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2017 ANNUAL BEAD SHOW & SALE: 
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS  - NOVEMBER 11-12, 2017
GRBS BEAD SHOW IS COMING UP FAST!
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Details
Sign up links will be available soon. Or Contact Communications.GRBS@gmail.com

BEAD FAIR JEWELRY MAKING CLASSES

KINETIC LINKS NECKLACE CLASS
CINDY GOLDRICK
Saturday Nov 11 1pm

Description: Learn how to make a fun oversized statement necklace using new and upcycled beads on steel wire.

Skill Level: Beginner 
Students will learn: Using the “Now that’s a Jig!” Students will create steel wire components featuring large holed beads. The beads will move freely on the “barbells” to create movement.

Pre-requisites: none 
Students bring: Large hole beads (to fit 20 gauge wire), bench block and hammer, pliers (2 pair of flat nose), Now that’s a Jig!, rawhide or nylon hammer.

All tools will be supplied by the teacher for student use. 
Kit materials: Steel wire, 16 gauge

Fees: 
$35 class fee + $5.00 steel wire, 16 gauge
Beads for sale $1.00 - $3.00 each (optional)

OCEANS WAVES BRACELET CLASS
MARILYN GARDINER
Sunday Nov 12 1pm

Description: A perfect name! You can almost smell the salt in the air and hear the seagulls as you watch the tide go out. Can you see the waves?

Skill Level: Beginner Plus

Students will learn: The focus will be on learning the Ocean Waves chain mail weave. We will discuss tools, resources, and develop basic chainmail skills. 

Pre-requisites: Completion of a couple of previous projects. 
Students bring: Magnifiers for close-up work. Pliers designed for chain mail will be provided for class use, but you may wish to bring your personal tools. 

Kit materials: Step-by-step, illustrated instructions, 2 main sizes of jump rings, and a co-ordinating toggle clasp. Makes up to a 9″ bracelet. All rings are saw-cut and polished. 

Fees: 
$35 class fee + $74 Argentium Sterling bracelet = $109
$35 class fee + $28 Copper bracelet = $63

INTRODUCTION TO BEAD EMBROIDERY
SUE HENRY
Saturday Nov 11 1pm

Description: Bead embroidery is the stitching of beads to a fabric or felt-like backing. While the basic stitches are relatively simple, the results can be spectacular. This technique allows you to easily incorporate found objects, cabochons, and other components into your work with beautiful and totally unique results. 

In this project we will learn how to capture a beautiful Laboadrite cabochon with a seed bead bezel to a firm fabric base. Then we will use several embroidery stitches to frame and embellish the stone. Additional details can be added such as fringe. Once done we will line the piece with an attractive leather or ultra-suede backing and bead embroider the edge. Also in class we will discuss the materials used and best practices used in this technique. 

Skill Level : Some experience with beadweaving would be an asset but not required. 

Kit Fee ($15) includes:
• Laboradite cabochon 
• Assorted seed beads, firepolish beads, glass pearls, and crystal beads
• Base and backing materials
• Thread and needles
• Instructions
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Cindy Goldrick
Kinetic Links Necklace
Description: Learn how to make a fun oversized statement necklace using new and upcycled beads on steel wire.
Skill Level: Beginner
Students will learn: Using the “Now that’s a Jig!” Students will create steel wire components featuring large holed beads. The beads will move freely on the “barbells” to create movement.
Pre-requisites: none
Students bring: Large hole beads (to fit 20 gauge wire), bench block and hammer, pliers (2 pair of flat nose), Now that’s a Jig!, rawhide or nylon hammer.
All tools will be supplied by the teacher for student use.
Kit materials: Steel wire, 16 gauge
Fees:
$35 class fee + $5.00 steel wire, 16 gauge
Beads for sale $1.00 - $3.00 each (optional)
 

 
 
2017  Bead Show Vendors

4 Sirius Beaders [TienaHabing]
 info@4-siriusbeaders.com
www.4-siriusbeaders.com

Beadfx[PamKearns]
Pam@Beadfx.com
www.beadfx.com

Black Tulip Designs [NaomiSmith]
blacktulipdesigns@yahoo.com
Facebook

Canada Beading Supply [MeredithFishie]
 Ltd.meredith@canbead.com
www.canbead.com

Creations by Catherine[ CatherineSalmon]

Dee-signs [DianeHenry-Baratta]

Karibu Beads [DebThivierge]
 deb@kariboubeads.com
www.karibubeads.com/

MA Beads [Marilyn Gardner]
www.ma-beads.com

msMussyJewels [DebMuss]
msmussyjewels@bell.net
www.msMussyJewels.bigcartel.com

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry [SandyEnglish]
 sanbaere@gmail.com
www.haveahootwith.origamiowl.com

Peace & Co [AngelaPeace]
info@peaceandco.com
www.peaceandco.com

Sunline Metalz [CarolineAndrews]
caroline@sunlinemetalz.com
 www.sunlinemetalz.com


 

GRBS Vendor Application 2017

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Bead Fair Instructor Request
 

Do you have an original, creative project idea?
Instructors are needed for the upcoming Bead Fair!

We are trying a different approach to the structure of the classes. We hope that this new approach will keep costs down and attract more students.

​Contact Mary Ann Helmond at mabeads@rogers.com to request the GRBS Instructor Information and Application form.
A sample of your project must be provided at the October 16th meeting and sign up sheets will be available for classes that have been approved. 
 


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