2010 Loose Bead Society Retreats

Retreat at the New Berlin Library and the weekend retreat in Racine!

Beaded Stars Bracelet.

Join us for the February one day retreat at the New Berlin Library.

::Mark your calendars and send in your registration for the February 20th Retreat from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the New Berlin Public Library Community Room. This would be a great way for our new members to get acquainted and to see just how inspiring spending a day creating with your colleagues can be! You'll be counting the days 'til you can get to Racine. Click here for the flyer.

Beauty and the Beadist :: Annual Spring Retreat in Racine! Friday, March 12th, 2010 through Sunday, March 14th, 2010

This year's Retreat, Beauty and the Beadist, will enhance the beauty and creativity of our Beadists (bead/artists).

On Friday night, you'll be challenged to "show your stuff" when we have our first ever "Wear Your Best" evening. Put on your favorite necklace, bracelet, ring (all of the above?) and join the group at Hot Shop Glass for a glass blowing demo. There will be door prizes and a special prize for the Best of Show later at Uncorkt! Throughout the weekend, being in the Open Beading room is always an exciting adventure; as ideas and projects are shared, our knowledge and enthusiasm grows.

Along with the beauty of our creative energy, this year's retreat will provide a spa-like atmosphere! We'll be favoring you with beauty treats, hand massages, good food, and chocolate! On Saturday night, we'll be Jammin' in our Jammies! In the past, most beaders worked late into the night, so why not be comfortable? Remember the Radisson also has a pool and workout room.

What more could you ask for in a get away? Learning, Lounging, Lots of Laughing... come for a day or stay for the weekend!

Here is the retreat flyer and registration form.

:: Classes ::

This year we have wonderful teachers coming to teach us new techniques. Whether you like seed bead weaving, working with metal, resin, hot glass or fiber, we have a class for you!

Saturday Classes

:: Cubic Right Angle Weave Earrings - Lynne Soto
Supplies: bring a selection of seed beads; thread to match or Fireline 6 lb test and your normal beading supplies (mat, light, glasses, needles, scissors...)



:: Bezel, Bezel - Debbi Simon
Supplies: 4 large bezels, two part resin for use in class, mold making material and an abundance of items to be added to the bezels. Students are encouraged to bring additional bezels of all kinds and anything and everything they want to add to a bezel. Those items include but are not limited to; small beads, found objects, items from nature, papers and fibers to name just a few.

:: Beaded Stars Bracelet - Lynne Soto (pictured at top of page)
Supplies: Bring a large selection of size 6 and 8 seed beads, size 8 and 10 triangle beads, size 8 hex-cut beads, size 8 cylinder beads in complementary colors, and specialty beads in sizes in proportion with the other beads you choose. Thread to match or Fireline 6 lb test; beading needles, #10; pair of earring findings (optional); beading mat; scissors; magnifier (optional). Note: If you do not have a bead stash, buy two tubes of seed bead mixes to make a bracelet.



:: Copper Lentil Bead Pendant - Louise Pederson
Supplies: Fee includes use of instructor's tools, 50 g of copper clay and firing fee. Bring a smooth work surface; craft knife; cutter; paint brush; task lamp. Optional: favorite textures and tools.

Sunday Classes

:: Lacy Treasure Beaded Pendant - Marilee Rocklee
Supplies: 2 tatting shuttles, heavy thread, high quality size 10 crochet thread, 4 size 8 beads, 2 top-drilled teardrop or leaf beads, 2 size 6 to 8 mm round beads, 2 split ring findings and a fine steel crochet hook. Bring along :: embroidery needle (about size 3, large enough for the crochet thread and small sharp scissors.

:: Glass Bead Making Class - Funky Hannah's