Show off and win!

Update- 7/8/12- Congratulations to Amanda Holm, winner of our Facebook drawing.  More opportunities to win are coming!



We want to see your best beadwork.  Post a picture of your best work onto our Facebook page by July 8, 2012.  (One per person, please.)  Everyone who posts their work will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the 20^th Anniversary Gala Event & Dinner for the Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild ($40 value).

Members of two local guilds - the Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild, and Glass Act, the Southeastern Michigan Glass Beadmakers Guild – have teamed up (one from each Guild) to create amazing pieces of jewelry, wearable art, or other decorative art. 

The chosen theme for the Synergy Collaboration is “Yeah… Detroit. So Bead It!”  The artists were asked to create a piece of art that symbolizes Detroit to them personally.  Members from both of these guilds are some of the most talented artists in the area, so it should be a wonderful show.

The finished pieces will be on display at the City Gallery in the William M. Costick Activities Center in Farmington Hills, which is where the Gala Event will take place on October 6, 2012.

Tickets for the 20^th Anniversary Gala event are now available for purchase at our store.

One final note:  Your privacy settings on facebook will dictate who gets to see your beaded artwork!

Just in time for summer... sea glass!

This line of etched, glass beads will look perfect in your summer jewelry designs. Not sure what to do with it? Then check out the article in this issue of BeadStyle.

New Beads From Turtle Soup Beads

Susan Bailey of Turtle Soup Beads brought in some of her newest designs.

This is just a small sampling of what we now have.  Susan also left smaller, coordinating beads. 

Fresh, wonderful colors and even more sparkle!

Check Out The New Stringing Magazine

The new Stringing Magazine has just arrived.  On page 41 (project number 17) is a bracelet by Erin Siegel, which features raku beads by our very own Duane Collins! 

It just so happens that we just got in a new shipment of Duane’s amazing beads.  This shipment included more of the popular owl pendants, new designs/shapes of beads, and single beads (to mix and match in your designs).  So, if you wanted to make the project in the stringing magazine, now is the perfect time to select beads.

Apollo is back

We have a group of Toho beads that is called the Apollo line.  What makes this line unique is that part of every bead is covered in copper.  While the Apollo line comes in several colors, the turquoise is the most popular (and the hardest to order from our supplier). 

We have the turquoise Apollo beads (size 11, 8, and 6) back in stock.  Now, for the first time, we also have them in the 1.5 and 4 mm cubes!  Quantities are limited, so come in soon for yours.   

Sign Up Now!

The Saturday’s class (NYC Bronze Age) kicks off our new Spring-Summer schedule.  There are a few spots in this class, please, call if you are interested.  Other classes are filling up (a few already have wait lists), so please sign up as soon as you know a class will fit your schedule.  Thank you!  734.544.0904

The New Class List Is Ready!

The Spring-Summer class list is now ready.  Click here it view and print your copy.

But wait-- we are not quite done with the January-April list.  There is still room in these last three classes.  If you are interested in joining us, call the store for availability.  734.544.0904

Intro to Bead Embroidery   

Sunday, April 22       

11:30-1:30                   $30

Try your hand at “painting with beads!”  On a small scale, you will end up with a great little pendant or charm.  Of course you can choose a larger project!  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

Syncopated Rhythm           

Thursday, April 26     

6-8    $30

Never underestimate the importance of the accent bead! Using the Right Angle Weave stitch will get you into an easy work rhythm that moves along.  This one makes an impressive gift, yet doesn’t take long to make.  Instructor:  Sue Schwartzenberger

Lucy Bracelet   

Saturday, April 28     

10:30-12:30       $30

‘Lucy’ is a nick-name for the Lucite beads that are featured on top of a Peyote Stitch band   Instructor:  Sue Schwartzenberger