Lots of new updates today.
Vendor Spotlight today:
A Grain of Sand
Unique Sterling Silver, Silver filled and pearl clasp. We have not had her items in a while and they are First Quality Clasps. I have been buying from her for years and have always wanted them here for Beadapalooza. Their clasps have vintage stones, Buttons and even Swarovski crystals. Box clasps from single strands up to multi strand will be available. We will have several trays of these beauties.
You can check out some of their clasp at their website below
http://www.agrainofsand.com/Beads-Clasps-253.html
Teacher Spot Light: Ann Recotta
What started as a bracelet making class with my daughters in 2003 became a thriving bead shop, Soulshine Studio, in 2011 in Corning New York. Beading quickly became an extension of who I am, a way to express the colors and textures that dance in my head. I love teaching all sorts of techniques, and enjoy seeing that “aha!” moment of discovery. It’s important to me that everyone feels comfortable to let their soulshine!
My pieces are full of texture and depth. I create pieces to make you look closer, into every space and line, like a treasure hunt. People love that they’re wearing art. It’s like carrying a bit of inspiration around with you all day.
Ann lives in Corning, New York with her soulmate, Bob. They are taken care of by their dog Molly, and cats Oberon, Cricket, Willow, and Skinny Pete. Their four children are all grown and making their way in the world. Ann is most appreciative of their support and acceptance of her shenanigans and tomfoolery.
Ann will be teaching 2 classes please go to the classes page on our website to sign up or call us at
205-621-2426
$55.00
This project is too sweet! You will learn to work with small pieces of Shibori Ribbon and embellish with beads.
Beaded Embroidery Technique with thread and needle will be taught
This is a class for all levels of beading. Most will finish in class
Teacher: Ann Recotta from Soulshine Studios Corning, New York
Product Description
Sign up for this class and you can come and shop at the Beadapalooza Preview Party Friday night March 12th from 7-9pm
This class is a 3 hour long class for the beginner to the advanced.
Filigree kits for the class will be $35.00. Various colors will be available.
Students may want to bring:
Task Light
Bead Mat
Scissors
Magnification if needed.
Needles and Thread or fireline
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$110.00
In this class you will learn how to work with shibori ribbon to create a lovely embellished cuff. We will uses Luna
cabs to bezel, fringe beads, bugle beads, daggers and thorn beads to add interest.
Beaded Embroidery Technique knowledge is required.
Students might not finish in class
Teacher: Ann Recotta from Soulshine Studios Corning, New Yor
Sign up for this class and you can come and shop at the Beadapalooza Preview Party Friday night March 12th from 7-9pm
This class is a 6 hour long class with a 1hour break for lunch or shopping.
Cuff kits for the class will be $85.00. Various colors will be available.
Students may want to bring:
Task Light
Bead Mat
Scissors
Magnification if needed.
Needles and Thread or fireline
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Of course Beadapalooza would not be complete with out opening the event with Devyani Tribal Belly Dancers. We have them preform at 9:30 am while everyone is waiting for the event to open. People get here early to line up to get first pick of merchandise and the girls make that wait time more enjoyable.
check out their website at
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We will be having a fashion show Saturday at 2pm by The Helena Mercantile during the show. The show they had last year gave us a look at some of the new fashion trends. It is important to keep up with the trends that are out there as jewelry designers. I am sure she will have some great outfits lined up for us to see. Check out her store facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/HelenaMercantile
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Of Course it would not be Beadapalooza without music.
We will have Yukon Moon preforming after the Fashion show. They are a Indie group from Birmingham with ties to Helena. Excited to have these guys preform for our shopping pleasure.
And Sunday we have the acoustic sounds of Steve Norris. Another Helena native who always love a good crowd of bead loving women. You can check his music out at his website link below
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When you get hungry from all that shopping or are on break from a class we will have Beany’s Snack Bar open with lunches, Brownies, Cookies and Drinks and more.
So much that to see and do you won’t want to leave the whole weekend.
Stay tuned for more post. And don’t forget to sign up for classes.