9th Annual
Texas Bead Retreat

When:
Early Bird Start - Thursday, January 17, 2008, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (additional fee)

Retreat Weekend:
Friday, January 18, 2008, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
thru
Sunday, January 20, 2008 ending at 4:00 p.m.
 

Where:    
Hilton Garden Inn
1749 Scott Boulevard
Temple, Texas 76504
1-254-773-0200
www.temple.gardeninn.com
Across the street from Scott and White Hospital

Room Rates per night, plus tax:
$70 King
$75 Double Queen
$75 Junior Suite (which has a king bed)

When making reservations, tell the hotel it is part of the Texas Bead Retreat block.

The event takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn,  However, if hotel rooms are no longer available at the Hilton Garden Inn or if you prefer to stay at a different hotel, these are nearby hotels.  The first two are less than a half mile from the Hilton and the last is about a mile away.

Hampton Inn
1414 SW HK Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76504 US
1-254-778-6700
 

Fairfield Inn
1402 Southwest H K Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76504 US
1-254-771-3030
 

Residence Inn
4307 South General Bruce Dr.
Temple, TX
1-254-773-8400
 

Classes:

See the great classes scheduled for 2008.

For 2008 we'll have advance registration for classes.  Go to the Classes page and follow the instructions to register for classes.

Classes are taught by fellow beaders who volunteer their time to teach us a new project.  Classes are usually about 2 hours.   Everyone can sign up for three classes. But, since the spirit of the Retreat is that we share our knowledge, we all pass on what we learned to our table mates when we come out of class.  So you'll spend the weekend learning many new things. 

To see past year's classes, follow these links:

2007 Retreat Classes

2006 Retreat Classes


Challenges and Swaps:

• Bead Challenge
This year's Bead Challenge is sponsored by Jane's Fiber and Beads.  When you send in your Retreat registration, we'll mail you a packet of assorted seedbeads.  The challenge for the 2008 Retreat is to complete your project ahead of time and bring it to the Retreat.  We'll award cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

• Beaded  Name Tag Contest
Create beaded name tag.  Add fiber or any other materials if you wish but it must include beads.  

• Bracelet Swap
Each year we host a Bracelet Swap and everyone amazes us with the wonderful designs they bring to swap. Make a bracelet in the size you want to receive.  Wrap your bracelet with your name on the inside and the size of the bracelet marked on the outside.  When you arrive at the retreat, give it to Sandy for the Saturday night swap fest.
 

Bead Sales
Once again Jane's Fiber & Beads is our on-site bead store. Jane carries a huge assortment of seedbeads in every size, shape and color you can imagine. Plus she will have Czech pressed glass, semi-precious, books, tools and other bead supplies.

Unlike many bead events, the focus of the Texas Bead Retreat is on doing beadwork and not the business of beads. Therefore, we have an exclusive arrangement with our on-site bead store to provide the supplies we need for the weekend.

Sales by retreat attendees of non-competitive items are permitted but table-space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to sell any items, prior approval is necessary. Please contact Elizabeth before the retreat to discuss your items.
 

Door Prizes
We have great fun giving away so many wonderful door prizes donated by such generous people. Please contact Elizabeth if you have items to donate. Those selling at the Retreat are asked to donate an item for Door Prizes.
 

    
White Elephant Box:
We’ll once again have a white elephant box for your unloved beads and supplies. These are bead-related items you no longer need and want to give away to a new home. Look for the box by the registration table.
 

For more information, contact:

Sandy Pardo
Elizabeth Harkins
 

Read about the 2007 Retreat

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