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2022-11 November Events at Bead-Therapy!!



November Newsletter

Here we are again!!  More classes are planned for the next months that will be a lot of fun!!  And as always- go to your local fun Bead-Therapy website to see all the fun classes planned!!  And please remember that some of our teachers drive more than 2 or 3 hours to get here to teach classes.  They can't drive here for only one or two students.  Classes will be cancelled if you don't sign up and pay for your class.  You can't show up on the day of class anymore and expect to have a class going.  So please, don't wait until the last minute to sign up and pay.  Here you go with a fun link (if needed) - CLASSES  Or read on below!!!    

We have several classes planned during the week, so please pay attention to the date and day when you sign up.  Mostly Ornament cover classes which really are long classes, so come prepared if you take them (snacks, water- well we have water).  


On to the CLASSES!!!


November 5th, 2022 Bobbie teaching Christmas Spiders!  Learn how to make these cute spiders just in time for Halloween and/or Christmas.  This is a beginning beading class and cost is $45 which includes supplies for one spider.   You should finish at least one spider in class.  Feel free to bring any interesting beads that you want to try (but this will not change kit fee). Bring wire tools (pliers/cutters) if you have them.  Class size limited to 4.  Link to this class HERE!


November 5th, 1PM, 2022 Amy teaches her Wire Wrap Bangle Bracelet!
 Amy is back at it again and had made a cute Wire Wrap Bangle bracelet!  Come and learn this cute bracelet!  You don't need any wire skills, it's a beginning beading class.  Bring your wire tools if you have them.  Cost of this class is $45 and lasts about 2.5 hours.

Soul Of Somanya Trunk Show with Melody MacDuffee!!  November 5th-10th, 2022. Come and see Melody and all the great beads/bags/purses from Somanya!!



November 8th at 1pm (Tuesday), Melody teaching Bonzai Tree Bezel!  The tree of life is an iconic symbol in many cultures, but the Bonsai tree belongs to Japan.. In this class you will learn to create a graceful tree silhouetted against a background of scenic tone.  Wire needed to complete your tree and beads will be supplied, but you will need to purchase or bring in your own stone.  If purchased from Melody, you will get a 20% student discount.  If you bring a stone, please bring one at least 30x40mm.  Link to this class -  HERE!



November 9th (Wednesday) at 10am - Susan teaching Aqua Ladders Ornament cover! This will possibly be an all day class if you want to try and finish.  Just warning you....   This class provides all beads needed for the ornament and even includes the glass ball!!  This cover is not really hard to make but would be difficult for someone that has not done any beading before.  This is for the regular ornament size.  I cannot provide the larger ornament. Cost of this class is $65. Link to this class HERE!



November 12th from 10am to closing- Artisian Showcase and SALE event!!  Come see all our teachers fabulous work that they have made and have for sale! Rather buy a beautiful Christmas gift instead of making it?  You'll have your pick here!  See all the beautiful pieces!  We have seveal teachers that sell at the Saturday and the Sunday market!!  Teachers participating are Dale "Cougar" Armstrong, Melody MacDuffee, Lori Shalett, Annette Holbert, Kassie Shaw, Elizabeth Edwards, Pat Davis, Dina Rogers, Susan Parry, Tracy Beamon, Amy Luviano, Pam VanDeGrift, Engibe Walker, Nancy Deem, Emma Rodriguez, Majorie Langston, Jenny Rytel, Cathy Billings!!  Tommy Jones (Silversmith/jewelry artist) will be onsite with his wares as well and can discuss repair/design/resizing your jewelry as well as setting and designing any pieces you would want. Link to this event HERE!



November 15th (Tuesday) at 1pm - Elise teaching her Kumihimo Holiday Wreath!  Come and make this beautiful Holiday wreath with Elise!  You can make it in Chistmas colors and hang it on your tree, give it as a gift or in Hannukah colors and give it as one of the daily gifts!  This is an intermediate class and you must know the basic Kongagumi (Left up, right down) 8 strand braid. In this class  you will learn how to follow a counted pattern, work around a core and load magatamas. Beads and thread/wire will be supplies with cost of class.  Supplies needed include  a double density disk, 8 bobbins and a 45gm kumihimo weight. Cost of this class is $40.  Link to this class HERE!



November 16th (Wednesday) at 10am Pam teaching her Holly Berry Christmas Ornament! Come learn this beautiful ornament cover with Pam.  This is a more intermediate pattern and would be difficult for a beginner, but some experience goes a long way.  Beads and ball are supplied with cost of class.  Bring a size 10 needle and 6lb Fire Line.  You may stay longer to finish.  She is working up another colorway as we speak.....  Cost of this class is $45.  Link to this class HERE!




November 17th (Thursday) at 1pm - Susan Parry teaching her Decorative Wire Christmas Tree! Learn how to make a festive happy Christmas tree! Susan has made these trees for years and sold a multitude at InTown Gallery.  Make your own to decorate your house, office, where ever for the holidays!  We will have beads for sale to decorate with, or you can bring your own.  Supplies provided are 24g wire in color of choice, beads!  Class size limited to 8. This is a beginning beading class and costs $40. Link to this class HERE!!




November 19th (Saturday) Cathy teaching Decorative Paper Earrings! Come and make these cute and lightweight Earrings with Cathy!  In this class you will learn how to use Washi tape and/or other decorative paper to make lightweight, swingy earrings in just about any color imaginable!  Supplies to make one or two pair of earrings is included in the class. Bring your jewelry tools if you have them or you can borrow ours!  Cost of this class is $40. Liink to this class HERE!


November 19th at 1PM - Dale Cougar Armstrong teaching Champagne for your Arm! Just in time for the holidays, each student will enjoy learning how to shape, chase, and then texture heavy gauge wire into a fascinating shape. Next will come discovering how to adorn their shape with crystal beads, resembling bubbles floating through a glass of sparkling champagne! Each bracelet will be made to be adjustable so it can be worn anyplace on an arm. The techniques taught can be used to create a wide variety of accessory pieces that will be shown during class. Link to this class HERE!

Thanksgiving Hours! 
Wednesday  November 23rd, 2022 - 9:30am to 2PM
Thursday  Thanksgiving -Closed
Friday - Closed 


SALE!!  SALE!!   SALE!!!
November 26th, 2022 - Small Business Saturday Sale Event!! Come and SHOP SMALL in your favorite local Bead Store!!  Forget those Big Boxes that don't really care about you.  We have personalized service, are knowledgeable about all sorts of beading and can help you solve problems and find the beading supplies that you need.  We'll have sales and will post all the details later.  It will be lots of fun, so don't miss it!!  And don't forget that we have all sorts of already made, beautiful pieces of jewelry that would look great on your Mom, your sister, daughter, husband (yes- we have some man jewelry) that would make great Holiday gifts. I'll post information about sales soon.  Link to this event and more information HERE!



December 3rd at 10am - Amy teaching her Bracelet Trio set!!  Amy returns with these quick and easy set lf bracelets!  Come and make all 3, ALL in one class!!  They are fast and very cute!!  Stack them!! Give some away, keep them all for yourself!!  Totally up to you!!  These are in Christmas colors, but you can make them in fall or in winter colors!!!!!!  Cost of this class is $35.  Link to this class is HERE!



December 3rd at 1PM - Meredith teaching her Floral Christmas Ornament Cover!  This is Meredith's 2nd cover class with another very cute Ornament cover to make!  This can be done by beginners and makes a great gift for family members or friends!  Class fee includes all supplies needed to make your cover including the glass ball.  You need to bring a size 10 needle and 6lb Fireline.  You should be able to finish your project in class.  Cost of this class is $40.  Link to this class HERE!


December 10th at 10am - Dale Cougar Armstrong presents Last minute gifts!  Make and Takes!! How many holiday gifts did you forget? Did you remember the mail-carrier, hairdresser, UPS delivery-person, church friend, or a helpful neighbor??? Say thanks with a functional handcrafted gift that will make them smile all year long. Join Dale as she teaches you how to create a unisex Zipper-Pull, a Puffy Heart Pendant, a Pair of Leaf-Link Earrings, and a unisex Bracelet; All in just 2.5 hours! Students will each have their choice of gemstone and/or crystal beads and chain styles, and each gift made will include an organza bag so you can add a tag and it’s ready to give immediately! Extra kits will be available for purchase after class for those class.  Cost of this class is $45.  Link is HERE!


December 10th at 1PM - Dale Cougar Armstrong teaches Dual Purpose Ornaments!  An ornament is something used to adorn an object or a person. What better way to celebrate and share your love of the holidays than by gifting a handcrafted Ornament that can be used to decorate both a Tree and a Person! Each student will discover how to figure needed wire lengths, and then shape, chase, temper and texture their ornament before choosing to adorn it with sparkling crystal beads. Learn how to create the perfect hook that can fit either a branch or a beaded neckpiece or a scarf and the Ornament is ready to give and enjoy. Students will each choose their own designs and leave with two finished ornaments! Your instructor will provide complete tool kits for use while in class and you will receive written follow-up hand-outs to take home.  Cost of this class is $60 and includes supplies.  Link to this class HERE!!

See our Calendar for more exciting classes with Dale in 2023!!

Don’t forget that we offer many classes on demand.  If the teacher is local, most are willing to teach classes at a convenient time for you and the teacher.  I’m getting these on the website, but please have patience!!!
  


And generally, I sometimes (ok, all the time) don't really proof this newsletter prior to sending it out.  Most of the time because I'm sending it out at the last minute and in sort of a hurry.  Please excuse the poor grammer and misspelled words.  That's not my strong suit!  

And please remember to shop small.  I know there are a lot of other places that you can shop at to purchase your beads.  I'd like to think that we offer valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your jewelry (or beaded whatever) making.  The big boxes continue to get bigger and I'm hearing of more and more of my fellow bead shop owners having to close down because they can't compete.  I can't compete either, but would like to think that I offer more choices and services that make you want to come back for more.  Thanks for your support and I hope that I can stay here for you for many more years to come!

Susan
Bead-Therapy
112 Lee Parkway Drive
Chattanooga, TN. 37421
423-509-1907