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Hi Beaders   Come Bead With Us!   Join us for a FREE Stitching Event   This Thursday, April 4 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.   No reservations are needed. All beaders & skill levels are welcome. Arrive anytime during store hours & join in the FUN! Stay for as long or as little as your schedule permits. This is a BOYB (“Bring Your Own Beads”) project. See materials list below.   AND THE PROJECT IS . . .   Tea Time Necklace

A simple, crystal necklace that will brighten up your day!  Join us as we stitch together crystals and your favorite 2-hole bead into a delicate V-shaped necklace. Pattern can also be modified to make bracelets or earrings. Project takes approximately 1- 1 ½ hours to complete.     MATERIALS LIST:   -4mm bicone crystals. 2-3 colors. 18 pcs for outside flower; 18 pcs. for inside flower. NOTE: Swarovski Crystals work best for uniformity. -Size 11/0 seed beads -Size 15/0 seed beads -2-Hole bead of choice. (Honeycombs, Cabochons, Silkies, etc.)  2 pcs. -9x6mm Top-Drilled Crystal (optional) 1 pc. -Jump Rings. 4 pcs. -Chain of choice. 16+ inches depending on desired length. -Clasp of choice. -Fireline thread, 8lb. -Beading needle, size 11 or 12.   If you need assistance in choosing materials or deciding on color combinations, please let us know...we love to help!

JOIN US FOR UPCOMING CLASSES THIS WEEK....     Wire Wrapped Rings Wednesday, April 3, 11:00-12:30 p.m.   Leave this class with 4 finished rings!  Learn how to use a ring mandrel, gauge wire & a handful of beads to make several different styles of rings.  Don’t miss this fun & very informative class!  Skill Level: Any.   Class fee is $20 and  includes ALL MATERIALS!

Riveted Leather Bracelet Wednesday, April 3, 2:00-3:00 p.m.   Iridescent leather, metal eyelets & a Swarovski crystal centerpeice make a rustic looking bracelet with just a touch of sparkle.  In this class you will get hands-on experience with a leather hole punching pliers, hammer, Eyelet Setter and Anvil.  Leave with a stunning bracelet that you won’t believe you made!  Beginner friendly.   Class fee is $20 and  includes ALL MATERIALS!

Spend Your Evening In Stitches: Learn the HERRINGBONE Stitch Thursday, April 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  $25 & includes all materials to make a fabulous finished bracelet .  No previous experience necessary.   Also called Ndebele; a striking bead weaving stitch that earned its name because each pair of beads lies at an angle, resembling the backbone of a fish.  This is a quick moving stitch that you will fall in love with!  Skill Level: Any.

Floating Pearl Necklace Friday, April 5, 11:00-1:30 p.m.   Learn how to make basic wire wrapped loops with gauge wire & Swarovski pearls...lots of them!  We will then knot them on multiple strands of S-Lon bead cord learn how to professionally finish off a multi-strand necklace.  Perfect necklace for springtime!   Class fee is $20 and  includes ALL MATERIALS!

Peyote Tube Beads Friday, April 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m.   Learn how to make beads out of beads!  You will learn flat peyote stitch and how to zip-stitch the ends together to make a self-supporting bead.  We will make several of them and string them into a bracelet that you will love!   Class fee is $20 and  includes ALL MATERIALS!

Magical Peacock Pendant Saturday, April 6, 10:30-12:00 Learn how to brick stitch around a decorative metal ring to create a whimsical SuperDuo pendant. We will attach a black leather cord & learn how to securely attach the ends to make a statement piece that you can enjoy all summer long. Skill Level: Motivated Beginner/Beadweaving. Class Fee: $28, All Materials Included.

Stitch In The Ditch Bracelet Saturday, April 6, 12:30-2:30 p.m. A quick moving bracelet that will show you how to make a peyote stitch base & attach crystals to the spaces between your stitches. Get ready for the compliments to come your way! Skill Level: Beginner/Beadweaving. Class Fee: $22, Materials Not Included.

Dancing Crystals Saturday, April 6, 3:00-5:00 p.m. In this class you will learn how to string & attach an assortment of sparkling crystal dangles between lovely Swarovski pearls. A great project to use some bead stash! Skill Level: Any. Class Fee: $22, Materials Not Included.

Pandora’s Box Sunday, April 7, 12:30-3:00 p.m. Learn how to make a 3-dimensional, right angle weave crystal pendant that looks fabulous worn on a long chain. A great way to use up the crystals in your stash! Skill Level: Working knowledge of right angle weave helpful. Class Fee: $22, Materials Not Included.

Hope to see you on Thursday for our Stitching Event!   Happy Beading! Alice

Come Bead With Us! 18915 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 108 (Located In Sendik's Towne Centre) Phone: (262)781-7670

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