

Memory wire is very versatile and not just for kids’ jewelry. Learn to make a pearl cuff bracelet using several cut coils instead of one continuous piece of memory wire. No clasp or special finishing is needed because these items just wrap around the wrist. Students will go home with a completed bracelet. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults.

Supply List:
• Glass pearls (or other beads)
• Fancy button (optional)
• multi strand spacers, double-holed beads and/or “sliders” (optional)
• 2” eye pins or head pins (optional)
• bracelet size memory wire

Tools:
• chain nose pliers
• memory wire cutters
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Pearl & Chain Necklace Class - 6/9 @ 6:00pm

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – Pearl & Chain Necklace
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: June 9, 2010
Cost: $20 + supplies
Instructor: Julie Ryan
Store: Rockaway
Phone: (973) 442-1265

In this wire work class students will learn several wire wrapping techniques (basic loops, double loops and wrapped loops) to incorporate two of the hottest trends, pearls and chains, into one stunning necklace. (Depending on complexity of design, project MIGHT NOT be completed in class.)

Supply List:
· pearls (real or glass)
· spacer beads and/or crystals (optional)
· unfinished chain
· clasp
· 22g beading wire in coordinating color to chain

Tools:
· wire cutters
· round nose pliers
· flat nose pliers
· crimping pliers
· bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Sorry, no picture. For some reason my computer won't recognize my camera's memory chip.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Lacy Woven Anklet or Necklace - 6/2 @ 6:00PM

Class Title: Beading/Jewelry Making – Lacy Woven Anklet or Necklace

Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: June 2, 2010
Cost: $20 + supplies
Instructor: Julie Ryan
Store: A.C. Moore - Rockaway
Phone: (973) 442-1265

Lacy Woven Anklet - perfect for summer!
Learn a basic netting technique to create a pretty anklet or necklace that is reminiscent of lace. More advanced students will learn how to add additional embellishments. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD. (Project MIGHT NOT be completed in class.)

Supply List:
· Size 11 seed beads in 2 - 3 coordinating colors
· Medium sized beads for drops/embellishments
· beading thread or braided fishing line (Fireline is recommended)
· beading needles
· Thread Heaven or similar thread conditioner
· Clasp (lobster claw is recommended)

Tools:
· scissors
· bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Peyote Stitch Plus Class - Wednesday, 5/19, 6-8:15pm

Now that you know how to do peyote stitch, step up your work by learning how to add embellishments, attach different types of closures and how to follow patterns. Knowledge of peyote stitch is necessary. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD. (Project will probably NOT be finished during class.)

Supply List:
• peyote stitch strip almost complete
• assorted beads, buttons, etc. for embellishments
• beading thread or braided fishing line
• Thread Heaven or similar thread conditioner
• beading needles
• clasp of your choice or fancy button

Tools:
• scissors
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)
 
Please let  me know if you plan to attend class so that I have enough handouts.

Happy beading!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

May Flowers Necklace - Wednesday, 5/12, 6-8:15pm

Learn wire wrapping techniques to attach lucite, glass or shrink plastic flowers and other beads to pieces of chain. At the end of class you’ll leave with a stunning May Flowers necklace sure to be the envy of your friends.

Supply List:
• lucite, glass or shrink plastic flowers (some will be provided)
• crystals, pearls and/or glass accent beads
• 2” head pins
• small, medium and large link chain pieces
• clasp of choice

Tools:
• wire cutters
• round nose pliers
• crimping pliers
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Cost: $20 + supplies

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Mother's Day Jewelry Class - Wednesday, 5/5, 6:00-8:15pm

Learn beginning bead stringing techniques to create custom keepsakes for Mother, Mom, Nana, or Grandma using birthstone colored crystals, alphabet beads, pearls and spacer beads. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults.

Supply List:
• birthstone color crystals
• pearls (real or glass)
• alphabet beads (optional)
• spacer beads
• clasp of choice
• beading wire (i.e. Beadalon)
• crimp beads or tubes (recommended)

Tools:
• wire cutters
• crimping pliers
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Cost: $20 + supplies
Where: A.C. Moore, Dover/Rockaway, NJ

Phone: (973) 442-1265

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

I know I haven't been updating this as often as I should. Sometimes life gets in the way.

Have a great day!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Jewelry Box Makeover - Wednesday, 4/21

This class is in honor of Earth Day, April 22. Recycle/Reuse/Repurpose your old jewelry!

Take a look at your jewelry box. You know you have things in there you haven’t worn in years but you just can’t get rid of them - one earring, broken chain, out of style peices. Bring in your jewelry box and learn how to make unworn/broken pieces into something new. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Fringe Bracelet Class - Wednesday, April 14

Even though a fringe (or caterpillar) bracelet may take some time to complete, it’s something you’ll wear for years and get lots of compliments on. Add as much or as little fringe as you want to make a truly unique piece of jewelry. Project WILL NOT be completed in class. THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

Supply List:
• size 6 or 8 beads for base row (won’t show much)
• beads in assorted sizes and colors for fringe (i.e. seed beads, E beads, crystals, pearls, cubes, triangles, etc.)
• beading needle(s)

• beading thread (i.e. Nymo or Fireline)
• beading wire (i.e. Beadalon)
• crimp beads or tubes (recommended)
• clasp of choice (toggle clasp recommended)

Tools:
• wire cutters
• crimping pliers
• scissors
• bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Please let me know if you plan to attend class so that I have enough materials and handouts.

Happy Beading!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Any Interest in a Men's Jewelry Class?

I'm working on the class schedule for June and July. Anyone interested in learning how to make Men's jewelry? I was thinking a leather cord bracelet.

Let me know...

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Beaded Jump Ring Jewelry Class - Wednesday, 4/7

This is a fun project using jump rings and larger seed beads or other small/medium sized beads. It is sometimes referred to as "shaggy loops". In this class you’ll learn the proper way to open and close jump rings. This is a good introduction to working with jump rings before taking on a regular chain maille class. The more jump rings and beads you add, the fuller and more lush the bracelet becomes. Once you get the hang of it you can move onto a necklace and/or earrings! Project may not be completed in class.

Supplies:
• Size 6 or 8 seed beads or triangles or cubes (assorted colors work best)
• 6mm and/or 7mm jump rings
• Coordinating clasp (toggle or lobster claw)
• Premade bracelet chain (optional)
• Earring findings (optional)

Tools:
• Two pair of round nose or flat nose pliers
• Bead board and/or bead mat (recommended but not necessary)

Cost: $20 + supplies
Time: 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Location: AC Moore
550 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Dover/Rockaway, NJ
(973) 442-1265

Sorry for the delay in posting this. I've been a little under the weather this week.

Please let me know if you plan to attend class so that I have enough handouts.

Hope to see you tonight!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Bead Social/UFO Night - Wednesday, March 31, 6:00-8:15pm

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

Don't bead alone - come join the fun 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?

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) or WIPs (Work In Progress), 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, a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $10 + supplies

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

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AND WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON.

Happy Beading!