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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!