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Basic Beadstringing (Knotting) - TBA - contact Teresa Schwab to be on waiting list for first 2012 class
Working with thread, complete an 18" single strand knotted necklace ending with beadtips and a clasp. Learn the all important basic knotting techniques and develop an understanding of beadstringing styles and options.
$45.00 (includes materials; bring a towel), 2-3 hours.
Instructor: Teresa Schwab
Registration and Information: Send a check in the amount of $45 to Teresa Schwab, c/o The Bead Warehouse, 2740 Garfield Ave, Silver Spring  MD 20910

beadware@erols.com or (301) 565-0487

 

Basic Jewelrymaking -- TBA - Please contact Kim for information.
Working with beading wire, create a stunning single strand Fresh Water Pearl Necklace and using earwires and headpins, make a matching pair of Fresh Water Pearl Earrings.  Learn basic jewelry making techniques and develop an understanding of working with different beading wires and sizes and crimping techniques. 
$49.00 (includes materials; bring a towel), 2-2.5 hours.
Instructor: Kim Reyes, artist and jewelrymaker
Registration and Information: faceofdesign@gmail.com or (301) 254-5282

 


Show Schedule

 

April 20 -21, 2013
Washington Bead Society Bead Bazaar
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 South Frederick Avenue
Off Hwy 355/Frederick Ave @ Education Blvd. (next to Gaithersburg High School)
Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 11-5

 May 25, 2013
Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Club Show
The Ruhl Armory
1035 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
Saturday, 10-4

July 13 - 14, 2013
Syracuse Gem & Mineral Club Show
Location TBA
Syracuse, NY
Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 10-4

August 16 - 18, 2013
Gem Miner's Jubilee Show
Lebanon Co. Fairgrounds Expo Center
Route 72, 5 mi N. of PA Tpk Exit 266
Lebanon, PA  17042
www.gem-show.com
Friday & Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 10-4

 September 28-29, 2013
Baltimore Gem Cutter's Gem & Jewelry Show
Howard County Fairgrounds
Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 10-5

 September 28-29, 2013
Northern Virginia Bead Society Bead Bazaar
Northern Virginia Community College
Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 10:30-4:30

November 9 - 10, 2013
Washington Bead Society Bead Bazaar
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 South Frederick Avenue
Off Hwy 355/Frederick Ave @ Education Blvd. (next to Gaithersburg High School)
Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 11-5

November 16 - 17, 2013
Gem Miner's Holiday Show
Lebanon Co. Fairgrounds Expo Center
Route 72, 5 mi N. of PA Tpk Exit 266
Lebanon, PA  17042
www.gem-show.com
Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 11-4

January  2014
Baltimore Bead Society Winter Bead and Jewelry Show
 Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood
 2400 Rte. 97
 Cooksville,  MD
Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 10-4

March  2014
 Montgomery Club Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show
 Montgomery County Fairgrounds
 16 Chestnut Street
 Gaithersburg Maryland
Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5

 

 

Marvin Schwab
The Bead Warehouse
2740 Garfield Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-565-0487, Fax: 301-565-0489

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