UPCOMING BEADING CLASSES AT MEADOWLANDS EXPO CENTER

            
      This is a gentle reminder that the early registration to save you $10 on the fee for my classes is this Wednesday, November 13, at 5:00 pm.  I am so excited that the Innovative Beads Expo finally has a venue at the Meadowlands Exposition Center that is easily accessible by bus for New York City beaders.

Here is more info on the classes:

  

Beginning Wire Crochet Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm Learn to crochet with wire by making this fun flower and the charming birds nest earrings. Students will learn which sizes of wire are best for crochet, tricks for working with wire, the chain stitch, single crochet, how to add beads to your work, and how to crochet flat shapes and in the round. Crochet experience helpful but not necessary. Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10 Kit fee: $30 Kit includes: practice wire, 28 gauge colored wire, 24 gauge colored wire, seed beads, Swarovski pearls, long Magatama  beads, ear wires, 2 crochet hooks Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, diagonal wire cutters, nylon-jaw pliers, chain-nose or round-nose pliers (optional), task light (optional). Turkish Delight Bracelet Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 2:00 pm-4:45 pm Using a bead crochet stitch that I learned in Turkey, this sparkly bracelet is for the beader who wants to go beyond the standard tubular bead crochet and work with loops of beads. Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern and crochet the Turkish Loops stitch in the round. Once the bead crochet is done, students will make a button and loop closure and embellish the loop with peyote stitch or needle-woven flowers and leaves. Bead crochet experience is helpful. Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10. Kit fee: $35 Kit Includes: over 150 4mm, Czech, fire-polished beads, 11° Japanese seed beads, assorted beads for closure loop, 2 bead caps, 1 button, 1 spool braided nylon cord, Fireline, steel crochet hook, and beading needles. Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, task light (optional), magnifiers (optional) if you have trouble working with small beads. Fancy Pants November 17, 2013 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm Start from the very beginning and learn to crochet beads with a chain stitch to make this sparkly necklace that combines pretty nylon cord with a variety of larger beads. Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern, crochet the basic slip knot and chain stitch, crochet with beads, braid 3 strands together, fasten a clasp, and make dangles. No crochet experience needed. Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10. Kit fee: $30 Kit contains: nylon cord, size 6̊ seed beads, Magatama drops, 6 mm stardust beads, 4 mm stardust beads, 6 mm beads, 8 mm beads, vintage Czech beads, bead caps, clasp, jump rings, crochet hook, and needle. Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, pliers for opening  jump rings, task light (optional). To reach the show by public transportation: take the New Jersey Transit Bus # 20 from Port Authority bus station in NYC going towards Harmon Meadow to the stop on Plaza Drive right across from the Expo Center.  Buses leave 1-2 times an hour, depending on the time, and the trip takes about 17 minutes.  The full fare is around $4, lower for senior citizens.   For more information about the show and class registration, please visit Innovative Beads Expo.  For driving directions to the expo center or a map of the complex, visit Meadowlands Exposition Center Hope to see you there.