Westbank August Project

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

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

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

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

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

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

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