Spring Colors and Classes!

Even though the temps are still frigid outside, spring is starting to POP here in the shop.  New beads and items arrive weekly and many are the sweet, juicy colors of new grass and early flowers.  Check out these:

Cats Eye Rounds

Mother of Pearl Diamonds

Cat’s Eye 6mm STARS and HEARTS (back in stock)

Blue Sardonyx

Green Opal

Rhyolite

These wonderful primroses are sure to make your spring wardrobe POP!  Necklace, bracelet, wire up a pretty little ring and you’ll be set for spring!

And there are colorful little Mushrooms in purple, red and blue for you whimsical side.  Great fun as earrings, lanyards, or bracelets.

New books are here to get you started on your beading journey

If you missed the Beaded Crochet Rope class and would like to give it a try,  this book and DVD may be just what you’re looking for.

JUST ARRIVED!  A restock of the HOBBIT HOLE, FAIRY DOORS!  Get them while they last.  (You can create your own fairy ring with the mushrooms)

I’m meeting with one of my favorite suppliers this week, so there will be many more springy new items to play with.  What a great way to get past the winter blahs.  So, stop in often and see what’s new.

Another great way to get out of the doldrums is to learn something new.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24^TH, learn VIKING KNIT with the new (and very easy to use) LAZEE DAIZEE VIKING KNIT WIRE WEAVING TOOL.  Using this tool makes Viking Knit easier than ever.  It’s a fascinating technique and makes a beautiful and interesting woven chain.  Skill Level: Beginner, Fee: $15 with purchase of knitter and drawplate.  Already have tools?  Talk to me.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26^TH, BEADING BASICS with MARIE JACQUES.  Get started stringing your own necklaces and bracelets with professional results.  It’s all in choosing the right components, using the right tool for the job and a little practice.  Whether you’re brand new or just want to brush up on skills that have become rusty, reserve your seat today.  You’ll be welcoming Spring in your own style!  Skill Level: Beginner, Fee: $25  Sample below, by Debbie Potter.

Don’t miss BEADER’S NIGHT OUT next TUESDAY, MARCH 1^st, from 6-8 P.M.. Bring a project that you’ve been wanting to start, complete or at least make some progress on, and join other beaders and have a few laughs in the process.  Even when I feel tired at the end of the day, I always feel energized after one of these sessions.   No Fee, just call and let me know you would like to join in.

The Ides of March are upon us and St. Patrick’s day isn’t far behind.  Create and carry a little luck with you on SATURDAY, MARCH 5^TH,  for JAPANESE WEAVING as we learn to make this awesome SHAMROCK!  Odin will take you through the easy steps to fashion one from 4mm bicone crystals.  Skill Level: Novice (Some hand weaving recommended) Fee: $25

So get out of your winter funk and come in and look at pretty shiny things, make something new or take a class. It’s all good and good for you. See you soon, and

Happy Beading,

Linda

Please check out our website for more wonderful class offerings!

http://www.beadsonthekennebec.com/