Check Out the August 2013 Newsletter and Class Schedule Below

August Newsletter

2013

Beadapalooza Dates
for 2013Aug 24th and Aug 25th
Sat. and Sun.
10am-6pm
both daysYou don’t want to miss it!!

We will close Friday Aug. 23rd to prepare for Beadapalooza

(And no early bird peeking)

Normal Hours of Operation

Sun. 1:30-5:30 pm

Mondays Closed

Tues. 11am-6pm

Wed. 11am-6pm

Thurs. 11am-6pm

Fri. 11am-6pm

Sat. 10am-6pm

These are our Business selling hours unless you are scheduled for a class earlier or later than our normal hours above.

“By Appointment time” with Lora $25.00 and hour. Schedule time with Lora and get her undivided attention to help you with projects. Call to set up appointment with her during closed hours.

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Bead Smith Counter top Catalog
Do you have a special tool, Book or bead item you are looking for?
We now can order it for you from BeadSmith with a 50% deposit.
Only 2 weeks to get it in.
Stop by and take a look at it

August

Rainy
Day discount color for the month

Green

If you are at the Bead Biz and it is raining in the parking lot you can get 20% off anything Red.
excludes consignment and trunkshow
Cannot be used with other discounts.

Many Vendors are coming for Beadapalooza this year. Here is just a few of the vendor that

are coming or sending merchandise for the event.Shelly with Nirvana Beads
Metals, Glass, Stampings, Buttons and moreWilson with Oriental Crest
Gemstones and pearlsJon with Dabeads
Czech glass, Metal strands, Hand dyed silks, Crystals, Buttons, Stampings, Beaded chain and more

Phil with Voyager Beads
Bone, Wood and Shell plus unusual pendants and more

Sharon with
Crooked Creek Studio
Pottery beads and pendants and mugs and knitting bowls too

Cha Cha
3x the normal trunkshow amount of
Seed Beads

Kazuri Beads East
Hand made Kazuri beads from Africa

C-Koop
Enameled Cooper beads findings clasps and charms

Cherry Tree Beads
Big hole gemstones for leather, $4.00 bags of findings, sea glass pendants,
lockets, prayer boxes and charms
and more

Gordons
findings

and more vendors are still to come

so be sure and watch for email updates about the show

check out some of their websites below:

www.dabeads.com www.crookedcreekstudio.com

www.ckoopbeads.com

www.kazuibeadseast.com

www.voyagerbeads

———————————-Check out Michael Johnsons new You Tube Channel

Water Glory Vine

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More Knotty do it all boards in stock any day now!

Introduction to Knotty Do-It-All by Sandra Younger

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Vintaj Tools and Big Kick by BeadSmith

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Vintaj Patina Kits by BeadSmith

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1-Step Looper

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Now in stock the
Vintaj Dapping
Tool

Vintaj Natural Brass: Dapping

And soooo
much more!!!!

2013 Fashion Color Trends

PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2013: Women’s Color Palette

click on the video above and learn more about color, balance and 2013 colors from Pantone

click her to see the color trends for 2013 spring

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Greetings!

Not many classes this month but a lot going on getting ready for our biggest event of the year Beadapalooza 2013!!We will have goodie swag bags for the first 50 paying customers on Saturday Aug. 24th.
($15.00 purchase required) The bags will be even better than last year. Last year the first customer showed up around 7 am to be sure she got hers. By the time we opened at 10 we had over 50 people waiting in line.Devyani Tribal Belly dancers of Birmingham will be kicking off Saturday Morning at 9:30 so be sure to come early to check them out! This is the second year for them to preform for us. They really set the mood for shopping.

Magic City Art Connection 2011

www.devyani.net

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Saturday we will enjoy the music of Helena’s own

Steve Norris ( check out his web site below)

http://www.journeymangeezer.com/

And Sunday our very own customer and friend

Linda Speir will be performing acoustic guitar and serenading us with her beautiful voice while you shop.

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We will also have a FREE Professional Valet service Saturday for your convenience from 8 am til 3pm————————————————————————-We will be having an hourly raffle every hour for some fantastic prizes.————————————————————————–

Pizza Hut will be on site with pizza and drinks for sale

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Hot Lady Tent this year will be sponsored by The Blue Building (Alabaster) and the Yellow Building (McCalla)

They will have the tent looking fit for a goddess to lounge. So you will be able to take a break from the hustle and bustle of bead buying and relax with other beaders.
Items in the tent will be for sale too.
Check out her website below

http://www.shopatblu.com/

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Terri Ray will be here giving $1.00 a minute chair massages in the Hot lady tent on Sunday Also she will have Relaxation goodie bags for the first 25 paying customers on Sunday.
Check out her facebook page below

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balance-Massage-Therapy/136295406394289

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(excludes beadapalooza vendors,

consignment items or trunks

shows)

Please Call 205-621-2426 to sign up for this months classes

(50% non-refundable deposit required for all classes 24 hour notice required for cancellation)

Baroque BraceletAug. 8th 1-3pm
Aug.10th 1-3pm

Great Beginner ClassUse needle and thread and of course Beads!

Class fee is $30.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Marsha Ingram

Torch Play with Michael JohnsonAug. 10th 12-3pm

Technique Class -Learning how to solder

Torch Play is an introduction to using a torch in metalworking. We will learn to anneal, fuse, and solder; the three essentials to working with metals. All supplies for the class are provided, and all you will need is an open mind, ready to learn. You can purchase everything you need to go home and start practicing and incorporating these new skills at home. $45 class fee and learn beginning forging techniques with metalsmith Michael Johnson.

Rocking with Bezels
With Michael Johnson
MetalsmithAug. 10th 4-6pm

Rocking with Bezels is an intermediate level torch class, where we will learn to make a bezel for a cabochon and set the stone. This class requires some prior experience with using a torch, but is taught with the beginner in mind. All supplies for the class are provided, and all you will need is an open mind, ready to learn. You can purchase everything you need to go home and start practicing and incorporating these new skills at home. $50 class fee includes supplies

Empress Ring
with RosieAug. 11th 2-5pm

For those who love making 3 dimensional beaded beads….this beaded ring will impress all your friends and family. Make more beads and turn them into a necklace or bracelet. The possibilities are endless.

Not a beginners class….some knowledge of beading will be helpful. It’s a great way to use up all your leftovers….and pair it with another project you finished

Shop before hand for supplies. Supply list is available at the shop. Or arrive 30 minute early if you need to pick out your beads Some kits will be available.

Classes are not designed to complete projects. You will learn the bead weaving technique to make your components and learn how to connect them together. The remainder of your creation is to be enjoyed as a beading project at home.

Class fee $30.00 plus supplies. Kits will be available

Beadology 101
Beginning Bead Stringing with LisaAug. 14th 6:30-8:30pm
Aug.18th 2-4pmA randomactsstring

In this perfect beginner beading class, students will learn the basics of stringing and design, including review of raw materials and proper use & application of tools. Your necklace design will be completed and able to be worn home by end of class. Please plan on arriving early to pick out your supplies and to purchase any materials you may need.Class fee is $25.00 plus supplies.
Students will receive 20% off all supplies day of the class.

Etching and Embossing with Vintaj Metals and using the Vintaj “Big Kick” Machine.Aug. 15th 6:30- 8:30pm
Aug. 20th 11-1pm

vintaj class
Learn how to use the Bead Biz new Vintaj “Big Kick” machine. We have all the embossing and etching plates for you to use. You can use our paints too for the class.

Class fee is $20.00. you must buy Vintaj pieces for the class to use. Paints will be sold for use at home after class.

After having the class you may come and use the Stores machine and plates to emboss and etch your Vintaj pieces.

Vintaj Big Kick Machine

Check out the Video on the left side of this month email

Beginning Wire Works 101 with Judi
(great class for the newbie beader)Aug. 17th 10-1pm

judi earring class

Beginner class

Taught by Judy Wilde

All created with about 4″ of WIRE!

You will make 3 different sets of earrings and learn to make your own ear wires. Learn to make a clasp or two and Headpins. Also learn how to make the perfect loop and wire-wrap basic beads.

Craft wire is included in the class just need some beads for your earrings or to wrap. Stop by and look at the examples and we can give you a handout. Bring your wire working tools or Lora will have some for purchase.

This class fee is $25.00 .

This one is a good one and it is filling up fast!!
Great for Beginners!!

Metal Letter Stamping and Rivets with Roxie

Aug.17th 1-3pm

riviting roxy

Beginner class

Learn this popular technique of stamping words on metal discs. Also learn how to rivet pieces together using a hammer. Take your pieces home and create a one of a kind necklace or bracelet. Or let your imagination run wild.

This class fee is $30.00. Free Use of Hammers and Letter stamps for the class
Must buy stampings blanks to embellish.20% off Metal Letter stamps kit day of the class

Begining Wire Ring class with JudiAug. 17th 2-5pmBeginner Wire working some experience needed

Learn to make up to 3 stylish wire wrapped rings and use a ring mandrel to size them. 20g wire included in class all you need is a few beads.

This Class has a minimum of 2 students and a maximum for 4 students. So sign up early this is expected to be a very popular class.

Instructor: Judi Wild

Class fee is $35

Cold connection flowers with
Michael Johnson

Aug. 31st 2-6pm

Project-based class –

students will learn to plan the layout, use a saw to cut out the design, forge, fabricate, and set the stone cabochon their own copper pendant. You will create a flower pendant without soldering, set with a unique cabochon.

Class fee is $100.00 includes supplies.

Tatting 101

Call to schedule a one-on-one class
205-621-2426

tatting

Beginner class

Taught by Pat Russell

Tatting Fundamentals:Learn the art of tatting. This class is the first step in the process and is a requirement for Tatting with Bead Embellishments. You will learn to make and rings. You will also learn to make chains using the ball and shuttle technique. We will be making notecards as your project. You will also learn how to read the various styles of tatting patterns. Tatting shuttle and thread are included.

This class fee is $30.00.

Tatting Flowers Level 2
(tatting 101 prerequisite)

Call to schedule a one-on-one appointment
205-621-2426

2nd level Tatting

Taught by Pat Russell

Tatting Fundamentals:

This class only uses joined tatted rings of varying size. We will create daisies with bead embellishments.of tatting. We will be making notecards as your project. You will also learn how to read the various styles of tatting patterns. thread is included.

This class fee is $25.00.

Thanks for all your support and I look forward to seeing you in the store soon.

Sincerely,

Lora Lunsford
The Bead Biz
205-621-2426

3745 Helena Road Suite100

Helena, Al 35080

send us an email

lora@thebeadbiz.com

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