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Small Business Saturday: November 24th

Posted by laurel on Nov 20, 2012 in Arts and Crafts, Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Bead Weaving, Crochet, Fandangle Bead Store, Featured, Media, Metal, Misc, Sale, Small Business Saturday | 0 comments

Shop local & save at the “Little Bead Store That Could!”.   Last year over 100 million people participated in “Small Business Saturday”, a one-day event that celebrates the shops that serve local communities and the people that keep us open!  It’s a win-win for everyone when everyone shops local.    Our mission statement at Fandangle contains the “3 C’s:  Community, Classes & Consultation” — three things that you will never find when shopping on the internet!   Click on the link below to read about our “Small Business Saturday” Sale and all of the classes we will be offering at Fandangle on this special day–there’s still room so register now by calling:  327.9992

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This Saturday, November 24th, Fandangle features:

*Additional savings on previously marked down beading supplies

*Discounts on bead kits, beading books and magazines

*25% discount on dremels (the perfect gift for the beady-eyed person on your holiday list!)

*25% discount on holiday charms

Buy local and save!

A nice write-up from our friends at APP

Posted by laurel on Jun 20, 2012 in Media, Misc | 2 comments

Check out this lovely write-up from one of our customers.

Beautiful photos, too!  Thanks, Allison!

Updates from the Bead Expo in Santa Fe

Posted by laurel 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 Melanie on Mar 7, 2012 in Bead Classes, Media, 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 Melanie on Feb 29, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Introductory, Knotting, Media, Wire | 0 comments

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

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

 

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

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: 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 laurel on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Bead Weaving, Media | 2 comments

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

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

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

Denise’s new classes

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

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

… and many more!

Metal and Wire Working Projects

Posted by laurel 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 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

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

$65

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.

Denise Galloway

$65

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

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.

Bead projects

Posted by laurel 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.

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.