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!