New Orleans Bead Society Westbank

P.S. on February Project

2011-02-14T11:52:00.001-08:00

Vicki has a P.S. (or an OOOPS) whichever you want to call it:

Hi Y'all,
I forgot to mention, if anyone has a heat gun, please bring that too, it will move along faster if we have more than my one heat gun.
Also, if you have a heat gun, bring a kitchen timer, or anything like a stopwatch- ink takes 30 seconds to heat set and 30 seconds is a lot longer than it seems if you're not timing it
Thanks,
Vicki
aka/ Jambalaya

Westbank Project for February 26, 2011

2011-02-14T07:46:00.000-08:00

Good Morning, Beaders!

Our January project was the Russian Spiral stitch taught by Vicki. Everyone was excited about her finished necklace and it was decided to do the February and March projects with the stamped and beaded pendant. If you would like to see pictures of the various techniques Vicki will be using for this classs, visit the Yahoo group site at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Westbank_New_Orleans_Beaders_Guild/

Our February meeting will be on the 26th to make the dominoes at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers, beginning at 1 p.m.

Vicki said, “I have a zillion other stamps,” and instead of bringing all of them to the meeting, she will pick out a bunch that are suited to the project. If you have any rubber stamps that might be suitable, feel free to bring them. She'll supply inks and other stuff we'll need. So... that means there is no material list for us to gather!

The March 26th project will be a beaded bezel around the dominoes. There will be more details about this next month.

If you plan on coming, it would appreciated if you let her know so there will be enough dominoes for everyone to make at least two. Please e-mail either me or Vicki at: jambalayarubber@hotmail.com, to let her know if you plan to attend.

Hope to see y’all then.

Jean

Westbank Class on Saturday, January 22, 2011

2011-01-15T16:04:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to All!

We're ready to begin the New Year with a Russian Spiral class which Vicki will teach on January 22, 2011. Classes will remain at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers beginning at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Here is the information and material list:

Russian Spiral Rope
Class fee- $12.00
I will make kits on request.- cost $6.00, and I'll have a couple extras.
Supply list for approx 7-8" bracelet:
#8 Hex approx 7 gms
#11 round seeds approx 6 gms
Toggle clasp
Beading thread and needles of choice.

Also on the list is what type community outreach project do we want to do this year. If anyone has any suggestions, please pass it along. Our project went extremely well last year last year and we will do something for 2011, as well.

If you need a kit, please let Vicki know at jambalayarubber@hotmail.com.

Hope to see y'all there.

Jean

Christmas Sparkle Project

2010-12-22T06:02:00.000-08:00

Hi, Beaders!

The presents for our community outreach project were delivered last week and a big "Thank You" goes out to everyone who participated. The excitement shown by the administrator at the battered women's shelter was awesome and I have also received a letter from her thanking everyone for the gifts.

The attached picture shows all of them so you can see how beautiful they looked.

Merry Christmas!

Jean

Christmas Party Reminder

2010-12-12T15:18:00.000-08:00

Hi, All!

This is a reminder about our Christmas party this Saturday from 1-3 at the Westbank location, 3730 MacArthur Blvd., Agliers.

The gift exchange will be "bring a gift, get a gift", should be bead related and cost about $5.00, Also, if you can bring a dish to share, that will be nice, but is not required.

Here is a follow up concerning our Christmas Sparkle Project. We have a grand total of 30 gifts which I will be bringing to the Battered Women's Shelter as soon as I speak to the administrator tomorrow. The boxes which were made last month look beautiful and the beaded jewelry simply sparkles inside them.

I'm sending out BIG hugs to everyone who participated in this project and hope you feel a warm glow near your heart when you think about the smiles our gifts will bring to these abused families. And here's an extra hug to Vicki for all of her efforts in putting together the pretty paper and related items for the boxes!

Please plan on coming to share the Spirit of the Season this Saturday!

Jean

November 27, 2010 Meeting and December Christmas Party

2010-11-11T15:21:00.000-08:00

Good Afternoon, Beaders!

We are having our Westbank meeting on Saturday, November 27, beginning at 1 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers. If anyone needs directions, please e-mail me.

Our meeting will be to make origami jewelry boxes for our Christmas Sparkle Project. We have lots of lovely beaded donations and if anyone is still working on any pieces, please feel free to bring them at the meeting to finish them up. It is recommended that you bring a pair of scissors, a ruler and tissue paper to line the boxes. If you have any ribbon in Christmas colors hanging around, you may want to bring some, but it’s not necessary. Vicki said she has plenty of the card stock for the boxes, glue and ribbon.

Here’s a big “THANK YOU” to everyone who has participated in our first community outreach effort. We are going to put lots of smiles on people’s faces at the Battered Women’s Shelter in what could otherwise have been a bleary and sad day.

Our Christmas Party will be held on December 18, same time–same place. Please mark the date on your calendars. And for the astute readers, y’all know how notorious I am with dates, so to answer any head-scratching questions, YES, we are meeting on the third Saturday in December! This is usually the only month we change from our regularly scheduled meetings.

We will exchange a $5.00 bead-related gift and it is “bring a gift, get a gift.” We are also asking everyone to bring either a snack-related food, dessert item or dish to share. I’ll bring soft drinks and paper items. We will also talk about any ideas and/or projects for 2011 and what type of community outreach project we would like to do.

Please plan on coming and enjoying the Holiday Spirit with our beading friends!

Jean

TREASURE BOX PROJECT

2010-10-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Good Morning, Beaders!

REMINDER! REMINDER! REMINDER!

We will be collecting your donated jewelry for our Christmas Sparkle Project at our Westbank classes during October and in November, we will meet on the 27th to make origimi boxes. Delivery will be made in December to the Battered Women's Shelter. Please join us in this fun outreach project guaranteed to bring a little cheer to people who have almost nothing because of their hasty run to safety from life-threatening danger.

Now on to our October 23rd Westbank project.

Our Westbank beading project will be offered again by popular request - Treasure Box Pendant. If you were unable to make it last year, here's another chance.

The meeting will be held at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 McArthur, Algiers, from 1-3 p.m.

Instructor: Vicki

Cost of kits: $12-$15, depending on the type of beads in the kit.

Cost of class is $12.00.

RSVP to Vicki at: jambalayarubber@hotmail.com to reserve kits

As another reminder, you do not have to make this project to join us. You are more than welcome to bring your own UFOs and WIPs and come for a little social afternoon with friends.

If you prefer to bring your own supplies for the treasure box, here is the list:

Heavy weight stiff pellon #70 non fusable
Hinged Candy tin (Altoid type tin) approximately 3-3/4 long X 2-3/8 wide
(prep for tins involves fine grit sandpaper
Lumiere paints, and Stazon permanent solvent inks
rubber stamps
tool to make holes on sides of tin or a drill, and 3/16 eyelets or small grommets with a setting tool)
Cabochons, or any flat backed disks you wish to set like a cabochon, could use flat beads, shank free buttons, etc.
Size 11/0 round Japanese seed beads(not cylinder beads) as follows:
main color at least 8 grams
secondary color at least 5 grams
complimentary colors in small amounts
Size 15/0 seed beadsssize 11/0 Japanese cylinder beads (Delica or Toho) small amount
Embellishing beads, such as 8/0 seeds, flat flower shaped beads, flat shell or glass beads, pearls, any small shaped beads
Strong thread, Nymo, or button/carpet thread.
Beeswax or Thread Heaven for conditioning thread
Beading needle to accommodate thread (#10-13)
Jewelers glue to set cabochon onto pellon- hypo cement or E-6000
(I will have glue at class)
Small sharp beading scissors
Sharpie pen to color edges of pellon in your chosen colors
Red liner adhesive sheets (a dry adhesive) for adhering finished pellon piece to tin

If you have any questions, please either e-mail Vicki or me. Hope to see y'all there.

Jean

Christmas Sparkle

2010-09-26T11:16:00.001-07:00

Hi, Everyone!

This is a reminder that we will be collecting the donations for jewelry for our Christmas Sparkle Project at our October and November meetings. In the event you missed this information, we are making jewelry to donate as a community outreach project to the Battered Women's Shelter.

Our November Westbank project will be making origami gift boxes for the donations. So, please come to enjoy a happy get-together as we prepare to spread a little Christmas cheer.

If anyone has any questions, please email me. Thanks.

Jean

New Corrected Date!

2010-09-15T15:18:00.000-07:00

OK, Folks, I'll never buy another calendar with pages showing three months at a time!!!!! I really feel like saying something else but will settle for @#$%^%$$@##@

Please note that the Westbank meetings are always held on the fourth Saturday of the month no matter what date I use. The exception is December.

If y'all get the date right, I'll be there waiting on the 25th.

Jean

Corrected Date for Westbank September Class

2010-09-15T11:47:00.000-07:00

Ooops! The correct date is Saturday, September 23, 2010.

Jean

Westbank September Project

2010-09-15T10:34:00.001-07:00

Good Afternoon, Beaders.

The attached is a picture of the bracelet for the Westbank project on September 23, 2010 which will be from 1-3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers.

This pattern is called Amtrac and is based on the uphostry on the City of New Orleans train. I had a looong opportunity to study it when I went to Denver and consists of several beading stitches combined into the pattern.

Here is a list of materials you will need:

Size 8 hex beads
Size 11 seed beads
4 mm. crystals
Beading thread or Fireline
Size 12 needle

There will be no kits offered for this class.

Cost for the class is $12.00.

Please let me know if you plan on attending to make sure I have enough copies.

Hope to see y'all there.

Jean

Westbank August Project

2010-08-13T14:47:00.000-07:00

Hello, Everyone!

It's been a hot summer so far, but our August project will make your wrist sizzle!

We will meet at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers from 1 to 3 p.m.

Vicki will be our instructor and here is the information:

FREE FORM PEYOTE BRACELET
Approx 2-3 grams each of 10-12 different seeds - use any combination of:
11/0 round seeds, 3-4 mm squares, #1 or #2 bugles, 8/0 hex, 11/0 triangles Embellishment beads: any flat beads, freshwater pearls, crystals, metal spacer beads, pressed glass beads 15/0 round seeds clasp: shank button or toggle clasp or delica beads to make a toggle clasp Nymo D thread is recommended, but whatever your thread of choice is OK #12 needle

Class cost is $12.00

Kits will be available for $10.00

As always, you are welcome to bring your own beads. Also, as always, you don't have to do the project to visit with us and can bring your own UFO to work on.

It is strongly suggested everyone get a watchmakers tin with 12 containers for this project, whether you're bringing your own supplies, or buying a kit. When working with this many different beads, it's much easier to have them in containers. Michael's carries them in the bead supply section.

Vicki will have 10 different themed kits, so there will be a nice selection. Attached is a picture showing the various samples and they are beautiful.

This class is definitely a good beginner's class; however, be prepared to not finish the bracelet in class. There will be additional step-by-step instruction guidelines available if you need more help after the class.
Come on over to join us and have a little fun!

Jean

JULY 24, 2010 WESTBANK PROJECT

2010-07-12T06:35:00.001-07:00

Good Morning, Beaders,

Here's the information about our July 24, 2010 project which will be given by May Wong at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur Blvd., Algiers from 1-3 p.m.

Material List:

8mm beads in round, bicone, or any other shape (the picture is done in diagonals)

Clasp

Beading Thread or Fireline

Clasp

Size 12 Needle

The cost of the class is $12.00

Kits will be available upon request to May at mkwmkw49@cox.net and the cost is $10.00. Please let May know if you decide to purchase a kit.

Hope to see y'all there.

Jean

JUNE 26, 2010 PROJECT

2010-06-07T07:21:00.000-07:00

THIS CLASS WILL KEEP YOU IN STITCHES--BEADING STITCHES, THAT IS!

We will meet from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur Blvd., Algiers, and the instructor will be Jean.

It's going to be a combination of beaded spacers which can be used together to form a bracelet or necklace, or used separately in other work. The combination will include peyote tubes, pinwheels, and a variation of a beaded bead. Sorry, there is no picture available.

Material list:

Size 11 seed beads in a variety of main colors and accent colors
Size 12 needles
Beading thread of Fireline

Color choices used in this project were: aqua main color with pale peach accents; brown main color with multi-colored mix accents; and, green with pale peach and cream. I chose colors which would complement each other, but you can also use bold colors, all one color, or any combination you like. Also, if you choose different colors, you will only need a small quantity of each one which will help use up some of those left over beads.

Class cost is $12.00 and kits will not be available unless reserved no later than Wednesday, June 12, 2010. Also, please RSVP, if possible, to let us know you are coming so that we''l have enough instruction copies for everyone.

The Westbank Bead Society has decided to begin a community outreach program and our first one is called Christmas Sparkle. Several beaders have volunteered to participate and this is open to anyone who would like to join in. For more details, keep reading.

A new Yahoo Group and bead group name, Westbank New Orleans Beaders Guild, has been set up primarily to host our community projects, plus a variety of other information, including our regular monthly meeting notices. The link to join is:

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/Westbank_New_Orleans_Beaders_Guild/

Yeah, I know it's a rather long url, but you can copy and bookmark it for future visits. Once you join, you can also post messages, check the calendar and there is probably a bunch more things that can be done which I haven't discovered yet. So, it will be a fun place to explore and keep in touch with each other. Only members who join will have access to the information and joining is free.

Hope to see y'all at the meeting!

Jean

Westbank Beading Project

2010-05-16T12:10:00.000-07:00

We will be meeting on Saturday, May 22, from 1-3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers. Our project will be a twist on a tubular herringbone stitch and David will be our instructor. The following is a list of needed materials:

Size 11 seed beads (A) - Main color
Size 11 seed beads (B) - Accent color
Size 11 seed beads (C) - Accent color
Size 8 seed beads (D) - Accent color

Fringe:

Size 11 seed beads
Accent beads or charms, approx. 10-12 mm

The cost of the class will be $12.00.

No kits will be available, so dig through your stash of beads and please make sure you have enough since this pattern will use a good supply of each color.

This is going to be a fun project and hope to see y'all there.

Jean

BEADED CABOCHON - APRIL 24, 2010

2010-04-18T10:43:00.000-07:00

We will meet on April 24, 2010 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 McArthur Blvd., Algiers, for the following project:

Beaded Cabochon

Materials needed:

Cabochon which must be glued to ultra suede in advance to allow for drying.
NOTE: DO NOT USE LEATHER BECAUSE A BEADING NEEDLE WILL NOT PENETRATE IT.

Size 12 Beading needle

Beading thread or Fireline

Assorted seed beads in the following sizes: 8; 11; and 15, Hex beads are recommended.

Sharp pair of scissors

If you would like to use a polymer clay bead from last month's class, make sure you glue it to the backing well enough in advance to ensure that it is dry.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me. Hope to see y'all there.

Jean

Basic Polymer Clay Class

2010-03-12T06:12:00.000-08:00

Our New Orleans Bead Society - Westbank meeting will be held on March 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church.

When the class is finished, you will walk away with a pretty, new focal bead made out of polymer clay. Here are the details:

What: Polymer Clay 101 with Jambalaya
When: March 27, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Love Lutheran Church
3730 MacArthur
New Orleans (Algiers)

This will be an introduction to the basics of polymer clay. We'll cover conditioning, shaping and stamping into clay to form "faux cabochons" that can be used with beading and bead embroidery. Note: There is a problem with uploading sample pictures. These will be posted as soon as I can figure out what the problem is.

If you're not sure you want to get into another new hobby, come anyway, all materials will be supplied, so you can see if you like it before investing in tools and supplies.

If you already own a pasta machine which will never be used for food again, please bring it to class.Due to time constraints, tools available, and materials provided, space must be reserved in advance.

Class fee $16.00 which includes all materials for this project.

If anyone has any questions or needs directions, please contact Jean at jbperret@aol.com. To reserve your space for the project, please e-mail Vicki at jambalayarubber@hotmail.com.

Hope to see y'all there!

Jean

February 27, 2010 Meeting

2010-02-19T09:35:00.000-08:00

Hi, All!

Christmas, Superbowl, freezing temperatures, Lombardi Gras, Mardi Gras... and the list keeps going. I think most of us are too exhausted and can probably use a little quiet time playing with our stashes of beads.

The February 27, 2010 meeting will be cancelled and we will resume our meetings beginning on March 27. Vicki is going to do an introductory class on making polymer clay beads. More details will be coming soon.

We also have a free form peyote bracelet, a combination ladder, net and RAW bracelet, and a few other goodies in the upcoming months.

Happy "Nothing Is Going On Today!"

Hugs to all,

Jean

January 23, 2010 Project

2010-01-13T15:13:00.000-08:00

Our meeting will be held on January 23, 2010, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 McArthur Blvd., Algiers, and if anyone needs directions or has questions, please contact me via e-mail.

Our project will be a triangle weave and attached is a picture in JPEG of one of the earrings which shows the design. I used Mardi Gras colors since it's almost that time to begin yelling, "Throw me something, Mister!"

Materials needed are:

*4mm beads (I used purple, green and gold crystals)
*Size 15 seedbeads
Ear wires
Clasp if you want to make a bracelet
Size 12 beading needle
Beading thread.

* NOTE: If you prefer using 6mm beads or crystals, you will need Size 11 seedbeads.

For more information, please visit our blog at:

http://neworleansbeadsocietywb.blogspot.com/ The Westbank information has a link on the upper right-hand side.

We also have the information posted on:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CrescentCityBeaders/

Hope to see y'all there!

Jean

Westbank January 23 Project

2010-01-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hi, Everyone and Happy New Year!

Our class will be held on the Westbank on January 23, beginning at 1 p.m. The project will be a faux King Cake Mardi Gras project and I will have a picture to post in a couple of days.

The Int'l Gem & Jewelry Show will be open starting tomorrow, Friday, January 8, 9 and 10 at the Ponchartrain Center. The project will use either size 15 seed beads with 4mm crystals or beads; or, size 11 seed beads with 6 mm crystals or beads, and this will be a great time to pick up some bling for your bead stash.

The class will be $12.00 and kits will be available on a reserved basis for $10.00.

Hope to see y'all there.

Jean

PEYOTE BRACELET

2009-11-12T09:38:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-10T06:30:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-28T16:23:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-28T16:04:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-04T15:39:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

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

2009-02-09T19:47:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-13T14:46:00.000-08:00

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!

December 13th Christmas Pary

2008-12-06T22:41:00.000-08:00

Christmas Bead Society Meeting
Saturday December 13th, 2008
Time 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Westside Credit 1619 Williams Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062
Location: (located between W. Metairie and Airline Hwy)

Our Bead Society Christmas Party Meeting is Saturday December 13th, 2008
We will have Door Prizes and do a Gift exchange $5.00 value (bead or beads)
Bring a project to work on if you so desire.

Please bring a dish to pass if you can.
email Beverly at bh121@cox.net and let me know what your bringing.

We hope to see you at our Christmas party.
Meetings will resume on the Westbank in January.

Thanks!!
Beverly

November 22nd Meeting

2008-11-12T16:25:00.000-08:00

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday November 22, 2008
Time 11:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH,
3730 MAC ARTHUR BLVD.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

PLEASE NOTE: OUR MEETING TIME WILL BE FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

Our project will be a herringbone bracelet.

Materials needed are:

No. 1 bugle beads
Size 11 seed beads in contracting color
6 Size 4 or 6 mm crystal accent beads
Nymo or Fireline (which is recommended)
Clasp

I will have a limited number of kits available for $10.00. The cost of the class is $10.00. If anyone has any questions or needs instructions please email Jean at: Jbperret@aol.com

We hope to see you at the next meeting.
Thanks!

October 25th meeting

2008-10-10T19:25:00.000-07:00

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday October 25, 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 2 x 2 bracelet taught by Jean Perret.

Six colors of size 11 seed beads
Contracting size 8 hex for accents
Focal bead
Size 12 needle
Nymo or Fireline thread
Clasp

Cost of the class is $10.00.
Kits will be available for $10.00

Please contact Jean at Jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

Sept 27th-West Bank Meeting

2008-09-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday September 27, 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 Chevron stitch bracelet project taught by Jean Perret.

The supplies needed are:

4 mm crystals
contrasting seed beads
2 - 6mm crystals
clasp
Nymo or Fireline thread
Beading needle

Kits will be available for $10.00, cost of the class is $10.00.

Please contact Jean at Jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!

August 23rd Meeting

2008-08-09T19:34:00.000-07:00

Bead Society Meeting Westbank
Saturday August 23, 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 right angle weave bracelet and ring project taught by Jean Perret

The materials list is:

Size 11 seed beads
4 mm crystals
6 mm crystals
clasp
Thread or Fireline (I prefer fireline when using crystals)
Needle

Kits will be available for $10.00, cost of the class is $10.00.

Please contact Jean at Jbperret@aol.com if you plan to attend and let her know if you will need a kit. This will ensure we have supplies and instructions available for everyone.

Bring a snack to share if you so desire.

Hope to see you there!