November 14th Meeting

Saturday November 14th, 2009
Time 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our class for this meeting will be a Beaded Rivoli Pendant captured inside of a peyote stitch bezel.



Supplies needed:

1201 14mm Rivoli
Size 11 Delicas beads
Size 15 seed beads in two contrasting colors
For more of a sparkle use size 15 one-cut metal seed beads in silver or gold as a contrasting color.
Size 12 beading needle
Nymo thread or Fireline 6lb preferred.

Cost of the class will be $10.
Limited kits will be available for $12.00 to $15.00 depending on the type of beads used.
Necklace chains will not be included in the kit.

Please contact Beverly at bh121@cox.net if you plan to attend and will need a kit.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

October 10th Class

Saturday October 10th, 2009
Time 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)


Metal Etching Class

The class size is limited due to the time it takes for the etching process and the quantity of pieces to be etched.


All the spaces have been reserved for this class.

The cost of the class is $45.00 per person.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class.
Each person will get 4 different sizes of Vintaj Brass to etch.
1-34mm circle
1-25mm circle
1-32 x 18mm Retangle
1-22 x 13 retangle or 1-20mm square (which ever one got put in the package)
1-retangle piece of copper.


The supplies and materials need to etch, stamp and patina the metal will be provided.
Those who attend are encouraged to bring any rubber stamps they have to use or share. Smaller stamps or stamps with patterns and leaves work best.

The class size is limited due to the time it takes for the etching process and the quantity of pieces to etch. The process and materials used for etching will be discussed. Demonstration will include how to use a dappling block to dome a circle. How to stamp letters on the metal and how to achieve different effects with patina.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

Beverly

September 19th Meeting

Please note our meeting time for September has changed.
For this month only.

Saturday September 19th, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our class for this meeting will be the St. Peterburg chain and a double St. Peterburg chain.

The class project will be a double St. Peterburg bracelet with 3 crystal accents.

Supplies needed.
2 colors of size 11 seed beads
(1 light color-1 dark color).
1 dark color of size 8 seeds
to match one the dark size 11 seed beads.
3-4mm crystals.
1 toggle clasp.
Size 12 beading needle.
Fireline or Nymo beading thread.

Cost of the class will be $10. This will include instructions on how to create both the St. Peterburg chain and the pattern to make the double St. Peterburg bracelet
Limited kits will be available for $10.00
Please contact Beverly at bh121@cox.net if you plan to attend.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday July 11th, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

At our next meeting we will create a name tag using freeform peyote taught by Beverly Herman. We will discuss different option for turning your name tag into a pin or making it into a necklace.



Supply List:

Bring your own Beads

An assortment of beads ranging from seed beads 11/0’s, 8/0's, triangle beads, cube beads, flat square beads, small pearls, 4mm crystals or any kind of accent beads. Option: Select beads in the same color in different shapes. Pick contrasting colors to go with them.

Aleene’s 7800 craft glue or E6000 glue.
Small piece of Ultra Suede or felt for the backing.
Small hole punch to attach a necklace strap or pin back for a pin.

Cost of the class will be $12.00 which will include instructions and a name tag.

Please contact Beverly Herman at bh121@cox.net and let me know how you would like your name to appear on the name tag.
(example: Beverly or Beverly Herman)

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

June 13th Meeting

Saturday June 13th, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our class this meeting will be the Hugs & Kisses bracelet, taught by Ilaine Hartman.

Close-up of the Hugs and Kisses bracelet

SUPPLY LIST:

4mm Bi Cones - About 91-100
#15 Seed beads or Delicas
or
6mm Fire Polish - About 56-60
#11 Seed beads or Delicas
or
6/7mm Round Stones - About 48-55
#11 Seed Beads or Delicas

Toggle, Lobster or Button Clasp
Nymo D or Fireline #6
Beading Needles

*** NO KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE *** PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLIES ***

Cost of the class will be $10.00.

If you have any questions please contact Ilaine at sewhartman@aol.com

Supplies can purchased at Gary's crafts
3109 18th St Metairie, LA 70002

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday May 9th, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Bead a Geometric-Star (with permission by Jean Power)
Our class this month will be demonstrated by Beverly Herman


You will need to purchase the pattern from Jean Power.
Click on the link below. The cost is converted from BP to USA dollars by paypal bringing the total to $7.40.
You will receive a link via email to download the PDF file to print. (22 pages) These instructions include 6 star patterns and designs.
http://www.jeanpower.com/details/geometric-stars/

I will demonstrate how to sew a star together and assemble them into a necklace using jump rings and chain.

I used the following colors.
Delica 11/0
DB277 Purplish Blue OPL
DB794 Rusty Brown OP S-MA
DB872 Bright Orange OPR MA
DB166 Dark Aqua OPR
DB22L Light Bronze M

The delicas can be purchase from Bello Modo which offers free shipping.
http://www.bellomodo.com

You will also need
Size 12 beading needle
Fireline or Nymo thread.

Other supplies needed.
16" to 18" inches of necklace chain
4-6mm 22 gauge jump rings
One small toggle clasp to match the chain.

Cost of the class will be $10.00.

No Kits will be available.
No class hand-0uts.
You must purchase the pattern from Jean Power.

If you have any questions please contact Beverly at bh121@cox.net

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

April 11th Meeting

Saturday April 11, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our class project this month will be a Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings taught by Carol Nastasi.




Supply List (this will make enough for both the pendant and earrings):

(Wire can be in silver or copper - an example of each is shown in the above pictures)

15 inches 20 gage wire
25 ¼ inches 22 gage wire
7 ½ ft. 26 gage wire
2 8mm pearls, crystals, bali beads, semi precious stones, etc.
8 6mm pearls, etc.
10 4mm pearls, etc.

KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE, but the tools you will need to bring are:

Chain nose pliers
Needle nose pliers
Clippers or wire nippers

Cost for the kits is $ 15.00
Cost for the class is $ 10.00

Please email Carol at carolbeadlady@cox.net if you plan to attend and advise her if you want the silver kit or the copper kit.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

March 14th Meeting

Saturday March 14, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our class project this month will be a Round Weave bracelet taught by Aleta O'Brien












NO KITS - bring your own material

Supply List for a 7 inch bracelet:
Size 11 seed beads
ROUND 6mm beads (minimum of 19)
Round or bicone 4mm beads (minimum of 36)
Clasp
Beading thread: Nymo or Fireline
Size 10 or 12 beading needle

Cost for the class will be $ 10.00

NO KITS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE.



Please email Aleta at aletawsc@hotmail.com if you would like suggestions on where to purchase the materials. (Please note - for the size 11 seed beads, Miyuki seed beads are MUCH better to use. These can be bought at FoxDenDesigns.com)

** For the samples in the pictures **

Top Bracelet: 6mm Autumn Jasper Round, 4mm Autumn Jasper Round (gives a very smooth texture)

Middle Bracelet: 6mm Swarovski pearl, 4mm Swarovski bicone crystal (pearls give it a rich look and the bicone gives it sparkle)

Bottom Bracelet: 6mm Swarovski ROUND crystal, 4mm Swarovski ROUND crystal (crystals sparkle and it works best with the round crystals for both 6mm and 4mm)


Please contact Aleta at aletawsc@hotmail.com if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

February 14th Meeting

Saturday February 14, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our class project this month will be a “Fan Wrap” Bugle bracelet taught by Leona Toups







Supply List:
Size 11 seed beads (no more than 375)
Size 1 (3mm) or Size 2 (6mm) bugle beads (no more than 146)
Clasp
Beading thread (Fireline suggested for use with bugle beads)
Size 10 or 12 beading needle

Cost for the class will be $ 10.00

Cost for the kits will be $ 8.00


Please contact Leona at leona22@cox.net if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

January 17th Meeting

Saturday January 17th, 2008
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our class project this month will be a Crystal bracelet taught by Jean Perret



Supply List:
Size 11 seed beads
4mm beads or crystals (42-45)
Clasp
Beading thread (Fireline suggested for use with crystals.
Size 10 or 12 beading needle

Cost for the class will be $10.00

Please contact Jean at Jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!