Beadapalooza 2015 more updates and Vendor Spotlight
Be sure and read past post about Beadapalooza to get all the details about the event.
Save the Date March 14th 10am-6pm and March 15th 10am-6pm
Vendor Spot light
DaBeads
Dave and Deb are coming again with a whole truck load of goodies straight from the warehouse in Chicago.
Some of the items they will have are Bricks, Drops, lots of new colors of Daggers, Needle beads, Pellet/Nesting beads, and one hole Lentils.
Glass pearls in 2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 6mm
Stock up on Fire polish, Czech pressed glass, Copper and Pewter bead strands, Silk cords, and Chinese crystals.
Tiny new shapes of vacuum coated Hematite great for beaded embroidery.
And don’t forget they will have a great selection of gemstones.
Brick Beads are hot hot hot in all the magazine patterns!!
Remember last years Beaded Czech Chain in tons of colors!! It will be back for you to stock up on.
Be sure and check out David and Debs’ classes in the class section of the website. Sign up for a Beadapalooza class and get to shop Friday night March 13th from 7-9pm at the preview party sale.
http://www.thebeadbiz.com/product-category/classes/
Pewter Casting Charms March 14th 9-4pm
$105
Students will learn how to carve molds and cast pewter charms.
In this class you will create 2 plaster molds and make 2 charms.
Students should bring small metal files, carving tools (dental picks), pencils, paper, and small design ideas. All other supplies are included in the class.
This is a beginner class which is a 6 hour long class with a 1 hour break for lunch or shopping.
Class is taught by David Johnson of Glass Onion Studios, Appleton Wisconsin.
Pogo Stick Necklace March 15th 10-1pm
$50.00
Student will create a unique necklace using components that can be used in many other jewelry forms.
Class fee includes some of the hardware.
Students should bring a variety of beads, seed beads, wire in a few sizes (22 and 20 gauge in silver color). Bring chain nose pliers, side cutter, round nose pliers, chasing hammer and a bench block.
This is a Beginner class
Class is taught by Debbie Austin-Johnson of Glass Onion Studios, Appleton Wisconsin
Wire and tools can be bought before hand at The Bead Biz
Upcycled Earrings March 15th 2-5pm
$55.00
Students will create 3 pairs of earrings using unusual and recycled metals.
Class fee includes all materials
Students should bring a side cutter, chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, small tin snips or sharp scissors, tiny screwdriver, chasing hammer, bench block, sharpie, ruler and small metal files.
This is a Beginner class
Class is taught by Debbie Austin-Johnson of Glass Onion Studios, Appleton Wisconsin
Many of the tools needed for this class can be bought at the Bead Biz