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2008 Classes
Texas Bead Retreat

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Classes will run in four sessions:  Friday evening, Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday morning.  Each student may sign up for three classes.

Email Sandy with your top three choices plus two back-ups.  Note that some classes are already full.

Please join me in thanking all of these talented beaders
 who have volunteered to teach these great classes.

Please respect the teachers' copyrights by not posting project instructions on web pages or to email lists, or distributing copies of instructions outside the retreat, or teaching classes, unless you have obtained the teacher's permission.

Friday Evening

1. Embellished RAW Bracelet - FULL

2. Kokosnik Earrning

3. Francine Necklace

4. A Leaf is a Leaf Ring

Saturday Morning

1. Barrel Weave Bracelet

2. Fab 50s Bracelet & Earrings

3. Beaded Art Doll - FULL

4. Triangle Toggle - FULL

Saturday Afternoon

1. Viking Knit

2. Illumination Bracelet - FULL

3. Hammered Wire Pendant

4. Not Your Mama's Herringbone - FULL

5. Wonderdome Swarovski Ring

Sunday Morning

1. Chinese Knot Necklace

2. Free Form Peyote Bracelet - FULL

3. Criss Cross Necklace

4. Peyote Bangle Bracelet - FULL

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Gayle Goddard
Embellished RAW Bracelet

FULL
This intermediate class makes a tube of right angle weave with wings that no one will be able to figure out when you are done! They will look at it and beg you to explain how you did it. It helps if you've tried RAW before, because this is a 3-D project. The base is made of RAW with an embellishment stitch on top. It even curls to your wrist as you work so it is like a bangle bracelet when it is done. You’ll be happy you made the effort to go 3-D!

Supply List:
1) Size 11 seed beads, 5-10 grams, in the base color (but not Delicas)
2) 150 and 200 accent beads to embellish your project, i.e. 2 or 4 mm beads, size 6 beads, size 3 or 4 crystals or firepolish, etc.; 4 beads per each row, 38-40 rows for a 7” bracelet.
3) Large bead or button for clasp, to match
4) Size 12 bead needle
5) Fireline, Nymo or C-Lon thread, size B or D, color complimentary to the project beads
6) Nail Polish or Hypo (Jeweler’s) Cement
7) Bead Scissors
8) Thread Heaven or beeswax (unless you use Fireline)
9) Your favorite bead dishes
10) Any personal workspace items you wish – Personal lighting, beading surface, eyewear

Beth Dewey
Kokoshnik Earrings

Make these clever peyote earrings that fold in a shape similar to the Kokoshnik, a traditional Russian headdress worn by Russian women. There are lots of possibilities with these earrings as you can hang them in different directions, use two together, add accent beads, even extend the edges to create a different look. Use multiple colors to create a pattern for even more options.

Supply List: Size 11 seedbeads in 1 or more colors plus earwires. Optional size 15s for zip closure and 2 accent beads to add interest. Needle, thread.
 

Jeanette Carmichael
Francine Necklace

The Francine Necklace lies flat against the neck and is a rarity in that it doesn’t move around and become uncomfortable to wear. It can be made in a combination of colors or can be monochromatic so it coordinates with any wardrobe. The picture is Southwestern in flavor, but several samples in different colors will be available for view before taking this class.

Supply List: (Southwestern Colors)
30 grams black size 11º seed beads
10 grams each size 11º seed beads: Turquoise, Yellow, Red, Green
8 grams size 8º black seed beads
15 each turquoise and red 3 or 4mm bicone glass beads
Black size D Nymo beading thread

Supply List: (Monochromatic Colors)
40 grams primary color size 11º seed beads
20 grams 4mm beads to match primary color seed beads
White or matching size D Nymo beading thread

All Necklaces: Size 12 beading needles (short or long), Bead pad or beading dishes, Sharp Scissors


 

Janie Warnick
A Leaf is a Leaf is a Leaf is a Flower

Use Czech pressed leaf beads, 8/0 seed beads, and the new #10 Delicas to make sturdy flowers which can be used on bracelets, necklaces, rings and as earrings or pendants on lariats.  The flower is topped with one 6mm rosemontee or a top-drilled 6mm Swarovski bicone or a top-drilled pearl or…  These are quick and easy to make, so as an added bonus, you’ll also learn to make your very own rondelle beads with 4mm Swarovski bicones.

Supply List:
Kits will be available - $4.00 for the smaller leaf flowers and $6.00 for the larger leaf.  Each kit will make two flowers to use as earrings, the ends on a lariat, or ??   If you want to use your own beads, you’ll need at least 5 horizontally-drilled leaf beads, 20 #10 Delicas (and, yes, you do need #10s), 15 Miyuki #8/0 hex beads, a needle and thread. If you want to make a rondelle, you’ll need at least 20 regular Delicas (#11), 5 - 4mm Swarovski bicones, and 10 – 8/0 beads.    Basics - light, something on which to bead, needle, thread (I use C-Lon; doesn't matter what you use), and scissors.

Marilyn Gardiner
Barrel Weave Bracelet

Create a lovely, delicate, open-work bracelet from a heavy gauge of sterling silver; finish it with a heart-shaped toggle. An easy introduction to chain mail jewelry.

Supply List:
132 rings, 16 gauge, 4.5 mm ID & sterling toggle.
Kit Available: $55 includes Argentium sterling jump rings & sterling toggle. (The usual kit price for this is $76.99)

 

Chris Pratt
Fab 50s Bracelet & Earrings

Create a fabulous bracelet with earrings to match.  Bracelet design by Glenda Payseno & earring design by Chris Pratt

Supply List for Bracelet:
approx 45-50 6mm, or approx 60-54 4mm crystals or glass pearls
11/0 seed beads to coordinate or contrast (1 tube is more than enough)
toggle clasp or button for closure
needle, thread of choice, scissors, Ott lite, etc

I wear a 7 1/2" bracelet and I used 43 of the 6mm orange crystals and 61 of the 4mm black crystals.

Supply List for Earrings:
8 crystals or glass pearls
11/0 seed beads to coordinate or contrast
earring findings
needle, thread of choice, scissors, Ott lite, etc

Kay Hand
Beaded Art Doll

FULL
Beaded Art Doll, Spirit Doll, Goddess, Diva, Alter Ego – By whatever name, in this fun class create a piece of art using bead embroidery stitches, fibers, found objects, and your imagination.

 Supply List:
Seed beads and Delicas in assorted sizes – 6’s, 8’s, 11’s, 15’s, etc., Bugles, Drops, Accent beads (a variety), Charms, Small found objects, Fiber, Beading needle 10 or 12, Beading thread of choice, Scissors.

Kay will have a kit of a doll form and a face for $15 – You’ll choose from different body forms and faces to create your very own original doll.

If you have an idea of the colors for your art doll, it might lighten your load of beads.  But, then again, you might change your mind.  So, pack up the U-Haul and come on for a good time. 

Kathy Young
Triangle Toggle

FULL
The shape can be used as half of a toggle closure, as a pendant, charm or a design element. The hole can be any size, the sides can be any width, and the entire piece can be small or large. Single color or multiple colors. I wouldn't recommend more than two colors for your first Triangle Toggle. There will be several samples of what can be done with this technique.

Supply List:
Cylinder beads (Delicas or Treasures), needle and thread.
 

Royelle Giddings
Viking Knit

Use an ancient hand-worked wire weaving technique to create an elegant chain that is flexible and comfortable to wear. 

Supply List:
26 gauge German wire, Clasp of choice, 2 cones (optional)

Royelle will have 12 vises and Allen wrenches  for students to use.  Therefore, the class will be limited to 12 students unless you bring your own Allen wrench and vise.  Harbor Freight is a good source.

Jill Wiseman
Illumination Bracelet

FULL
A quick and fabulous seed bead project that you will actually WEAR out of the class! Seriously! We'll combine seed beads and the sparkle of Swarovski Crystals in an embellished right angle weave technique. Kits in several different color ways will be available, or bring your own color combo!

Supply List:
Fireline (I use 6lb test)
Size 10 or 12 needle
Toggle clasp
Size 11 seed beads (just a gram or two will do it)
4mm Swarovski crystals - you can use bicones or rounds, and yes, you can substitute 4mm Firepolish if you desire. For a 7" bracelet, you'll use around 88 crystals total. For an 8" bracelet you'll use around 108 crystals total. The kits include 120 crystals. I like to mix two colors, so you can bring half and half - I'll show you various ways you can switch up the colors in the design.
Kit available for special retreat price $25.
 

Cindy Fleming
Hammered Wire Pendant

Use an assortment of beads and wire to create a knockout wire pendant.  

Supply List:

8-15 inches 14 or 16 gauge dead soft wire (any metal—copper, red brass, yellow brass, tinned copper are all good)
3-6 ft 24 gauge dead soft wire to match or contrast with larger gauge

For center flower:
8-12 top drilled leaves
8-12 top drilled drops
1 large top drilled drop

Embellishment:
Bead soup to match/contrast with flower beads


Tools:

Heavy wire cutters
Lighter wire cutters
Round nose pliers
De burr tool
Steel pounding block
Nylon head pliers
Chasing hammer with flat and round ends

Cindy will bring some tools but if you have any, please bring them.
 

Colette Chapman
Not Your Mama’s Herringbone

FULL
You'll have to look at this bracelet twice to see that it's really herringbone.   Mixing bead sizes gives this stitch a different look. 

Supply list:
Several colors in size 8 (I suggest using one of your color choices to be the same as your size 15)
1 color in size 15 (I suggest using a contrast/anchor color)
I used some tribe silver beads that are the size of 8’s and 12’s, they of course are not necessary (I will have a few for sale for those who would like them)
Thread of your choice (I use Fireline for this project)
Clasp or button closure (clasp shown is from Nina Designs)

Sue Charette-Hood
Wonderdome Swarovski Ring

Weave crystals into a dome shape to top an elegant ring.  You'll want to make dozens of these!

Supply List:
12 - 6mm Swarovski bicones
16 - 4mm Swarovski bicones
1 - 8mm Swarovski bicone, round  or cube
90-100 seed beads #11
5 feet Fireline
12g needle
Kit available $12 (includes all supplies plus needles and Fireline)

 

Marilyn Gardiner
Chinese Knot Necklace

This is a delicate, yet elegant, 17 inch necklace. Silver knots are linked together to make an outstanding chain.

Supply List: 
290 rings, 18 gauge, 3 mm ID & sterling toggle.
Kit available:  $60 includes Argentium sterling jump rings & sterling toggle. (The usual kit price for this is $79.99)

Jelcy Romberg
Free-Form Peyote Bracelet

FULL
Learn how to "get out of the box" by using colors and accents that perhaps you have not had the courage to use before.  A great way to stretch your imagination and to have fun with a very basic stitch.  You will also learn how to make a peyote clasp for your creation.

Supply List:
Bring an assortment of sizes, shapes and colors of seedbeads plus embellishment beads.    Kits will be available for $5 .

Denise McMullen
Criss Cross Necklace

The Criss Cross necklace makes a very elegant piece.  It looks hard but it is simple and easy to learn.  Don’t wear necklaces??  Makes a great bracelet.

Supply List:
About one tube of Japanese (not Czech) 11/0s seed beads
About 144 4mm bicone crystals
4 lb Fireline  - I haven’t tried 6lb but you go through the seed beads and crystals a lot so a higher lb Fireline might be a little tight.  I also wouldn’t use Nymo since I have had it cut through it in time.
Two strand clasp of some type

Carolyn McCullough
Bangle Bracelet

FULL
You'll want an arm full of these great bangle bracelets. 

Supply List:
20 – 4mm pearls (accent beads)
10 – 3mm round crystals (optional accent)
20 – size 8 seed beads
16g size 8 cylinder beads (size 8 hexes work, or large Delicas)
Fireline 6# test or thread of choice
Beading needle, size 12