BeadFX Gets Your Bead On!

beadfx_2012_LOGO2400_700x241Explore beading and jewellery making with these bead aficionados sponsored by BeadFX!

 

Anne Marie Desaulniers is a mixed media artist with a passion for recycling, thirst for techniques and love of beads, paper and fibre. She is currently exploring ‘Plan B’, while offering classes in a variety of media. www.artfuldreamer.blogspot.com

Bead Embroidered Story Brooch – Beginner

Desaulniers, Anne Marie - Story Brooch (Social Media Image)_700x686Combine visual journaling with intuitive bead embroidery techniques to create a unique pin that tells your own story. Personalize your pin or brooch with charms and/or other memorabilia from your own walk through life. You’ll learn various bead embroidery stitches to give your brooch personality and pizzazz. Optional Bring: A focal piece, like a charm.
Kit $12
3 Hour Workshop


 

 

 

Kelly Garland is a bench jeweller, metal artist and glass bead loom weaver who resides in the beautiful bluffs area of Toronto. This accredited jewellery professional trained through the Jewellery Methods Program at George Brown College and is currently pursuing a Graduate Gemologist designation from the Gemological Institute of America. www.kellygarland.ca

Loom Creations: Bead Weaving – Beginner

Garland, Kelly_Loom Creations 300 dpi_700x395This beginner guide to the ancient art of bead looming covers the basics of looms, bead and thread choice as well as additional resources while you create a stunning Art Deco cuff bracelet, perfect for evening wear. Bead weaving creates a wonderful jewellery fabric that can fuel your creative jewellery spirit. You’ll learn all the essentials to jump right into the bead weaving world! Kit $15
4 Hour Workshop


 

Pamela Kearns teaches at BeadFX and for the last two years at the Bead & Button Show. As a southpaw, Pam includes ‘Lefty-Alerts’ in her instructions ensuring that everyone is able to complete projects easily. www.peyotedreams.ca

Triangle Ridgeback Bracelet – All Levels

Kearns, Pam - Triangle Ridgeback Bracelet_700x523Wondering what you can do with the variety of two-hole beads available on the market? This original bracelet design incorporates the CzechMates® Triangles and SuperDuos along with size 11 seed beads and Miyuki drops to create a textured yet supple bracelet. Kit $15
3 Hour Workshop


 

 

Maria Rypan is an international designer and instruction book publisher recognized for her Ukrainian style of beadwork and interest in global folk arts. Check out the new 2-hole beads in these classes. www.rypandesigns.com

‘X’ 2-hole BAR Bracelet – All Levels

Rypan, Maria - XBar Bracelet 2_700x700Czech It Out! This bracelet takes advantage of the wide positioning of the holes on the bar bead. Working with two needles, string two seed beads and criss-cross them through a melon bead and then through the bar. Lastly, add a brick bead between the ‘X’ on both sides to firm up the bracelet. Bring: Wirecutters. Kit $20
1.5 Hour Workshop

Studs, Lentils & Tiles Bracelet – All Levels

Rypan, Maria - Studs, Lentils, Tiles, Bracelets2_700x673Czech It Out! Double the fun! By attaching two beading wires on each ear of the tubular clasp, you can simultaneously string the beads on both wires. The lentils on their side add interest in-between.
Bring: Wire cutters. Kit $20
1.5 Hour Workshop

 

Enjoy this Conference Class sneak peek!

Registration begins at the end of July when our updated website www.csnf.com is released with the class days & times. Class fees are $20 per hour (advance purchase) with kit fees extra.

Creativ Festival is returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre but MOVING to the NORTH BUILDING (255 Front St. W.) on new days & times! Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 15, 16 & 17, 2015 with 5 days of Conference Classes starting Tuesday, October 13th

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