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Updates from the Bead Expo in Santa Fe

Posted by on Mar 18, 2012 in Arts and Crafts, Media, Misc, Products | 2 comments

Just to give you an idea of what’s on the way…   Bead Empress is now broke but SO excited to bring home some new treasures!

Ethnic Bead Vendors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joe tallying our pearl order...its beans & rice for the bead empress. Hmmmm...beads or food? Beads or food?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearls babyyyyy!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is there such a thing as a cornflake pearl?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bead expo is open for biz! Magpies abound!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Empress has been stocking this dude(ette?) For the last few years. Diggin' the shoes & matching bag.

 

 

 

 

Fandangle to be Featured in Bead Design’s “Our Favorite Bead Stores”!

Posted by on Mar 7, 2012 in Misc | 1 comment

The “Little Bead Store That Could!” will be featured in Bead Design’s “Our Favorite Stores” in the June edition.  The publishers state there will be a two-page write up telling our beady-eyed story, along with color photos.   Stay tuned!

 

“FUNdamentals of Basic Bead” Class Just Added

Posted by on Feb 29, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Introductory, Knotting, Media, Wire | 0 comments

 

Basic Beading Class

Fandangle’s Basic Bead Classes Sold Out…Again!  (You like us!  you really like us!)  

Not to worry– we’ve added another class for this Saturday, March 3rd!  It will take place at the normal Basic time, 10-12:00.  $35 includes all tools and materials to make a necklace and earrings, plus a walk through all the basics that you need to know to get started.  We promise that you’ll leave inspired and ready for your next project!

Call the shop at 327.9992 to register now–this class is filling too! 

Upcoming classes for February 25

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Crochet, Introductory, Jewelry, Media, Resin, Wire | 1 comment

FUN-damentals of Basic Beading: An Introduction Saturdays: March 10, March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2 10:00-12:00 Taught by Joan Bender, Denise Galloway, or Melanie Bentley $35 String a necklace, wire-wrap a pair of earrings & discover your inner bead diva in this beginner's class.

FUN-damentals of Basic Beading, February 25, 10-12

 

 

Wire-wrapped pendant class

Wire-Wrapped Pendant Class, Taught be Denise. February 25, 10-1:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Resin Sat. Apr. 14, 1:30-4:30 Sat. May 26, 1:30-4:30 Melanie Bentley $65 Create focal pieces using resin, found objects, & clip art. Pick up pieces two days after the class.

Introduction to Resin: Sat. February 25, Sat. April 14, 1:30-4:30, Sat. May 26, 1:30-4:30 Melanie Bentley $65 Create focal pieces using resin, found objects, & clip art. Pick up pieces two days after the class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bead Crochet Sat. Mar. 24, 1:00-4:00 Sat. April 14, 10:00-1:00 Sat. May 19, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 23, 10:00-1:00 Denise Galloway $65 Yes, EVERYONE is doing it--bead crochet! Our most popular class--sign up early.

Bead Crochet: Learn an easy skill with infinite possibilities! Saturday, February 25, 1:30-4:30; March 24, 1-4; April 14, 10-1; May 19, 10-1; June 23, 10-1

Esther’s new classes

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Bead Weaving, Media | 1 comment

Beaded Easter Eggs Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00 Esther Regensburg $65 Decorate your Easter tree using this simple netting technique and seed beads.

Beaded Easter Eggs, Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beaded Cabochon Sat. Apr. 7, 10:00-1:00 Ester Regensburg $65 Bead-stitched frames transform ordinary pendants into wearable works of art.

Beaded Cabochon, Sat. Apr. 7, 10:00-1:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bead-A-Bead Using Netting Techniques Esther Regensburg Sat. Apr. 7 1:00-4:00 Bead netting is quick & easy--and a great way to turn basic beads into conversation pieces.

Bead-A-Bead Using Netting Techniques, Sat. Apr. 7 1:00-4:00

Denise’s new classes

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Media, Metal, Wire | 0 comments

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 “Fancified” wire-wraps can turn any stone or bead into a unique pendant, charm or earring.

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons, Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30

Faux Stone Polymer Beads & Pendants Sat. Apr. 14, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 9, 1:20-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 Create the illusion of semi-precious & natural stones with polymer clay techniques.
Faux Stone Polymer Beads & Pendants, Sat. Apr. 14, 1:30-4:30 and Sat. June 9, 1:20-4:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Solder Pearl Bracelet Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 23, 1:30-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 Afraid of soldering? Hammered silver wire joins a joyful mix of freshwater pearls in this bracelet.
No Solder Pearl Bracelet, Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30 & Sat. June 23, 1:30-4:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

… and many more!

Metal and Wire Working Projects

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Media, Metal, Wire | 0 comments

There’s no limit to what you can create when you have some basic metal and wire working techniques in your toolbox!  Here’s a sampling of what we have coming up this Spring.

 

Spring Flower Brooch Melanie Bentley Sat. Apr. 7 1:30-4:30 $65 Brooches are back! Metal filigree, beads & wire work unite in this fun & fashionable piece.

Spring Flower Brooch Sat. Apr. 7 1:30-4:30

 

Brooches are back!  Metal filigree, beads & wire work unite in this fun & fashionable piece.

Taught by Melanie.

$65.

 

 

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 “Fancified” wire-wraps can turn any stone or bead into a unique pendant, charm or earring.

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons, Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30

 

Denise Galloway

“Fancified” wire-wraps can turn any stone or bead into a unique pendant, charm or earring.

$65

 

 

 

Rolo Chain Bracelet Sat. Mar. 3, 10:00-1:00 Sat. April 28, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 9, 10:00-1:00 Taught by Denise Galloway, $65 Rolo chain and fiber come together to create this understated, yet versatile bracelet.

Rolo Chain Bracelet Sat. Mar. 3, Sat. April 28, and Sat. June 9, 10:00-1:00

 

Taught by Denise Galloway

$65

Rolo chain and fiber come together to create this understated, yet versatile bracelet.

 

 

 

Flower Power Wire-Working Sat. Mar. 17, 10:00-1:00 Sat. May 26 Denise Galloway $65 Use Spring-inspired wire working to create a necklace, a ring & pendant.

 

Denise Galloway

$65

Use Spring-inspired wire working to create a necklace, a ring & pendant.

 

 

Introduction to Wire Working Sat. Mar. 3, 1:30-4:30 Sat. May 12, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00 Taught by Denise Galloway, $65 Make basic findings & learn wire working techniques to enhance your jewelry designs.

Introduction to Wire Working Sat. Mar. 3, 1:30-4:30; Sat. May 12, Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00

 

Taught by Denise Galloway

$65

Make basic findings & learn wire working techniques to enhance your jewelry designs.

 

 

 

Cold Construction Jewelry Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 2, 1:30-4:30 Taught by Denise Galloway $65 Don't want to solder? No worries...cold joins are structurally sound & lend a creative flair to metal projects.

Cold Construction Jewelry Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00; Sat. June 2, 1:30-4:30

 

Taught by Denise Galloway

$65

Don’t want to solder?  No worries…cold joins are structurally sound & lend a creative flair to metal projects.

Bead projects

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Crochet, Knotting | 0 comments

 

Bead stringing, Bead weaving, Bead making … We’ve got all of your bead needs covered!  Here’s a sampling of our new offerings for the Spring.

 

Ring-a-Ding-Ding Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 2, 1:00-4:00 Melanie Bentley All that glitters is not gold--esp. in these fanciful rings stitched together with Czech crystal.

Ring-a-Ding-Ding

Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30

Sat. June 2, 1:00-4:00

Melanie Bentley

All that glitters is not gold–esp. in these fanciful rings stitched together with Czech crystal.

 

Bead Crochet Sat. Mar. 24, 1:00-4:00 Sat. April 14, 10:00-1:00 Sat. May 19, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 23, 10:00-1:00 Denise Galloway $65 Yes, EVERYONE is doing it--bead crochet! Our most popular class--sign up early.

Bead Crochet

Sat. Mar. 24, 1:00-4:00

Sat. April 14, 10:00-1:00

Sat. May 19, 10:00-1:00

Sat. June 23, 10:00-1:00

Denise Galloway

$65

Yes, EVERYONE is doing it–bead crochet!  Our most popular class–sign up early.

 

Breakfast at Tiffany's Bracelet Sat. Apr. 21, 1-4:30 Jane Stark $85 Audrey would have LOVED this bracelet! Swarovski crystals & Swarovski crystal pearls, oooh-la-la!
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Bracelet
Sat. Apr. 21, 1-4:30
Jane Stark
$85
Audrey would have LOVED this bracelet!  Swarovski crystals & Swarovski crystal pearls, oooh-la-la!
Illusion Necklace Sat. Mar. 17, 1:30-4:30 Sat. May 5, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00 Taught by Melanie Bentley Swarovski crystal pearls free-float around your neck with this delicate high-mileage necklace.
Illusion Necklace
Sat. Mar. 17, 1:30-4:30
Sat. May 5, 1:30-4:30
Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00
Taught by Melanie Bentley
Swarovski crystal pearls free-float around your neck with this delicate high-mileage necklace.

Pearl-Knotted Bracelet

Posted by on Dec 19, 2011 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Knotting, Media | 0 comments

Example of a knotted pearl bracelet

Fandangle  Bead Store’s last class of 2011!

Learn basic pearl knotting quickly & easily using the Tri-Cord Knotter tool!

Saturday, December 3lst
1:00-4:00

$65 includes 3 hrs of instruction and all materials, plus you take home the Tri-Cord Knotter.

 

 

Fandangle Annual Holiday Open House Dec. 3

Posted by on Nov 19, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Bead Classes | 0 comments

Holiday Earrings Sampler

Join Fandangle Bead Store for our 7th Annual Holiday Open House Saturday, December 3 from 10:00AM – 5:00PM.

 

 

 

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