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.

Come Twist With Us!

Come learn basic wire skills for FREE at Poppyfield. I am offering a free wire intro during Open Beading this Tuesday, July 26th 1-2 PM. I will pass on the techniques and tips that I learned from wire masters who've taught me. I will teach wrapped loops and spirals which are the basis for all other wire designs. You will be able to approach wire designs in books and magazines with a solid foundation. Get ready for the Almost Infinity Bracelet Class in September.

For Tuesday's class, you will need nylon jaws pliers, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and flush cutters. Bring your own tools and wire, or purchase what you need at Poppyfield. I currently have everything in stock. I recommend a copper based wire between 18 - 22 gauge.

NEW CLASS - ALMOST INFINITY BRACELET

Almost Infinity Bracelet by Julia Hecht

Learn wire weaving with and without beads to make this unique bracelet. Students will learn to use the jump ring mandrel, and 26 gauge wire to create these original links. Connect them and add a handmade clasp for a 100% handmade bracelet. Stop by Poppyfield to see this bracelet in person.

2 Saturdays - September 10th and 17th, 1-4 PM $40.oo

CLASS UPDATE

Mexican Fan Earrings Class with Julia - soon to sell out

Mexican Fan Earrings by Julia Hecht

A few places are left in Saturday's class. Use delica beads to create a bezel around a large bead and then embellish with crystals. You create a beautiful pair of earrings. PLUS - It is the jumping off point for more complex versions which I will demonstrate in class.

Margo's Fan Dance Class in August (3 Saturdays) is filling up and will likely sell out. If you are interested, now is the time to grab your place. There is also a Monday evening class in September. Check the classes page details, or stop by the store to see the real deal on display.

Crystal and Brick Revival Earrings with Julia (me) is still open for registration - Monday Aug 15th 6-9 PM

Update on Workshops with Guest Bead Master Diane Fitzgerald

Gingko Leaf Necklace - SOLD OUT

Diane's other 2 classes - Tropical Bauble and Moorish Tile Beaded Beads are filling and are likely to sell out.

All classes can be found on the Classes and Shows page - with pics, detailed descriptions, dates and cost. You can register for all classes in person at the store, or call during store hours with a credit card. Payment holds your place.

JUST IN - ONE G THREAD BY TOHO

I am now carrying this new popular thread by Toho. It is a less expensive alternative to fireline- that doesn't snag and fray like nymo and is more fluid than fireline. It comes in 50 yard bobbins - I have black and white and a variety package of all the colors. Try it! Why spend on thread what you really want to spend on BEADS!

Thank you Dana A. for encouraging me to carry it.

REMEMBER

OPEN BEADING - TUESDAYS 1-4

LEARN TO TWIST WIRE, BEAD WITH FRIENDS, OR GET HELP FROM JULIA

LOOK FORWARD TO MONDAYS!

IT IS LATE NITE AT POPPYFIELD

OPEN EVERY MONDAY EVENING TIL 8:00 PM

Shine On!

Swarovski Crystal Pearls

The Albuquerque summer keeps shining on - and so do our beads. Today was my first day back in New Mexico after 10 days in New York. It was a lovely family trip, but I was excited to get back to Poppyfield. The New Mexico sun hit me hard after all that moist haze and shade. Then, I walked into the cool of the store and was reminded of how lucky I am. I spend my days surrounded by the shimmer of colored glass, punctuated by visits from all sorts of creative people. Solange and I had a busy day today and it was just great to be helping pick colors and selling beads.

Product News

I am getting ready to teach some more wire/ metal classes - including forging (hammering). In preparation for that I've now got chasing hammers and bench blocks for sale. Stay tuned for more on this class and other upcoming wire classes.

Class News

A Medallion Mix

There is still some room in the Mixed Media Medallion Class this Saturday 1-4 pm. This class sold out last month and was very popular. You will learn a variety of techniques including a peyote stitch bezel of a cabachon, working with paper, fabric, and adhesives. There is also instruction in making a wire spiral and wrapped linked bail - all this in 3 hours for only $25. This is the last class for this project -so don't miss out! Appropriate for all levels.

Other upcoming classes with a few spaces left are:

Margo's RAW Bon Bons on Saturday, July 23rd from 1-4 for $25 - You can make a bracelet with 7 gorgeous rivolis or substitute an 8 mm pearl or bead for a different look. ( Not for brand new beaders.)

My Mexican Fan Earrings class Monday July 18th 6-9 or Saturday July 30th 1-4 for $25. All levels class - appropriate for beginners too.

This teaches another very versatile technique for bezeling and embellishing a large round bead.

Delicas and crystal bicones - YUM!

Check the Classes Page for pics and more details about these and other classes in August and September.

Gingko Class With Diane Fitzgerald Soon to Sell Out

I've promised to let you know as Diane's November classes fill up and this one is almost full. You can register by phone with a credit card (Master or Visa) or come in to the store. I've got a sample on display. Diane promises to send me samples of the Moorish Tile Beaded Beads and the Tropical Bauble at the end of the month.

Remember- Tuesday is OPEN BEADING from 1-4 - I am available to help you with your beadwork and wire work.

Pearls and Bicones Galore!

Crystal and Brick Revival Earrings by Julia Hecht

Ode to the Bicone

I just love the simple crystal bicone. No matter what shapes and designs Preciosa and Swarovski come up with, I always find myself gravitating back to the that simple bicone bead. I remember my first encounter with bicones was in 2003, a few months after I had discovered beads. I took my 2nd class with Margo - the Clover supplement to the Botanical Invention. Margo suggested using crystals as "buds" and embellishments to the very detailed and intricate clovers made of size 15 beads. (I also love size 15's but that's the topic for another post entirely). I just marveled over the beauty of those crystals -it is such a simple shape - but those crisp crystal edges and the sparkle just get to me. I can't resist. Aurora Borealis takes it to a whole nother level. Whew!

In contemplating a nice Intro to Brick Stitch project, I wanted to add my own personal twist to the design. It is only natural that I include crystals. Many people are familiar with the hippie earrings popular in the 1970's that have a beaded triangle at the top and long fringe, usually with bugle beads. You can still see them around New Mexico today. Many beaders got their start beading by making those earrings...one friend taught another, etc. Brick stitch was my first bead weaving technique (self taught from the book by Diane Fitzgerald). I'd like to pass it on. So I created the Crystal and Brick Revival Earrings - a class for all levels. I'll be teaching it on Monday evening August 15th 6-9 PM (cost $25). There will be a Saturday afternoon class sometime in the fall, TBA.

History of Brick Stitch in America

I see many Native Americans selling brick stitch earrings. I researched the history of the Comanche / Brick stitch among Native Peoples using David Dean's book Beading in the Native American Tradition. He explains that both peyote (Gourd Stitch) and brick (Comanche stitch) were adopted by the Kiowa and Comanche people of the southern plains between 1870 and 1890. It was taught to them by Europeans who used those techniques to make purses and items for use by women, with floral and dainty feminine motifs in flat form. Native Americans adapted peyote and brick into tubular form for religious regalia and changed the color schemes. Back in the day, these stitches were used exclusively by men for creating items for use in ceremonies. Women were prohibited from making these items. Nothing was said in this book about the brick stitch and fringe earrings. So, I suspect that these were developed for the tourist trade, and are not rooted in Native tradition. But I could be wrong and would be happy to be corrected or receive more information about the history of Native earrings with Comanche / Brick Stitch. David Dean's book, chock full of interesting information and pictures, is available at Poppyfield.

Pearl Update

I just beefed up my Swarovski crystal pearl selection. It was good and it is now superfantastic!! I am happy to announce that I have 3 new colors: Coral (a gorgeous cantaloup color), Maroon, and Bordeaux (a dark deep brick red). I have 20 different colors of 12 mm pearls. These work in the Mexican Fan Earrings and Fan Dance Necklace (see class page) and a lot of projects that you see in the magazines. Several customers have asked about 3 mm pearls and I now have them in 12 colors. I filled the gaps in colors in the various sizes so I feel safe to say I've got the best crystal pearl selection on display in Albuquerque. Come check it out!

Class Update

Poppyfield Bead Company to Host NM Bead Society Workshop

Monday July 25th with

Bonnie Vigil: Open Lace Rope

Contact NMBS to register

Materials for this class will be available for purchase at Poppyfield

Open Lace Rope by Bonnie Vigil

We had 2 wonderful classes full of students wanting to expand their jewelry making techniques. Susan Skinner's Milagro Chain was a fun-filled evening of wire twisting. Participants left with confidence to make wrapped looped chain, rosary style and spiral dangles. She also taught an original "fish clasp". Two customers already came in with finished chain proudly shining .

My Mixed Media Medallion class SOLD OUT!! This class teaches how to capture a paper graphic in a beaded medallion. We had such a range of medallions emerging: Frieda Kahlo, Tinkerbell, a treasured family photo, a black bird, and many more. This was my first bead class in about 2 years, and my first class at my own shop -- It was so exciting for me. So much more fun than teaching how to do spinal taps on babies. Life is good! There will be one more class on Mixed Media Medallions Sat, July 16th from 1-4. There are still a few places left. So call or come by to register and learn this fun and versatile project.

There are still places available in the following classes...but they are filling up.

Mixed Media Medallion with Julia Hecht: Sat, July 16th 1- 4 PM, $25

Mexican Fan Earrings with Julia Hecht: Mon, July 18th 6-9 PM, $25

or Sat July 30th 1-4 PM, $25

RAW Bon Bons with Margo Field: Sat, July 23rd 1-4 PM, $25

Crystal and Brick Revival Earrings with Julia Hecht: Mon, Aug 15th 6-9 PM, $25

Fan Dance Necklace with Margo Field: 3 Sats: Aug 13th, 20th, 27th 1-4 PM $65

or 3 Mondays: Sept 12th, 19th, 26th 6-9 PM $65

Diane Fitzgerald All - Day Workshops in November (4th, 5th, and 6th)

Gingko Leaf Lariat, Moorish Tile Beaded Beads, and Tropical Bauble

$85 per class

Please check the CLASS page for pics and details of our classes

A word about the Poppyfield Return Policy

The policy is that there are no returns. The only exception I can make is for defective tools - purchased within 7 days.

Many people come to the store wanting to return beads for a variety of reasons - too small, not what they expected, color doesn't match what they have at home, changed their mind, or they need other beads and don't have the money to buy more, so they want to trade in what they have and other reasons. While I feel for my customers, and wish I could accommodate all your needs and all your returns, the nature of the small bead store business prevents me from accepting returned products. Thank you for your understanding.

More Classes From Bead Masters

NEW CLASSES!!!

Diane Fitzgerald Classes Open For Registration

Gingko Leaf Necklace - Moorish Tile Beaded Beads - Tropical Bauble

3 Full-Day classes November 4, 5, 6 - 2011

$85 per class

Diane is an internationally renowned bead artist and award winning teacher who lives in Minneapolis, MN. She is a prolific and pioneering designer who is often on the forefront of bead design. She is also known for exploring traditional beadwork of other cultures. Her books include Shaped Beadwork (my favorite!), Zulu Inspired Beadwork, and The Beaded Garden, among others. Her Gingko Leaf necklace and Tropical Bauble (shown above) are being offered at Bead and Button this year. They are both sold out and cost $180 and $190, respectively. The Moorish Tile Beads are intricate beaded bead designs that make a fabulous necklace. Below is a close up of 3 of the beads. It is unlikely you will ever have an another opportunity to learn from Diane at the Poppyfield price of $85. Don't miss out!

Moorish Tile Beaded Beads

Fan Dance Necklace with Margo Field

3 Saturdays: August 13th, 20th and 27th 1-4 PM

OR

3 Mondays: September 5th, 12th, and 19th 6-9 PM

$65

Fan Dance by Margo Field

CLASS UPDATES

There are still some places left in:

Phoenix Phlower with Margo Field: Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18 1-4 ($65)

Milagro Chain Intro to Wirework with Susan Skinner: Monday, June 13th 6-9 PM ($25)

Mixed Media Medallion with Julia Hecht (me): Monday, June 20th 6-9 PM and Saturday July 16th 1-4 PM ($25)

Mexican Fan Earrings with Julia Hecht (me): Monday July 18th 6-9 PM and Saturday July 30th 1-4 ($25)

RAW Bon Bons Bracelet with Margo Field: Saturday July 23rd 1-4 ($25)

Check the classes page for details and pics

IMPORTANT DATES

Poppyfield Bead Company will be CLOSED on Monday July 4th, Friday July 8th and Saturday, July 9th. We will be OPEN on Tuesday -Thursday, July 5th, 6th and 7th.

************!!!!!!!! NEW !!!!!!!!***********

OPEN BEADING EVERY TUESDAY

1:00-4:00

Studio Poppy

Come in from the heat and bead in good company!

Meet other beaders, get inspired, find community.

PRODUCT UPDATE

PRECIOSA BICONES ARE READY FOR SALE

3, 4, and 6 mm bicone crystals available in single color strands or interesting mixes.

8 LB FIRELINE

125 yard spools for sale in crystal and FLAME GREEN

12 MM FACETED ROUNDS

These are used in the Mexican Fan Earrings - now available in 14 different colors, plus 2 stones: Blue Mist Agate and Red Botswana Agate

12mm Faceted Rounds

Much To Tell

Lots of Mexican Fan Earrings

There's a lot to catch you up on about the goings on at Poppyfield Bead Company.

Holiday Weekend Schedule

Poppyfield Bead Company WILL BE OPEN our regular hours over the holiday weekend. Friday 12-5:30, Saturday 12-4:30, and Monday 2-8 PM. Saturday is open beading from 12:30-4:30. Click here for more info about Open Beading. Monday evening is the RAW Bon Bon class at 6:00 PM. It is SOLD OUT. BUT.... there is already another class scheduled for Saturday, July 23rd 1-4. Don't miss out.

RIVOLIS ARE HERE

My "emergency" order of over 20 different Swarovski 14mm rivolis arrived today. There are some new colors such as Ultra Pink AB, Emerald Glacier Blue, Purple Haze, and also tried and true favs like Light Siam, Aquamarine, and Volcano and Sahara. Prices start as low as $1.65. If you are taking the RAW Bon Bons class Monday night with Margo and want to do the rivoli version, rest easy. I've got 'em!

DROPS AND LONG MAGATAMAS

I've got them in now, and hanging on the wall. There are over 26 colors of Japanese 3.4 mm Drops from Miyuki. They are used in the Mixed Media Medallion class (6/20) and are a great embellishment item, in general. I've got some gorgeous Long Magatamas now also - these can be seen in the bangle bracelet in one of the recent bead magazines (oops I can't remember which).

New Book: Handcrafted Wire Findings

This brand new book is great for beginners with wire who want to make their own findings. I can tell you from experience, it's great to be able to complete a project with a "just right" clasp that you make at home. It has been on back order and just came in today.

CLASS UPDATE

NEW CLASS: MEXICAN FAN EARRINGS with Julia Hecht (me)

Monday July 18th 6-9 OR Saturday, July 30th 1-4 $25

Mexican Fans by Julia Hecht

This is a one session class where you will learn to make a bezel and crystal embellishment for a large fire polish bead. I am about to try a giant pearl version. Stay tuned for pics of the pearl one.

There are still places available in the following classes:

• Phoenix Phlower with Margo Field: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18
• Milagro Chain Intro to Wirework with Susan Skinner: 6/13
• Mixed Media Medallion with Julia Hecht (me): 6/20
• Raw Bon Bons with Margo Field: 7/23

Check the classes page for details.

SAVE THE DATE: DIANE FITZGERALD AT POPPYFIELD

NOV 4-6, 2011

Bead Master Diane Fitzgerald is booked for 3 days of workshops at Studio Poppy. She and I are in discussion about which classes she will teach. Please let me know if you would be interested in her gingko leaf necklace. It sells out every year (for the last 12) at Bead and Button. Yet I know some of you have already done it. Click here for pic and info about the Gingko Leaf project.

Peace and Beads, y'all!

OPEN BEADING in STUDIO POPPY!!

Saturday May 28th

12:30-4:30

Studio Poppy at Poppyfield Bead Company

Don't spend the holiday weekend alone! Come bead with friends - new and old.

Bring your latest project or start something new.

Meet other beaders.

Just show up!

Table lamps and bead mats provided.

EYE CANDY: New and Improved!!!

Rivolis: So Delicious

Margo Field just stopped in to the store with a new (and in my opinion even more delicious) version of the RAW Bon Bons Bracelet scheduled for Memorial Day Evening and also Sat, July 23rd 1-4. This version uses 14 mm rivolis as the candy, instead of the 8 mm round. Its your choice, of course. But seriously - we all know how tantalizing rivoli's are. Imagine 7 on your wrist! I've got it on my wrist now. I am happy to report it is comfortable and very wearable. You can dress it up or down - jeans or an evening gown. Margo says this class is not for beginners and knowledge of right angle weave is helpful. Even I, self proclaimed hater of right angle weave would take this class. It is just that gorgeous. Come and see for yourself. The pic does not do justice.

If you've already registered for this class you will receive an email with a new supply list, should you opt for the rivoli version.

Positive Pressure

A few weeks ago a new customer came into the store. She spent some time picking beads and eventually brought me her green basket with quite a collection to check out. It was a really nice sale for me, and she seemed really happy to have found all these beads that she'd wanted. Just as I was handing her the receipt to sign, she remembered there was ONE more she'd wanted, but had forgotten. No problem, I told her. Then, the hair stood on the back of my neck as I saw she ventured into the area I'd begun to call "the crime scene". It is that back wall on the left where I've got all the beads from Margo that I haven't sorted through. Yes, they hang, because we had to see what we had, and how much space they took. They hang there like weeds in a garden or piles of dirty laundry, detracting from the perfection of all my hard work --- ever reminding me of the UNDONE. They haunt my dreams. Sort of.

It is confusing because they seem to be on display - sort of. I've pushed all sorts of tables and boxes and clutter around and in front of them - to create obstacles to getting near them. But, we beaders are a persistent lot. I've come to see that many will risk their personal safety to get to those beads. There are handwritten prices on them. Some are the selling price and some are the cost to me. I am not always sure what exactly I am dealing with. The whole situation makes me nervous and uncomfortable.

So... when this unsuspecting bead lover came up with her hank from "the crime scene", I panicked. I told her I couldn't sell them just yet, but I would email her when they were ready. Well, I won't go into details about what happened next. Let's just say, I learned "Never take beads from the hand of a beader".

It was my first truly negative experience with a customer. It just made me feel awful. I decided I could either push it aside or turn it into something positive. I chose the latter, because if not, it was bound to happen again. So... my plan became to help people get to the beads back there and pull beads so they can see them. If a customer is willing to wait while I get a price and put the product into my computer system, I sell it. It isn't the smoothest operation. But, what happens next is that I then label the rest of that product and get it out for sale - at least in the next day or two.

The result is that I've got my readied Czech bead area growing and slowly but steadily, the UNDONE is shrinking. Plus, what is ready is determined by YOU, my beading public. What you "must have" is what gets labelled and displayed. Now, when a customer moves toward the "crime scene", instead of panic, I just relish that people want what I have. I jump up, to make sure no one gets hurt back there. Then I do my best to show what I've got and make it available.

The rest I believe, will take care of itself.

PRODUCT UPDATE

Bead Magazines from Interweave Press

• Super Beadwork
• Favorite Bead Stitches
• Step by Step Wire

CLASS UPDATE

Make Your Own Medallion

Mixed Media Medallion with Julia Hecht (me)

Monday, June 20th 6 - 9 PM, Saturday July 16th 1-4 PM

choose ONE class. $25 (does not include supplies or tools)

This is a very fun, light project that allows you to use an image of your own choosing and turn it into a beaded medallion in just a few hours. This project uses paper, fabric, glass, beads, glue, thread, and wire. Perfect to hang from the Milagro chain (6/13 class), a ribbon, or cord. Bet you can't make just one! Stop by and see some samples.

Bon Bons in the RAW

RAW Bon Bons Bracelet with Margo Field

Monday, Memorial Day evening 6-9 PM, Saturday July 23rd 1-4 PM

choose ONE class. $25 (plus beads)

Still room in:

Phoenix Phlower with Margo - Saturdays, June 4th, 11th, 18th 1-4PM

The first group just finished this class last week and the necklaces were stunning. Amazing color combos!

Intro to Wirework Milagro Chain Necklace with Susan Skinner, Monday June 13th 6-9PM

(See the "Classes" page for pics and details)

Milagros and Bon Bons - Try 'Em

Milagros and Charms in Silver and Bronze

I am too tired to be awake and on the internet right now. But, alas, here I am. I am just too excited to go to sleep without sharing what's been going on at the store. There are new classes scheduled and new products that I've brought forward into the "open" part of the shop.

Product Update - Now Available

• 4mm Preciosa Bicones
• 6 mm Czech Fire Polish
• Small Drops
• Silver and Bronze Milagro Charms (see above pic)

Class Update

• Renaissance Rose with Bobbie Yoakum, 5/7, and 5/21- SOLD OUT
• Keep It Simple Loomwork with Bobbie Yoakum, Mondays 5/16 and 5/23-SOLD OUT

There are still places left in the following classes:

• Phoenix Phlower by Margo Field, 3 Saturdays 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 1-4 PM

New Classes

RAW Bon Bons Bracelet by Margo Field

This is a one session class being offered on Memorial Day evening 6-9 PM for $25.

RAW Bon Bons by Margo Field

Milagro Chain by Susan Skinner

Monday, June 13th, 6-9 PM $25

Milagro Chains

This is a one session intro to wirework with metal artisan, Susan Skinner. She will teach how to make wrapped loops and links, spirals, and embellishments, as well as a unique clasp. The Y chain you will make can be used to make a traditional rosary, or changed up with milagros, or your own beaded medallion. If you've thought about trying your hand at wire, this is the class for you.

Samples are on display at the shop. So stop by and take a look.

Mixed Media Medallions -TBA

Many of you have expressed interest in the medallions I have under glass right by the checkout area. This is a mixed media project I designed last year. It is a very fun, light project that allows you to use an image of your own choosing and turn it into a beaded medallion in just a few hours. Susan has convinced me to teach it NOW so that it can be the charm on the milagro necklace for a highly personalized "rosary" chain. Honestly, it is hard to imagine finding time to get instructions written while I am still working on setting up the store. But, I am gonna give it my best shot....so tune in for a future announcement of the date and time, with pics.