UP COMING CLASSES

We had a blast this weekend at the Intergalactic Bead Show in Pompano Beach.  Please keep checking this site for the new class schedule.  I almost have it complete...just need to finish a project so I can photograph it for the flyer.  Post any classes you wish to see and I will try to set them up.

Esther Beadwork would like to thank everyone that attended this show and supported us by buying beads or just stopping by and saying hello.  Feel free to post your bead supply wishes and we will try our best to get them.  The Tila beads FLEW off the table and the Delicas were a hit.  Plan to see more at the March show.

Finished Project

The blue is fabulous

And we have a finished Russian Leaf/Kumi lariate!! It is so much fun to see how each piece turns out different.  Keep watching...more samples to come.


This class was such a huge hit, we will be offering it again very soon.  Please post or send me an email if you wish to attend this class or desire more information.

GREAT JOB LADIES

I was amazed and thrilled that so many had their Kumihimo ropes almost completed...and with 3 weeks left to go!  Pretty impressive.  The Russian Leaves presented a bit more of a challenge, but everyone rose to the occasion...I learned a few things I need to work on.  As always, I learn more from my students than they do from me.  


If you missed this month long class, post what you would like to spend some time learning.  This is a wonderful time for fellowship and sharing and just enjoying being around others with a passion (okay, maybe an obsession) like ours!!! 

Kumihimo Class FUN!!

Hey, this is FUN.

This is relaxing....

We had tons of fun during the first session of the Kumi/Russian Leaf class.  Everyone looks serious, but there was lots of laughter, oohs and ahhs over the way the ropes were coming out and good old fashioned conversation. Everyone is excited about learning the Russian Leaves next week.  Stay in touch for more photos and updates.

SIGN UP FOR CLASSES NOW!

I am so glad many of you are jumping on the class schedule.  I know it was published  a bit early and if you are like me, you don't know what you will be doing on September 1; however, this class is booking fast, so if you have an interest in the Kumihimo/Russian Leaf necklace month long class, book now.

Also, PLEASE keep sending me your ideas and what you wish to learn.  That is the only way I can provide classes that meet your needs.

Product Idea from ARTBEADS.COM

Make sure you get on Artbeads.com's mailing list.  They have some great sales and provide an excellent way to pick up small quantities of beads you do not use all the time or want to test.

While browsing their latest flyer I found some TOHO mixes they were selling in 8 gram bags for a few dollars.  These were really, really cool and some came with different sizes and shapes of beads in a color scheme.  They would be a great way to experiment with bead embroidery since they had different styles, colors and finishes all in one bag.  Oh, the best, if you spend $10 you get free shipping.  Check it out.

New Beadwork

I just finished this piece.  I would love to say I saw this in nature and recreated it, but truth is, I was absolutely motivated by the beautiful colors!  The colors in the yarn and floss I put in the Kumihimo rope totally inspired the rest of the necklace.  While browsing through some bead magazines I came upon a necklace that had the "tassles" on the ends.  Even though the magazine piece used them as accents, I saw  flowers and once switched colors, a flower was born....This is another way you can use the Kumi/Russian Leaf Class we are offering in September....