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We can not wait
for the Spring Retreat at the Radisson
Hotel Racine Harbourwalk
and hope you can join us!
The Special Events Committee has worked hard to put together an
exciting schedule of
classes taught by experienced artists/instructors. Whether you are new
to the Society or one of our most experienced
artists, there is something new for you to learn. From stitching to
polymer clay, this variety of classes will add to your
weekend of fun!
Of course, the Open Beading room will be hopping with activity. If
you manage to resist these offerings, we still want you to join us for
the weekend or a day of creative camaraderie.
Check out the Pamphlet
and registration form for all of the following information
and more!
Important registration dates:
January 16: Priority registration for members ends;
non-member registration begins
February 1: Registration deadline to receive a goodie bag
February 9: Retreat room rate expires; reserve today!
February 29: Final date for all registrations
Radisson Hotel Racine Harbourwalk
223
Gas Light Circle, Racine, WI 53403
$103 per night. For reservations, call the Radisson directly at
262-632-7777 and ask for "Loose
Bead Society Retreat 2012". Reservations must be
made by February 9th. Parking is $1.50 per ramp
entry.
Friday, 6-7:30pm - FREE
All are invited to Hot Shop Glass where our friend,
Amanda Paffrath,
will amaze us with a glass blowing demonstration. Then we'll head back
to the Radisson for Demo with Dessert.
Friday, 8:00pm-until ? -
$10
Open Beading and Demo with Dessert – Cindy Collins
Enjoy dessert while Cindy demonstrates chainmaille techniques.
Cindy will have a free sample pack for everyone attending, so
don't forget to sign up! You'll need to bring two pairs of pliers
(chainnose and/or flatnose) to practice techniques taught in this
inspiring demo.
Saturday, all day
Open beading in the Harbourview Room. Lunch will be served at
12:15pm in the Zephyr Room.
Saturday, 5:30pm
Reception and Shopping at
Funky Hannah's Beads and Art at 324 Main
Street. Enjoy complimentary beverages, homemade appetizers,
and 10% off everything, courtesy of Amanda and the Funky's gals.
Saturday evening
Enjoy
dinner on your
own at one of the many great area restaurants (check out this link for
a very extensive list with addresses, phone numbers, and website links:
http://www.racinedowntown.com/rest.html). Then return to
a fun evening of beading with old friends and new acquaintances.
Modest pajamas are acceptable attire
for this evening.
Sunday, all day
Open beading in the Harbourview Room. Lunch will be served at
12:15pm in the Zephyr Room.
This year our classes and demos cover stitching, polymer
clay, buttons, and glass ornament making!
Supply lists will be e-mailed to class participants. If you
don't have an e-mail address, don't worry! Just make sure you
include your mailing address on the registration form.
| Brick Stitch Wheel Pendant
- Cheryl Erickson www.artisticbead.com Saturday, 9am - noon $25/$50 non-members Optional kit fee: $25 Make a unique textured pendant using brick stitch and a huge variety of beads. Each row is a different bead, style, and color. You will have so much fun making this that your pieces will get larger and larger. You'll never want to stop! Pendant can be worn on a ribbon or add a bail, it's up to you. Colorways - Click this link to see the available colorways if you are purchasing the kit. Please indicate which colorway you want when signing up. |
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Pendants and Earrings - Cindy Collins (LBS member!) www.BeadworkIngenieur.etsy.com Saturday, 9am - noon $55/$80 non-members Learn basic polymer clay techniques including: conditioning, mixing, texturing, coloring, surface treatments, cutting, layering, and embedding objects. You will also learn how to attach bails and drill holes. Note: Class fee includes supplies for two pendants and two pairs of earrings. The instructor will also provide tools to share in class. Additional supplies available for purchase. |
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| Netted Medallions
- Cheryl Erickson Saturday, 1:30pm - 4:30pm $25/$50 non-members Optional kit fee: $25 Enjoy making these fun medallions. Stitch them together to make a fantastic bracelet with its own unique clasp or make two small ones for earrings or a large one for a pendant. Possibilities are endless with fun colors of seed beads and the great twisting action in the pattern. Colorways - Click this link to see the available colorways if you are purchasing the kit. Please indicate which colorway you want when signing up. |
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| Framed Bracelet
- Samantha Mitchell www.crystyles.com Saturday, 1:30pm - 4:30pm $25/$50 non-members Optional kit fee: $25 Create a diamond-shaped tila bead base using right-angle weave, then embellish the top with 4mm crystals. A dazzling bracelet you can finish during the Retreat and wear home! The colors in the "Crystal Cal" colorway (seen in the picture to the right) are:
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| Button Collage necklace
- Cheryl Erickson Saturday, 7:30pm $25/$50 non-members Optional kit fee: $5 Raid Grandma's button box, use those special buttons you've been saving, or glean from a stash of vintage buttons graciously donated by Brenda Schweder. Helen Dahms also is donating some from her stash. Several strands of p'leather and different kinds of buttons (shank, two-holed, or four-holed) create the elements of the design. Voila! A wonderful piece of art to wear using all those buttons. Colorways - Click this link to see the available colorways if you are purchasing the kit. Please indicate which colorway you want when signing up. Button kits are available for this class. Prices are $3 and up for a pack of 25 buttons. The necklace uses 75 to 100 buttons depending on type and size. Click this link for information from Cheryl regarding her kits. Button kit pictures
Examples of some kits that are available
Ideas on how to combine
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| Crystal Waves Bracelet
- Cheryl Erickson Sunday, 9:00am - noon $25/$70 non-members Optional kit fee: $35 You'll enjoy making this curvy wave of crystals to go around your wrist. Using different sizes and colors of crystal rondelles and brick stitch creates a wonderful texture and a beautiful feel. Easy and fast. Colorways - Click this link to see the available colorways if you are purchasing the kit. Please indicate which colorway you want when signing up. |
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| Crystal Box Beads
- Cheryl Erickson Sunday, 1:30pm - 4:30pm $25/$70 non-members Optional kit fee: $35 Make cube beads using bicone beads. These little jewels make a great focal alone, or string them for a fabulous necklace. Smaller ones are spectacular earrings. You will receive patterns for all four beads and complete one large bead in class. Colorways - Click this link to see the available colorways if you are purchasing the kit. Please indicate which colorway you want when signing up. |
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| Glass Ornament
or Paperweight -
Funky Hannah's Sunday, 1:30pm - 3:30pm $40 (members and non-members) 324 Main Street in Racine Learn how to make a glass ornament or paperweight at Funky Hannah's. This is a great way to wrap up your Spring Retreat experience! Note: There is a FIVE student limit to this class. Don't wait - sign up today! |
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| Cheryl Erickson www.artisticbead.com  |
Cheryl Erickson is a
professional bead artist and national bead instructor whose work has
been featured in books and galleries. Cheryl, who has been
beading since 1977, manages her bead store, Artistic Bead, Inc. and
hosts a web site
www.artisticbead.com.
She carries a full line of
kits, instructions and mini books to share her passion of teaching
beading. If you would like Cheryl's full biography, including all of her publications and credentials, please e-mail the Webgoddess, and she'll send it to you! |
| Samantha Mitchell www.crystyles.com  |
Samantha Mitchell was introduced to the wonderful world of beading 4
years ago when she was asked to proofread instructions by Anna
Elizabeth Draeger. While proofreading these instructions, Samantha
decided she wanted to start designing and creating her own jewelry. She
has been designing and teaching her creations for the past 3 years. She
is also a full-time nursing student and mother to her 4 year old
son. You can view Samantha's designs or contact her through
her website at www.crystyles.com. |
| Cindy Collins www.BeadworkIngenieur.etsy.com  |
Cindy Collins - bio coming soon! |