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!

Return/Refund Policy Change at A.C. Moore - IMPORTANT

Next time you shop at A.C. Moore please make sure to read the back of your receipt. Their return/refund policy has changed - effective immediately.
From now on class fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you've paid for a class and can't make it you WILL NOT get a refund - no exceptions. Wilton Classes have their own policy.

If you are taking one of my classes and don't want to sign up in advance at the store please let me know and I will send you the supply list.

Rain, Rain Go Away!!!

I can't believe the rain!!! This month alone we must have gotten at least 10 inches. One good thing - it's not snow!

In between mopping/vacuuming the water in the basement I've been working on my "studio". I have a big project I'm working on and when I can I'll tell you all about it. Also, I just got some new toys (stained glass/grinder/soldering supplies) and can't wait to start playing with them.

Year ago, I heard someone say "pick an organization method and stick with it." Unfortunately the method I picked just doesn't work. I sorted by color and also by type. All of my real pearls are in one place, glass pearls in another, gemstones in another, hanks in another, blue beads in another, green beads in another. I think you get the idea. When I start working on a new project I have to go to several different areas to find the right materials. I'm trying to figure out the best way to organize so I won't have to do it again in a few months. Any suggestions on how you've organized?

Class Suggestions?

Does anyone have any suggestions for future classes? I need submit my calendar for classes in May and June.

Is anyone interested in weekend classes? Daytime classes during the summer? Childern's classes during the summer? Classes at another location? Classes at the A.C. Moore in Newton?

Let me know...

Memory Wire Jewelry Class - 3/24 6-8:15pm

Memory wire is very versatile and not just for kids jewelry. Learn to make a necklace and/or bracelet. No clasp or special finishing is needed because these items just wrap around the neck or wrist. More advanced students can make multi-strand chokers or cuffs. Students will go home with a completed necklace and/or bracelet. This class is suitable for children 12 and older and adults.

Supply List:
• assorted small, medium and large beads
• necklace and/or bracelet size memory wire
• multi strand spacers and/or “sliders” (optional)
• charms (optional)
• 2” head pins (optional)
• Memory Wire end caps (optional)

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