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Special Events 2010 SoCAL Bead Shop Hop Thursday through Sunday, September 9-12, and Thursday through Sunday, September 16-19, 2010
Bead-shophop.com is excited to bring the 2010 SoCAL Bead Shop Hop to Southern California. They have assembled 33 of the BEST bead stores in the area for you to explore, discover new ideas, take new classes, receive free gifts, earn chances to win fabulous prizes, and discovering new places to get your bead fix. Each store you visit will provide you with beads toward a bead project (instructions and findings will be provided at the conclusion of the shop hop.) You will also be treated to special activities and events during these 8 days. Here at Mountain Beadworks, we have the following scheduled for you. Fusionglass Co. will be with us during the bead shop hop to offer a trunk show with their one-of-a-kind fused glass pieces. Additionally, you can join Fusionglass Co artists, Paul Fernandes and Debbie Solan for a fun mini workshop on glass making. They believe that there is no better way to appreciate something than by having a go at making it yourself! You will create your own beautiful glass pendant, approximately 2" X 2", for $20. Reserve your space before September 15th, and make two beautiful glass pieces for $35! The Glass Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 18th, with additional dates possible depending on demand. Reserve your space today by calling us at 760-765-3100. What you do for the shop hop: 1. Preregister for the shop hop. The first 50 preregistered at each shop will receive a free gift once the shop begins.
Shop Hop project. Your shop hopping will also qualify you for fabulous prizes; the more shops you visit, the better the prizes! 4. You can also purchase an optional Passport Coupon Booklet. This $8.00 booklet has over 140 pages of detailed store information, valuable coupons good for one year, route information, store directions, and money-saving coupons for restaurants near participating stores. It also contains information about a scavenger hunt, qualifying participants for even more prizes. The Passport Coupon Booklet can be purchased at any participating store prior to, or during the shop hop. 5. Have fun traveling with friends while discovering new stores, exploring new areas, taking new classes, and finding bead treasures. Enjoy the special activities and events organized by some stores (see above for our planned activities/workshops with Fusionglass Co.) 5. Turn in your 'passport' at your last stop. Your stamped passport qualifies you for Grand Prizes, Regional Prizes, Gift Baskets and fun prizes. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Fourth Annual Festival of Artisans Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10:00 to 4:00pm Sunday, October 10, 2010, 10:00 to 4:00pm
skills and talents of creative people, in our fourth annual event called Festival of Artisans. This event is a gathering for all who appreciate creative expression. This event has been created to promote, showcase, highlight, and reward the creative expression that has been discovered in these artisans. Additionally, it is hoped that this festival will stimulate the creativity in those who attend. However, this festival is not just for beaders or jewelry designers. It is for anyone who has discovered an outlet for their creativity, through painting, working with wood, glass, fiber, paper, clay or metal, and all people who use their heart and hands to express themselves in a manner that is unique to their view on life. The event is free and is open to all from 10:00 until 4:00pm. General information about the event can be downloaded here. Applications for vendor space can also be downloaded here, or picked up at the store. Classes Cabochon Creativity MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Do you have flat-back stones (cabochons) that don’t have a hole? Want to do something creative with it without the risk of drilling a hole? Learn to capture the cabochon with seed beads, using the peyote stitch, to create a beautiful bezel that will set off your beautiful stone. The area surrounding it can be enhanced with additional beads and techniques, thereby making it a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Saturday August 21, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Friday, October 8, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Converge Necklace MBW Instructor: Patty Strong This elegant necklace is a real show-stopper, just in time for Valentine's Day. But you will see that it is quite fast and easy to make. Love Swarovski crystals? Well, this project uses beautiful crystal buttons that are woven together to make a real "AHH" statement. This class includes all materials needed, and you will be able to take home your completed project Fee: $60, includes the kit used for this project, as well as lunch. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Copy Cat Crystal Bracelet Instructor: Patty Strong Make a bracelet, encrusted with Swarovski crystals, that looks like a diamond tennis bracelet. You will use 2 different sizes of bicone crystals, plus delicas, to create a sensational wrist adornment that everyone will want to copy. It is truly a luscious design. It only looks complicated, but really is perfect for beginner beaders. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Sunday, October 3, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Crochet Rope MBW Instructor: Patty Strong This crochet project is beautifully executed to highlight a favorite bead or two. Because the crochet stitch is done in the round, a clasp is not needed. Simply roll the bracelet over your wrist. The foundation of the stitch is Conso, or upholstery thread, which is used for amazing durability and strength, as well as ease to do the crocheting. Some basic experience with crocheting is required. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required, and student must be prepared in advance for the class (call for details.) Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 10:30 to 3:00pm Crochet with Wire and Beads MBW Instructor: Patty Strong This class continues to be a big hit. Learn how to incorporate beads into this project while crocheting with thin gauge wire. It is a fast moving project that can easily be completed during the class. Beginners can grasp this concept quickly, and more experienced beaders will love the versatility of this technique. The technique learned in this class can be modified slightly for 2 more completely different jewelry styles. This is a project you will want to repeat in many different versions, to start working on your Christmas gift list.. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, August 27, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Sunday, October 17, 2010, 10:30 to 3:oopm Crystal Galaxy Necklace MBW Instructor: Kirstin Young This unique necklace is created using colored beading wire, a few of your favorite beads and your creative juices. It is a style that will send you into orbit while you are envisioning about all the ways that you can express yourself uniquely. Design earrings to match and you will have wonderful new jewelry set that is inexpensive yet smashing to wear. Fee: $25, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of the class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Monday, October, 11, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Design Basics: It's Not Rocket Science MBW Instructor: Kirstin Young Being creative is not contingent on knowing design basics. But for those who are confused about how to design, or for those who want to move their designing to the next level, we offer this class to help you to understand the role of color, texture, line, pattern, and movement. Designing a fabulous piece of jewelry is not brain surgery. But knowledge is power. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of the class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 10:30 to 12:30pm Monday, September 27, 2010, 10:00 to 12:00pm Thursday, October 14, 2010, 10:00 to 12:00pm Discover Beading: The Basics MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Tired of paying too much for beautiful jewelry that is someone else’s design? Learn the basics of professional beading and create your own fabulous designs. This class will make you an educated consumer of beads, and a knowledgeable artist and craftsman. You will learn how to choose stringing material, some options for color and design, many tried-and-true tricks of the trade, and how to complete your project so that it looks professional and enviable. This is fun way to spend your day and to learn how to grow your creativity. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 1:00 to 3:00pm Monday, September 27, 2010, 1:00 to 3:00pm Thursday, October 14, 2020, 1:00 to 3:00pm The “Everything” Lariat: Strands of Creativity MBW Instructor: Patty Strong If you travel a lot but don’t want to pack lots of your best jewelry, the lariat is a wonderful addition to your suitcase, wardrobe and jewelry box. The lariat is wonderfully versatile as it can easily be worn in a variety of ways to enhance the look of any neckline and outfit. The tassels make it fun to wear, and this project is easy to learn. The ONLY hard part of this project is deciding which beads to use. You are limited only by your creativity. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Monday, September 13, 2020 10:30 to 3:30pm Friday, October 22, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm
MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Use Swarovski Crystals in an elegant variation of the right angle weave to create a row of flowers for your wrist. This is a delightfully fun, 2-layer project that will stimulate your creativity and rack up oodles of flattering comments. Your wrist has never felt this good before. Enjoy the power of flowers! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Free-form Peyote Bracelet MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Imagine making a bracelet where you can't make a mistake! You will learn how to make the foundation of this bracelet using peyote stitch, with a variety of sizes and shapes of beads. Then you will learn how to build on top of this in any way that your creative juices take you. The bracelet can take on any shape depending on the beads you choose to use. The bracelet becomes a canvas of your design style. And there will never be another one even remotely similar to yours. Previous experience with peyote stitch is not necessary.. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Sunday, September 26, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Monday, October 18, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm
MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Who would believe that you can knit using wire! Well, not only that, but you can incorporate your favorite beads right into your project. And no experience with knitting is necessary. In this class, you will learn how to quickly and easily make a fabulous bracelet using flexible, thin gauge wire, beads and a knitting spool. This is a great project for beaders of all ages and levels of experience. Wear your new bracelet home, and be ready to make another for all of your new best friends! Fee: $25, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Wednesday, cotober 6, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Lotsa Knots: Knotting Between Pearls and Stones MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Knotting between pearls and semi-precious stones has been done for many, many years as a way to protect the pieces from rubbing and breaking. Many beaders do not know how to knot or do not know how to do it well, getting the knots close to the beads so as to protect them. Come learn the art of "pearl knotting" to protect your precious beads and to enhance their beauty. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010,10:00 to 1:00pm Thursday, August 12, 2010, 10:00 to 1:00pm Natural Expressions Bracelet MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Express yourself with beads that remind you of happy times. Fringe extends from a core of beads that are the foundation for this terrific bracelet. The bracelet can be made using a variety of themes: nature, ocean/beach, a holiday, birthstones, a vacation, and many more. This class is ideal for beginners and experienced beaders. This project is very fun to create and very fun to wear. The creative options are endless, and your friends will be interested to hear about the inspiration for your design. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Monday, September 6, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Friday, October 15, 2010, 10:30 to 3:30pm Paper Poetry Earrings MBW Instructor: TBD Fun, creative, and easy! This class will have you making your own beads that you will incorporate into earrings using a wrapped-loop technique. The techniques you will learn in this class are interchangeable with other project ideas, and will have you looking at your creativity in entirely new ways! This project is perfect even for those who do not have pierced ears. Fee: $20, includes kit. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:00 to 3:00pm Saturday, October 30, 2010, 1:00 to 3:00pm Peyote Tube Bracelet MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Learn to make your own beaded beads using peyote stitch. You will learn to make peyote tubes without using a tubular form. You will easily make a series of peyote tubes which can be incorporated into a creative bracelet design. This is a fun and easy class that will give you the tools to do many things with these peyote tubes. Fee: $30. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Friday, October 29, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Precious Metal Clay for Beginners Certified PMC Instructor: Patty Strong If you have ever wanted to make your own jewelry components out of silver, then this class is for you. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a clay-like substance that combines very tiny particles of pure silver, with water and an organic binder. It can be molded, stamped, carved, etched, and a variety of materials can be added to it (glass, stones, etc.) After it is fired in a kiln, the result is a piece of 0.999 fine silver. In this class you will complete several pieces of fine silver jewelry using PMC. Fee: $85/person includes 18 grams of silver clay and the use of all tools and the kiln. Lunch is also included. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 9:00 to 3:30pm Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 to 3:30pm Saturday, October 23, 2010, 9:00 to 3:30pm NEW! Ravishing Rivoli MBW Instructor: Patty Strong Have you discovered the beauty of Swarovski Crystal Rivolis yet? These glittery crystals make a real statement but they do not have holes in them. In this class you will learn how to stitch bicone crystals and delicas around the edge to encase the rivoli so it can be suspended from earrings or a necklace. A set of earrings and the necklace worn at the same time will highlight your talent as a bead artist, who has wonderful taste. Fee: $25. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Monday, October 4, 2010, 10:30 to 2:30pm Right Angle Weave Bracelet MBW Instructor: TBD This is a terrific class for the beading enthusiast who likes a fast return on their investment of time. The Right Angle Weave technique is a classic example of an elegant, and difficult-looking design that, in fact, is extremely easy to learn. Beaders of all ages and skill levels will be able to easily master this project, while dreaming about their next project using this technique. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 to 12:00pm Saturday, October 30, 2010, 10:00 to 12:00pm
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your wrist. While catching the light, it will also catch the stares from people across the room who will want to know if you really made it. And you don' t have to tell them that it is simpler than it looks! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Saturday, October 2, 2010, 10:30 to 3:00pm Zig Zag Bracelet
This weaving technique is fun, unique and creative. Choose from a variety of beads to make your zig and zag, then highlight it with smaller beads. Vary the texture, color and sizes of beads and you have another unique piece of jewelry to adorn your wrists. Remember that you have 2 wrists, and so do all your friends! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration if required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) |
| Unless arranged in advance, all activities are held at: Mountain Beadworks 4470 Highway 78 (just 3 miles west of Main Street Julian, in the Wynola business district.) Activities may be held outside, weather permitting. For additional information, call 760-765-3100 |
| We offer indoor and outdoor instruction and activities for individuals, groups and families. |
Looking for something fun, different, inspiring, relaxing, creative and memorable? We can set up an activity or event, at our store, in our new Activity and Learning Center, or off-site, for groups of 2 to 200. How about a: Bridal Shower Birthday Party Class Field Trip Ladies Get-Away Day Family Reunion Classes to earn a Scouting Badge Creative Explorations Corporate Retreat or Team Building Work Party |
| Check out the Julian Merchants Association or Julian Chamber of Commerce for a listing of other area activities, places to stay or camp, and unique shopping |
| "Swarovski Crystals are a cross between diamonds and candy." |
| "Beading may be addicting, but it is legal and it's not fattening!" |
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| The Place to Bead Inspired |
| 760-765-3100 |
| 4470 Highway 78 PO Box 759 Julian, CA 92036 Open Every Day 10:00 to 5:ish |
| "Beading is my therapy and it doesn't cost a co-pay." |
| "Beading is pure, unadulterated fun!" |
| "The absolute hardest part of any project is picking out the beads!" |
| We will help you complete the jewelry you design. |
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| "The more you know, the more your interest develops. You don't have to be born with talent. You need knowledge and a safe, comfortable environment to explore." |
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| "You were my first exposure to beading/quality beads/importance of quality finishing & workmanship/etc ……so I’m spoiled, & everything else comes back to measuring up to Mountain Beadworks." |
| "I had a wonderful time, plus learning more in a class than I ever have. It felt as if I went to a friends home to bead with them. Good class, good food and wonderful new friends." |
