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!

December 13th Christmas Party

Christmas Bead Society Meeting
Saturday December 13th, 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 Bead Society Christmas Party Meeting is Saturday December 13th, 2008
We will have Door Prizes and do a Gift exchange $5.00 value (bead or beads)
Bring a project to work on if you so desire.

Please bring a dish to pass if you can.
email Beverly at bh121@cox.net and let me know what your bringing.

We hope to see you at our Christmas party.
Thanks!!
Beverly

November 8th Meeting

November Bead Society Meeting
Saturday November 8th, 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)

Please note our meetings for November and December will be held the second Saturday of the month.

Our class project this month will be a Crystal bracelet taught by Aleta.



Supplies Needed:
Size 11 seed beads
26 6-mm crystals
52 4-mm crystals
16 4-mm crystals to make a beaded toggled and clasp.
Nymo or Fireline thread (preferred)
Size 10 or 12 beading needle

Or you can use pearls for a different look with a metal toggle clasp.



Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kits will NOT be available for this class.

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!

October 18th Meeting

October Bead Society Meeting
Saturday October 18th, 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 Triangle Pendant taught by Beverly Herman.



Supplies Needed
DB310 matte black delica beads
DB144 Silver lined amber delica beads
Small link Gunmetal color necklace chain
Nymo or Fireline thread
Size 10 or 12 beading needle

Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kits will be available for $10.00
(kits will not include the chain)

Please contact Beverly at bh121@cox.net if you plan to attend and if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

Sunday September 21th Meeting

September Bead Society Meeting
Sunday September 21th, 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 meeting for this month has been changed to Sunday September 21st. Our class project this month will be a spiral chain taught by Beverly Herman. We will explore different bead combinations that make this spiral a unique beaded chain for a necklace or bracelet.


Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kits will be available for purchase at the meeting

Please contact Beverly at bh121@cox.net if you plan to attend and if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Supplies Needed

Size 11 seed beads (for the core of the sprial)
Size 11 Seed Beads (for the color on the outside of the spiral
Miyuki Fringe/Drop beads (optional)
12 beading needle
Toggle clasp
Nymo or fireline thread

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday August 16th Meeting

August Bead Society Meeting
Saturday August 16th, 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 Russian Spiral bracelet taught by Beverly Herman.

Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kits will be available for purchase at the meeting

Please contact Beverly at bh121@cox.net if you plan to attend and if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Supplies Needed

Size 8 Hex beads
Size 11 Seed Beads
Size 10 or 12 beading needle
Toggle clasp
Nymo or fireline thread

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

July 19th 2008

July Bead Society Meeting
Saturday July 19, 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)

AKS New Orleans Summer Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show is July 18, 19th and 20th. PMC and Beadweaving classes will be offered at this show. Click here for more information

Our class project this month will be a 3 drop peyote bracelet with beaded toggle and clasp taught by Jean Perret.


Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kits will be available for purchase at the meeting.

Please contact Jean at Jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Supplies Needed:

Size 11 seed beads
2 colors:
one for the bracelet
one color for the outside edging and toggle
Size 8 hex beads
Size 10 or 12 beading needle
Nymo or fireline thread

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

June 21, 2009

June Bead Society Meeting
Saturday June 21st, 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 learning how to make a toggle with Peyote Stitch, taught by Aleta Grimball.

This class is for beginners that are not familiar with the Peyote Stitch.

Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kit cost $5.00
Kits will be available for purchase at the meeting.
Please contact Aleta at aletawsc@hotmail.com if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Supplies Needed:

Size 11 Delicas (please make sure you bring delicas, not seed beads)
Size 6 seed beads or Size 3 mm crystal bicones
Toggle Clasp
Size 10 or 12 beading needle
Nymo or fireline thread

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

May 10, 2008

May Bead Society Meeting
Saturday May 10th, 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 woven bracelet taught by Aleta Grimball.
Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kit cost $12.00
Kits will be available for purchase at the meeting.
Please contact Aleta at aletawsc@hotmail.com if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Supplies Needed:

3 different colors of Size 11 seed beads
Size 6 seed beads
4 mm crystal bicones
Toggle Clasp
Size 10 or 12 beading needle
Nymo or fireline thread

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

April 19th Meeting

April Bead Society Meeting
Saturday April 19th, 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 brick stitch motif bracelet taught by Beverly Herman. We will explore the brick stitch technique with a demonstration in increasing and decreasing. We learn how to use the brick stitch to make motiffs to create this bracelet.

Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kit cost $15.00
Kits will be available for purchase at the meeting.
Please contact Beverly if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit.
This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Supplies Needed:
6 size 8mm pearls
10 size 6mm fire polish crystals
2 constrasting colors of size 11 seed beads. (100 beads)
Size 8 Hex seed beads. (100 beads)
Size 8 seed beads to match one of the size 11 seed bead colors. (100 beads)

Toggle Clasp.

Size 10 or 12 beading needle
Nymo or fireline thread

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.
I hope to see you at the next meeting for an afternoon of sharing and beading together. After the meeting there will still be time to run over to the show and buy more beads that we all so need for our addiction!!!
Bev

March 15th Meeting

March Bead Society Meeting
Saturday March 15th, 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)

Join us for an afternoon of beading together.
BYOP-Bring Your Own Project.
This will be a good time to finish up a project from a previous meeting or one you are currently working on.

If you so desire bring a snack to share.

We hope to see you at the next meeting.

Bev

February 16th Meeting

January Bead Society Meeting
Saturday February 16th, 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 project this month is a crystal bracelet taught by Aleta.
This beautiful bracelet is the one we have all admired for sometime.



Cost for the class will be $10.00
Kit cost $12.00
Aleta will have kits available for purchase at the meeting.
Please contact Aleta if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit..
This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.
These supplies can be purchased at Gray's Art's Craft & Needlepoint.

Supplies
Size 11 seed beads
100-4mm fire polish crystals
Toggle Clasp.

Size 10 or 12 beading needle
Nymo or fireline thread

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.
I hope to see you at the next meeting for an afternoon of sharing and beading together. After the meeting there will still be time to run over to the show and buy more beads that we all so need for our addiction!!!
Bev