Precious Hearts

Free Wire Class -  Saturday, January 26th 10 AM -12 noon

Precious Heart Earrings by Julia L. Hecht

Join me for a special opportunity in wirework.  This Saturday, I will share my Precious Hearts Earring design and demonstrate the techniques needed to make these lovely sparkling vintage inspired earrings.  The focal dangles are 18 mm heart pendants from Swarovski - they are absolutely gorgeous.  Their size is perfectly balanced with two clusters of crystal dangles.  You will learn how to create a strong connection for the hearts using my twist and wrap technique.  Plus, there is plenty of opportunity to practice and perfect your wrapped loops.  The class is appropriate for all levels.  The kit is $26, and is available in three color ways:  Tango (shown here), Golden (golden hearts with various golds and reds ), and Valentine (red hearts with reds and pinks).  There are only 8 kits available so don't delay.  Call with a credit card or come by. We open on Monday at 2 PM. 
(More kits will become available in the future when the Precious Heart crystals are available again.)

 Seed Bead Classes

Not Grandma's Cameo still has a few places available for Mondays 1/28 and 2/4 6:00- 9:00 PM.  This beautiful netted collar class is back by popular demand.  I taught this in 2009 and probably won't be teaching it again.  So, if you're interested, sign up while you still have the chance.  

Coming Soon

Floral Fantasy Class by Margo (Uses crystal margaritas - yummy!)

Hollywood Sparkle Class by Julia  (A sparkling neckpiece you could wear to the Oscars)

Twin Beads - We've got 'em in every color.  This week we will be tubing them and getting them out on display.  They will be sold in 5" 20 gram tubes.  They are cute, affordable, and offer plenty of design opportunities.  We still have our fabulous Super-Duo precision twins and will continue to carry both in every color. 

Crime Scene Update...

Many of you remember that when we opened on 3/20/11 only a small portion of the store was ready for shopping.  We had a large section across from the studio that was replete with wonderful Czech glass strands, but hanging in a disorganized mess.  I referred to it as "the crime scene" as in "Do Not Enter".  Eventually I opened the crime scene for business as I worked to clean it up, and shrink it.  On Monday, Wendy, June and I roll up our sleeves to attack what remains in earnest.  We 3 will spend the entire day reorganizing the back end of the store.  We will be bringing out  fire polish, druks and Czech pressed glass that we've had sequestered and hidden away.  Come visit and see what's happening and what new products we bring out.  Poppyfield will be open from 2-8 PM, as usual and at your service to help you with all your beading needs.  

Tuesday Wire Meet-Up with Sylvia Abeyta

 Come join us for an informal wirework session every Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00.  Sylvia is a retired teacher and is great at explaining techniques and helping troubleshoot.  Come with your own ideas or see what's on Sylvia's creative agenda.  All levels.  FREE.  

Remember Monday is late night at Poppyfield.  We are open til 8:00 PM.  So stop by after work or after dinner and browse our great selection of beads, fiber, and metal at your leisure.  

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

Kits and Colorways

Kits in 3 color-ways are now available for purchase for "A Little Romance" Chandelier Earrings Free Wire Class, this Saturday 11/17 at 10 AM - noon.  Click on the Free Wire Classes page in the header above to see more pics and get all the details about what's included in the kits and what tools you will need.  Call the store to buy your kit in advance.  I have room for 16 participants, and all are welcome on a first-come-first-served basis.  However, purchasing a kit in advance will guarantee you a space.  I will have kits available on the morning of the class.  And you may come as early as 9:30 AM.  (Please note: The store will not open for general shopping until noon.  We will focus on wrapped loops and incorporating chain into your designs.  With these skills and all the gorgeous beads out there... THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!  You will be able to give hand-made gifts galore this season. 

Hope to see you  Saturday!

Drop Everything and TWIST!

*****ANNOUNCING*****

DROP EVERYTHING AND TWIST!

FREE WIRE HOUR

EVERY TUESDAY 1:00-2:00 PM

and

THE OCCASIONAL MONDAY 6:00-8:00 PM

The FREE WIRE HOUR last Tuesday was a great success!! 11 people filled the tables of "Studio Poppy" to learn the secrets of making perfect wire loops and spirals. We had a lot of fun doing low- key twisting. Everyone left with new "tricks", nice loops, and pretty good spirals. I have received requests from a number of customers to offer a similar class after the work day. I can offer an hour or 2 on Monday evenings when there is no class scheduled and Solange, my trusted employee, is here to mind the store. This Monday evening, August 1st, I will offer 2 hours from 6:00 - 8:00. We will cover everything I taught this past Tuesday, plus what I will teach next Tuesday. You don't need to register or call. Just show up. There are no printed instructions, so bring something to jot down a few notes.

NEW FREE PROJECT - FIRECRACKER EARRINGS

Firecracker Earrings by Julia Hecht

(2 colorways shown)

The inspiration for these earrings was this 4th of July's amazing fireworks display in Pine Plains, NY . The big bead is the heart stopping BOOM and the wire dangles of color are the works.

I will teach these fun earrings during D.R.A.T. (Drop Everything and Twist) this coming week. The earring class will begin during the 2nd hour of Monday evening's 2-hr free wire class on August 1st, and again on Tuesday August 2nd from 1 -2 PM. It is an opportunity to practice and perfect wire loops and wrapped loops while creating something pretty to wear or give. Work with 2 different gauges of wire, seed beads, a large bead and accent beads. You will need: round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, flush cutters, nylon jaw pliers, 20 ga wire and 22 ga wire (copper based or dead soft wire recommended), size 11 seed beads in 1-3 colors, 2 size 6 beads, 4 mm accent beads, 2 12 mm beads ( I used Swarovski pearls), and earring wires. ALL supplies and tools are currently available at Poppyfield Bead Company. The class is FREE. There is no registration. Just show up!

CLASS UPDATE

Mexican Fan Earrings class tomorrow has SOLD OUT!!

Gingko Leaf Necklace with Diane Fitzgerald on Nov 4th has SOLD OUT!!

Registration is OPEN for:

Crystal and Brick Revival Earrings with Julia Hecht, 8/15 6-9 PM, $25

Fan Dance Necklace with Margo Field, 8/13, 20, 27 1-4 PM, (a few places are left) or 9/12, 19 and 26th 6-9 PM, $65.

Almost Infinity Bracelet with Julia Hecht, 9/10 and 17 6-9 PM, $40

Moorish Tile Beaded Beads with Diane Fitzgerald, 11/5, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, $85

Tropical Bauble with Diane Fitzgerald, 11/6, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, $85

See the "Classes and Shows" page for pics and details of these classes and for the class policies.

PRODUCT UPDATE

5 mm x 7 mm Czech Teardrops (drilled from top to bottom) in 20 different colors - Now at $3.00 for 25 beads. These are hard to find drops and may not be available after selling out.