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2023-04 More Exciting things going on at that Bead-Therapy place......



April Newsletter

OK, I know this is late, but we had to focus on Easter and other events!  Glad to be back!
I hope everybody is still having a wonderful year and thinking about taking one of the great classes going on at Bead-Therapy!!  Don't forget that I have Dale "Cougar" Armstrong teaching monthly and I'm bringing in Kaska Firor wire weaving specialist in July!  She's going to teach 3 great classes.  I'm planning having the 3rd Anniversary sale in June, so DON'T MISS IT!!   I'm getting more things out from Tucson everyday so come see us!!!

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.  

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!!!



April 15th at 10A - 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!!

 



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 22nd at 1PM Pat teaching Watercolor Polymer clay pendant and earrings!! -Come and learn this beautiful clay technique and a great pair of earrings and a pendant in dreamy colors!  Cost of this class includes all supplies needed in class to make your own earrings.  Cost of this class is $45.  Link to this class is HERE!

April 29th at 10AM - Lori teaching Freeform Beaded Memory wire Bracelet! - Come and make a lovely free form (creative Spirit) memory wire bracelet!  You don't really follow a pattern, but use your creative spirit to make this bracelet!  Lori will guide you on your journey/creation where no one will have another like it!  Aren't you tired of having the same ol'/same ol' when it comes to jewelry?  Set yourself free!!  Cost of this class is $25.  Link to this class is HERE!

 


May 6th, 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!

May 13th at 1P - Susan teaching Viking knit w zoom class available! -Come learn this easy wire weave that makes a stunning array of jewelry possibilities! Materials needed include 24g wire (soft) and your fingers. This class is going to teach a technique and discussion will be held on making bracelets or necklaces with your knit. You may or may not finish a project in class.  Supplies included in a kit are a spool of 24g wire (color of choice) and a dowel to knit around. I will have draw plates to use in the shop.  Cost of this class is $45.  Link to this class is HERE!


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!

 

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May 27th 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 $50. Come celebrate Susan’s birthday with us!! Link to sign up is HERE!!

June 3rd at 1P - Pat D teaching polymer clay cuff bracelet!  - Learn to make this fabulous cuff bracelet with Polymer Clay!  It's light weight and beautiful!!  Pat is well versed in all sorts of clay techniqus and sels her completed pieces at the Chattanooga Market and several others.  Cost of this class is $50.  Link to this class is HERE!


June 6-10, 2023 - 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 have not been determined yet, but will be forthcoming in the near future.  I can't wait!!  We'll have raffels and all sorts of fun!

More information coming on future classes already scheduled-

June 17th- Intermediate glass fusing with Susan Parry and Dichroic play day with Susan for prior students.

June 23rd- Elizabeth Edwards teaching Gala earrings and Rhapsody necklace.  

July- Kaska Firor teaching wire weaving classes!!

I'll send out an addendum to this newsletter.  I'm working out of town this week, but I need to get this out now.

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