Although Cinco de Mayo is not a national holiday in Mexico and does not represent Mexican Independence Day, many Mexican Americans and Americans alike will bust out the sombreros and fire up the margarita machine, including The Bead Boutique, for Cinco de Mayo! So join us for the festivities and fun!
When: Thursday, May 5
Where: The Bead Boutique
Time: 6:00 PM to ?
We'll have refreshments and MARGARITAS along with a pinhata with "special prizes" inside! For every dollar you spend during the event, you'll receive a ticket. The person with the most tickets will have the first shot at the pinhata, then the person with the second most gets the next shot, etc. etc., until someone breaks the pinhata and releases the goodies inside!
See our coupon offer below for this event only!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THIS FREE EVENT: Bead Boutique Cinco de Mayo Celebration
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***NEW Classes in MAY!***
Examples:
NEW Basic Glass Fusing 101Instructor: JoAnn Wedge
Date/Time:
Saturday, May 14 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $100.00 per student
Glass Materials are included
Class size is limited to 6 students, so sign up quickly to reserve your spot in this class!
Supplies Students should bring:
- Small washcloth
- Size 12" ruler
- Drawing paper for ideas
- Brown Bag Lunch to take a break and share information with each other.
Glass materials are included in this class. Tools will be available to borrow for this class.
We are excited to have this talented, new fused glass artist/instructor teaching at The Bead Boutique.
JoAnn's Bio:
"I am and always have been an artist in practice and at heart. Even starting as a child, I was drawing, painting and playing with all sorts of things to make crafts.
"I am and always have been an artist in practice and at heart. Even starting as a child, I was drawing, painting and playing with all sorts of things to make crafts.
Pottery finally took over after I got married, got my bachelor's degree, taught school, and then adopted a baby boy and later had a baby girl and did my pottery in the garage with her.
I started to play with glass in 1995 along with being a stoneware/porcelain potter. I was fascinated with dichroic glass, especially and after making lots of BIG things that did not sell due to price. I then created smaller and smaller pieces until I finally focused on dichroic jewelry. Every year new glass comes out with more inspiration to make great new looks, color combinations, and wearable art.
I have always had the "teacher" at my core when it comes to sharing my art. Witout sharing, there is no growth personally or in the art world as each idea builds on another. Someone elses idea just may be the one to crack the ceiling of a new invention.
I love seeing people learn a new skill; seeing their creativity coming out in new ways and being able to feel good about what they do for themselves and in their art. It is all about creating more positives in our lives."
Click here to register for this class: Basic Glass Fusing 101
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NEW Crazy Coil BraceletInstructor: Stacy Perry
Date/Time:
Sunday, May 15 - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $115 per student
Materials fee is additional
Class size is limited to 8 students, so sign up quickly to reserve your spot in the class! ONLY 3 seats left!
In this fast-paced 6-hour workshop you'll be making this fun coiled wire link bracelet. First, you'll learn how to twist your own wire and then coil it. Using various wires, you'll have fun creating several versions of this stylish link. Connect them all together, add a lovely clasp and -- voilà -- you'll have a beautiful handcrafted bracelet!
Recommended tools to bring to the workshop (if available):
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Flush or semi-flush cutters that will cut up to 12 gauge wire
- Apron
- Ball peen or chasing hammer
- Texture hammers
- Riveting hammer
- Deadblow hammer
- Needle files
- Universal eyelet setter
- Metal hole punch 1.8 - 3 mm (3/32 inch)
- Multi-hole or Power Punch
- Beading awl
- 12-inch ruler
- Wooden dapping cube
- Steel daps from smallest size to approx. 1/2 inch ball (Nos. 1-14)
- Tube ringer
- Bracelet mandrel
- Jewelry handsaw or mini cut-off saw (a mini cut-off saw will be available in class for cutting tubing)
- Plastic or Rawhide mallet
- Steel bench block
- Sharpie® or other indelible pen
- Hand towel
- Metal Shears for cutting sheet metal
- Brown Bag Lunch
MATERIALS FEE additional. We will be working with copper wire in this class.
Tools will be available to borrow and use at the workshop and some quality tools will be available for purchase. Your workshop fee includes a complete written take-home tutorial with photos.
Basic wire working skills recommended but all skill levels are welcome.
Basic wire working skills recommended but all skill levels are welcome.
Click here to register for this class: Crazy Coil Bracelet
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NEW Ancient Musing NecklaceInstructor: Stacy Perry
Date/Time:
Saturday, May 21 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $115 per student
Materials fee is additional
Class size is limited to 8 students, so sign up quickly to reserve your spot in the class!
This great summer lampwork necklace features a coiled wire focal, highlighting delightful beads. The focal is Sterling silver wire with a small pure copper wire accent. This necklace has been given a slight Southwestern feel with silver beads and flowers by the Thai Hilltribe folks. The focal is 3 inches wide.
Four wonderful coils make up the chain, along with more lovely lampwork and Hilltribe silver. For a finishing touch, the entire piece has been given a gentle rich patina. This necklace is a comfortable 22 inches in length.
Recommended tools to bring to the workshop (if available):
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Flush or semi-flush cutters that will cut up to 12 gauge wire
- Apron
- Ball peen or chasing hammer
- Texture hammers
- Riveting hammer
- Deadblow hammer
- Needle files
- Universal eyelet setter
- Metal hole punch 1.8 - 3 mm (3/32 inch)
- Multi-hole or Power Punch
- Beading awl
- 12-inch ruler
- Wooden dapping cube
- Steel daps from smallest size to approx. 1/2 inch ball (Nos. 1-14)
- Tube ringer
- Bracelet mandrel
- Jewelry handsaw or mini cut-off saw (a mini cut-off saw will be available in class for cutting tubing)
- Plastic or Rawhide mallet
- Steel bench block
- Sharpie® or other indelible pen
- Hand towel
- Metal Shears for cutting sheet metal
- Brown Bag Lunch
MATERIALS FEE additional. We will be working with copper wire in this class.
Tools will be available to borrow and use at the workshop and some quality tools will be available for purchase. Your workshop fee includes a complete written take-home tutorial with photos.
Basic wire working skills recommended but all skill levels are welcome.
Basic wire working skills recommended but all skill levels are welcome.
Click here to register for this class: Ancient Musing Necklace
