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Thursday, December 29, 2011

January 2012 class schedule

David and I would like to thank you for your support and patronage during this past year. We hope you enjoyed Christmas and Hanukkah, be safe and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Come see us soon, new items are always coming in.
Don't miss our special pedestal on the front counter holding 50% off beads, it changes daily!
Bead delighted and buy locally,
Joanne & Dave
Please support local artists during the holidays, by purchasing their finished jewelry including beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings, all at New England Beads.

CHECK HERE OFTEN to get updates on the current happenings at New England Beads. Not everything comes through email anymore. ***NEWS FLASH*** We are starting to offer SPECIALS on our BLOG!
We are on Facebook, too http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-England-Beads/199862463364245 don’t forget to “Like” us.

Open Bead ‘N’ Chat is FREE TUESDAY nights 6:00 – 8:00, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 – 5:00. Come and join the fun. Bring whatever bead projects you are working on, beginners are most welcome. If you have questions, we all help each other. We love to see your finished creations, so bring those, too.

All of the classes in this schedule taught by me are open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced, unless otherwise noted.

Please pay in full in advance to reserve your seat in the class; credit cards, cash and checks are all fine. You are not registered until you have paid in full. There are no refunds on class fees unless we cancel the class!
25% DISCOUNT on beading supplies at the end of classes taught by local teachers.
SUGGESTION: Come early so you can start your shopping before class.
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January 3, Tuesday
BEAD "N" CHAT
6:00 - 8:00

January 4, Wednesday & 6, Friday
BEGINNING BEADING 6:00 – 9:00 & 6:00 – 8:30 $30 2 nights
What a great place to start! You will complete a necklace and a pair of earrings and leave with lots of knowledge on tools, stringing materials, findings, seed beads, and basic wirework. This class is a bargain! Please ask for the supply list when you register, and purchase your materials before class begins.

January 8, Sunday
BEAD SOCIETY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Come the first time as our guest. The bead society usually meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at Horseshoe Pond Place, from 12 – 3:00 in the old Page Belting Mill, 26 Commercial St., Concord, NH. I will be teaching finishing techniques and what findings to use at one of three learning stations this month. Join the yahoo discussion group for more information at beadsocietynh@yahoogroups.com

January 10, Tuesday
BEAD "N" CHAT
6:00 - 8:00

January 13, Friday
BUBBLES
3:30 - 5:30 $20 Beginner
A fun loopy bracelet, it's a simple seed beading class for children 8 years and up. Please ask for supply list.

January 15, Sunday
STRING AWAY
12:30 - 1:30 $10 Beginner
This class is simple stringing, you will complete a necklace for everyday wear or to go out on the town. You will learn simply to add a clasp to your beads and a little about design. Please ask for a supply list.

January 17, Tuesday
BEAD "N" CHAT
6:00 - 8:00

January 18, Wednesday
SPIRAL ROPE
6:00 - 8:00 $25 Beginner and up
This project is made out of seed beads, and makes a wonderful spiraling bracelet or necklace. Please ask for a supply list.

January 20, Friday
PEARL KNOTTING
1:00 - 3:00 $25 Beginner and up
Learn to knot between pearls to keep the luster at its best. Please ask for a supply list.

January 24, Tuesday
BEAD "N" CHAT
6:00 - 8:00

January 25, Wednesday
SNOWFLAKES
6:00 - 8:00 $25 Beginner and up
We’ll be making beaded snowflakes with needle and thread, which can be used on earrings, as pendants, ornaments in the window, on bookmarks... Please ask for a supply list.

January 27, Friday
RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET
6:00 - 8:00 $25 Beginner and up
Let’s learn this wonderful, supple stitch on cubes to make it easier. This is a very strong stitch and one of my favorites. Please ask for a supply list.

January 31, Tuesday
BEAD "N" CHAT
6:00 - 8:00

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Do you need a gift for a teenager or preteen?  We now have some beginner kits which do not require special tools, perfect for your teen to make a couple of necklaces/bracelets!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Today we have lots of beautiful glass in our surprise 50% off pedestal, jewel tones galore, so pretty!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

We have a surprise dish up on a pedestal at the front counter, with new things in it everyday, the best part about this is - are you ready? - it's all 50% off!!! Come, check it often!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Nov. & Dec. Bead Classes & News


I’m healing from hand surgery, and anxious to get back to classes, thank you for your patience.  David and I would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, we are truly grateful for our many blessings and to all of you for your support and patronage.  We also hope you enjoy the holidays, be safe and please buy locally.  We all do better when we all do better. Come see us soon, new items are always coming in.
Bead delighted,
Joanne & Dave
Holidays are coming, please support local artists by purchasing their finished jewelry including beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings, all at New England Beads.


We're working on a new process to get you our classes and news more efficiently, and in real time, please be patient with us.  You will start seeing these changes soon.
Not everything comes through email anymore. ***NEWS FLASH*** We are going to start offering SPECIALS on our BLOG!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Nov.

Due to hand surgery a week ago, classes have been slim. As I heal, classes will pick up again. I have two more weeks of a very large bandage and no use of my left hand. I'm working on a Nov./Dec. class schedule, with the possibility of friends demonstrating, as I teach the class. Any requests for particular classes?

Saturday, September 24, 2011

The Beginning Beading class will be October 19 & 20 (2 days) starting at 6pm, if you want to plan ahead.  Just give us a call to register.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

It's an exciting time - The NH Bead Bop is starting the day after tomorrow, Saturday morning at 10:00!  Are you ready?  Do you have your Bead Bop bag, 2011 NH pin and passbook?  New England Beads is giving the greatest discount, 50% off all beads!!!!  Come early for the best selection.  ELEVEN stores are participating this year, details on www.nhbeadbop.com.  The prize baskets are INCREDIBLE!  See you SOON!  

Friday, September 2, 2011

September 2011 Classes

Our New Calendar Design will show all classes and events please scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on the event to see details and class pricing.

Except for the requested classes this month they are all new !!!


** Don’t forget to purchase your 2011 NH Bead Bop Bags, Pins & Passbooks.We have extended the length of the Bead Bop, September 17 to 25, since we have 11 wonderful bead stores participating this year!We would be glad to answer any questions when you come to see us or visit the Bop website  http://www.nhbeadbop.com/

Join us on the Web we can be found at:

Facebook at New England Beads  Don’t forget to “Like” us.

Twitter at NEBeads

Google+ at New England Beads

Subscribe to our BLOG @  http://nebeads.blogspot.com/ 


SIGN UP for any or all  soon to get  updates on the current happenings at New England Beads.Not everything comes through email anymore.

Bead delighted,
Joanne & Dave

Support local artists by purchasing their finished jewelry including beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings, at New England Beads.


All of the classes in this schedule taught by me are open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced, unless otherwise noted.

Please pay in full in advance to reserve your seat in the class; credit cards, cash and checks are all fine.You are not registered until you have paid in full. There are no refunds on class fees unless we cancel the class!

25% DISCOUNT on beading supplies at the end of classes taught by local teachers.

SUGGESTION: Come early so you can start your shopping before class.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Nancy Cain coming to New England Beads August 26, 27 & 28

Nancy Cain has this to say about beads and her bead artistry: 
The endless array of beads and the infinite way of combining them are what most excite me. Beads have an incredible history from (but not limited to) the sacred, the healing, the price to 
insure an afterlife, as currency, not to mention simple to elaborate adornment. Beads have been used by nearly every culture since the advent of modern man and are an inherent part of 
our heritage.

The process of working with something as simple and basic as tiny glass beads has for me, evolved from simple hobby craft to making works of art. Before I became aware of beads, I worked 
for 13 years as a graphic artist. In 1993, I left the graphics industry to raise my two children. While at home, my interest in beads grew and I started to teach locally in 1992.
I am currently working full-time with the beads in my home studio and travel the country on the national circuit teaching technically detailed 3-D sculptures and jewelry. In October of this year, I will move into the international arena with a booking at the KOBE Bead Art Show in Kobe, Japan. I love developing new pieces for teaching and for my own artistic expression.

       

Friday, July 22, 2011

Air conditioning

David says - remember, during this heat wave we are air conditioning our beads.  Did you know the beads like it, and their color lasts longer?
Jo says- umhmmmm...

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

July

Come join us tomorrow!
July 20, Wednesday from 6:00 – 9:00 & July 21, Thursday 6:00 – 8:30 
BEGINNING BEADING
$30 for two nights     

What a great place to start!  You will complete a necklace and a pair of earrings and leave with lots of knowledge on tools, stringing materials, findings, seed beads, and basic wirework.  This class is a bargain!  Please ask for the supply list when you register, and purchase your materials before class begins.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

July, 2011

We had a fun Saturday with 7 members of Bead Society of NH who came to bead and shop.  Thank you for coming ladies, we had a great time!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

June 8, 2011

Wow, the heat is here!  To get out of the heat come relax at New England Beads in the air conditioning.  Bring a project if you would like to sit at our cool work table.
Lots of new beads and findings have arrived also geodes, candles, pendants, spirit animals, arrowheads, tumbled stones...

Thursday, May 19, 2011

May 2011

Russian Spiral
May 22 Sunday    2:00 – 4:00    $25
This one is not difficult and I’ll teach you how to make your own beaded clasp!Please ask for supply list when you call to register for class.

May 2011

Stitch Markers
May 22 Sunday   12:00 – 2:00 FREE!
If you knit or know someone who knits this is a valuable tool for her or him. We will make several stitch markers that won't catch on your yarn; a bit of wirework is involved.  Call for materials list.

May 2011

Herringbone Lariat
May 21, Saturday  11:00 – 4:00   $50
Make this piece short, long or as a belt. You will learn how to stitch flat N’debele, gradate colors, and embellish the ends. We will take a break for lunch.  Come and relax with us.

May 2011


 
May Classes
5/10Open Bead 'N' Chat
5/14Peyote Cube Soup
5/15BSNH
5/17Open Bead 'N' Chat
5/18 & 5/25Bead Wave Scarf
5/21Herringbone Lariat
5/22FREE - Stitch Markers
5/22Russian Spiral
5/24Open Bead 'N' Chat
5/29Elegant Flat Spiral
5/29
5/31

Thursday, April 28, 2011

SPECIAL CLASS DEAL!!!

If you sign up for two of Met Innmon's classes at New England Beads by May 10th,  the third class is FREE!!  3 classes with a tremendous teacher for the price of 2
Non-transferable.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

New Hampshire Bead Society: post from Facebook

We had a great time at the Bead Society of New Hampshire bead retreat. Such incredible talent there! I brought some of our brand new beads and people were buying like crazy, thank you all! We are still putting out new beads daily. We even have reasonably priced large holed beads to go on the bracelets...

Saturday, April 2, 2011

April Classes

NEW  ENGLAND BEADS
Open 10am – 6pm Tues. – Sat.
& 11am – 5pm Sun.
Closed Mondays


Hi Beaders!
Spring is finally here and the snow is melting, what a relief!  Don’t mind the snowstorms, it won’t last.
Students are signing up for Met Innmon’s classes, so give us a call to secure your spot. She has such beautiful, creative necklaces she’ll be teaching for us, we are so glad she’s coming!

Don’t miss the kid’s classes during spring vacation!
BAGS and BAGS and BAGS of NEW BEADS and PENDANTS have arrived (crystals and more crystals, stones, bone, cloisonné, glass, wood, seeds) AND MORE ARE ON THE WAY!  Findings and all kinds of beading supplies are rolling in, also.  Come soon and come often to choose from them and get first pick, we’re working as fast as we can to get them out for you. 

To celebrate spring we have moved things around in the store, so come check out our new look.   Please enjoy Dave’s tropical hydroponics garden while you’re here, too, for a touch of the green.  

***NEWS FLASH***


SIGN UP soon to get updates on the current happenings at New England Beads.  

***COMING SOON***

We have two national bead artists coming to teach for us this summer!  
MET INNMON is coming June 24, 25 & 26.  
NANCY CAIN is coming August 26, 27 & 28, she was Beadwork’s designer of the year in 2010! 
Don’t miss this opportunity to work and learn from the BEST.  Both of these artists teach at Bead and Button, the big national conference in Milwaukee, WI.  You will get these classes for MUCH LESS than at Bead & Button!

Support local artists by purchasing their finished jewelry including beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings, at New England Beads.

Bead delighted,
Joanne & Dave 
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All of the classes in this schedule taught by me are open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced, unless otherwise noted.  Please pay in full in advance to reserve your seat in the class; credit cards, cash and checks are all fine. There are no refunds on class fees unless we cancel the class!  
25% DISCOUNT on beading supplies at the end of classes taught by local teachers.  
SUGGESTION: Come early so you can start your shopping before class.
We have the perfect gift for you to give GIFT CERTIFICATES - the recipient gets the gift of their choosing, including classes. CLASS SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE AT NEW ENGLAND BEADS.
PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY WITH ALL SUPPLIES READY SO WE MAY START CLASS ON TIME.

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR IN-STORE BEAD SPECIALS & CLASS PROJECT PICTURES http://www.nebeads.com/

APRIL 

April 2, Saturday      
OPEN BEAD ‘N’ CHAT
11:00 – 5:00       FREE

April 5, Tuesday      
OPEN BEAD ‘N’ CHAT
6:00 – 8:00       FREE

April 6, Wednesday      
CROCHETED ROPE
6:00 – 8:00       $25
This popular technique of slip stitching beads into a rope bracelet is open to all skill levels; bring your patience.  Please ask for supply list.

April 8, Friday      
SQUARE IN A SQUARE
6:00 – 8:00       $25 
This stitch displays beads directly on top of each other allowing for very symmetrical patterns.  Please ask for a supply list.

April 9, Saturday      
HERRINGBONE LARIAT          
11:00 – 4:00      $50
Make this piece short, long, or as a belt.  You will learn how to stitch flat N’debele, gradate colors, and embellish the ends.  We’ll take a break for lunch.  Please ask for a supply list.

April 10, Sunday      
BEAD SOCIETY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE     
Come the first time as our guest.  The bead society usually meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at Horseshoe Pond Place, from 12 – 3:00 in the old Page Belting Mill, 26 Commercial St., Concord, NH. Join the yahoo discussion group for more information visit http://beadsocietyofnewhampshire.org/

April 12, Tuesday      
OPEN BEAD ‘N’ CHAT
6:00 – 8:00       FREE

April 13, Wednesday      
STITCH MARKERS
1:00 – 3:00       FREE
If you knit or know someone who knits this is a valuable tool for her or him.  We will make several stitch markers that won’t catch on your yarn; a bit of wirework is involved.  Please ask for a supply list.

April 19, Tuesday      
WHISP OF CROCHET 
1:00 – 3:00       $25
Great for kids and adults.
This delicate necklace is actually very versatile in it’s possibilities.  We will make a single delicate strand of crocheted work incorporating beads, and discuss variations.  Please ask for a supply list.

April 19, Tuesday      
OPEN BEAD ‘N’ CHAT
6:00 – 8:00       FREE

April 21, Thursday
RUSSIAN SPIRAL
1:00 – 3:00       $25
Great for kids and adults.  
This one is not difficult and I’ll teach you how to make your own beaded clasp!  Please ask for a supply list.

April 22, Friday      
STRING AWAY
11:00 –12:00       $10
Great for kids and adults.  
This class is simple stringing; you will complete an elegant necklace for everyday wear or to go out on the town. You will learn simply to add a clasp to your beads and a little about design.  Please ask for a supply list.  

April 23, Saturday
BEGINNING BEADING
10:30 – 5:00      $30 
What a great place to start!  You will complete a necklace and a pair of earrings and leave with lots of knowledge on tools, stringing materials, findings, seed beads, and basic wirework.  This class is a bargain!  We’ll take a break for lunch.  Please ask for the supply list when you register, and purchase your materials before class begins.

April 26, Tuesday      
OPEN BEAD ‘N’ CHAT
6:00 – 8:00       FREE

April 27, Wednesday      
PEYOTE CUBE SOUP 
6:00 – 8:00       $25
A great beginner class for learning a seed bead stitch. This is the easiest way to learn peyote, you’ll love it and this wide bracelet is an eye catcher, get ready for compliments. Please ask for a supply list.

April 29, Friday
WRAPPED SEA GLASS & ROCKS
6:00 – 8:00       $25
This is a freeform technique of wire wrapping objects with dimension that are not symmetrical, resulting in a pendant.  Please ask for a supply list.

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Met Innmon will be teaching 
at New England Beads 
June 24 - June 26, 2011
SIGN UP SOON!!!

June 24, Friday
CASCADE NEACKLACE
10:00 - 5:00      $95.
 Prerequisite: Flat Peyote stitch

Bead your own multi-strand finding! This elegant multi-strand necklace features a beaded
finding with stair-stepped tubes and a curved hanger. Cascading layers of Swarovski pearls,
Swarovski crystals and chain drape beautifully and flow with your movement. Learn how to
make the beaded finding starting with flat peyote then transitioning to tubular peyote. Students
will also learn how to make the curved hanger. A simple and smooth herringbone strap gently
wraps and slides on the hanger to add more movement. This beauty is one to add to your
Repertoire!
Skill Level: This one-day class is for Intermediate to Advanced beaders proficient with flat
peyote stitch. 
Techniques: Odd-count flat peyote, tubular peyote and tubular herringbone

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June 25, Saturday
CORONA MEDALLION
10:00 - 5:00      $95.
Prerequisite: Flat peyote stitch
Corona Medallion is a reversible, heptagon-shaped bead-filled ring that hangs beautifully from a mirror-imaged spiral stitch strap. Adding contours and curves, large rondelles peek out on the rings inside opening. The ridge of the ring gently slopes down on each side giving it a triangular shape. Using peyote and brick stitch techniques with triangles and seed beads, learn how to create the shapes that form the medallion, how to the build the patterned stepping stone look and texture, and how to fill the ring that adds the perfect touch of sparkle and elegance.
Skill Level: This one-day class is for Intermediate to Advanced beaders comfortable with flat peyote stitch.
Techniques: Peyote Stitch, Brick Stitch and Spiral Stitch  
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June 26, Sunday
SUBTLE ELEGANCE
10:00 - 5:00      $95.
Prerequisite: Peyote

Classic, elemental shapes with a touch of sparkle and grace are revealed in this most delicate and elegantly wearable necklace. The lines of the shape extend into the open V-shape attachments. With a gentle push of the attachments, the shapes slide on the strap. Arrange the shapes together or apart to suit your design’s desire. Crystal bicones fill the shapes adding a subtle sparkle. Students learn how to make the elemental shape in three sizes, how to fill and attach the shapes and will learn how to increase and decrease the size.
Skill Level: This one-day class is for intermediate to advanced beaders.
Techniques: Tubular peyote, flat peyote and tubular herringbone
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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Met Innmon Guest Teacher June 24th to 26th 2011

Met has enjoyed and craved making handwork since childhood. In 2000, Met discovered beading and was instantly hooked. She sees beads as a medium offering enormous potential for taking her ideas and imagination to a physical piece of art. The colors, shapes and textures of beads are enticing to her spirit. The process of making an idea become reality or simply experimenting and listening to the beads is very satisfying as well as challenging.

Met left a long time career in Software Development to pursue her creative ideas and aspirations. Met now works from her home studio in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. She enjoys traveling around the U.S. teaching her bead designs. The transition to working full time with beads and instructing has been rewarding and fun. She loves teaching, working with students and sharing the common bond and passion for beads.

For further details consult the following link