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Bead Retreat - 2008
Come one, come all!! The Loose Bead Society 2008 Bead Retreat is coming
soon. Mark your calendars for March 14-16th, 2008 at the Racine Radisson
Harbour Inn.
Schedule:
Friday, 3/14 - Getaway retreat begins in the Harbour View
Room. This evening is a "Free for All" who have signed up for
any part of the retreat. We all come together to work on projects, share
techniques, and our passion for beading. Open Beading starts at 7 pm until
the late night. This room will be available to us all weekend long for
open beading!
Saturday, 3/15 - Open Beading or your choice of classes
(see schedule below). As always, our great luncheon with surprises.
We are also invited to Funky Hannah's for wine, cheese and shopping at 5:30
pm. Special discounts will be offered just for LBS members attending
the retreat. Afterward, enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many
great area restaurants, followed by Open Beading 'til the late night hours.
Sunday, 3/16 - Open Beading or your choice of classes (see
schedule below). And again, another great luncheon with surprises.
As a special treat, Amanda, owner of Funky Hannah's is offering a special Glass
Paperweight Class at her hot glass shop on Sunday afternoon. This class
will be offered at both 1:30 and 2:30 and requires a separate form (see bottom
of page for link).
Class Schedule:
Saturday Morning, 3/15 - Choose from:
Cuff Construction with Kim
Rueth (Part I)
Saturday and Sunday
9:30am - 12:30pm
Discover the mysteries behind creating these show stopping fashion
accessories. Students will learn a variety of beading techniques in this
two-day class while constructing a fully beaded cuff. From start to finish
you will become so entranced you won't be able to put it down.
Students bring the following supplies:
Work surface, task lamp and scissors.
Class Fee $105 (covers both days)
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Dabbling with Laurie Kestelman
9:30am - 12:30pm
This class will provide a chance to play with various surfaces, art
materials, and technology as we create focal pieces to incorporate into
art to wear. We will have glass slices, flat marbles, mica, clay and
dominoes, plus some surprise items to decorate with inks, paints, stamps,
fabric and image transfers from computer and printer. While the emphasis
will be on producing the focal art, we will turn one sample into a pendant
or earring by setting it into your choice of a super simple wire or seed
bead frame. The only prerequisite is an enthusiasm for dabbling.
Students bring the following supplies:
Work surface, task light, extension cord, diagonal wire cutters, round
nose & chain nose pliers, straightening pliers (if you have them),
small jewelry file (or metal or ceramic nail file), ruler or tape measure,
fine tipped marker, scissors (not good ones), apron, smock or old clothes,
rubber gloves
Class Fee $60
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Saturday Afternoon, 3/15 - Choose from:
Woven Wrap with Debbie
Bednarek
2pm - 5pm
Wrap your wrist with a cuff that combines several techniques and media to
become truly one-of-a-kind. Each student will receive a Weavette loom in
their kit and learn to weave the fibers and wire to create a base that can
be shaped and embellished in many different ways. Techniques covered will
include weaving, bead embroidery, working with metal filigree and several
edging methods. Several color choices will be available and all include
various fibers, beads, pearls and a metal filigree focal piece. All
experience levels are welcome!
Students bring the following supplies:
Work surface, task lamp, scissors, tape measure, beading needles, 6 lb.
Fireline (or other beading thread)
Class Fee $70
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Dazzling Dangles Art Clay Pendant with
Angela Reeves
2pm - 5pm
Create a lovely textured precious metal clay pendant with sparking beads
and silver dangles. Students will learn the basics of how to create and
finish a piece of fine silver jewelry in this exciting material. We will
discuss both kiln and torch firing methods, and students will be able to
experience both methods to complete their project. We will work with
patina effects to show how to apply a variety of colors and finishes to
the finished silver pieces. This is a great project both for beginners or
anyone who may want a refresher course while creating fun jewelry.
Students bring the following supplies:
Work surface, task light, extension cord, round nose & chain nose
pliers (a few will be available for student use)
Class Fee $70
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Sunday, 3/16 - Choose from:
Cuff Construction with Kim
Rueth (Part II)
Saturday and Sunday
9:30am - 12:30pm
Discover the mysteries behind creating these show stopping fashion
accessories. Students will learn a variety of beading techniques in this
two-day class while constructing a fully beaded cuff. From start to finish
you will become so entranced you won't be able to put it down.
Students bring the following supplies:
Work surface, task lamp and scissors.
Click here for pictures |
Crown Sinnet Bangle with Renee Corya
9:30am - 12:30pm
Deceptively simple in appearance, the Crown Sinnet Weave is, in fact, a
fun, easy to learn wire weaving technique. The Crown Sinnet is created
using a mandrel held in a vise; both included in each student's kit. Once
the weave is finished, the ends are cemented into a seamless sterling
silver tube, completing the bangle. All aspects of this project will
demonstrated during the class. Detailed instructions provided with all
kits to finish the project at their convenience. Open to both beginners as
well as those experienced in wire work.
Students bring the following supplies:
Tape measure, wire cutters, chain- or flat-nosed pliers
Class Fee $75
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Forms:
Retreat Brochure, Page 1
Retreat Brochure, Page 2
Glass Paperweight Class Form
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