Kumihimo with or without beads – Bead Rock Store/Studio

May is shaping up to be another busy month here at Bead Rock, birthday parties and free Saturday Demo’s have been keeping us on our toes.
Each Saturday for the month of May, Darlene Colpitts will be presenting the ancient art of Japanese braiding which is called “KUMIHIMO”. Kumihimo means to gather threads – wikipedia.

Darlene will be putting on a “Free” Kumihimo demonstration between 1:00 and 3:00 pm each Saturday in the month of May. You will be surprised at how easy it is to maneuver the cord and start making your very own kumihimo braid. There are so many uses for the braid and jewelry is one of them. Embellishing your beautiful braid for necklaces, bracelets and tie belts are just a few of the many uses. One of my favorites is a gold colour celtic knot sewn on a black t-shirt, turning an inexpensive top into a stylish designer piece.

Kumi is worked on a disk, using a variety of cords and fibres.  From basic “kumi” to a beaded braid, it’s fun, it’s fast to work up and it’s addictive.  You can throw it into your purse and practically do it anywhere.  Great pastime with amazing results!

Beading Babes of Durham will continue to meet Wed., May 8th from 7 – 9 pm and Sun., May  12th from 2 – 4 pm (project will be kumihimo basics bracelet with charm)

Wed., May 22nd from 7 – 9 pm and Sun., May 26th 2 – 4 pm (project will be beaded kumihimo with borosilicate beads, necklace or bracelet)

 

A big “Thank You” to Joan Case for providing us with your passion and expertise during the Saturday “Free Chainmaille” Demo’s – Your chainmaille is truly one of a kind! 

 

 

April is all about CHAINMAILLE

Chainmaille – by Joan Case

April is all about Chainmaille at Bead Rock Store/Studio – We will be holding “Free Demo’s” on Saturday, April 13, 20, 27, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Introducing you to the amazing world of Chainmaille (also spelt Chainmail).

Joan Case who will be giving the demonstration has perfected the Art of Chainmaille. Her enthusiasm for this medieval art of linking various size rings (known as jumprings) together to form a design and pattern, turning it into wonderful jewelry has become contagious. Truly captivating as you watch Joan turn a heap of rings into a masterpiece.

Note: Beading Babes of Durham will be learning the Love Knot on the Wed., April 10th class (Sun. April 14)

Wed., April 24th will be the 1/2 persion pattern – (Sun. May 5)

Creativity is endless with chainmaille!

BEAD ROCK’S Reorganization and Improvements

Key to your Heart

Bead Rock Store/Studio has been undergoing a few changes to better serve our customers. Some of our improvements include large print signage, expansion of our hardware area (tools, wire, chain, cording) and a *new feature wall!

The feature wall will be for all new products and classes. Darlene will update it regularly to keep us up on the latest products and how to use them!

Joan Case will be our wire and chainmaille specialist! Joan will be conducting March Break classes for all ages starting Tuesday, March 12, 2013 to Friday, March 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and each class is $25.00

MARCH BREAK CLASSES

Tues., March 12 – Tube/Bar bracelet – (Beads, wire and tube bar)
Wed., March 13 – Charmed Necklace – (Charms, Chain, jumprings and closure)
Thurs.,March 14 – Caged Gemstone Pendant and Earrings (wire, gemstone)
Fri., March 15 – Simple into to Chainmail with beaded dangle (jumprings, beads, closure)

Nurture your creative spirit!