THIRD     ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP BEADING RETREAT July 24 to 26, 2009 Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire Montreal Quebec, Canada Something fun to look forward to this summer! Here’s your chance to meet fellow beaders in a warm setting in centurys' old Montreal. Choose to be as busy as you like. Take classes, bead while enjoying the surroundings; or relax and indulge in the pool. Then join in the beading social or Bead Bingo. Marla Novy, a beader from NJ, came up with a wonderful idea at Mt. Tremblant when she was sitting and beading, rather than skiing because of an injury. She then came to New York City to bounce the idea off Maria Rypan, who was about to do a lecture for the Bead Society of Greater New York at FIT. It’s amazing the friendships that develop when you start beading!!! Beaders make the best friends. So start planning and register early! Reserve your choice of rooms, at our special Friendship Beading Retreat rates, at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire website, or call (800) 375-2680 and mention Friendship Beading or group code FRB.    Classes All class fees are payable at the time of registration in US$. All kit costs are payable to the instructor in Canadian funds. For questions or concerns about supplies and/or tools that students are required to supply, please contact Marla. Beading Class for Beginners – Cours Pour Débutants Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Diane Reda Do you feel you may have the talent to design jewellery? Then join Diane’s Beading Class for Beginners to learn basic design elements and techniques. At the end of the course, you will have made this beautiful Swarovski crystal necklace with matching earrings and will have acquired many of Diane's beading tips and tricks. Pensez-vous que vous avez du talent pour créer des bijoux? Si oui, inscrivez-vous à ce cours. Diane vous apprendra les techniques de base et partagera plusieurs de ses trucs et astuces avec vous. À la fin du cours, vous aurez terminé ce joli collier avec les boucles d’oreille assorties. Click to Enlarge Cliquez ici pour Agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 2 hours Class fee: $35 Niveaux: Débutant Durée du cours: 2 heures Frais de cours : 35 $ Each Kit Includes: * All the material required to make this necklace, including step-by-step instructions. Kit cost: $60 Matériel fourni: * Tous les matériaux requis pour créer ce collier, incluant des instructions détaillées. Coût du matériel: 60 $ Shimmering Fuchsia Necklace - Collier chatoyant fuchsia Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Diane Reda Amethyst Swarovski crystals mixed with Japanese Fuchsia Lined Aqua AB Magatama beads, an antique silver ring and a chain cluster are used to make this original shimmering necklace. Des cristaux Swarovski couleur Améthyste ainsi que des billes japonaises Magatama fuchsia, un anneau en argent antique et un gland de chaîne sont utilisés pour créer ce collier chatoyant original. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner and Up Class length: 2 hour Class fee: $35 Niveau de compétence requis : Débutant ou plus Durée du cours: 2 heure Frais de cours : 35 $ Each Kit Includes: * All the material required to make this necklace, including step-by-step instructions. Kit cost: $50 Matériel fourni: * Tous les matériaux requis pour créer ce collier, incluant des instructions détaillées. Coût du matériel: 50 $ Swarovski Crystal Bicones and Ring on Cord – Anneau et cristaux sur cordon Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Diane Reda Learn how to knot a cord at regular intervals so that the Swarovski crystals in this pretty necklace are aligned evenly. Apprenez à nouer un cordon à intervalles réguliers de façon à aligner les cristaux Swarovski dans ce joli collier. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 1½ hours Class fee: $30 Niveau de compétence requis: Débutant Durée du cours: 1½ heures Frais de cours: 30 $ Each Kit Includes: * All the material required to make this necklace, including step-by-step instructions Kit cost: $25 Matériel Fourni: * Tous les matériaux requis pour créer ce collier, incluant des instructions détaillées Coût du matériel : 25 $ Swarovski Elements on Knotted Cord - Éléments Swarovski sur cordons noués Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Diane Reda A Swarovski twisted faceted pendant topped with a crystal cluster gives this necklace an interesting look. The cord tails on each side of the clasp can be worn in the front (as in the photo) or pushed to the back. Le pendentif à multi-facettes et la grappe de cristaux Swarovski agrémentent ce collier dont les cordons de chaque côté du fermoir peuvent être portés à l'avant (comme dans la photo) ou à l'arrière. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner and Up Class length: 2 hours Class fee: $35 Niveau de compétence requis: Débutant ou plus Durée du cours: 2 heures Frais de cours: 35 $ Each Kit Includes: * All the material required to make this necklace, including step-by-step instructions Kit cost: $50 Matériel Fourni: * Tous les matériaux requis pour créer ce collier, incluant des instructions détaillées Coût du matériel : 50 $ Eight Necklaces in One! - Huit colliers en un! Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Diane Reda Learn how to make this 38" necklace with Stainless Steel chain and Swarovski pearls and crystals. As an added bonus, Diane will show you how the necklace can be worn eight (8) different ways. Apprenez à faire ce collier de 38" avec de la chaîne en acier inoxydable et des cristaux et perles Swarovski. Diane vous réserve une surprise et vous montrera huit (8) différentes façons de porter le collier. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner and Up Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Niveau de compétence requis: Débutant ou plus Durée du cours: 3 heures Frais de cours: 40 $ Each Kit Includes: * All the material required to make this necklace, including step-by-step instructions plus an added bonus which will enable you to wear the necklace eight different ways. Kit cost: $70 Matériel Fourni: * Tous les matériaux requis pour créer ce collier, incluant des instructions détaillées et un élément surprise qui vous permettra de porter le collier huit façons différentes. Coût du matériel : 70 $ Wire Wrapping Techniques for Pendants Instructor: Marcia Primeau This class will teach you how to make stunning pendants using sterling silver wire and 2 wrapping techniques. Any shape or size gemstone, crystal or glass can be turned into beautiful art pieces. You will be using 2 kits with unique stones and sterling silver for this class. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: All Levels Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Printed and illustrated instructions; 2 feet of 22 gauge sterling silver wire / 1 foot of 24 gauge sterling silver wire, 3 feet of copper wire, A choice of cabochon, tumbled stones, mother of pearl or druzi stones (each pack contains a different stone). Kit cost: $38 Polymer Clay Class for Beginners - Cours pour Debutants TURQUIOSE PENDANT CHOKER Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Gaby Orbach Explore the "imitative" technique of turquiose with polymer clay to achieve an authentic looking pendant choker. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Niveaux: Débutant Durée du cours: 3 heures Frais de cours : 40 $ Each Kit Includes: turquoise and black polymer clay, buna cord and enclosure, wax paper, 400,800-grit wet and dry sandpaper, cloth for buffing, step-by-step instructions. Kit cost: $45 Polymer Clay Class for Beginners - Cours pour Debutants IVORY PENDANT NECKLACE Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Gaby Orbach Learn to create ivory with the "imitative" technique of polymer clay to finish with a decorative pendant necklace. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Niveaux: Débutant Durée du cours: 3 heures Frais de cours : 40 $ Each Kit Includes: champagne polymer clay, coordinating beads and enclosure, waxed cord, wax paper, step-by-step instructions. Kit cost: $45 Polymer Clay Class for Beginners - Cours pour Debutants BRANCH CORAL NECKLACE Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Gaby Orbach Using an extruder, produce a "real" looking necklace of branch coral with polymer clay. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 2 hours Class fee: $35 Niveaux: Débutant Durée du cours: 2 heures Frais de cours : 35 $ Each Kit Includes: tangerine,yellow,raspberry,transluscent and white polymer clay, course sandpaper, 20 in. stringing wire, miscellaneous beads to complete necklace, enclosure, step-by-step instructions. Kit cost: $45 3-D Bead Embroidery Instructor: Brenda Franklin Learn various bead embellishing techniques and applications to take your bead embroidery beyond the surface and into a new dimension. Students will need to bring a beading mat, light colored pencil crayon and scissors. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: All Levels Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Kit cost: $15.00 Bead Point Instructor: Brenda Franklin Whether you're stitching on silk gauze, embellishing your clothes with waste canvas or beading a cross-stitch design, beads enhance any counted design. Beads have great finishes and textures that enhance the beauty of the design. Explore the fabric and beads of this magical art form. Students will need to bring a beading mat, scissors and a highlighter (marker). Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: All Levels Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Kit cost: $12 - $20.00, depending on the project. Faux Spiral Chain Instructor: Brenda Franklin This quick and simple chain is great for many applications. Learn the right-angle-weave technique and take it to the next level as you create your faux spiral. Students will need to bring a beading mat and scissors. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: All Levels Class length: 2 hours Class fee: $35 Kit cost: $20.00 Peyote Lace Instructor: Brenda Franklin Creating lace using the peyote stitch not only adds visual interest to your work but also a unique texture. Students will learn the techniques for peyote lace so that they can develop their own lace patterns. Students will need to bring a beading mat, scissors and beads (cylindrical beads are easiest to work with but any beads of like size will do). This is not a beginner class. Students will need to know how to stitch odd count peyote. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Intermediate * Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 * Experience with peyote stitch is required. Instructional and pattern package cost: $10.00 Victorian Lace Earrings Instructor: Brenda Franklin Learn various bead embellishing techniques and applications to take your bead embroidery beyond the surface and into a new dimension. Students will need to bring a beading mat, light colored pencil crayon and scissors. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: All Levels Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Kit cost: $12.00 Peyote Bracelet Instructor: Roxann Blazetich-Ozols Try this original even count peyote bracelet using graph paper for the design and the newest #10 cylinder beads for the creation. Beginners to the peyote stitch are welcome as well as those with some experience. Extra graph paper will be included to experiment with other projects. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 3 hours Class Size Max.: 10 Class fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Illustrated instructions, needles, thread, clasp, findings, and several colour choices of beads for the border and design (20 grams in total). Kit cost: $35 Right Angle Weave (R.A.W.) Crystal Heart Pendant Instructor: Roxann Blazetich-Ozols Learn the basics of right angle weave with this stunning double sided crystal heart that you can wear on a chain or a piece of cord. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 3 hours Class Size Max.: 10 Class fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Illustrated instructions, needles, thread, and a choice of crystals (both in size, colour and quality- 100 total). Kit cost: $20-50 Tubular Bead Crochet Bookmark Instructor: Roxann Blazetich-Ozols Turn a small piece of tubular bead crochet into a lovely dangle for this one of a kind bookmark. Those with some experience with tubular bead crochet will get practice with the basics while learning how graphing and bead placement can enhance the outcome. A pre-class tutorial will be offered for those beginners to tubular bead crochet who want to participate in this class. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Class length: 3 hours Class Size Max.: 8 Class fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Illustrated instructions, charm, fibre, hook, needles, findings, bead caps, bookmark hardware, and choice of bead colours. Kit cost: $35 Pearl Knotted Bracelet Instructor: Roxann Blazetich-Ozols Simple yet elegant is the bracelet created with pearls and silk thread. Learn this classic technique that you can use for all different beads and fibres. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Class length: 2 hours Class fee: $35 Each Kit Includes: Illustrated instructions,flexible needle, silk thread, findings, gold or sterling silver clasp and pearls Kit cost: $25-45 Dreamcatcher Earrings Instructor: Janus Wilson Does the spirit of the Aboriginal way of life hold an attraction for You? Express your spirit in a pair of individually designed dreamcatcher earrings. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class length: 3 hours Class fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Two beading needles, artificial sinew, decorative thread, beading hoops, seedbeads, 2 semiprecious nuggets, metal or real feathers, sterling silver or 14/20 gold-filled earwires, securing plastic nuts for earwires and dreamcatcher legend and detailed instructions with many photos and diagrams. Kit cost: $18 w/sterling silver earwires, $20 w/gold-filled earwires. Please bring: chain-nose pliers, beading mat/surface. MORE TO COME!!!    Instructors Marcia Primeau Marcia Primeau is a designer, jewelry artist and a teacher. Her jewelry can be identified by its poetic nature that combines an antique look of intricate and curved baroque lines to a modern and geometric design. The mystique of her pieces can be traced back to her Brazilian origins and her knowledge of gemstones’ healing properties through colour, shape and mineral energy. Marcia applies a range of techniques and elements to her jewelry which include wire work, wax modeling, metalwork and the production of her own metal and glass components. Her creations have been sold throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia. She owns the friendly gemstone store “Imaginarius” www.imaginarius.ca where she also offers regular jewelry workshops. Marcia’s classes will accommodate both French and English speakers. Gabriella Orbach Gaby has been working in polymer clay for almost 11 years, specializing in using imagery, texture and imitative stone techniques.She has taken workshops with Tory Hughsand Dayle Doroshow, and classes in cerammics and stained glass at the "VIsual Art Centre". She has sold her original creations at boutiques and craft shows. For the last 10 years, apart from polymer clay classes, she has been teahing other crafts (hand-made paper, ceramics, china mosaics, faux finis, etc.) at the "Cummings Centre for Seniors", as well as supervising the "Craft Centre's" open workshop. Janus Wilson Janus began beading about 10 years ago when she joined a beading group at the Odawa Native Friendship Centre in Ottawa. The beading bug immediately took hold and she absorbed all the native crafts and culture that she could. It was here she learned to make dreamcatchers and dreamcatcher earrings. She has since gone on to learn other non-native beading styles, but is fondest of those crafts she learned from her aboriginal teacher, and is as happy to share her knowledge as her teacher was. Roxann Blazetich-Ozols The BEADADDICT (www.beadaddict.ca) is Roxann Blazetich-Ozols and also a Canadian jewellery and beadwork kit design business operated since 1999. Using her original beaded jewellery designs and illustrated instructions, Roxann has taught classes, sold her kits, and fundraised for sports teams in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec. One of her most recent popular designs, a wire crochet multi strand pearl necklace, has appeared in the Canadian publication, “A Needle Pulling Thread” Spring 2009. Diane Reda Diane was born in Montreal. Eight years ago, she started beading as a hobby and, within a very short time, she developed a passion for it and started her own business – Créations Di-Art/Di-Art Designs. The experience she acquired over the years has enabled her to create hundreds of original designs using many different techniques and mixing components that work well together, inter alia, semi-precious stones, pearls, Swarovski crystal elements and Murano glass beads. Diane est parfaitement bilingue et pourra fournir des précisions en français aux personnes qui le désirent. www.creationsdi-art.ca Brenda Franklin Brenda lives in the center of Southern Ontario, close to everything but in the middle of nowhere. At an early age, she decided she would be an artist and pursued that end. Portrait work was her main focus and animal expression her dominant subject. This led to requests for needlework designs, a website, distributors, dealers and patterns selling worldwide. Along the way, Brenda found beads and figured out that they were ideal for expressing oneself in so many different ways, she still hasn't tried them all. Brenda has been teaching various disciplines for many years. She has published books and has been published in magazines. She will also be featured in "A Needle Pulling Thread" in 2010 with a collection of her 3-D bead embroidery techniques and is offering a sneak peak with one of the classes at this retreat. Brenda looks forward to meeting and teaching other bead enthusiasts and looks forward to July in Montreal. www.bfdesigns.on.ca/    Schedule Friday, 24th Afternoon Classes Evening Social Drop-In Beading Session - Bring your current projects. Talk with the experts. Meet new friends, and relax. Saturday, 25th Morning Classes Afternoon Classes Evening Bead Bingo Sunday, 26th Morning Classes Afternoon Classes See you all there!!    Registration To get the registration form for the 2009 Annual Retreat CLICK HERE Please read carefully the Terms and Conditions. Register early as class sizes are limited.    Directions to Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire       6700 Transcanada Highway       Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1C2       Front Desk: (514) 697-7110       Phone: (800) 375-2680       Fax: (514) 697-4145 From Toronto Take Hwy 401E to Hwy 20E. Take exit 50 at St-Jean Blvd North. Take Holiday Street on your left. The hotel is on the right. From Quebec City Take Hwy 20W. When arriving in Montreal, take the Louis-Hyppolite-Lafontaine Tunnel. Take Hwy 40W, exit 52 at St-Jean Blvd South, use the over pass. Turn right on Holiday Street. From Ottawa Take hwy 417E to Hwy 40E. Take Exit 52 St-Jean Blvd. Hotel is on your right.    Vendors "One of a kind art jewellery etc." - unique Polymer Clay creations (Gaby Orbach) BeadAddict.ca - Beadaddict specializes in beaded jewellery kits using Czech, Japanese, Preciosa and Swarovski beads with various fibres and wire. Our refurbished web site will contain a limited amount of beads, charms and kit related supplies. beadtweety.com - Bead Tweety provides beads and beading supplies. They stock a full selection of Miyuki Japanese beads, including the full line of Delica Beads® and Swarovski beads, along with beading tools, supplies, patterns and other beading accessories. Brenda Franklin Designs - Brenda designs a wide variety of art, in many different media. This includes, but is not limited to her paintings, drawings, sculpture and etching. She uses her original art to design and produce needlework charts and patterns, bead designs, knitting designs and other products. All artwork and designs are produced only by Brenda Franklin in her studio.