82
days until the show!
IMPORTANT DATES
January 12, 2010 -
Online registration opens!
June 6 - June 8, 2010 -
Master Classes, Fundamentals in Techniques, and Pre-conference Workshops
June 9 - 13, 2010 -
General Education classes
June 9, 2010 -
Meet the Teachers Reception
June 10. 2010 -
Private Shopping Preview for Registrants
SHOW NEWS
2010 INFORMATION

CLASS PICK OF THE DAY

Cool Classes ...don't miss them!

Yvonne M. Padilla
Rio Grande Presents: Beginning COPPRclay™

Thur. and Fri. June 10&11th, 8:00am-3:00pm Thur and 8:30am-11:30am Fri
Level: All levels
Maximum Class Size: 15
Class Fee: $220.00

B10604
Reserve your seat with Yvonne.

Lampworking

Katherine Natalia Wadsworth
Playing with Light: Creating Glass Beads for Etched Effects

Wed. & Thu. June 9 & 10, 8:00am-3:00pm
Level: Intermediate
Maximum Class Size: 10
Class Fee: $520.00

B10775
Reserve your seat with Katherine!

NEW

New and Duplicate Classes

We finally found a "spare" classroom and another day for this much in demand Celtic design from Lynne Soto. Thank you for your many e-mails to Keshi on this session.

Celtic Silver Bracelet No. 1 - B10883, Wednesday, June 9, 8:00am-3:00pm.

From a mixed-media artist whose classes are always fun, Donna Kallner, a duplicate offering of her Moving Pictures session.

Moving Pictures - B10882, Wednesday evening, June 9, 4:00-7:00pm.

And from Adrienne Gaskell, this is a brand new session which is so exciting - Magnetic Focal Clasp - read below for all the details on this amazing invisible clasp using a simple peyote stitch. We all adore this clasp and can't wait to make it.

- LIMITED SEATING ON THIS CLASS - TWO SEATS REMAINING.

Magnetic Focal Clasp - Tue., June 8, 7:00-10:00pm.

You asked for more from your favorite "Jill," Jill Wiseman, two more sessions of her sold out classes.

Quick-and-Easy Kumihimo - B10878, Wednesday, June 9, 4:00-7:00pm.

And

Quick-and-Easy Kumihimo - B10879, Sunday, June 13, 9:00am-Noon.

And also from Jill Wiseman - an evening in Paris...

Parisian Lights Bracelet - B10880, Friday, June 11, 5:00-8:00pm.

This very interesting class sold out quickly, and you have asked for another - so here's the 7-hour workshop of a popular topic from another new teacher "Sam" Roh.

Microwave Kiln Jewelry Intensive-Workshop - B10877, Tue., June 8, 9:00am-5:30pm.

Colored chain maille is all the rage - from Spider one of our new 2010 teachers - this class sold out on January 13.

Full-color Chain Maille - B10876, Fri., June 11, 5:00-8:00pm.

More kumihimo from Sheila Cleary - her famous Seafoam Necklace.

Seafoam Neckalce - B10875, Fri., June 11, 8:30-4:00pm.

We love these cocktail rings ... and you do too! Here's another class from Debra Saucier's - these rings have bling.

CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements Presents: Crystal Cocktail Ring - B10874, Fri., June 11, 5:00-8:00pm.

From the eclectic Carol Cypher - more gorgeous felted jewelry art. You asked for another session ... and here it is ...

Hand-felted Bangle with Beaded Bead - B10872, Sun., June 6, 7:00-10:00pm.

And yet more resin - definitely a hot topic for 2010 - from Linda Larsen.

How to Incorporate Resin into Your Work - B10873, Sun., June 13, 9:00am-Noon

From the fabuloous Sherry Serafini a brand new earring workshop - and also one of the Top Ten Teachers published in the April 2010 issue of Bead&Button magazine - this workshop was designed exclusively for the 10-year anniversary of the Bead&button Show.

Serafini Embroidered Elements: An Earful of Earring Design, B10871, Sunday, June 6, 9:00am-5:30pm

From one of the Top Ten Teachers published in the April 2010 issue of Bead&Button magazine Diane Fitzgerald:

CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements Presents: Crystal Helix Necklace, B10870, Sunday, June 13, 9:00am-Noon.

So many e-mails requesting this polymer class to be offered again Imprinted and Accented with the dynamic Julie Picarello.

Imprinted and Accented - B10867, Saturday, June 12, 9:00am-5:00pm.

From Leslee Frumin - yet another brilliant Crystal Elements II session. Yes, they are stunning!

Crystal Elements II, B10866, Friday evening, June 11, 5:00-8:00pm.

Make the bracelet students are talking about Davida's Dream as this session will sell out FAST. You asked for this class to be duplicated, enroll now.

Davida's Dream - B10865, Saturday, June 12, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Do you love polymer? - Bring your skill set to a new level and enroll in Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg's Fabulous Foliage while you can!

Fabulous Foliage - B10864, Saturday, June 12, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Enroll in Tonia Davenport's Graffiti Sandwich Pendant triplicate session of her cool pendant we all want to wear! This class just keeps selling out.

Graffiti Sandwich Pendant - B10863, Friday afternoon, June 11, 1:00-4:00pm.


From Irina Miech - a duplicate of her very popular and sold out class.
Free Form Cabochon Pendant and Earrings B10857, Thursday, June 10; 8:00am-11:00am.


And another brand new class from Irina Miech

Road to Hana Bracelet - B10858, Thursday, June 10; Noon-3:00pm.

From Robert Dancik - more concrete; a 6-hour class of his sold out workshop!

Concrete: It's Not Just for Sidewalks Anymore-Class - B10859, Wednesday, June 9, 8:00am-3:00pm.

By popular request, from Adrienne Gaskell, more kumihimo, a duplicate of her very popular Thursday class (B10133).

Kumihimo Boro-Bead Necklace - B10860, Wednesday, June 9, 8:00am-3:00pm.

From one of our favorite wireworker instructors, Barb Switzer, a brand new class - Wire Nautilus Pendant - it's stunning!

Wire Nautilus Pendant - B10861, Thursday afternoon, Noon-3:00pm.

Events/Exhibits

Join us for the HOTTEST event at the Bead&Button Show. Lampworking Madness - Our Flame On for Breast Cancer Research Benefit - Friday Night, June 11.

Class Preview

More Moonlight Workshops for 2010 "Fun" Evening Workshop Sessions
"Jewelry first...sleep last"

Souvenirs

Our Gorgeous 2010 Commemorative Bead by Artist and Teacher Leah Fairbanks Reserve yours NOW!

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PREVIEW THIS YEAR'S CLASS SELECTION
TOHO Beads Presents: Loominosity
Students will learn the basics of bead loomwork, including functional principles with a Japanese loom. This class covers two warping procedures, weaving techniques of straight/increasing/decreasing, three terminating methods, fringing, netting, and embellishing. The instructor will introduce “magic terminating,” which enables students to save 80 percent of terminating time when compared with the usual method. Also, students will learn design and color tips as they make beautiful patterns. Students should bring their loomwork questions. They will get answers from an instructor who has a thorough knowledge of bead looming and is a qualified color coordinator. This class is taught by a Japanese instructor who is fluent in English.
Simple Silver Scrap Casting
Do you have loads of silver scrap just sitting in a container at your work station? If you're not interested in investing in expensive equipment but would love to learn a great technique for recycling your silver scraps, this is the class for you! Using an inexpensive crucible, a tin can, and an old broom you can create some very unique organic-looking silver components to incorporate into your designs. These naturally shaped castings can be wire wrapped, incorporated into seed bead work, or have jump rings soldered on to create one-of-a-kind jewelry using silver you already own. Bring your own silver scraps or buy some from me in class at fair market value and let’s take your favorite technique and design some awesome new jewelry. Wire, stone, found objects, seed beads, or clay -- they'll all work!
Burnished Blossoms
Antique gold and silver metal flower and leaf shapes complement each other throughout this vintage-look design. Tiny glass pearls nest in the centers of each flower, all linked together to make a very fluid, wearable bracelet. A small button clasp with a soldered flower on top completes the floral-themed design.
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