Looking Forward To January
2021 is almost over, can we say woo hoo. Classes for 2021 are finished and we are looking forward to 2022 classes, which we already have some on our website at www.beadfx.com Take a look below at our January classes
Tag: Anne Marie Desaulniers classes
Fall is on the way
With Fall on the way it’s time to start getting cozy and take some classes at BeadFx. Our September classes are exiting. Pamela Kearns, Liz Kennedy and Anne Marie Desaulniers have seed beading, resin and metalwork classes for you to keep busy in September. We Also have Happy hour torching on Monday nights. Space is limited please sign up here. We also have Virtual Bead tea every Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm. Bead tea is a free session where you can chat and ask questions about a current project your working on. you can sign up here. The classes in September are both …
In Studio-Ice Resin Basics – Part I
General In-Studio Class web outline Course outline: A workshop that will introduce you to many of the wonderful possibilities of making resin jewelry. The class focus will be on working with Ice Resin, a product that is sold at BeadFX. You will learn the basics of measuring, mixing, and pouring. Colourants, molds, and inclusions (including botanicals), will also be discussed, and demonstrated. This is also a suitable refresher course, for those who haven’t worked with resin in a while, need more practice, or just want to play with the instructor’s supplies. It’s fun, and also quite addictive, so be prepared! …
Ringing in December classes
‘Tis the Season! No matter what you celebrate – Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa – December is a time for celebrations. Many of these celebrations involve gift giving – a simple act of showing appreciation and love to another. How do BeadFX classes connect to this? Well, how about: Give a gift certificate that the recipient can use for a future class of their choice. This will be particularly appreciated by those have expressed an interest in learning a new skill or adding to their jewellery-making technique toolbox. Contact the store or order your gift certificate on-line. Treat a friend or …
Winding up November
Another season is about to pass – the bright autumn colours and clear skies that has inspired a myriad of products. Another season is coming up quickly and ushers in a new palette of colours: red, gold, green, blue, and silver. Let’s not rush the season too quickly – there are still lots of November classes to enjoy. If you like triangular peyote, check out Pamela Kearns‘ new pendant class. Deborah Beesley‘s new class combines pearls and wire to create a stunning statement necklace and Ann Shewan takes her cement class to a new level with inclusions. Darija Radic will …
No hibernating at BeadFX; there’s too much to learn!
The skies are grayer; the temperature is dropping and the autumn colours are fading. Now is not the time to curl up with a good book! Instead of hibernating, come on out and enjoy a class (or two). We have new classes with Pamela Kearns and Marilyn Gardiner as well as a favourite encore class with Anne Marie Desaulniers. Looking for dedicated time to work on your projects? Check out the open sessions for beading, enamelling and lampworking! Last, but definitely NOT least, Remembrance Day starts off this session. Although open, BeadFX will observe a minute’s silence at 11:00am on …
Moving into November
So, Halloween in just around the corner; autumn leaves have changed colour and some parts of Canada and the United States are already experiencing snow. What’s next? Well, the holidays! Now is the time that many people are thinking of what holiday gifts they need to buy for family, friends, teachers and colleagues. How about hand-making a gift instead? It won’t necessarily save you money, but it will be more personal and thoughtful than a store gift card. It will be unique because it won’t be available anywhere else. It is an opportunity to share your special talents and skills. …
BeadFX classes – all treats, no tricks!
Well, maybe some tricks – like how to make designs ‘pop’, tips about seed beading, working with cement, making loops with headpins, etc. Definitely lots of treats such as learning new skills and meeting like-minded people! Late-October classes showcase a wide range of techniques and projects. Anne Marie Desaulniers has two new brand new classes sure to get your creativity pumping! We also welcome Alberta bead artist Carolyn Cave who is presenting two classes featuring lots of texture with some two-hole beads. Of course, you can give yourself dedicated time to work on your beading and chainmaille projects in the …
Happy New Year!
When September rolls around, it is like a brand new year! School starts again with students going into a new grade. Routines get back in place and we make ‘Fall’ resolutions, like ‘We’re going to paint the living room in time for the holidays’, or, I’m going to enroll in new jewellery classes this fall’. BeadFX classes have geared up to include new projects with established instructors as well as opportunities with new teachers. If you had a chance to drop by BeadFX on September 7, you would have seen the new class offerings and met the terrific people presenting …
Fall Classes: Full Steam Ahead!
Where does the time go? It didn’t seem that long ago that we were celebrating the start of summer. Here we are again starting a brand new season! Our Fall line-up of classes kick into gear with our Back to Class Bar-Bead-que event on Saturday, September 7. Mark your calendars now to drop by and see the fabulous array of classes that our creative instructors have planned for us. And yes, there really is a barbeque happening so be sure to enjoy a bite of summer on us! Our early to mid-September classes will get you into the learning mode …