Hello Donna Jennifer Geldard's class was a great success... lots of great beads and fun! Here's what's next: Judy Carlson's class on April 12 & 13 is coming up quickly. A 2-day event this time, day one is "Sea of Techniques" and day 2 is "Fishing 101". Even if your not "into" making shells or sea-life, this class with Judy is an excellent way to learn a whole new array of techniques to add to your bead-making skills. $150 each or both for $200. Bead & Jewelry Making for Girly Girls/BlingStock has been cancelled. PLEASE NOTE the date changes for Stephanie Sersich's Intermediate Bead Making class: Stephanie Sersich May 7 & 8 (Wed/Thurs) is Intermediate Bead-making ($425), has been changed to Friday and Saturday May 9 & 10. There are just 3 spots left! The May 11 (Sun) book signing party with Stephanie from 10 am - noon and the Spiny Knotted Bracelet workshop from 1 pm - 5pm ($100 + $60 kit fee) has not been changed. Stephanie's new book is available at The Mandrel. Brad Pearson's Intermediate Beadmaking class June 7 & 8. Class fee is $450. Just 3 spots left! No classes during the months of July & August. September 13 & 14 will bring us Dustin Tabor, I will start taking deposits for this class in the next couple of weeks. A web page is under contruction, the fee for this class is currently being set... so stayed tuned. I will send out another note in the next couple of weeks announcing the classes for September, October, November, and December. I can hardly wait! Are you interested in teaching bead-making but not sure how? Do you already teach but would like to know if you could improve your technique? Ann Scherm Baldwin has program she has developed. A teaching class for those who teach or are interested in teaching glass bead making. Here's the link to a description and Ann's qualifications: http://www.themandrel.com/Instructor_Training_Prgm.html Just a note about classes and deposits: a 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of enrollment. Class fees include materials for class, dipped mandrels for use in class, and lunch. Please see the classes & workshops page for more details. | 
