NEW CLASSES

New class schedule is out for beginning classes. Please email me at kimleahy@estherbeadwork.com and I will forward the schedule to you. The ADVANCED classes won't start until the 20th, and I don't have that completed yet. One class for sure is St. Petersburg Chain! Sign up now. Class size is limited.

NEW IDEAS

I need some new ideas for what types of classes you want.
This is for you, so let me know.

Supplies for Right Angle Emblished Bracelet

This is an easy one.

1 tube size 11/0 seed beads
Several different items such as, larger seed beads, crystals, drops, pearls, metal, etc. to accent the bracelet. This is a great piece to use up scrap beads and use your imagination. Email me with any concerns/questions you have or post on the blog.

Fun with Beaded Beads

We had big fun making beaded beads. The biggest challenge with these little guys is holding them. The number of things we thought we would do with them was huge. I think this might have been one of the most fun classes. Maybe it was because you had a finished product in a very short period of time. Keep making them ladies. Let's see some necklaces!!!

BEADED BEADS Supply List

The amount of supplies will depend on the number of beaded beads you wish to create. You can make 2 (pair of earrings), several for bracelet or necklace or to hang a few off a chain or strand of beads. The list below is for 6 beaded beads:

1 strand 6mm Czech glass beads
1 strand 3-4mm Czech glass beads, any small round bead or bicone bead
8/0 beads to compliment color (you use 8 per bead)
11/0 beads to compliment color (you use 8 per bead)
15/0 beads to compliment (you will use about 1/8 tube)
Nymo, One-G thread or fireline
#12 needle (#10 may not go through the 15 beads)

CLASSES

I have a class schedule but am having a very difficult time getting the photos to merge with my flyer, so just to inform you here it is:

TUESDAY, September 1 Beaded Beads
THURSDAY, September 3 Dainty V bracelet

TUESDAY, September 8 Woven Crystal bracelet
THURSDAY, September 10 Peyote Bracelet

TUESDAY, September 15 Right Angle Weave embellished Bracelet
THURSDAY, September 17 No Class (school is out)

TUESDAY, September 22 Crystal Garden Bracelet
THURSDAY, September 24 Spiral Bracelet (a/k/a Junk Bracelet)

THURSDAY, October 1 Russian Spiral

All classes meet at 7:00 pm. For questions, directions, etc. send me an email at kimleahy@estherbeadwork.com

New Addition

I have added a "Students ROCK" section to your right. Check it out. If you can get photos to me or I will be happy to take them we could have a slide show going of YOUR work. I think this is important as many new students are intimidated by beading and it's great to show them what you are doing as "new beaders". If you like your name mentioned, I will do that, but otherwise you will remain annonoymous. Many of you have created awesome pieces, so lets do a little bragging shall we.

Earn FREE Beads

Now that I have your attention, here is the deal. I was in the gym this morning and was thinking about some of my friends that need a bit of assistance in workout motivation...so here it is. Any student of my class or teacher who works out 6 times earns free beads. Not sure what they will be yet, but we all need to think very serious about our health and the stronger we are the longer we can bead!!!!!!! So, let's get beading and biking, walking, lifting, climbing, etc.!!!

Finished!!!

YEAH! My super hard project is complete. It's very different for my style, but I think it's pretty cool. Opinions?

What's New?

Let me know what new things you beaders are working on. I'm making a very difficult piece for a friend of mine in Hood River. I did get the hard part done; the rest is easy. Will photograph it when complete. I'm also working on a beaded bead choker and a funky linked circle necklace. Okay, so what are you all creating?

Photos of YOUR work

Send me photos of your work, and I can post them on this blog. You need to put them in Picasa and I will download them here. This will be a great way to show other beaders what you are doing and learning.

SALE

Beaders...Bobby Bead is having a Toho sale. Check it out. They are a great company to deal with and the sales are usually pretty good.
www.bobbybead.com

I'm blogging...I'm trying to keep up with my 12 year old

Hello fellow beaders and jewelry lovers. I'm setting up a blog so you can stay in touch with me and other beaders. And, I'm trying to stay cool as I age.

I'm currently collecting ideas for upcoming classes and events. Please contribute. I also have a new shipment of seed beads that I am bringing home with me from Oregon.

So, the year should be fun.