2010 Workshop & Events Schedule

Please be sure to read our workshop registration / cancellation policy before registering.

Click here for a workshop registration form that can be used for any classes and/or workshops. All forms are in Adobe PDF Format. Need a free copy of Adobe Reader? To access the link for this download, go to our library page.

All workshops are held at the Mt. Laurel Fire Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Directions to the Mt. Laurel Fire Hall are available.

If you prefer to mail in your registration, send it to:

March 2010

Saturday March 13th & Sunday March 14th, 2010 - SJBS's own Bead Show Event: BEAD BINGE.

Sunday March 21st, 2010 - SJBS' own Piper Antonelli will teach Jeanette Cook's Baroque Pearl Necklace. The workshop cost is $50 for members, and $80 for non-members. Attendees will also be required to purchase the necklace instructions for $12 from Ms. Cook. The supply list for this workshop is:

April 2010

Saturday April 17th & Sunday April 18th, 2010 - Workshop with Melanie Doerman. Melaine has felt the need to create all her life and has explored different materials and techniques. The turning point came in 1995 when she discovered seed beads. Taking tiny glass beads and using various techniques to transform them into works of art is a medium that truly resonated with her. She explores and uses other media as well and enjoys working with and combining a wide variety of materials.

Beyond making beaded artworks, teaching others has been a fulfilling goal.  Visit her website and view her portfolio at: www.themagpie.com.

Registration forms for Melanie Doerman's classes can be downloaded, completed and returned. Click on the project picture or name for a description of the class, project details, skill level, and materials supply information. Cost per class (full day): $50 members / $80 non-members. Suggested skill Level: intermediate with knowledge of Peyote stitch.

Bohemian Lace Necklace Saturday, April 17th (10am - 5pm)

The Kaleidoscope Bracelet Kits from instructor: $65 (Beads & colors may vary) Sunday, April 18th (10am - 5pm)

Contact Piper for details by email at: programs@southjerseybeadsociety.org for more information and availability.

May 2010

Saturday May 8th, 2010 - Workshop with Linda Gettings. Linda will be teaching two classes on May 8^th. In the morning (from 10am - 1pm) she'll be providing instruction on The Crystal Slide Necklace. From 2pm - 5pm she'll be teaching the Medallion Bracelet. Costs for the workshops are $30 for one workshop and $50 for both (SJBS members), and $45 / $80 for non-members. The kit for each workshop can be purchased for $30 each, or you can bring your own supplies (listed below).

Crystal slide necklace 220 4 mm bicones 10 6mm bicones same color 1 long tube size 8 seed beads size 15 seed beads - approximately 50 closure size 10 and or 12 beading needle thread of your choice (but - not nymo)		(Click image for larger view.)
Medallion Bracelet size 8 seed beads in 2 colors 1 tube each size 11 seed beads in 2 colors to match size 8's 1/2 tube more than enough optional - 20 4mm bicones - in complementing colors size 10 beading needle thread of your choice (but not nymo) closure of your choice		(Click image for larger view.)

Contact Piper at programs@southjereseybeadsociety.org for details on registration for this workshop.

October 2010

Retreat Instructor:
Shelly Nybakke

SJBS's 1st Annual BEAD RETREAT - located at Kirkridge Retreat in Bangor, PA. The retreat will take place from Friday, October 1st to Sunday, October 3rd. This members-only retreat will feature instruction by Shelly Nybakke and will feature three of Shelly's projects (details below).

Cost: $360 (balance is due on September 1, 2010).

Includes:

• 2 nights lodging
• 6 meals, including dinner Friday dinner and lunch on Sunday

Kits & supplies are not included in the cost of the retreat.

Sorry, but all spaces for the retreat have been filled! A waiting list application can be submitted to be added to our waiting list. (First come first serve, no guarantee of being added to the list of attendees.)

Shelley Nybakke teaches a variety of classes, including her favorite, layered right-angle weave. The first weaving class she ever attended, she pretended she forgot an appointment and left early because she hated it so much and was fumbling around lost with even threading the needle. After that setback, she purchased Carol Wilcox Wells' book, Creative Bead Weaving, and hasn't looked back. So from making hundreds of memory wire bracelets to now teaching around the country, she really believes anything is possible. Her motto is "A day without beads is hardly worth getting out of bed for." Shelley can be contacted at shelley@thebeadparlor.com, or via her web site, www.thebeadparlor.com.

Retreat Projects:
Friday, October 1, 2010 - Until I Can Breathe Again
Saturday, October 2, 2010 - Hoity Toity (One side crystals version, one side pearls version)
Sunday, October 3, 2010 - A MetalSmith's Match Version 201

Click here for local expos, shows, and more. Most events offer beading classes and/or demos.

For questions or futher information on these special events, unless otherwise noted, please contact Piper by email at: programs@southjerseybeadsociety.org.