Upcoming Events
Rochester Road Trip May 18, 2022 Let's Bead Live! May 21, 2022 1-4pm Zoom Member Meeting June 6, 2022 6-7:30pm CST Fall Bead Retreat at Camp Wapogassett September 21-25, 2022 |
MEETING LOCATION FOR 2022 We are currently doing both our Monthly Member Meetings through Zoom and our monthly Let's Bead Live! events through both Zoom and our public Facebook page. When this changes we'll make an announcement here. Our meetings/events will continue to be on Zoom even after we get back together in-person |
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Rochester Road Trip - May 18, 2022
We have been invited to make sunflower beaded rocks in Rochester with Chris Allen and Margo Yee
Here is an outline of the day:
11:30 am: Arrive at Margo Yee's place
15 First Street SE in Rochester. You will notice the Post Office directly across the street in the heart of downtown. Parking is at Ramp 6 at 59 First Street SE. Once parked, take the garage elevator to the 2nd floor. Either Margo or Chris will be on the second floor to meet you and bring you to the party room. Call Margo at 507-701-1858 or Chris at 231-357-8439 if help is needed.
11:45am-12:45pm: Time to socialize and eat. Bring a bag lunch or picnic potluck to share. Drinks provided,
12:45pm: Walk over to the Rochester Art Center, 2 blocks from Margo's.
1-4pm: Beading at the Rochester Art Center, focusing on sunflower beaded rocks, member show & tell, Toho Challenge.
4:15pm: Drive to The Village Community Garden: 4950 31st Avenue NW, touring the gardens.
5:00pm: Head back to the cities.
We are encouraging carpooling to Rochester. If you are looking for a ride, contact Roberta Sorenson at: beadybirdy@gmail.com
Rochelle Peterson has kits available to purchase to make the sunflower rock. The kits are $10, with proceeds being split between the Community Garden and a Ukrainian relief effort. Contact Rochelle at Bobby Bead, pick up a kit at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar or at the Rochester event.
We have been invited to make sunflower beaded rocks in Rochester with Chris Allen and Margo Yee
Here is an outline of the day:
11:30 am: Arrive at Margo Yee's place
15 First Street SE in Rochester. You will notice the Post Office directly across the street in the heart of downtown. Parking is at Ramp 6 at 59 First Street SE. Once parked, take the garage elevator to the 2nd floor. Either Margo or Chris will be on the second floor to meet you and bring you to the party room. Call Margo at 507-701-1858 or Chris at 231-357-8439 if help is needed.
11:45am-12:45pm: Time to socialize and eat. Bring a bag lunch or picnic potluck to share. Drinks provided,
12:45pm: Walk over to the Rochester Art Center, 2 blocks from Margo's.
1-4pm: Beading at the Rochester Art Center, focusing on sunflower beaded rocks, member show & tell, Toho Challenge.
4:15pm: Drive to The Village Community Garden: 4950 31st Avenue NW, touring the gardens.
5:00pm: Head back to the cities.
We are encouraging carpooling to Rochester. If you are looking for a ride, contact Roberta Sorenson at: beadybirdy@gmail.com
Rochelle Peterson has kits available to purchase to make the sunflower rock. The kits are $10, with proceeds being split between the Community Garden and a Ukrainian relief effort. Contact Rochelle at Bobby Bead, pick up a kit at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar or at the Rochester event.
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Let's Bead Live May 21, 2022 1-4pm
1-2pm Tia Pearson - Coral Sorbet Tassel Earrings
Tap into your wire wrapping skills for this DIY! These fun-to-make gold and coral earrings are sparkly enough for a dressy night out, but the tassel also gives it a flirty and fun vibe. The wire wrapped earwires can be worn alone, without the tassel if you so choose, but the tassel sure does make the look!
Download the project directions and supply list here:
https://goodybeads.com/.../diy-coral-sorbet-tassel-earrings
2-3 pm Hannah Rosner - Hydrangea Pendant
Materials Needed:
1-2pm Tia Pearson - Coral Sorbet Tassel Earrings
Tap into your wire wrapping skills for this DIY! These fun-to-make gold and coral earrings are sparkly enough for a dressy night out, but the tassel also gives it a flirty and fun vibe. The wire wrapped earwires can be worn alone, without the tassel if you so choose, but the tassel sure does make the look!
Download the project directions and supply list here:
https://goodybeads.com/.../diy-coral-sorbet-tassel-earrings
2-3 pm Hannah Rosner - Hydrangea Pendant
Materials Needed:
- 1-2 grams Toho Japanese 11/0 round seed beads (In the photos, I’ve used Indigo #2020A)
- 1-2 grams Toho Japanese 8/0 round seed beads (In the photos, I’ve used Indigo #2020A)·
- 1-2 grams Toho Japanese 15/0 round seed beads (In the photos, I’ve used Permanent Finish Aluminum 558PF)
- 16 Matubo Ginkgo Leaf Beads –Metallic Suede Blue
- 1 Starman CzechMates 6mm Two-Hole Cabochon – Matte Silver
- 8 Starman CzechMates Prong Beads – Hematite
- Beading Thread – either 6lb clear Fireline or One-G (I prefer the Fireline because this particular piece needs the thread to have some body)
- Beading Needles
- Optional: Ott Lamp
- Optional: Beading awl
- Your reading glasses

hydrangea_pendant.pdf |
3-4pm Rochelle Peterson - Diamond Demi Duo Bracelet
Supplies needed for bracelet (6.5”-8”)
Supplies needed for bracelet (6.5”-8”)
- DD - 50-60 CzechMate Diamonds
- 11D - 2gms Toho 11/o Demi Rounds
- 8D - 2gm Toho 8/o Demi Rounds
- GD - 25-30 Czech Gemduos
- 1 clasp Magnetic Clasp Tip: Always use wire guardians for extra strength due to repetitive stress.
- 2 Wire Guardians- and/or Jump Rings optional
- 10’ - 8lb Fireline/Nanofil
- Size 10 or 11 needle
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Goodybeads is looking for bead enthusiasts for take home project work!
This work includes kitting, bagging, & tagging of inventory!
A great way to see the newest products and latest trends. Earn some easy extra money
in the convenience of your home and get an employee discount on your beading supplies.
If you're interested please contact Jacquelyn at:
accounting@goodybeads.com or 651.231.3358
This work includes kitting, bagging, & tagging of inventory!
A great way to see the newest products and latest trends. Earn some easy extra money
in the convenience of your home and get an employee discount on your beading supplies.
If you're interested please contact Jacquelyn at:
accounting@goodybeads.com or 651.231.3358
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