Saturday, October 30, 2010

October 23rd Jewelry Making Fun Event!

We had a great turn out for our jewelry making fun event! Everybody left with a fun Halloween book pendant and a whimsical upcycled pair of earrings!



Monday, October 25, 2010

Make an Heirloom for the Holidays!


Victorian Netted Ornament Cover
November 3 & 10

Join us in making this beautiful netted ornament cover. Instruction, all materials and use of tools are provided for the $15 class fee.

Call for times, further details & to sign-up!
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This is a reservation only make-n-take event, limited seating.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Steampunk in Bloom - BeadStyle cover feature by Irina Miech

New Kit Steampunk in Bloom Necklace!
Enameled copper flower and gear components combine to create the "Steampunk in Bloom" necklace by Irina Miech and featured on the cover of BeadStyle - November issue.

Color Available:
  • Floral Fantasy (rose, denim, rust, green, with copper chain)

For more information on this kit, visit our website.

New Kit - Steampunk in Bloom Earrings
Also by Irina and featured in this issue are the Steampunk in Bloom earrings. Pair these earrings with the matching necklace to complete the set, or allow them to stand on their own. Use a simple technique to link the flower and gear components together for these dangle earrings.

Color Available:
  • Harvest Fantasy (rust, gold with copper materials)
For more information on this kit, visit our website.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Jewelry Making Fun with BeadStyle Editor Cathy Jakicic



Saturday, October 23rd ~ 1:00 - 3:00pm
at Eclectica and The Bead Studio

BeadStyle Editor Cathy Jakicic, author of Hip Handmade Memory Jewelry will be here demonstrating fun jewelry techniques! Learn how to make a book club charm bracelet, and view jewelry featured in Cathy’s book. Bring in an aluminum can and learn how to upcycle it into beautiful jewelry from techniques shown in Create Colorful Aluminum Jewelry.

Friday, October 15, 2010

New Holiday Arrivals!



Fun new holiday beads have arrived!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Second Annual Beads to Prevent Breast Cancer Event


October 25th-30th Pink Ribbon Auction

The Bead Studio will host a silent auction of artwork, on display during regular store hours. 100% of the auction proceeds will be donated to the Froedtert Hospital Breast Cancer Research Fund.

October 25th-30th Pink Ribbon Collection

Purchase any beads from our pink ribbon collection, and 10% will be donated to breast cancer research.

October 30th Pink Ribbon Reception

Join us from 5-7pm for wine and cheese. Auction winners will be announced at 6:30pm. You need not be present to win.

October 30th
Make-n-Take Event

Make a pink bracelet for a $5 donation.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

October Make-n-Take Events...

Wrapped Loop Bracelet
Make-n-Take Event

New date added
Friday, October 15th

Be sure to reserve your spot for the Wrapped Loop Bracelet Make-n-Take Event. Instruction, all materials and use of tools are provided for the $9 class fee.
Call for times, further details & to sign-up!
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This is a reservation only make-n-take event, limited seating.


Stamped Pendant
Make-n-Take Event

October 19th & 20th
Be sure to reserve your spot for the Stamped Pendant Make-n-Take event. Instruction, all materials and use of tools are provided for the $5 class fee.

Call for times, further details & to sign-up!
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This is a reservation only make-n-take event, limited seating.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Unicorne Beads Trunk Show!

October 16th-31st

The Bead Studio will be hosting a trunk show from Unicorne Beads. Come and see all of the beautiful new styles & shapes in a rainbow of colors.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

More Class News...

Due to the popularity of the Wire Wrapped Cabochon class, a new session has been scheduled!Wire Wrapped Cabochon
Wednesday, October 20th ~ 6:00-8:00pm
Learn to wire wrap a cabochon and create a beautiful pendant. This versatile technique can be used to accommodate a variety of different sizes and shapes of cabochons.


There is still room the following classes:

Hodo (sidewalk) Bracelet
Saturday, October 23rd ~ 10:30am-1:30pm
Create a bracelet reminiscent of a stone pathway using Japanese 4-in-1 and 8-in-1 techniques.


Railroad Tracks Bracelet
Tuesday, October 26 ~ 6:00pm-8:00pm
Learn the basics of needle and thread while making this simple and elegant bracelet.

To register call 262-641-0910

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Article in Brookfield NOW


Irina Miech was profiled in the Brookfield/Elm Grove NOW paper! The article talks about how she started in the bead world, and how she began writing books.

Check it out here!

Friday, October 8, 2010

Latest Class News...

Due to the popularity of the Big Hole Trend Setter Beads class, a new session has been scheduled!

Big Hole Trend Setter Beads
Wednesday, October 13th ~ 6:00-8:00pm
Learn to create these sparkly needle and thread beads with a 5mm hole to compliment any bracelet meant for large holes.


There is still room the following classes:

Celestial Rivoli Necklace
Saturday, October 16th ~ 10:30am-12:30pm
Create a whimsical centerpiece and us it in a fun festive necklace.


Sparkle Cabochon Wrap
Saturday, October 16th ~ 1:30pm-3:00pm
Build onto your wire wrapping skills while learning this beautiful technique using square wire and set a Cubic Zirconia to add sparkle to your pendant.

To register call 262-641-0910.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Jewelry Making Fun with BeadStyle Editor Cathy Jakicic.

Saturday, October 23rd ~ 1:00 - 3:00pm
at Eclectica and The Bead Studio

BeadStyle
Editor Cathy Jakicic, author of Hip Handmade Memory Jewelry will be here demonstrating fun jewelry techniques! Learn how to make a book club charm bracelet, and view jewelry featured in Cathy’s book. Bring in an aluminum can and learn how to upcycle it into beautiful jewelry from techniques shown in Create Colorful Aluminum Jewelry.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Wrapped Loop Bracelet Make-n-Take Event!


Be sure to reserve your spot for Wrapped Loop Bracelet Make-n-Take Event. Instruction, all materials and use of tools are provided for the $9 class fee.

October 12 & 13
Call for times & further details.
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This is a reservation only make-n-take event, limited seating.

Friday, October 1, 2010

New Class Schedule for November!

The November class schedule is now available online and at the store. Stop in and see the great new classes to choose from!
Facets in Steampunk Bracelet
Saturday, November 6, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Jeweled Hollow Beads
Monday, November 8, 15 & 22, 6:00-8:00pm

Drops of Autumn Bracelet
Saturday, November 13, 10:30am-1:00pm

These are just a small sampling of the new projects,
for a complete list of our class projects, visit our website.

To register or for more information call 262-641-0910