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.
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***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
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.
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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