Hosts
Sandy Pardo & Elizabeth Harkins
When
Optional Early Bird Start - Thursday, January 13, 2011, beginning at
8:00
a.m.
Retreat Weekend:
8:00 a.m.
Friday, January 14, 2011
thru 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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
$77 Double or King, plus tax,
per night
$80 Junior Suite, plus tax, per night
When making reservations, request the Texas Bead Retreat rate.
Reserve before Dec. 24 guarantee availability..
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.
New hotel across the
street from the Hilton:
Candlewood Suites
1850 Scott Blvd & 37th Street NW
Temple, TX 76504
1-254-773-8342
These hotels are also close to the Hilton. 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
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Retreat Cost and Registration
Sorry, we are
sold out!
Early Bird Start:
Thursday - no registration fee if attending the full weekend.
Meals are on your own for all day Thursday and for Friday breakfast/lunch.
Retreat Weekend:
Friday - Sunday $190
Fee includes meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast), meeting room fees, classes, taxes. Cost
does not include lodging.
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Classes
Classes are taught by fellow beaders who
volunteer their time to teach us a new project. Classes are usually
about two 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.
CLASS REGISTRATION BEGINS NOON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
To see past year's classes, follow these links:
2010
Retreat Classes
2009 Retreat Classes
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 Sandy before the retreat to discuss your items.
Antiques, Beads & Crafty People Bead Challenge
This year the Bead Challenge
will be to design your beadwork around a Rivoli donated
by Antiques, Beads &
Crafty People in Pearland (near Houston). When you send in your Retreat registration, we'll mail you a
Rivoli (colors vary so there's no guarantee of which color you'll
receive)..
Add your own beads, wire, fiber or what ever inspires
you to create your beadwork. Complete your project ahead of
time and bring it to the Retreat. We'll award cash prizes for
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places as well as a People's Choice award.
Participation in the Antiques, Beads & Crafty People Bead Challenge grants permission
to Texas Beaders and ABC to post photos of work
submitted to ABC and Texas Beaders websites and blogs.
Bracelet Swap
Make a bracelet in one of these sizes: 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½
inches. You will swap for a bracelet of the same size that you
made. On Saturday there will be a table set up where you can
place your bracelet. Wrap your bracelet with your
name on the inside and the bracelet size on the
outside.
Door Prizes
We have great fun giving away so many wonderful door prizes donated
by such generous people. Check out some of our generous sponsors
below. Please contact Sandy if you have items
to donate. Those selling at the Retreat are asked to donate an item
for Door Prizes.
For more information, contact:
Sandy Pardo
Elizabeth Harkins
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