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Ancient Bead Show and Sale
Johnson has been collecting beads since the 1980's and has become an expert in the field of beads and their history. His collection of beads includes ones dating back over 7,000 years, and he is willing to share his knowledge and collection with us for a limited engagement. Some of these unusual and unique beads will also be for sale. This event is free, but his collection is one-of-a-kind, and will be here for 2 days only, so don't Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 17 & 18, 2010 \
We have started a tradition of bonding, beading, fun and pampering as a way to celebrate Mother's Day at Mountain Beadworks. Bring your grandmother, mother, aunt, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin or great friend and join us for a truly memorable day. We will be teaching our most popular class, Crochet with Wire and Beads. Even if you have never crocheted before, you will find this project delightfully easy, and you will create a necklace that you will proudly wear, while learning a fun new beading technique, and creating new memories. Additionally you will be pampered with a fabulous catered luncheon, complete with fine china, flowers and gifts. Seating is limited, and since we expect a full house again this year, please reserve your seat early. Fee: $30 per person includes lunch (see the menu to the right.) As always, beads and supplies will be offered at a 15% discount. If you enjoy one of a kind pieces of glass art, then you will want to join us for 3 days with our friends from Fusionglass. They will be bringing with them beautiful glass tiles, cabochons that can be worn as is, or used with one of your favorite techniques to cage your new treasure. These are great pieces for you to do wire wrap,stitching to create a bezel, or simple gluing it to a bracelet form. The pendants come in 3 sizes and 6 unique shapes. You will be truly inspired when you get to see, touch and purchase these one of a kind pieces of art. A wide variety of findings will also be available. Dates: Friday, June 4, 2010, 1:00 to 5:00pm Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9:00 to 5:00pm Sunday, June 6, 2010, 9:00 to 5:00pm
Cabochon Creativity MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Do you have flat-back stones (cabochons) that don’t have a hole? Want to do something creative with it without the risk of drilling a hole? Learn to capture the cabochon with seed beads, using the peyote stitch, to create a beautiful bezel that will set off your beautiful stone. The area surrounding it can be enhanced with additional beads and techniques, thereby making it a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Monday, July 19, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Sunday August 8, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Saturday August 21, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Converge Necklace MBW Instructor: Patty Strong This elegant necklace is a real show-stopper, just in time for Valentine's Day. But you will see that it is quite fast and easy to make. Love Swarovski crystals? Well, this project uses beautiful crystal buttons that are woven together to make a real "AHH" statement. This class includes all materials needed, and you will be able to take home your completed project Fee: $60, includes the kit used for this project, as well as lunch. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, March 12, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Copy Cat Crystal Bracelet Instructor: Patty Strong Make a bracelet, encrusted with Swarovski crystals, that looks like a diamond tennis bracelet. You will use 2 different sizes of bicone crystals, plus delicas, to create a sensational wrist adornment that everyone will want to copy. It is truly a luscious design. It only looks complicated, but really is perfect for beginner beaders. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Monday, July 5, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Crochet Rope MBW Instructor: Patty Strong This crochet project is beautifully executed to highlight a favorite bead or two. Because the crochet stitch is done in the round, a clasp is not needed. Simply roll the bracelet over your wrist. The foundation of the stitch is Conso, or upholstery thread, which is used for amazing durability and strength, as well as ease to do the crocheting. Some basic experience with crocheting is required. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required, and student must be prepared in advance for the class (call for details.) Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, July 30, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Crochet with Wire and Beads MBW Instructor: Patty Strong This class continues to be a big hit. Learn how to incorporate beads into this project while crocheting with thin gauge wire. It is a fast moving project that can easily be completed during the class. Beginners can grasp this concept quickly, and more experienced beaders will love the versatility of this technique. The technique learned in this class can be modified slightly for 2 more completely different jewelry styles. This is a project you will want to repeat in many different versions, to start working on your Christmas gift list.. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Monday, July 26, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Friday, August 27, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Crystal Galaxy Necklace MBW Instructor: Kirstin Young This unique necklace is created using colored beading wire, a few of your favorite beads and your creative juices. It is a style that will send you into orbit while you are envisioning about all the ways that you can express yourself uniquely. Design earrings to match and you will have wonderful new jewelry set that is inexpensive yet smashing to wear. Fee: $25, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of the class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, July 23, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Design Basics: It's Not Rocket Science MBW Instructor: Kirstin Young Being creative is not contingent on knowing design basics. But for those who are confused about how to design, or for those who want to move their designing to the next level, we offer this class to help you to understand the role of color, texture, line, pattern, and movement. Designing a fabulous piece of jewelry is not brain surgery. But knowledge is power. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of the class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 10:30 to 12:30pm Monday, August 16, 2010, 10:30 to 12:30pm Discover Beading: The Basics MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Tired of paying too much for beautiful jewelry that is someone else’s design? Learn the basics of professional beading and create your own fabulous designs. This class will make you an educated consumer of beads, and a knowledgeable artist and craftsman. You will learn how to choose stringing material, some options for color and design, many tried-and-true tricks of the trade, and how to complete your project so that it looks professional and enviable. This is fun way to spend your day and to learn how to grow your creativity. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 1:00 to 3:00pm Monday, August 16, 2010, 1:00 to 3:00pm The “Everything” Lariat: Strands of Creativity MBW Instructor: Patty Strong If you travel a lot but don’t want to pack lots of your best jewelry, the lariat is a wonderful addition to your suitcase, wardrobe and jewelry box. The lariat is wonderfully versatile as it can easily be worn in a variety of ways to enhance the look of any neckline and outfit. The tassels make it fun to wear, and this project is easy to learn. The ONLY hard part of this project is deciding which beads to use. You are limited only by your creativity. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Sunday, July 18, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Saturday, August 7, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Monday, August 23, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm
MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Use Swarovski Crystals in an elegant variation of the right angle weave to create a row of flowers for your wrist. This is a delightfully fun, 2-layer project that will stimulate your creativity and rack up oodles of flattering comments. Your wrist has never felt this good before. Enjoy the power of flowers! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Free-form Peyote Bracelet MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Imagine making a bracelet where you can't make a mistake! You will learn how to make the foundation of this bracelet using peyote stitch, with a variety of sizes and shapes of beads. Then you will learn how to build on top of this in any way that your creative juices take you. The bracelet can take on any shape depending on the beads you choose to use. The bracelet becomes a canvas of your design style. And there will never be another one even remotely similar to yours. Previous experience with peyote stitch is not necessary.. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Sunday, July 25, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Friday, August 13, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Saturday, August 28, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm
MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Who would believe that you can knit using wire! Well, not only that, but you can incorporate your favorite beads right into your project. And no experience with knitting is necessary. In this class, you will learn how to quickly and easily make a fabulous bracelet using flexible, thin gauge wire, beads and a knitting spool. This is a great project for beaders of all ages and levels of experience. Wear your new bracelet home, and be ready to make another for all of your new best friends! Fee: $25, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Monday, August 30, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Lotsa Knots: Knotting Between Pearls and Stones MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Knotting between pearls and semi-precious stones has been done for many, many years as a way to protect the pieces from rubbing and breaking. Many beaders do not know how to knot or do not know how to do it well, getting the knots close to the beads so as to protect them. Come learn the art of "pearl knotting" to protect your precious beads and to enhance their beauty. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010,10:00 to 1:00pm Thursday, August 12, 2010, 10:00 to 1:00pm Natural Expressions Bracelet MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Express yourself with beads that remind you of happy times. Fringe extends from a core of beads that are the foundation for this terrific bracelet. The bracelet can be made using a variety of themes: nature, ocean/beach, a holiday, birthstones, a vacation, and many more. This class is ideal for beginners and experienced beaders. This project is very fun to create and very fun to wear. The creative options are endless, and your friends will be interested to hear about the inspiration for your design. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Monday, July 19, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Friday, August 6, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Paper Poetry Earrings MBW Instructor: TBD Fun, creative, and easy! This class will have you making your own beads that you will incorporate into earrings using a wrapped-loop technique. The techniques you will learn in this class are interchangeable with other project ideas, and will have you looking at your creativity in entirely new ways! This project is perfect even for those who do not have pierced ears. Fee: $20, includes kit. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 11:00 to 1:00pm Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 11:00 to 1:00pm Peyote Tube Bracelet MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Learn to make your own beaded beads using peyote stitch. You will learn to make peyote tubes without using a tubular form. You will easily make a series of peyote tubes which can be incorporated into a creative bracelet design. This is a fun and easy class that will give you the tools to do many things with these peyote tubes. Fee: $30. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Precious Metal Clay for Beginners Certified PMC Instructor: Patty Strong If you have ever wanted to make your own jewelry components out of silver, then this class is for you. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a clay-like substance that combines very tiny particles of pure silver, with water and an organic binder. It can be molded, stamped, carved, etched, and a variety of materials can be added to it (glass, stones, etc.) After it is fired in a kiln, the result is a piece of 0.999 fine silver. In this class you will complete several pieces of fine silver jewelry using PMC. Fee: $85/person includes 18 grams of silver clay and the use of all tools and the kiln. Lunch is also included. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 9:00 to 3:30pm Monday, August 9, 2010, 9:00 to 3:30pm Sunday, August 29, 2010, 9:00 to 3:30pm NEW! Ravishing Rivoli MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Have you discovered the beauty of Swarovski Crystal Rivolis yet? These glittery crystals make a real statement but they do not have holes in them. In this class you will learn how to stitch bicone crystals and delicas around the edge to encase the rivoli so it can be suspended from earrings or a necklace. A set of earrings and the necklace worn at the same time will highlight your talent as a bead artist, who has wonderful taste. Fee: $25. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Thursday July 15, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Saturday, August 14, 2010, 1:00 to 4:00pm Right Angle Weave Bracelet MBW Instructor: TBD This is a terrific class for the beading enthusiast who likes a fast return on their investment of time. The Right Angle Weave technique is a classic example of an elegant, and difficult-looking design that, in fact, is extremely easy to learn. Beaders of all ages and skill levels will be able to easily master this project, while dreaming about their next project using this technique. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, June 25, 2010, 11:00 to 1:00pm
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your wrist. While catching the light, it will also catch the stares from people across the room who will want to know if you really made it. And you don' t have to tell them that it is simpler than it looks! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Sunday, August 1, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Zig Zag Bracelet
This weaving technique is fun, unique and creative. Choose from a variety of beads to make your zig and zag, then highlight it with smaller beads. Vary the texture, color and sizes of beads and you have another unique piece of jewelry to adorn your wrists. Remember that you have 2 wrists, and so do all your friends! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration if required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm
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| Unless arranged in advance, all activities are held at: Mountain Beadworks 4470 Highway 78 (just 3 miles west of Main Street Julian, in the Wynola business district.) Activities may be held outside, weather permitting. For additional information, call 760-765-3100 |
| We offer indoor and outdoor instruction and activities for individuals, groups and families. |
Looking for something fun, different, inspiring, relaxing, creative and memorable? We can set up an activity or event, at our store, in our new Activity and Learning Center, or off-site, for groups of 2 to 200. How about a: Bridal Shower Birthday Party Class Field Trip Ladies Get-Away Day Family Reunion Classes to earn a Scouting Badge Creative Explorations Corporate Retreat or Team Building Work Party |
| Check out the Julian Merchants Association or Julian Chamber of Commerce for a listing of other area activities, places to stay or camp, and unique shopping |
| "Swarovski Crystals are a cross between diamonds and candy." |
| "Beading may be addicting, but it is legal and it's not fattening." |
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| The Place to Bead Inspired |
| 760-765-3100 |
| 4470 Highway 78 PO Box 759 Julian, CA 92036 Open Every Day 10:00 to 5:ish |
| "Beading is my therapy and it doesn't cost a co-pay." |
| "Beading is pure, unadulterated fun!" |
| "The absolute hardest part of any project is picking out the beads!" |
| We will help you complete the jewelry you design. |
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