2023-03 Exciting things going on at that Bead-Therapy place......
March Newsletter
I hope everybody is still having a wonderful year and getting all the Christmas bills paid off (so you can shop here for more beads that you need/want)! I'm back from Tucson pricing and labeling things like MAD!!! We have broadened our seed bead section and have added several colors in the 11o and 15o category. We had to bring out the old seed bead display (that has been fixed) in order to fit everything in. The 11o section is now the WHOLE bead display instead of just packed into 3/4 of the rack. Trying to take pictures of the new colors for all the out of town people. Purchased a LOT more 8o Hexes, Magatamas, drops and cubes. Oh, bugles too. I got quite a lot of 2mm cubic zircon in about 10 colors too. Natural stones and gemstones are coming out too, but slowly. I have to take pictures of everything and make labels for them.
As always, I'm guessing at what classes you want to take and working out times with teachers!! Please let me know if you want any other types of classes, please let me know by emailing me at susan@bead-therapy.com. We still have Dale Cougar Armstrong teaching on a monthly basis and her classes are going to continue to get more advanced as they continue. Right now you can still join at a beginning level.
Working on trying to get a metalsmith teacher here as well....
And please remember that some of our teachers drive more than an hour to get to Bead-Therapy to teach classes. Gas is pretty expensive and 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. If a class is cancelled, we'll make every effort to contact you to let you know. 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 do ocassionally have some classes planned during the week, so please pay attention to the date and day when you sign up.
On to the CLASSES!!!
March 4th, 2PM Beginning Beading with Pam-Want to design your own jewelry? Restring or learn how to fix something that’s broken? Make a bracelet that is small/large enough to FIT you? Come take this class and free your imagination for designing original pieces of jewelry. A kit is provided which makes a necklace (or bracelet) and a pair of earrings. Cost of this class is $40 and is a beginning beading class. Link to this class is HERE!
March 11th at 10A Susan teaching Pebeo Paint Washer Class! I keep getting requests for this class again, so I guess that I'll keep teaching it. It makes a big mess, but it really is a lot of fun watching what your painted washers turn into! I don't think that I've seen an ugly one yet!! You will finish anywhere from 10-15 washers during the class and about 5 earring pairs, but you have to return to pick up your artwork on Wednesday or later since they take at least 3 days to dry. You can bring items (FLAT items) to paint if you want to do something other than washers, but nothing too terribly large. I've done a 7" tall wooden letter from Michael's before (smooth surface, not plywood type roughness) and it did look pretty good, but I can't guarantee anything other than the washers or earrings in class. Resining on top of paint can be done at a later date and arranged whenever you want with me. This class size is limited. Cost of this class is $65 and includes all supplies. I can Possibly add another class in the afternoon if there is enough interest, but you need to contact me about it first. Link to this class is HERE!
March 18th at 10A - Lori teaching Beginning Earring Class!! Come and learn how to make your own earrings. Each student will be provided with a kit to make 5 pair of earrings. After learning and practicing you can make any number of earrings for yourself and or friends forever!! Cost of this class is $25 Link to this class is HERE!
March 18th at 12:30P - Dale Cougar Armstrong teaching the Ultimate Cabochon Pendant! Students will learn to formulate this pattern to be able to frame almost any item into a pendant, such as a coin, irregular cabochon, piece of china or porcelain, etc. Basic skills will be taught that include how to determine how long and how many wires are needed for the frame, straightening, measuring and marking a wire bundle, how to make consistent wraps/bindings, where to place wraps, how to make and secure a bail, how to embellish, what to do with all of those wires at the end, and more! Your instructor will provide complete tool kits for use while in class and you will receive written follow-up hand-outs to take home. Students Please Bring: notebook, pen/pencil, digital or cell phone camera (no flash please), magnifying eyewear if needed, and a bottled beverage & snack. Cost of this class is $70 and includes all supplies to make your pendant. Link to this class is HERE!
March 25th at 10AM - Amy teaching her SuperDuo Bracelet!! -Make this beautiful bracelet with Amy in your choice of SuperDuos! Finish it with a nice magnetic fold over clasp. Very elegant!! Supplies of SuperDuos, thread and clasp included in cost of $45. Link to this class is HERE!
March 25th at 1PM - Susan Parry teaching Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant!! - Learn about fusing qualities of glass, COE of glass, the nature of Dichroic and art glass and how it's made, and then create your own one of a kind Dichroic pendant (s). Learn about supplies needed and why you need them. Pendants will be fused with some observation during class, but some will be done after class and pendants will be available for pick up the next week. Cold work after fusing will be discussed in class and taught (examples of what can happen will be shown). You will be provided with sandpaper to do your own cold work (smooth rough edges). One bail will be provided and instructor will discuss application of bail. You will make 1 or 2 pendants in class, but neither will be ready for pick up until the following week. I can mail your pieces if you live out of town. Cost of this class is $70. Class size is limited to 6 people. Samples for a more advanced class will be shown. Link to this class is HERE!!
April 1st at 10AM - Susan P. teaches Crystal Birthstone Tree - Learn how to make these beautiful trees as gifts, for yourself or for your Mother (remember that Mother's day is just around the corner!! Susan has made and sold these trees for years and is a great teacher! These trees are popular and you've seen them in Gatlinburg, Dollywood and other popular crafter's paradise places. This is a beginning wire/beading class and no prior experience is needed. Bring your own wire tools if you have them. Don't worry if you don't have any, we have some to loan. Cost of this class is $45. Link to sign up is HERE!!
April 1st, at 2PM Beginning Beading with Pam-Want to design your own jewelry? Restring or learn how to fix something that’s broken? Make a bracelet that is small/large enough to FIT you? Come take this class and free your imagination for designing original pieces of jewelry. A kit is provided which makes a necklace (or bracelet) and a pair of earrings. Cost of this class is $40 and is a beginning beading class. Link to this class is HERE!
April 8th, starting at 10AM Easter Beading event at Bead-Therapy's Big Table!! - Bring in your projects that you are working on and bead with us!! Learn something new and fun! Viking knit? Leather wrap bracelet? Don't have a current project? We can help with that!! No cost to come and bead. We have beads/kits and supplies for sale if needed. This is a Holiday weekend and a lot of people will have family visiting or be out of town visiting family, so we won't have a formal class. You are welcome to bring your family to the shop (who have an interest in beading -um- and over the age of 8 (we aren't going to babysit, sorry) to work on something fun! Supplies not included, but available for purchase. It's sad how the nicest things in life are seldom free......
April 22nd at 10AM - Loom Bracelet using the Rick's Loom with Vicki Hubbard! Learn how to set up and loom with Vicki using the Rick's Loom! You can bring your own Rick's loom or purchase one at the shop (no loaners, sorry) in advance for 20% off when purchasing the class, using THIS LINK or buy one the day of class for 10% off (standard discount on class day for supplies). Once you've used a Rick's Loom, you'll never go back or even want to try a standard type loom. You will need this loom for class and will be turned around (without refund) if you do not have/bring/purchase a Rick's loom. Class fee does include the beads/thread/clasp/needle/pattern and instructions from Vicki. If you have a Rick's loom or can borrow one from a very kind friend (not us, sorry- I already "loaned" my loom to a friend (who evidently isn't a good friend) and it's never come back (and has never even called after leaving!) Use this LINK. Cost of class with loom is $90 (ok, Rick is very proud of his loom, but it IS very nice....) and $50 if you bring your own.
April 15th at 12:30P - Dale Cougar Armstrong teaching Filigree Flower Accent/Component! Imagine being able to create unique wedding, prom, gala, or other special occasion flower pieces from your own imagination. Students will discover how to shape and form a variety of flower petals and then make their own. This process is followed by learning how to create cold filigree to fill each petal, and then to embellish with crystal “dew drops”. The formulations and techniques shared in class will allow you to turn your creation into a brooch, a neckpiece, a decorative hair-comb… the possibilities are almost endless! Your instructor will provide complete tool kits for use while in class and you will receive written follow-up hand-outs to take home. Students Please Bring: notebook, pen/pencil, digital or cell phone camera (no flash please), magnifying eyewear if needed, and a bottled beverage & snack. Cost of this class is $65and includes all supplies to make your accent components. Link to this class is HERE!!
Oriental Crest Trunk show? I know that some of you have been asking about this. I haven't set dates with Wilson yet, but I'll talk with him soon. I'm hoping for late April or early May and will let you know as soon as possilbe.
May 20th, 2023 at 12P - Dale Cougar Armstrong teaches Strings of Bubbles Bracelet!! A great exercise for learning how to implement 6-step Looping pliers, students will create and connect a strand of wire bubbles and learn how to connect them into a bracelet shape. We will also incorporate a clasp and fill random bubbles with beads of their choice. The techniques taught can be used for many other projects that will be shown with samples. Your instructor will provide complete tool kits for use while in class and you will receive written follow-up hand-outs to take home. Students Please Bring: notebook, pen/pencil, digital or cell phone camera (no flash please), magnifying eyewear if needed, and a bottled beverage & snack. Cost of this class is $75 and includes all supplies to make your bracelet! Link to this class is HERE!
In June - the 3nd Anniversary Sale!! We will have been open at 112 Lee Parkway Drive for 3 years!! We moved in during COVID Chattanooga business closedown in April 2020 (boy was THAT a lot of fun - NOT) and have grown and grown and grown!! Specials and dates have not been determined yet, but will be forthcoming in the near future. I can't wait!!
Please remember 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