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New Merchandise, Visiting WIRE ARTIST Barb SwitzerOur Weekend Classes
Happy Groundhog Day!
Well, looks like we’re in for another 6 weeks of winter. If it stays like it has been, it won’t be so bad! Still, you might be starting to get cabin fever and what better way to relieve that than by spending time at Caravan Beads! We just received a restock of our wire, and are expecting pearls any day now. Come on in and work on an old or new project. We’d love to see you! Look below for what classes we’ve got scheduled this weekend for you! Don’t forget about Valentines Day… We have everything you need to help you put together something special for your special someone! Our free lesson this weekend is our Fancy Wire Earrings and Necklace.
Don’t forget about Barb Switzer, our visiting artist and teacher who will be joing us the first weekend in March. Some of her classes are almost full. Don’t wait until it’s too late to sign up! For her bio, check out our highlight section. Or, you can just skip down below to see and purchase any of her special classes. We even have a few that wireworking beginners can take! Most of her classes will be held at our sister store, Briolette Beads in Forest Park. If you need transportation I will be providing a ride for you to and from her classes. Just let me know if you need it!
See you soon!
Charlene
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This Week’s FREE Lesson from Caravan Beads Chicago
Fancy Wire Wrapped
Earring & NecklaceIn this lesson you will learn how to make a pair of very artistic looking posts, a pendant, and your own hook & eye clasp. A great class for any level. You will have choices in colors of beads and the color of the metal.
Kit fee: $10.00
Sat Feb 4, 2012: 1-2PM
Sun Feb 5, 2012: 1-2pm
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for these classes. *Since we offer you the instruction for free, we request that you purchase the beads for each lesson at our store.
Please do not bring guests or children to class. In fairness to your fellow students we do not allow “observers.”
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This Week’s Classes from Caravan Beads Chicago
Get ready for Valentine’s Day by taking a class this weekend.
OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION.
3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL
To register call the store, follow the links below, or pay directly and securely by clicking on the Paypal button.
To see our February classes online:
http://www.beadstogo.com/servlet/the-Classes/Categories
Please read our class policies before registering for our classes.
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Embellished Flower Bracelet
Friday February 3, 6-8:30 – $35
Please make certain you have read our class policies.
Crocheted Wire Pendant
Saturday February 4, 10-12 – $35
Please make certain you have read our class policies.
Resin Pendants
Saturday February 4, 3-5 – $35
Please make certain you have read our class policies.
All Wired Up!
Sunday February 5, 10-1 – $60
Please make certain you have read our class policies.
Woven Beaded Cuff
Sunday February 5, 3-5 – $35
Please make certain you have read our class policies.
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Too far away to take a class from us? Its okay – we have some kits online at
http://www.beadstogo.com
to learn more about our store, click the link above or take a look here for a super quick look at our online store products.
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Visiting WIREARTIST Barb SwitzerOur Weekend Classes
We’re almost through January. How did that happen so fast? Remember to think about Valentine’s Day gifts – its coming up super fast. There are still spaces in some of our regularly scheduled classes this weekend. Look below for what we’ve got scheduled for you! Our free lesson this weekend is our Spring Fling necklace.
Today, we’re telling you a bit more about Barb Switzer, who will be visiting and teaching for us the first weekend in March. For her bio, check out our highlight section. Or, you can just skip down below to see and purchase any of her special classes. We even have a few that wireworking beginners can take! Most of her classes will be held at our sister store, Briolette Beads in Forest Park. If you need transportation I will be providing a ride for you to and from her classes. Just let me know if you need it!
See you soon!
Charlene
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Visiting Artist Barb Switzer at Caravan Beads Chicago
BARB SWITZER
Barb has been teaching wire classes since 1998, when she began as an instructor at Fusion Beads.
She has edited two books, contributed to several bead magazines, and was editor of Simply Beads magazine in 2008 and 2009.
Barb travels all over the US to teach in stores and at bead shows.
Caravan Beads and Briolette Beads are pleased to welcome Barb the first weekend in March. Take a look belowat the classes she’ll be teaching – there is still time to sign up!
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This weekend’s free lesson is the Spring Fling Necklace. We know spring is no where near, but come on in and make this gorgeous necklace. You will learn how to shape 18ga and 24ga wire. No experience needed!!!
Kit fee: $22
Saturday & Sunday,
Jan 28 & 29
1:00 to 2:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for these classes. *Since we offer you the instruction for free, we request that you purchase the beads for each lesson at our store.
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More classesby WIRE ARTIST Barb SwitzerOur Weekend ClassesHi Beading Friends!
We had a good run of it, but it looks like winter has finally hit. Bundle up, stay warm and drive safe! There are still spaces in some of our regularly scheduled classes this weekend. Look below for what we’ve got scheduled for you! Our free class this week is our Seahorse Pendant.
GROUPON ALERT! We are running another Groupon deal scheduled for Monday, January 23. This deal is for our Beading Bootcamp: Basic Training and our new class, Beading Bootcamp: Advanced Basic Training. If you’ve been thinking about taking either of these classes, look at the GROUPON deal for next Monday.!
There’s still time for you to help us welcome Barb Switzer, who will be visiting and teaching for us the first weekend in March. For her bio and to see examples of her work, head over to our website (photo of the jeweled wave cuff, right). In our highlight section, you can learn about another one of her very special classes – the Nautilus Pendant. Most of her classes will be held at our sister store, Briolette Beads in Forest Park. If you need transportation I will be providing a ride for you to and from her classes. Just let me know if you need it!
Last week we introduced you to the 2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango. This week warm up and get ready for spring fashions with the Pantone colors for Spring 2012. See below for the details!
See you soon!
Charlene
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The Spring Colors include:
Tangerine Tango – color of the year
Solar Power Yellow
Bellflower Blue
Cabaret
Sodalite Blue
Margarita
Sweet Lilac
Cockatoo
Driftwood
Starfish
In our next few newsletters, we’ll help you learn to use these upcoming colors to your jewelry design advantage! Keep your eye here!
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Seahorse PendantKit fee: $10
Saturday & Sunday,
Jan 21 & 22
1:00 to 2:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for these classes. *Since we offer you the instruction for free, we request that you purchase the beads for each lesson at our store.
Please do not bring guests or children to class. In fairness to your fellow students we do not allow “observers.”
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