79
days until the show!
IMPORTANT DATES
January 12, 2010 -
Online registration opens!
June 6 - June 8, 2010 -
Master Classes, Fundamentals in Techniques, and Pre-conference Workshops
June 9 - 13, 2010 -
General Education classes
June 9, 2010 -
Meet the Teachers Reception
June 10. 2010 -
Private Shopping Preview for Registrants
SHOW NEWS
2010 INFORMATION

CLASS PICK OF THE DAY

Cool Classes ...don't miss them!

Linda Best Shaen
Evangeline: A Beaded Bead and Chain Neckpiece

Tue. June 8th, 9:00am-5:30pm
Level: Intermediate
Maximum Class Size: 20
Class Fee: $260.00

B10139
Reserve your seat with Linda.

Lampworking

Barbara Becker Simon
Metal Clay Findings Presents: Lampworked Beads on Fine-Silver

Sun. June 13th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Level: Intermediate
Maximum Class Size: 12
Class Fee: $105.00

B10818
Reserve your seat with Barbara!

NEW

New and Duplicate Classes

You asked for more from your favorite "Jill," Jill Wiseman, take a look at these duplicate session -

Quick-and-Easy Kumihimo - B10878, Wednesday, June 9, 4:00-7:00pm.

And

Quick-and-Easy Kumihimo - B10879, Sunday, June 13, 9:00am-Noon.

And also from Jill Wiseman - an evening in Paris...and a Night at the Opera - what could be more enchanting - even if it's only a daydream!

Parisian Lights Bracelet - B10880, Friday, June 11, 5:00-8:00pm.

A Night at the Opera Bracelet - B10886, Friday, June 11, 8:30am-4:30PM.

From our dynamic Christi Friesen, more fun polymer, in a way only Christi can do it!


Steampunk Chameleon Focal Bead - B10885, Sunday, June 13, 9:00am-Noon.

By popular request, from Adrienne Gaskell, more kumihimo, duplicates of her very popular classes:

Kumihimo Boro-Bead Necklace - B10860, Wednesday, June 9, 8:00am-3:00pm.

Kumihimo Focal Bead Necklace - B10884 - Saturday, June 12, 9:00am-5:00pm.

We finally found a "spare" classroom and another day for this much in demand Celtic design from Lynne Soto. Thank you for your many e-mails to Keshi on this session.

Celtic Silver Bracelet No. 1 - B10883, Wednesday, June 9, 8:00am-3:00pm.

From a mixed-media artist whose classes are always fun, Donna Kallner, a duplicate offering of her Moving Pictures session.

Moving Pictures - B10882, Wednesday evening, June 9, 4:00-7:00pm.

This very interesting class sold out quickly, and you have asked for another - so here's the 7-hour workshop of a popular topic from another new teacher "Sam" Roh.

Microwave Kiln Jewelry Intensive-Workshop - B10877, Tue., June 8, 9:00am-5:30pm.

Colored chain maille is all the rage - from Spider one of our new 2010 teachers - this class sold out on January 13.

Full-color Chain Maille - B10876, Fri., June 11, 5:00-8:00pm.

More kumihimo from Sheila Cleary - her famous Seafoam Necklace.

Seafoam Neckalce - B10875, Fri., June 11, 8:30-4:00pm.

We love these cocktail rings ... and you do too! Here's another class from Debra Saucier's - these rings have bling.

CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements Presents: Crystal Cocktail Ring - B10874, Fri., June 11, 5:00-8:00pm.

From the eclectic Carol Cypher - more gorgeous felted jewelry art. You asked for another session ... and here it is ...

Hand-felted Bangle with Beaded Bead - B10872, Sun., June 6, 7:00-10:00pm.

And yet more resin - definitely a hot topic for 2010 - from Linda Larsen.

How to Incorporate Resin into Your Work - B10873, Sun., June 13, 9:00am-Noon

From the fabuloous Sherry Serafini a brand new earring workshop - and also one of the Top Ten Teachers published in the April 2010 issue of Bead&Button magazine - this workshop was designed exclusively for the 10-year anniversary of the Bead&button Show.

Serafini Embroidered Elements: An Earful of Earring Design, B10871, Sunday, June 6, 9:00am-5:30pm

From one of the Top Ten Teachers published in the April 2010 issue of Bead&Button magazine Diane Fitzgerald:

CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements Presents: Crystal Helix Necklace, B10870, Sunday, June 13, 9:00am-Noon.

So many e-mails requesting this polymer class to be offered again Imprinted and Accented with the dynamic Julie Picarello.

Imprinted and Accented - B10867, Saturday, June 12, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Make the bracelet students are talking about Davida's Dream as this session will sell out FAST. You asked for this class to be duplicated, enroll now.

Davida's Dream - B10865, Saturday, June 12, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Do you love polymer? - Bring your skill set to a new level and enroll in Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg's Fabulous Foliage while you can!

Fabulous Foliage - B10864, Saturday, June 12, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Enroll in Tonia Davenport's Graffiti Sandwich Pendant triplicate session of her cool pendant we all want to wear! This class just keeps selling out.

Graffiti Sandwich Pendant - B10863, Friday afternoon, June 11, 1:00-4:00pm.

And another brand new class from Irina Miech

Road to Hana Bracelet - B10858, Thursday, June 10; Noon-3:00pm.

From Robert Dancik - more concrete; a 6-hour class of his sold out workshop!

Concrete: It's Not Just for Sidewalks Anymore-Class - B10859, Wednesday, June 9, 8:00am-3:00pm.

From one of our favorite wireworker instructors, Barb Switzer, a brand new class - Wire Nautilus Pendant - it's stunning!

Wire Nautilus Pendant - B10861, Thursday afternoon, Noon-3:00pm.

SEATS ADDED

Latest Update
Adrienne Gaskell's new clasp class sold out in a week - she's added more seats to accommodate your demand.
JUST ADDED - THREE SEATS TO THIS SOLD OUT SESSION
From one of our favorite KUMIHIMO instructors, Adrienne Gaskell, her amazing clasp!

Magnetic Focal Clasp - B10881, Tuesday evening, 7:00-10:00pm.
Kimberly Stathis - 5 added seats to her stunning Pearl Mounds Bracelet class.
Christi Friesen - whose classes are always on the cutting edge ...

SEATS ADDED TO FOUR OF HER CLASSES

From one of the Top Ten Teachers published in the April 2010 issue of Bead&Button magazine Kim St. Jean:
Seats added to ALL of her eclectic sesions! Check below ...
Events/Exhibits

Join us for the HOTTEST event at the Bead&Button Show. Lampworking Madness - Our Flame On for Breast Cancer Research Benefit - Friday Night, June 11.

Class Preview

More Moonlight Workshops for 2010 "Fun" Evening Workshop Sessions
"Jewelry first...sleep last"

Souvenirs

Our Gorgeous 2010 Commemorative Bead by Artist and Teacher Leah Fairbanks Reserve yours NOW!

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PREVIEW THIS YEAR'S CLASS SELECTION
Stairstep Japanese Bracelet
This project features stepped-edge segments of Japanese weave alternating with wire-wrapped Swarovski cubes. Learn techniques for planning a segmented project and developing row-by-row patterns.
Rio Grande Presents: Fan-Form Jewelry Designs
Learn how to corrugate sheet metals and form fan shapes by collapsing the ends of the folds. Discover how to design fan-form shapes from surprisingly different starting metal shapes. Starting metal shapes, the angle of the folds applied, and the choice of which fold ends to collapse all affect the final fan shape. You will also learn how to design a starting shape that results in a fan fold with an optional “nest” for a bead or bezel-set stone. Additional session offered Monday, June 7 (B10593).
Introduction to Glass-Bead Making
Learn the basics of glass-bead making. This fun, fast-paced class is designed to put you on the fast track to success! Utilizing a Hot Head torch, students will learn how to wind glass onto a mandrel and shape the molten glass into a bead. Topics include basic bead shapes, stringer application, dots, raking and feathering to form intricate patterns, silver foil application, and dichroic glass inclusion. Studio setup and safety will be covered. Students can expect to create a small handful of unique beads and learn several techniques that lend themselves nicely to further explorations in glass. No prior glass experience is necessary and beginners are welcomed. Class involves the use of a torch with open flame and gases. Wear safety (didymium) glasses, cotton clothing, and closed-toe shoes. Tie long hair back. Additional sessions offered Wednesday, June 9 (B10710), Thursday, June 10 (B10712), and Saturday, June 12 (B10715).
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