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August 2017 Newsletter www.thebeadbase.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bead-Base/6484463540
E-mails: [email protected] Tel: 07749027634
01256 809683
News Firstly, apologies for the delay in sending this out but having to stock take ate into our time! But now stock take is over for another year and we would like to extend our huge thanks to Norma, Jackie, Ann, Margaret, Colin, Rebecca H, Emma H for their sterling counting efforts and to Dave who did the adding up! We couldn’t have done it without you.
New stock New stock will be arriving throughout August. Look out for new colours of Candy beads, Rulla beads, Demi Rounds and Delicas. New pen stocks will be making an appearance too. Also look out for our new beading kits and patterns, some new patterns for pens and other beadable items.
Late Night Shopping We know this is early but Christmas will be here before we know it! On Wednesday 8th November the retailers at Basepoint will be holding a Late Night Shopping night. We have held these in the past with great success. Basepoint are kindly opening the conference room and reception area for stall holders at a charge of £5 per table and a donation for a raffle. Proceeds from these are being donated to St Michael’s Hospice. We already have Forever Living Aloe Vera products, CraftyJax Jewellery and Gift Boxes, Cards by Primrose, Penny Jubin from The Glass Maidens, Christine Graham from Yarnpile with her knitted goodies and wool stocks, and Tracey Alexander with her chain mail goodies confirmed for the evening. If you feel you have something slightly different to offer, the craftier the better, and would like a table, please get in touch with us at The Bead Base or with Philip at Victoria’s Deli. Retailers open on the night so far will be The Bead Base, Victoria’s Deli, who will be holding tastings of some of the delicious products available, Creative Wood Flooring, Purple Stitches, Bato Baits, and Top Notch Interiors. All retailers and stall holders will be here until 9pm.
School Holiday Classes During school holidays we do not have any of our groups in. Please see our class list for details of classes, Bring Out Your Dead days, Make and Take days and an ‘Anything Goes Day’! We will however keep Wednesdays as a ‘free beading’ day. Although we cannot always guarantee the table will be free, we will always do our best to accommodate you.
Table Space – From September With the end of the holidays fast approaching, our Learning Disability groups will be returning during the first week of September. We will also be welcoming back Farnborough Day Service on a Thursday morning. This means that the table will be in use but will free up at 11.45am for those who would like to come in and bead.
Bead and Banter This is a friendly group meeting on the last Wednesday of every month, commencing at normal shop closing, where you can bring your work along, and bead and chat to like-minded enthusiasts. Tea or coffee is provided, and occasionally the odd cake or biscuit. There is a £2 fee for the evening. Over the past few months we have noticed dwindling attendance levels for Bead and Banter. If this continues we will discontinue the evenings. Please could you let us know, by registering your interest on Facebook, if you would like us to continue. The dates for the next Bead and Banters are: Wednesday 30th August 6-9pm Wednesday 27th September 6-9pm
Sterling silver Due to the fluctuations in the metals markets, sterling silver will be ordered on request. This will ensure that when you order you will be paying current market price. Basic sterling findings are usually in stock within 3 days of order.
Bulk Quantities If you wish to order beads and supplies in larger quantities, please let us know and we will do our best to work out a good deal for you. This may be a good way to save money, as buying in bulk can be less expensive than the alternative. This applies to beads, cords, findings, and much more.
Dementia groups Sandy would like to express her thanks to all the people who have donated beads so far. Sue and Holly will continue to take donations at the shop if you have any beads, cords, findings or even broken jewellery that you’d like to give to a good cause.
Emailing System Our email system has changed. Our default email address has become [email protected], but both Sue and Holly will read emails to this address. If you experience any problems in trying to contact us on this
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10am 10am-1pm Free morning
10am-6pm Free all day
10.30am-11.30am Farnborough Day Service
10.30am-11.30am Community Link
10.30am-12.30pm Morning classes 11am
12pm 12pm-6pm A predominantly free
afternoon but we reserve the right to use this time
for extra classes if needed
1pm 1.30-2.30pm Community Link
1.30pm-5.30pm Afternoon classes
1pm-5pm Afternoon classes 2pm
3pm 3pm-6pm Free afternoon 4pm
5pm
6pm 6.30-9pm Evening classes
7pm
email, we are always reachable via Facebook and through our telephone numbers which are at the top of the page. As a consequence of the change, we are running into a few teething problems in getting the newsletter out to our database, which we hope will be solved soon, but it will always be posted on our Facebook page, and our website under the News tab.
Saturday morning classes We are leaving Saturday mornings free (except on full day courses) should anyone want to come in and give one of our beginner techniques a try (including off loom weaving, e.g. Peyote Stitch, Brick stitch, a Simple Spiral, St Petersburg stitch, Chevron chain and more). These classes would take place at 10.30-12.30pm at a cost of £12 plus beads. If you would like to give something a try then call us and we can sort out a Saturday morning to suit you.
Thursday evening classes
The classes commence at 6.30pm and end at 9-9.30pm and will be £12 plus beads. These classes occur on Thursdays with the exception of school holiday weeks. We are leaving these classes fairly open, so if you are interested in learning a new technique, a new stitch, or just want to learn how to make a pair of earrings or to string a necklace please give us a call on 01256 809683 or 07749027634, or send us a message on Facebook to book your place. Would all class members please leave a phone number with Sue or Holly so that you may be contacted should a class be cancelled for any reason. This also applies to our daytime classes.
Classes Our programme of summer classes, and Make ’n’ Takes will commence on Thursday 3rd August until 31st August. During this time we have none of our usual groups attending which means we have more time for classes. We are, however, leaving Wednesdays free for you to bring along some beadwork to do at the table as per usual. On days we do not start classes until the afternoon please feel free to come in during the mornings if you require help with a pattern, have forgotten how to do a stitch or just need general help with a beading project. Please note that Make ’n’ Take classes are held on a drop in basis. Friday 4th August - Chips Ahoy! A netting technique bracelet with bead chip embellishment. 1pm £15 Class requirements:
Size 11º seed beads
Chip beads
Nymo
Needle
10mm bead for clasp. Saturday 5th August - Ritzy Ribbon Necklace Designed by Jill Wiseman, taught by Helen 10.30am-4pm £20 Class requirements:
Size 11º seed beads
Size 15º seed beads
3mm bicone crystals
Nymo or similar beading thread and a needle Tuesday 8th August – Make ’n’ Take Earrings A short, sharp introduction to making earrings using wires and beads, suitable for beginners. This is a drop in class, so no need to book. It is suitable for beginners and will be held on a first come first served basis. We will start this at 10.30am and continue on throughout the day. Cost will be £5 plus beads. Thursday 10th August - The Right Connections Designed by you with help from the team 1pm £15 Class requirements:
Assorted beads
Connectors
Eye pins
Clasp
Jump Rings
Friday 11th August - Knitting/crochet with beads 1pm £15 Class requirements:
Thin yarn/wire
Beads that will thread onto your chosen yarn
Knitting needles/crochet hooks Saturday 12th August - Make your own Wind Chimes Designed by you, guided by the team! 10.30am-4pm £20 Class requirements:
Thin nylon cord (fishing line)
Wire star form
Beads
Chimes (will be available at the shop) Tuesday 15th August - Shaggy loops chainmail A beginner’s guide to chain mail 1pm £15 Class requirements
Jump rings 5-6mm
Size 8º seed beads
Clasp Thursday 17th August - Infinity macramé bracelet 1pm £15 Class requirements:
Infinity charm
Thin nylon cord
Spacer beads for the ends Friday 18th August – Sea shell bracelet Designed by Jill Wiseman, taught by Helen 1pm £15 Class requirements:
Size 11º seed beads
6mm bugle beads
Clasp
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle
Saturday 19th August - Ivy Collar Designed and taught by Holly 11am-4pm £15 Class requirements:
Size 11º seed beads
Superduos
6mm Round beads
4mm beads
Jump rings
Clasp
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle Tuesday 22nd August - Make ’n’ Take Bookmark Another beginner taster course. This is a drop in class, so no need to book. It is suitable for beginners and will be held on a first come first served basis. We will start this at 10.30am and continue on throughout the day. Cost will be £6 and we will supply the materials. Thursday 24th August - Make ’n’ Take Simple Kumihimo A beginners guide to Japanese braiding. This is a drop in class, so no need to book. It is suitable for beginners and will be held on a first come first served basis. We will start this at 10.30am and continue on throughout the day. Cost will be £15 and we will supply the materials. Friday 25th August - Fringe benefits! Designed by Jackie Moulder, taught by Helen. 1pm £15 Class requirements:
Delica beads
Size 15º seed beads
Size 11º seed beads
3mm round beads
Swarovski Fancy Oval Stone
Embellishment beads for the fringe
Clasp
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle
Saturday 26th August - Anything goes! This class is a little different from our usual. We will be asking you to bring along drinks cans, twigs, feathers, found objects, computer parts and in fact anything that could be stamped or drilled or refashioned/recycled/reused to make a unique piece of jewellery. The ultimate in upcycling! 10.30am £20 Class requirements:
That’s entirely up to you! Tuesday 29th August - Macramé Wrap 1pm £15 Class requirements:
4mm beads (approx. 60+)
Spacer beads for the ends
Thin nylon thread Thursday 31st August – Sweet Harmony Bracelet Designed by Jacqui Higgins. Taught by Helen 1pm £15 Class requirements:
CzechMates Crescents in one or more colours
CzechMates Cabochons/Candy beads
Size 11º seed beads
Clasp
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle Friday 1st September - Wirework Bezel 1pm £15 Class requirements:
A large cabochon or bead
Wire – 0.4mm and 0.6mm
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers Saturday 2nd September - Lantern Designed and taught by Holly 10.30am – 4pm £20 Class requirements:
Delica beads in 7 colours (6 sides, and an edge colour)
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading Needle
Friday 8th September – Jackie’s Pendant Designed by Jackie Moulder. 1.30pm – 4pm £15 Class requirements:
14mm rivoli
Delica beads
Size 15º seed beads
2mm fire-polished crystals
3mm beads
Clasp
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle Saturday 9th September – Pixie Dust Necklace Designed by Jill Wiseman. Taught by Helen. 10.30am – 4pm £20 Class requirements:
Super Duo beads
O Beads
Size 11º seed beads
4mm beads
Clasp
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle Friday 15th September Pinch Blossom Earrings Designed by Kronbruden, taught by Helen This class is suitable for beginners, the elements could also be made into a necklace 1.30pm £15 Class requirements
Pinch beads (10 per element)
Size 11º seed beads
12mm Rivolis
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading Needle
Earring findings Saturday 16th September – Brick Stitch Christmas Bauble (Robin) Designed by Holly. Taught by Helen 10.30am – 4pm £20 Class requirements:
Delica beads in your chosen colours
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle
Friday 22nd September – Leda Bracelet Designed by Nela Kábelová. Taught by Helen. 1.30pm £15 Class requirements:
Rulla Beads
Size 11º seed beads
Size 15º seed beads
3mm beads
Clasp
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle Saturday 23rd September – Christmas Light Lanterns Designed by Mary-Ann Brookes. Taught by Helen 10.30am – 4pm £20 Class requirements:
Delica beads in your chosen colours (there are a few different designs to choose from)
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading needle
A string of LED lights Saturday 30th September - Lantern Designed and taught by Holly 10.30am – 4pm £20 Class requirements:
Delica beads in 7 colours (6 sides, and an edge colour)
Nymo or similar beading thread
Beading Needle Class deposits are £10 for every class booked. If for any reason you have to cancel, please notify us within 7 days of the class date so that we may transfer your deposit to a future class, or refund it. Failure to do so will result in the forfeit of your deposit. Please note all classes are subject to change should we have insufficient uptake, these changes will be published on our Facebook page.
