Letsbead

Jean and Cathy are back from the annual Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee and they’re eager to show you all the wonderful things they brought back with them. Here are a few of the new things you’ll see the next time you stop in:

A great selection of sterling silver drops, connectors, charms and pendants
More Vintaj Natural Brass components and kits, plus faceted Czech glass stones made exclusively for the Vintaj line
Lillypilly Designs laser-carved shell pendants
Pewter picture frames, charms and word charms
Fancy findings and earwires
Sterling silver and gold-filled chains by the foot
1mm WireLace® in 17 colors (we’re offering a class on 8/6 where we’ll make a Swarovski crystal and lace necklace)
NEW heavy weight C-lon cord in 8 colors (great for Kumihimo and micro-macramé) with 8 more colors yet to come!
New line of fun colors and shapes of lampwork beads that go with some gorgeous flower focals
Lampwork glass cabochons
Clasps-clasps-clasps!

Be a Wise Beader and Save
with Our Frequent Beader Discount Card

For every $10 spent on merchandise (after any discounts and before tax) (class fees do not qualify) we’ll stamp your card. When you have 10 stamps, redeem your card for 10% off your next purchase, OR collect 30 stamps and save 35% off your next purchase (some restrictions may apply).

Whimsical Wednesdays are very popular

So far, we’ve had “frequent beader card double stamp day” and special discounts on lampwork beads, pearls, fibers and Czech glass. So if you’re in the area on a Wednesday, stop in to find out what special we’re running that day.

We have welcomed two beaders to our friendly Let’s Bead! staff.

Terry Byrne has lots of experience in all aspects of beading and she’ll be teaching several seed bead classes during July & August.

Sarah Martin specializes in felting and embellishing felted beads.

Class Information:

Class size is limited in order to maximize your learning experience, however, a class may be postponed if minimum student enrollment is not met.
Class fee must be paid in advance to reserve your spot in class. Kit fee is payable at class.
Students receive a 10% discount coupon off tools and supplies (not applicable to class or class kit fees).
Tools and task lamps are available for students to use in class.
Check our web site www.letsbead.com for additions or changes to the schedule and for project photos.
Take 3 classes and your 4th class fee is FREE!

Class Schedule for July and August

Day/Date/Time	Class	Class Fee / Kit Fee
Monday 7/21 10-12 Instructor: Deb Coller	Earring Trio Beginner: make 3 pairs of earrings using basic techniques	$20 / $25
Monday 7/21 1-3 Instructor: Deb Coller	Wire Shaping & Pounding for Kids Ages 10+: learn to make earrings with wire	$20 / $15
Monday 7/21 6:30-8:30 Instructor: Deb Coller	Stamping on Metal Beginner: stamp designs on precut metal shapes and create a pendant necklace	$30 / $12
Thursday 7/24 6-9 Instructor: Deb Sardina	Jens Pind Chain Maille Weave Intermediate: chain maille experience necessary	$30 / $55
Friday 7/25 1-4 Instructor: Janis Loehr	Double Spine Bracelet Beginner: learn an off-loom seed bead technique and make a delicate-looking bracelet	$30 / $25
Friday 7/25 6-9 Instructor: Susan Jefferson	Kumihimo Japanese Braiding Beginner: learn an updated technique for making traditional Japanese braided cords	$30 / $25
Saturday 7/26 11-1 Instructor: Kara Seay	Fundamentals of Jewelry Design Beginner: learn creative ways to work with color and balance as you design a necklace	$20 / $20
Saturday 7/26 1-5 Instructor: Deb Coller	Introduction to Silver Art Clay™ (tool kit included) Beginner: shape, fire and polish several pieces in class	$40 / $55
Monday 7/28 12-3 Instructor: Deb Coller	Wire Basics Beginner level: make clasps, links & connections	$30 / $20
Monday 7/28 6-8 Instructor: Deb Coller	Wire Bangle Bracelet Beginner: learn wire coiling and shaping as you create a beaded bangle	$30 / $40
Wednesday 7/30 11-1 Instructor: Kara Seay	Kids’ Jungle Keychain Ages 8+: string a fun jungle-themed keychain/zipper pull	$20 / $10
Wednesday 7/30 1-3:30 Instructor: Terry Byrne	Seed Bead Sampler: Square Stitch Beginner: working with Delicas, learn this off-loom beadweaving technique	$25 / $6
Thursday 7/31 1-4 Instructor: Janis Loehr	Spiral Bracelet with Czech Drop Beads Beginner: embellish an easy-to-learn bracelet with Czech drop beads	$30 / $30
Thursday 7/31 6-9 Instructor: Deb Sardina	Vertebrae Chain Maille Bracelet Intermediate	$30 / $50
Thursday 7/31 6-8:30 Instructor: Terry Byrne	Seed Bead Sampler: Square Stitch Beginner: working with Delicas, learn this off-loom beadweaving technique	$25 / $6
Saturday 8/2 11-2 Instructor: Deb Sardina	Byzantine Lace Chain Maille Bracelet Intermediate: experience with Byzantine weave helpful	$30 / $65
Saturday 8/2 2-4 Instructor: Susan Jefferson	Bead Crochet Bracelet Variations Intermediate: experience with slip-stitch rope crochet	$20 / $20
Monday 8/4 6-9 Instructor: Janis Loehr	Two-Drop Peyote Bracelet Beginner: make a checkerboard patterned bracelet with Delica beads	$30 / $25
Monday 8/4 6:30-8:30 Instructor: Jean York	Bead Stringing Basics Beginner: learn the basic elements of designing, stringing and finishing a beaded necklace and earrings	$20 / $25
Wednesday 8/6 1-3 Instructor: Jean York	WireLace® and Swarovski Crystal Necklace Beginner: Make a multi-strand necklace with woven wire ribbon	$20 / $42
Thursday 8/7 6-9 Instructor: Deb Sardina	Calypso Chain Maille Bracelet Intermediate: prior chain maille experience necessary	$30 / $55
Thursday 8/7 6-9 Instructor: Janis Loehr	Wide Right Angle Weave Bracelet Beginner: learn the right angle weave using Czech glass beads	$30 / $25
Friday 8/8 6-9 Instructor: Susan Jefferson	Square Stitch Bracelet Beginner: learn an off-loom seed bead stitch using Delica beads and tube clasp	$30 / $20
Saturday 8/9 2-4 Instructor: Deb Coller	Earring Trio Beginner: make 3 pairs of earrings using basic techniques	$20 / $25
Monday 8/11 1-3:30 Instructor: Janis Loehr	Sea Urchin Square Stitch Bracelet Beginner: embellish a base bracelet of square stitch with Czech dagger beads	$25 / $25
Monday 8/11 1-5 Instructor: Deb Coller	Introduction to Silver Art Clay™ (tool kit included) Beginner: shape, fire and polish several pieces in class	$40 / $55
Thursday 8/14 6-9 Instructor: Deb Sardina	Double Vision Chain Maille Weave Bracelet Beginner	$30 / $50
Friday 8/15 6-9 Instructor: Susan Jefferson	Kumihimo Braiding with Beads Intermediate: experience with basic round braid; bring disk and spools to make two versions of beaded braids	$30 / $45 [includes a 2nd disk & spools]
Friday 8/15 6-9 Instructor: Janis Loehr	Spiral Bracelet with Czech Drop Beads Beginner: embellish an easy-to-learn bracelet with Czech drop beads	$30 / $30
Saturday 8/16 11-2 Instructor: Deb Sardina	Full Persian Chain Maille Bracelet Intermediate: prior chain maille experience necessary	$30 / $55
Saturday 8/16 11-2 Instructor: Deb Coller	Stamping on Metal Beginner: stamp designs on precut metal shapes and create a pendant necklace	$30 / $12
Saturday 8/16 3-7 Instructor: Deb Coller	Art Clay Play Day Former students only: come finish your class or home projects and get instructor advice	Firing fee $15 minimum
Monday 8/18 1-4 Instructor: Deb Coller	Wire Wrapped Gemstone Pendant Beginner: embellish a gemstone with wire and beads	$30 / $25
Monday 8/18 6-9 Instructor: Deb Coller	Wire Basics Beginner level: make clasps, links & connections	$30 / $20
Tuesday 8/19 6-9 and 8/26 6-8 Instructor: Sandra Cherin	Traditional Balkan Style Crocheted Seed Bead Bracelet [2 sessions] Intermediate: crochet or knitting experience helpful	$50 / $20
Wednesday 8/20 11-1 Instructor: Kara Seay	Bead Stringing Basics Beginner: learn the basic elements of designing, stringing and finishing a beaded necklace and earrings	$20 / $25
Wednesday 8/21 6:30-8:30 Instructor: Jean York	Bead Stringing Basics Beginner: learn the basic elements of designing, stringing and finishing a beaded necklace and earrings	$20 / $25
Saturday 8/23 2-4 Instructor: Deb Coller	Wire Wrapped Rings Beginner: make several basic rings with wire and beads	$20 / $25
Saturday 8/23 5-9 Instructor: Deb Coller	Leaf Impressions in Art Clay™ Silver Intermediate: Art Clay Basics class prerequisite; bring tool kit; learn to shape Art Clay using molds	$40 / $20
Monday 8/25 12-2 Instructor: Deb Coller	Wire Bangle Bracelet Beginner: learn wire coiling & shaping as you create a beaded bangle	$30 / $40
Wednesday 8/27 11-1 Instructor: Kara Seay	Beach-Themed Bracelet Ages 8+: learn how to string a fun beach-inspired bracelet using basic techniques	$20 / $15
Wednesday 8/27 1-3:30 Instructor: Terry Byrne	Seed Bead Sampler: Right Angle Weave Beginner: learn this off-loom bead weaving technique using Japanese seed beads	$25 / $5
Thursday 8/28 6-9 Instructor: Deb Sardina	Two-Tone Flower Parallel Chain Maille Bracelet Intermediate: prior chain maille experience necessary	$30/ $55
Thursday 8/28 6-8:30 Instructor: Terry Byrne	Seed Bead Sampler: Right Angle Weave Beginner: learn this off-loom bead weaving technique using Japanese seed beads	$25 / $5
Saturday 8/30 11-1 Instructor: Kara Seay	Fundamentals of Jewelry Design Beginner: learn creative ways to work with color and balance as you design a necklace	$20 / $20
Saturday 8/30 1-5 Instructor: Deb Coller	Molded Silver Art Clay™ Intermediate: Art Clay Basics class prerequisite; bring tool kit; learn to shape Art Clay using molds	$40 / $55