Oh My! Cynthia Rutledge is coming to teach. This has been in the works forever! Cynthia was the very first beadwork teacher that I took a class from. She is amazing. Each piece she designs has a story. I do hope you can join us. Here’s the line up and the pretty pictures. Full details […]
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Check your calendars!
Liisa Turunen is returning to the Beehive to teach for us at the end of July. She is a super talented beadwork designer and such a patient teacher. She brings us beautiful designs that you want to wear. Even if you aren’t already a beader, you can do this! And once you try it you […]
Straight from the UK
We are so excited, Shona Bevan will be joining us for three fun days of classes. She is coming from the UK so this is a super special treat for us. Her beadwork is beautifully finished and designed to make you sparkle on that special occasion (or just on an average Tuesday!) Here’s all the […]
New Teacher at the Beehive!
We love our teachers. We love reconnecting with favorite teachers who have been here before and meeting new ones! It’s always a fun time. Join us May 18th in person or as a ghost as we welcome Leslie Venturoso and make her fabulous Bubblelicious Bracelet. Wear tropical rainbow bubbles or sparkling champagne bubbles. It is […]
February Sparkles
I know, I know, February is months away. But really, it will be here before you know it. Liisa Turunen is coming to teach in February so signups are open! We adore Liisa. Whats not to love? She is a super talented beadwork designer and such a patient teacher. She brings us beautiful designs that […]
A Cluster of Sequins and Beads….
… solves a lot of problems. 🙂 You know I already believe this, but here’s proof. Wow, what a weekend. We beaded and experimented and made a glorious new connection with a fabulous teacher. Eleanor Pigman. Our first class was a mixed media adventure. Eleanor shared her techniques and tips while we created cuckoos and […]
New Adventures!
Eleanor Pigman Classes! YAY! Before Eleanor started making art with beads she was primarily a watercolor artist. She fell in love with the world of beading after doing an apprenticeship with a jewelry designer, the shop closed and she inherited thousands of seed beads. She was then faced with the task of turning these beads […]
Amy Katz Class Change!
Amy and I put our heads together yesterday and decided to change things up a bit for class next month. The Sunday class will be a brand new design! How exciting is that? Sunday May 20, 11-5pm Gift of the Sea While in Bonaire in December 2017, Amy found a beach lined with beautiful […]
May 19 and 20 – Save the Date!
Time to make some jewelry! Amy Katz will be joining us May 19 & 20 for two days of beady fun. It’s been several years since Amy was here and we are delighted to have her back! Saturday May 19, 11-5pm Heavy Metal Bracelet I love this bracelet. It’s fashionable and packed with lots of […]
Bead Embroidery Fun
There are so many cross overs between Bead Embroidery and Needlepoint. Create a little embellishment and add it to your canvas. Make a beaded border. The options are endless. It adds dimension and detail. Plus its super gratifying. Look! I made this little flower. How cool is that? This flower is the center of Sandra […]
Beady Fun
Our dear friend Liisa Turunen was here for a weekend of beady fun. And I do have to say it was super fun! We had different projects each day. We made lots of new friends and actually got a good bit accomplished! Liisa is an incredibly talented designer and teacher. If you have the chance […]
Do you want to play with beads?
Sometimes its fun to play with a different set of toys. That’s what we will be doing this weekend. Liisa Turunen has come to town for 3 fun days of beadwork classes. She brought a ton of beadwork with her. An absolute ton! All of these pretties are kits that you can order. Everything is […]
Sparkle!!
It’s time to Sparkle! And how better to sparkle than with beading classes with Liisa Turunen. YAY! Liisa has been here several times and she is a total delight. We have so much fun. Join us February 2-4 for three fun days of classes. Pick your day or days and your projects and prepare to […]
The Boing Method
Boing, boing, boing. It’s the sound beads make bouncing across the floor. It’s the sound of Teresa Sullivan counting pony beads as she demonstrates the techniques necessary to recreate her contemporary beadwork. Teresa is an amazing artist and we were very lucky to host her this weekend. It’s good to challenge yourself with something outside […]
Beady Time!
We have invited Teresa Sullivan to come teach in February! She will be here for two days teaching fun do-able beady projects. On February 4th she will be teaching Zig Zag Beads Are these not the coolest things ever? Make a bunch of them and create a bangle. Make just a few and you have […]
Jewels!!
Liisa Turunen was here last weekend teaching oh so pretty beady projects. It is always a delight when she comes to teach. She brought lots of pretty jewels to tempt us. We can make these, really we can. Doesn’t she just look like the kind of teacher you want to hang out with? It’s true, […]
Beady Fun at the Beehive
Liisa Turunen is returning to teach for us October 15th and 16th! Liisa taught for us last year at Bedecked and Beadazzled and we all had a fabulous time. Her beadwork is blingy and fun! She is a delight and so very patient! She can even see from across the room when we make a […]
So much creativity
This weekend we were fortunate to host Marjorie Garcia Barnes for one of her last teaching engagements in the US. She is moving to China in a month! YIKES! Good news, she will be back. We are already talking about class next July. Marjorie is brilliant. That’s just all there is to say. She has […]
Now is your chance!
We are so lucky. Marjorie Garcia Barnes is coming to teach for us. This is a rare and special opportunity. She and her husband are moving to China very soon so please consider joining us for one or more of these classes. A good time is sure to be had! Venezuelan-born and award-winning jewelry designer […]
A New Found Love, Bead Embroidery
Watch out ladies and gents, there’s a new love in my life. Bead Embroidery! Kinga Nichols was here this weekend to teach three wonderful bead embroidery classes. They were so fun! I am hooked. Others are hooked. Too fun! Our adventures began Saturday morning with Marty the Chameleon. He is carefully outlined in pretty […]
Kinga Nichols Beadwork Classes!
Kinga Nichols will be here April 9th and 10th to teach three bead embroidery classes. I am so excited! Not only are these pieces gorgeous and we will learn new techniques in beadwork but think about the possibilities for your needlepoint! The sky is the limit. Saturday and Sunday April 9th 10AM – 1PM – Marty the Chameleon Marty […]
Vacation Days
What? I think I went on vacation? How did you miss it? So what do I do on vacation? I invite a few dear friends to visit and play. It has to be artsy. It has to include friends from near and far. You may know I am a closet beader. I love my sparkly […]
The Whimsy Queen
I’ve known Sylvie from a distance for more than 10 years. I was buying her lampwork beads more than ten years ago. I loved them then and I love them now. Sylvie is the whimsy queen. Check out her Head over Heels creations. This is the Queen of Hearts. How clever is this? I was […]
