PEYOTE BRACELET

NOVEMBER 21, 2009 PEYOTE BRACELET

Our November 21st project will be a peyote bracelet taught by Jean and a copy of it is attached. The meeting will be held on the Westbank from 1-3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur Blvd., New Orleans (Algiers), LA.

The following is a material list:

Size 11 seed beads
Size 8 seed beads
Size 6 seed beads
Clasp
Beading thread or Fireline
Size 12 needle

I used round beads for this project but you can substitute these for any other type beads, such as Delicas, hex, etc., as long as the entire bracelet is done with the same shape beads.

The cost of the class is $12.00. Kits will only be available if ordered in advance and no later than November 18. The cost will be $10.00.

Please let me know if you plan on attending so I will know how many copies of the pattern to make. Also, if you have any questions or need additional information, don't hesitate to contact me by e-mail at jbperret@aol.com.

Upcoming Christmas Party News!

We will have a "Bring a Dish" Christmas party on December 19th from 1-3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church. Everyone is encouraged to "bring a gift/get a gift" exchange -- it should be a bead related item or something you beaded.

We have a lot of things to discuss at our party. One of the topics is a bead retreat which will include 3-4 vendors for next summer. Please try to attend and bring any ideas and suggestions you may have for the retreat and for future bead projects.

We have lots of room so if you would like to bring a friend, please do so.

I'm looking forward seeing y'all soon!

Jean

CELLINI SPIRAL BRACELET

October 24, 2009 is the next Westbank meeting.

The project is an even-count peyote Cellini Spiral
and the instructor is Jean Perret

Material List:

Size 15 Delicas
Size 11 Round Seed Beads
Size 8 Round Seed Beads
Clasp
Beading thread
Size 12 needle

NOTE: The bracelet can be completed with the spiral as shown in the middle section of the bracelet. If you choose to finish it like the picture, additional materials will be needed as follows:

10 inches 20 gauge craft wire
3mm crystals
4 mm crystals
2 bead caps

We will meet at 3730 Mac Arthur Blvd., New Orleans (Algiers), LA from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please keep in mind that this project will not be completed in class.

Kits will be made if you order in advance no later than October 20, 2009, and I will only be able to do a very small number. The cost will be $10.00.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at jbperret@aol.com

Hope to see y'all there!

Jean

TREASURE BOX PENDANT AND NECKLACE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 CLASS

Treasure Box Pendant Necklace


Instructor is Vicki


Materials needed:


Thread, Nymo, Fireline, or any strong thread, even button/carpet thread
Needle to accommodate thread (#12)
Jewelry glue to set the cabs--Hypo cement or E-6000


NOTE: Deadline is September 18 for ordering custom kits and for letting Vicki know you will attend the class. Also, there will be no extra kits available, so let Vicki know if you plan on attending. There is a lot of work that goes into preparing the boxes for the class. They will be completely sanded, painted, stamped and ready to bead.

If you have a special color preference you would like, let Vicki know and she’ll put together a custom kit for you. This deadline is also September 18.

NOTE: HOLES WILL BE PUNCHED IN THE BOX SO THAT YOU CAN WEAR IT AS A NECKLACE. IF YOU PREFER NO HOLES, PLEASE LET VICKI KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE OF SEPTEMBER 18.

Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m. If you need a little extra time, we will begin at 12:30 and can go a little longer if needed.


Cost of kits: $12-$19, depending on the type of beads selected.

Cost of class is $12.00.


RSVP to Vicki at: jambalayarubber@hotmail.com

FLOWERS AND VINES EARRINGS

Our New Orleans Bead Society - Westbank meeting will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 1-3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 McArthur Blvd.

This month's project is a Flowers and Vines pair of earrings designed by Jean Perret.

The material list is:

Small supply of size 11 seed beads in four colors:
Color a - light pink
Color b - white
Color c - red
Color d - green
Glass leaves

4mm crystals for center and earring loops
Ear wires or posts with loops
Size 12 needle
Beading thread or fireline (recommended)

The class will cost $12.00 and if anyone needs a kit, please let me know at jbperret@aol.com.

I will have a few strands of the glass leaves for $3.00 each.

Come join the fun and hope to see y'all there.

Jean

July 25th Meeting

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday July 25, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH,
3730 MAC ARTHUR BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

Our July project will be a Magic Spiral bracelet taught by Vicki Blancq.
In addition Vicki will add some lagniappe to her class. A bonus box made of scrapbook paper at no extra charge.



Material List:

Toggle Clasp
Nymo or thread of choice
Beading needle to accomodate thread choice
Size 8/0 seed beads
Size 11/0 seed beads 2-3 colors

Kits will be available in various colors for $ 7.00

Cost for Class $ 12.00

Please contact Vicki at jambalayarubber@hotmail.com if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

June 27th Meeting

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday June 27, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH,
3730 MAC ARTHUR BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

Our project will be a Two Drop Diagonal Peyote Bracelet and will be instructed by Jean Perret.



Material List:

Size 11 round seed beads in two colors
3 mm crystals or beads
Size 15 seed beads in contrasting color for fringe
Size 10 or 12 needle
Beading thread or Fileline
Clasp of your choice

Optional:

Button embellishment

** NOTE: Make sure you have enough Size 11 beads to complete this project.

Cost for Class $ 12.00

Kits will be available. Cost for the kits: $ 10.00

Please contact Jean at jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

April 25th and May 23rd Meeting

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday April 25 AND May 23, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH,
3730 MAC ARTHUR BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

Our project will be instructed by May Wong, who will teach a smocked fish.



Our class project for this month is a two-part class and will cover the months of April and May.

Because this is a specialized class, all kits will be furnished for $ 10. There will NOT be a material list.

Reservations need to May at mkwmkw49@cox.net so that enough kits are available for everyone.

Everything you need is included in the kit. The only thing you will need is scissors. The fee in Apr is $10 for the kit and $12 for the class. In May there will just be the class fee of $7.

We will learn to smock in April and in May we will construct the fish. Homework from the April meeting will be to finish the smocking and to decorate with your own beads if desired.

Instructions to complete the fish will be in the kit.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

March 28th Meeting

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday March 28, 2009
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH,
3730 MAC ARTHUR BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

Our class project for this month will be a Cabochon taught by Leona Toups.

Supply List for a Cabochon:

Size 11 seed beads even cut (about 300)
Size 15 seed beads even cut (about 300)
Bead size for the Cabonchon (40 X 30)
Beading thread: Fireline
Size 10 or 12 beading needle or big eye needle


Cost for the class will be $ 12.00
Cost for Kit is $10.00



Please contact Leona at leona22@cox.net if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

February 28th Meeting

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday February 28, 2008
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH,
3730 MAC ARTHUR BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

Our class project for this month will be a beaded keychain taught by Jean Perret.



















SUPPLY LIST:

3/4 inch in diameter, center drilled wood ball, painted to coordinate with colors.

Size 11 seed beads for main color
Size 11 seed beads for accent color
Four large bead caps
4mm accent crystals
24 gauge wire

Cost for the class will be $12.00
Kits will be available for $10.00.



Please contact Jean at Jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

January 24th Meeting

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday January 24th, 2008
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH,
3730 MAC ARTHUR BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

Our class project for this month will be a crystal and seed bead bracelet taught by Jean Perret.



Suppy List:
Size 11 seed beads for the main color
Size 11 seed beads for the accent color
4mm beads or crystals
Clasp

Beading thread (Fireline suggested for use with crystals).
Size 10 or 12 beading needle

Cost for the class will be $10.00

Please contact Jean at Jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend. This will ensure we have instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!