Wednesday, July 31, 2013

TEACHING...finally!!

I'm so excited! I've just scheduled to teach my first class!! November 9th & 10th in Minneapolis @ Potek Glass. $310 for 2 days! Must have lampworking experience. 


"In this 2 day class, you will learn how to work bigger & more efficiently. Julie will start out by having you jumping in with both feet, shortening the learning curve of the ultimate beadmaking tool: the Electric Mandrel Spinner.

You’ll learn:
*shaping techniques for end of mandrel pendants & hearts
*encasing & the pleating technique
*“chemical reactions”: working with silver glass, wire & foil
*big hole charm beads
*custom fitted utensil handles
*large hole rings & bud vases
*working your way up to extra large kaleidoscope beads
*finishing techniques for end of mandrel pendants, kaleidoscopes & utensils, as well as capping & coring big hole beads.









Each student will be supplied with an Electric Mandrel Spinner to use in class. They will be available for purchase for 10% off retail ($235). Additional supplies will also be available for purchase.

Class tuition includes: two Emiko big hole mandrels, three 3/16” big hole mandrels, supplies for finished pendants, utensil blanks & kaleidoscope kit.....and lunch, both days."




Click here for info & to register. 10 students max.


Thursday, April 18, 2013

SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR EVENT....


SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR SALE!
How about joining me on my Facebook page for my first HAPPY HOUR event, 
THIS Saturday, April 20th, from 3pm to 9pm, CST. 
Beads, acorns & copper oak leaves, skeleton keys, kaleidoscopes, etc, 
will be listed at 30% off regular price. 
(Payment through PayPal only, no account necessary)

**SHARE my HAPPY HOUR event album on your own Facebook wall within the first 3 hours of the event & I’ll put you in a drawing for a free bead, no purchase necessary!

I'll also be having a HAPPY HOUR sale in my Etsy shop during the same Saturday hours as my Facebook event, April 20th, 3pm-9pm, CST. Many other acorn & bead styles, as well as pendants, necklaces, earrings & other items are listed in my Etsy shop, chains & other findings, too. Use coupon code HAPPYHOUR30 during checkout to receive 30% off your entire order. (Click on the "apply shop coupon code" link during checkout, use coupon code HAPPYHOUR30 & discount will be applied to your order before you finish the transaction.)   

Hope to see you there!


Friday, March 8, 2013

CAPPED & CORED...


Tuesday, March 5, 2013

KEYS....

I just love making beads on antique skeleton keys. I'm always on the hunt for unique keys... especially longer ones, hard combination to find.

Here are a few that I made this week for my upcoming shows...
Busy getting ready for the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar that's coming up this weekend. I'm really looking forward to it! Only hope that the snow that closed our schools today will be cleared up by then! Shouldn't be an issue... looks like it'll be above freezing by the weekend. 6 years ago the show was clobbered by a blizzard & it was DEAD! I felt so bad for all of the vendors who traveled for it... even from places like Florida & North Carolina! Guess you take that chance when you sign up!

Anyway... kids & hubby are home from school/work today.... kiddos are sleeping in & hubby is working online... I'm heading down to my studio! Lots to do!

Till next time...

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

MARCH SHOWS & ETSY SHOP SALE...

Time to update my blog... I have shows coming up!! I know, I know, I REALLY need to be blogging more often, but I've been neglectful! 

I've been a busy girl lately, getting ready for my March bead shows. My first show will be the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar in Hopkins, Minnesota... a local show for me. Coming up quickly, March 9th & 10th... I'm really looking forward to it. I love doing shows.... interacting w/ customers, talking to other artists & vendors. 

Just thought I'd give you a little teaser.... a bowl of beads soaking in water, waiting to be cleaned. 
(click to enlarge)

& here's a coupon for this first upcoming show....
Hope to see you there!

& because of these upcoming shows, I'm closing up my Etsy shop til mid-April, so starting now, I'm having a sale for 20% off your ENTIRE order, through Thursday, March 7th, when I'll close up. Use coupon code March20 during checkout, the discount will be applied directly to your cart. Any orders placed between now & Friday, March 1st, will ship out on Saturday, the 2nd.


I'll post about the next show (Art Glass & Bead Show in Madison, Wisconsin, March 23rd & 24th) in a few weeks, including a coupon.


Till then...

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