Meeting Cancelled
President’s Message regarding our March Techniques Night meeting this coming Monday, March 16th at the Hampton Inn in Guelph.
On behalf of myself and the GRBS executive, we want everyone to feel and be safe and in light of the COVID-19 concerns we are cancelling Monday’s meeting.
Hopefully, the Corona virus will be short lived and we can resume our regular meeting in April.
I’m sure we all have lots of projects waiting in the wings to be created and I look forward to seeing lots of Show and Share at our next meeting.
Till then take care everyone!
Sherry Stockton
GRBS President
On behalf of myself and the GRBS executive, we want everyone to feel and be safe and in light of the COVID-19 concerns we are cancelling Monday’s meeting.
Hopefully, the Corona virus will be short lived and we can resume our regular meeting in April.
I’m sure we all have lots of projects waiting in the wings to be created and I look forward to seeing lots of Show and Share at our next meeting.
Till then take care everyone!
Sherry Stockton
GRBS President
Lucky Days of Clover
Date: Monday, March 16, 2020
Time: 7-9 pm
This Month we celebrate Luck! Do you feel lucky? We all do! Why you may ask? Well the answer is simple; it's Techniques time again! So come on out and join one of our many Techniques classes and learn a new skill and make a new friend!
Date: Monday, March 16, 2020
Time: 7-9 pm
This Month we celebrate Luck! Do you feel lucky? We all do! Why you may ask? Well the answer is simple; it's Techniques time again! So come on out and join one of our many Techniques classes and learn a new skill and make a new friend!
Box Knot Leather Bracelet
Instructor: Sherry Stockton Level: Beginner
Kit Fees: $7.00 for Members
$12.00 for Guests
Leather cord bracelet using box knot as center focal interest. Lobster clasp attached to ribbon ends, using jump rings.
There will be a few colours and weights of leather cord to choose from.
Optional design feature: bracelet can be embellished using beads (as shown in the picture at far right) If you choose to do this then you will need to bring an assortment of size 2 or 4 hole beads (holes need to be large enough to fit over the leather cord)
Contents of kit: Leather cord, ribbon ends, lobster clasp and jump rings.
Materials to bring to class: Chain nose pliers, measuring tape, beads to embellish (optional)
Availability: 4 Spots
Please email the program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Instructor: Sherry Stockton Level: Beginner
Kit Fees: $7.00 for Members
$12.00 for Guests
Leather cord bracelet using box knot as center focal interest. Lobster clasp attached to ribbon ends, using jump rings.
There will be a few colours and weights of leather cord to choose from.
Optional design feature: bracelet can be embellished using beads (as shown in the picture at far right) If you choose to do this then you will need to bring an assortment of size 2 or 4 hole beads (holes need to be large enough to fit over the leather cord)
Contents of kit: Leather cord, ribbon ends, lobster clasp and jump rings.
Materials to bring to class: Chain nose pliers, measuring tape, beads to embellish (optional)
Availability: 4 Spots
Please email the program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
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Interchangeable Earrings
Instructor: Lin Chapman Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Kit Fees: $5.00 for Members
$10.00 for Guests
You will have a choice of creating one of two styles of earrings that can accept a limitless choice of dangles which you create from scratch. No findings necessary. You will learn basic wire work techniques and finishing. (The copper wire is hammered.) Someone with more experience can just come and have fun!
Contents of kit: wire (20 gauge silver or 18 gauge copper), beads (a large assortment . . . not exactly as pictured.)
Materials to bring: Pliers; round nose, flat nose and chain nose, wire cutters, file, ruler
Extra pliers for sharing will be available if you do not have all the pliers listed.
Availability: 7 Spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Interchangeable Earrings
Instructor: Lin Chapman Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Kit Fees: $5.00 for Members
$10.00 for Guests
You will have a choice of creating one of two styles of earrings that can accept a limitless choice of dangles which you create from scratch. No findings necessary. You will learn basic wire work techniques and finishing. (The copper wire is hammered.) Someone with more experience can just come and have fun!
Contents of kit: wire (20 gauge silver or 18 gauge copper), beads (a large assortment . . . not exactly as pictured.)
Materials to bring: Pliers; round nose, flat nose and chain nose, wire cutters, file, ruler
Extra pliers for sharing will be available if you do not have all the pliers listed.
Availability: 7 Spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW)
Instructor: Nora McDonald Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Kit Fees: $12.00- $20.00 for Members
$17.00- $25.00 for Guests
CRAW is the foundation of many interesting bead designs. It lends itself to structural pieces and can be embellished in many different ways. However, many beaders are intimidated by CRAW. This class will get you started so you can begin to explore the many possibilities this versatile stich offers.
Kit contents: Enough 8/0 (20 – 25 gm tube) and 11/0 (10 -15 gm tube) beads to make a 16” necklace (or a couple of bracelets) and one clasp.
Materials to bring: Needle and thread of your choice (I recommend Fireline or Wildfire. I will have some on hand if you do not have any) bead mat and a task light (optional)
Availability: 4 Spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Instructor: Nora McDonald Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Kit Fees: $12.00- $20.00 for Members
$17.00- $25.00 for Guests
CRAW is the foundation of many interesting bead designs. It lends itself to structural pieces and can be embellished in many different ways. However, many beaders are intimidated by CRAW. This class will get you started so you can begin to explore the many possibilities this versatile stich offers.
Kit contents: Enough 8/0 (20 – 25 gm tube) and 11/0 (10 -15 gm tube) beads to make a 16” necklace (or a couple of bracelets) and one clasp.
Materials to bring: Needle and thread of your choice (I recommend Fireline or Wildfire. I will have some on hand if you do not have any) bead mat and a task light (optional)
Availability: 4 Spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Saturn Rings Pendant
Instructor: Barb Reynders Level: Beginner
Kit Fees: $10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Guests
This is an easy project. For those of you who have not worked with wire you are simply manipulating wire around beads with your fingers and placing them were you want
Kit contents: Instruction sheet, wire (22/24 gauge), 3 x 8 mm beads, 3 x 6 mm beads, 5 x 4 mm beads.
Materials to bring: Pliers; needle and round nose, wire cutters, nylon jaw pliers (for straightening the wire), bead mat, a task light (optional).
Availability: 4 Spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Instructor: Barb Reynders Level: Beginner
Kit Fees: $10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Guests
This is an easy project. For those of you who have not worked with wire you are simply manipulating wire around beads with your fingers and placing them were you want
Kit contents: Instruction sheet, wire (22/24 gauge), 3 x 8 mm beads, 3 x 6 mm beads, 5 x 4 mm beads.
Materials to bring: Pliers; needle and round nose, wire cutters, nylon jaw pliers (for straightening the wire), bead mat, a task light (optional).
Availability: 4 Spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Wire Crochet with Beads
Instructor: Leigh-Anne Gill Level: Beginner
Kit Fees: $10 for Members (Bring your own beads)
$15 for Members (Beads included)
$15 for Guests (Bring your own beads)
$20 for Guests (Beads Included)
Learn how to make a wire crochet bracelet with beads. No experience with crochet needed!
Kit contents: Spool of wire, crochet hook and beads (if not bringing your own).
Materials to bring: Wire cutters, toggle clasp, coffee mug with a wide opening (this will be used to form the bracelet), task light and bead mat (optional).
Availability: 5 spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Instructor: Leigh-Anne Gill Level: Beginner
Kit Fees: $10 for Members (Bring your own beads)
$15 for Members (Beads included)
$15 for Guests (Bring your own beads)
$20 for Guests (Beads Included)
Learn how to make a wire crochet bracelet with beads. No experience with crochet needed!
Kit contents: Spool of wire, crochet hook and beads (if not bringing your own).
Materials to bring: Wire cutters, toggle clasp, coffee mug with a wide opening (this will be used to form the bracelet), task light and bead mat (optional).
Availability: 5 spots
Please email the Program Coordinator to reserve your spot, Deadline to sign up is March 12, 2020
Future Meeting Dates Include:
Monday March 16/2020- Techniques Night!
Monday April 20/2020-Wire Weaving with Debbie Benniger
Tuesday May 19/2020-Date changed due to Victoria Day Holiday Knot Your Grandmother's Pearls by Alison Griffiths
Monday June 15/2020- Bead Sale, Annual General Meeting and Social
Monday March 16/2020- Techniques Night!
Monday April 20/2020-Wire Weaving with Debbie Benniger
Tuesday May 19/2020-Date changed due to Victoria Day Holiday Knot Your Grandmother's Pearls by Alison Griffiths
Monday June 15/2020- Bead Sale, Annual General Meeting and Social
General Meeting Information
- Held the third Monday of each Month
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm
- The Hampton Inn & Suites (beside Galaxy Cinema) 725 Imperial Road North Guelph, Ontario Canada map
- Meetings consist of announcements, old and new business, show & tell of member’s work, the evenings’ program, and socializing.
- The program can include anything from: hands-on mini-workshops from invited artists, guest speakers, demonstrations, trunk shows, road trips or informal gatherings.