Beads on the Kennebec

Beads on the Kennebec, located in Augusta, Maine is a premier beading store, conventiently located, offering a huge variety of beads, beading supplies, and classes for the beginning, as well as advanced, beader.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Final Week of the Trunk Show

Well, we’re in the FINAL WEEK OF THE BEAD EXPRESS TRUNK SHOW!!  Seems like I just got it hung and it’s almost time to take it down.  If you haven’t been in to see this fabulous variety of beads and findings, I urge you to stop in.  As of next Wednesday, June 6th, it will be all gone!  Look for my ad in this week’s What’s Happening section of the KJ/Morning Sentinel.  Bring the ad in and get a free surprise.

This week’s classes:
Jewel of India on Thursday night is full.  If you would like to take this class next quarter, call and place your name on a waiting list for first dibs.  It’s wonderful summer bracelet fun!!

JAPANESE WEAVING: GRADIENT PENDANT,  SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2012 10:30-12:30
Odin is back with one of her most popular design. The gradient pendant is one of the easier Japanese Weaving projects and one of the prettiest and most interesting, too. This is a wonderful piece to begin your journey into the art of Japanese Weaving. Choose dark to light shades of the same color to achieve the gradient effect or make it a rainbow of colors. Either way, it's beautiful, easy, interesting and will create interest where ever you wear it. It also makes a great zipper pull or cell phone/purse ornament. Skill Level: Novice (some hand weaving experience is recommended).  Tuition: $25.00, with: ODIN

Stop in often.  New items arrive.  The stock moves around.  You just might see something you never noticed before!  See you soon and,
Happy Beading,
Linda

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Bracelet Classes Galore! New Kumihimo Findings!


Hi All,
Bummer about the rain.  We need it though.  Just think of all the trees and shrubs that will be bursting forth very soon.  The good news we can stay in and bead to our hearts content!  If you can’t be outdoors among the butterflies and flowers, you can create your own.  Starting with:

BUTTERFLY BRACELET, THURSDAY MAY 3, 2012 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Dainty, delicate and light as a breeze, this lovely little bracelet is sure to be one of your most favorite pieces. Everyone who sees it will want one too. But that's ok. Once you learn how to put it together, you'll be making dozens for birthday and holiday giving. It's the kind of bracelet that any age group will love to wear. This class fills fast so call and reserve your seat today. Skill Level: Novice (some stringing or hand weaving experience recommended) Photo doesn't do this piece justice. Stop in to see in person.  Tuition $25.00, with Linda.

CRYSTAL SCALLOP BRACELET, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 10:30-12:30
Another of Lori Holt’s most popular designs (and a fabulously easy and elegant gift) is the Crystal Scallop Bracelet. Back by popular demand this dainty and delicate design, has become a favorite of many who have taken the class. It's a variation on right angle weave, done in crystals and pearls with seed bead embellishments. You can keep it monochromatic or mix up the colors for a truly unique piece. You'll find it works up quickly so you'll be able to make a few for the special gals on your gift list. (You'll want to keep a couple for yourself though). This piece appeals to the younger set as well as us young at heart gals. Come see it in person to really appreciate it's beauty. SKILL LEVEL: NOVICE (Some hand weaving experience recommended).  Tuition $35.00, taught by Linda 




TILA FLOWER BRACELET, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 1:00-3:00
Love those little two-hole Tila beads but don't know what to do with them? Make flowers! Lori's lovely Tila Flower bracelet is worked in sections and then joined together. You will love creating it, wearing it and all the compliments you'll receive. This is a popular class and books fast. Reserve your seat early. Skill Level: Novice (some experience with hand weaving recommended)Tuition $35.00, taught by Linda


New items:
Just in, tiny metal hearts and stars.  Perfect as spacers or earring embellishment. 


Lots of new Kumihimo findings just arrived!  Clasp sets that include toggle, end caps and pendant ring to hang a focal bead on your lovely braid, in silver and gold.

Larger 8mm end caps for the thicker cord.
 

Assorted pendant rings in assorted metals.

Looking for a fun little gift for Mom (of yourself)?  Check out these whimsical little scissors.  Great for all needle and thread projects and just $3.99.

The BEAD EXPRESS TRUNK SHOW will start to arrive the end of this week.  Once checked in and hung you can look for the display by end of next week.  There will be an official announcement, but, if you happen to be in the shop while it’s being hung, you just might get first dips on some fabulous favorites.  Stop in often and check out all of the beading possibilities.  In the meantime, have fun, see you soon and,

Happy Beading,
Linda
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