SECOND     ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP BEADING RETREAT July 18 to 20, 2008 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 BEGINNER – 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 Beginner to learn basic design elements and techniques. Before the course is over, you will have made this beautiful Swarovski pearl and crystal necklace with matching earrings. Pensez-vous que vous auriez peut-être du talent pour créer des bijoux? Si oui, inscrivez-vous à ce cours pour apprendre les techniques de base et créer ce joli collier avec boucles d’oreilles 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: Swarovski crystals and pearls, Swarovski pendant, Sterling Silver bail, small shiny balls, clasp and extension, Findings for earrings, Stringing wire, Sterling Silver crimps, and Step-by-step instructions Kit cost: $50 Matériel fourni: Perles et cristaux Swarovski, Pendentif Swarovski, Bélière, mini-billes, fermoir en argent Sterling, Apprêts pour boucles d’oreilles, Fil métallique, Perles d’arrêts, et Instructions détaillées Coût du matériel: 50 $ MONTANA BLUE NECKLACE Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Diane Reda A Swarovski crystal cluster adds just the right touch to this necklace to create a stylish look. Une grappe de cristaux Swarovski ajoute une touche élégante à ce collier. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner and    Intermediate Class length: 1 hour Class fee: $25 Niveaux: Débutant et    Intermédiaire Durée du cours: 1 heure Frais de cours : 25 $ Each Kit Includes: Swarovski crystals, Glass bead droplets, Pewter spacers, Sterling Silver headpins, shiny silver balls, Sterling Silver clasp and ring, Stringing wire and crimps, and Step-by-step instructions. Kit cost: $50 Matériel fourni: Cristaux Swarovski, Gouttelettes de verre, Entretoises en étain, Autres apprêts et fermoir en argent Sterling, Fil métallique, Perles d’arrêts, et Instructions détaillées Coût du matériel: 50 $ CROCHETED BRACELET – BRACELET AU CROCHET Bilingual instructor/Instructeur bilingue: Diane Reda Even if you have never crocheted, you can make this beautiful black and white bracelet in very little time. It is made of glass beads and leaves and Swarovski pearls. Même si vous n’avez jamais travaillé au crochet, vous pourrez faire ce très joli bracelet avec des billes de verre et des perles Swarovski. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner to    Advanced Class length: 2 hours Class fee: $35 Niveaux: Débutant à    Avancé Durée du cours: 2 heures Frais de cours: 35 $ Each Kit Includes: Swarovski pearls, Glass beads and leaves, Sterling Silver spring ring clasp and crimps, Cotton cord, Crochet and needle, and Step-by-step instructions. Kit cost: $35 Matériel Fourni: Perles Swarovski, Billes et feuilles de verre, Fermoir et perles d’arrêts en argent Sterling, Fil de coton, Crochet et aiguille, et Instructions détaillées. Coût du matériel : 35 $ MULTI STRAND BEAD CROCHET NECKLACE Instructor: Roxann Blazetich-Ozols Start with the simple crochet chain stitch, add exquisite Japanese drop beads to nylon, rayon or silk fibre and create a unique multi stranded necklace with either a fibre or cone and clasp closure. See the instructor in advance to choose as pre-stringing of fibre by students is recommended before class in order to finish within the time allotted. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40.00 Each Kit Includes: Beads (in a variety of colours), several types of fibre, illustrated instructions, crochet hooks and findings. Kit Cost: $30-35.00 TUBULAR BEADED BEAD CROCHET Instructor: Roxann Blazetich-Ozols Take the basic crochet chain stitch, some lovely beads and create a tubular beaded bead for use in a bracelet or necklace. Explore pattern drafting to expand your creative tubular crochet skills. Samples of necklaces and bracelets using this bead will be available to help you decide what you would like to create during this class. For those who want an entire bracelet of bead crochet instead of a crochet beaded bead bracelet, these different project kits will be available. However, please see the instructor in advance to choose your colours as pre-stringing of the beads on the fibre by students is recommended before class in order to finish within the time allotted. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40.00 Each Kit Includes: Illustrated instructions, fibre, needles, crochet hook, beading wire, findings and several colour combinations of beads. Kit Cost: $30-40.00 DARE TO BE KNOTTY! Instructor: Roxann Blazetich-Ozols In this 5 part class, come and see what a knots can do! 1) Using pearls or gemstones with silk thread you can discover how easy it is to create an elegant piece of heirloom jewellery. 2) Change the knot slightly with nylon cord and see how to make a beaded clasp-less necklace that is sure to please any age group. 3) Expand the concept one step further and learn the Chinese button knot to contain and accent that favourite one-of-a-kind bead or charm on leather. 4) The sliding knot will finish off any piece of leather or rattail to make an adjustable closure without any metal findings. 5) Separate project kits will also be available to create any of the above techniques into a wearable piece of jewellery. Your choices include: knotted pearl or gemstone bracelet, Chinese button and sliding knot bead necklace or claspless knotted bead necklace. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40.00 Each Kit Includes: Each class sample (1-4) will come with its own set of illustrated instructions as well as the appropriate materials. Kit Cost (1-4): $15.00. Each project kit (5) will include illustrated instructions, appropriate beads, findings and cord or fibre. Kit Cost (5) $15-25.00. MAGIC TUBE NECKLACE Instructor: Florence Flory Bead knit, this beautiful, fluid necklace that will have your friends green with envy. As you knit this beautiful piece, it will automatically turn into a tube. Revel in the Zen like characteristics of knitting with tiny needles and counting of beads. Your state of mind while knitting will be serene. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Advanced    Beginner Knitter Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40.00 Each Kit Includes: Materials and knitting needles. Kit Cost: $45.00 SEA BREEZE EVENING BAG Instructor: Florence Flory An adventurous beading project for a knitter with intermediate to advanced knitting skills. It reveals the Zen Characteristics of knitting with tiny needles and counting of beads. The general state of mind while knitting this project: serene. The reward after finishing: an astonishing evening bag that will gain compliments from knitters and non-knitters alike. Knitters will appreciate the kind of work and love of detail that goes into this project. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Intermediate    to Advanced Knitter Class Length: 4 hours    over 2 days Class Fee: $45.00 Each Kit Includes: Materials and knitting needles. Kit Cost: $60.00 VIOLA Instructor: Phyllis Martin Enjoy stitching pearls, jewels, & beads as you watch it evolve into a beautiful bracelet. Add chain & make it a necklace. It's your choice. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner    and up Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40.00 Each Kit Includes: Potato Chip pearls, glass jewels, hex glass beads, toggle, work pad, Fireline, needles, inst., & silk bag. Kit Cost: $35.00 (Chain optional separate cost) VEGAS Instructor: Phyllis Martin What happens in Vegas dosen’t always stay in Vegas Let me introduce you to RAW. Your only decision is what color are you going to choose? Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner    and up Class Length: 2 hours Class Fee: $35.00 Each Kit Includes: 6mm, 4mm Pearls, seed beads, toggle, 6lb. Fireline, needles, work surface, silk bag, & Inst. Kit Cost: $25.00 TENNIS ANYONE? Instructor: Phyllis Martin Diamonds used to be a girls beat friend until crystals took over.This is a tubular raw technique that transforms into this attractive piece around your wrist. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Experienced    Beginner through    Intermediate Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40.00 Each Kit Includes: 100 +S. Crystals, 85 ss or g.f. beads, bead caps, toggle, & jump rings. Also inc. 6lb. Fireline, work surface, needles, silk bag & inst. Kit Cost: $45.00 MIXED MEDIA MOSAIC Instructor: Kathryn Bossy Create a mosaic masterpiece using Japanese paper, stained glass, mirror, shells, stone, beads (of course!) and anything else we can find. This piece will be framed, ready for display right away! You will learn about the importance of colour and design and how to cut and clip glass using special tools. No experience is required, just a willingness to explore another creative side! Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner and    Up Class Length: 4 hours Class Fee: $45.00 Each Kit Includes: Everything needed to create a unique piece. No two kits are alike and come in a huge variety of colours and textures. (Tools will be available for use.) Kit Cost: $48.00 BARREL WEAVE BRACELET Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner Create a lovely, delicate, open-work bracelet from a heavy gauge of sterling silver; finish it with a heart-shaped toggle. An easy introduction to chainmail jewellery. (Pliers designed for chainmail will be provided for class use.) Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner /    All Levels Class Length: 2 hours Class Fee: $35 Each Kit Includes: Printed and illustrated instructions; Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings and sterling heart toggle clasp. Makes up to a 9” bracelet. Kit Cost: $69.00 CHINESE KNOT NECKLACE Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner This is a delicate, yet elegant, 17 inch necklace. Silver knots are linked together to make an outstanding chain. (Pliers designed for chainmail will be provided for class use.) Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner /    All Levels Class Length: 2½ hours Class Fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Printed and illustrated instructions; Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings and sterling toggle clasp. Makes a 17” necklace. Kit Cost: $72.00 Bonus: Instructions for matching earrings. CELTIC VISIONS BRACELET Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner The weave in this unusual bracelet echoes the romance and grandeur of Ireland. Wire-wrapped crystals that move gracefully enhance the intricate-looking design. (Pliers designed for chainmail will be provided for class use.) Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Intermediate Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Printed and illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings in 4 sizes for up to 9” bracelet, and sterling toggle clasp. Crystals and sterling silver headpins are optional. Kit Cost: $67.00 Add $16.75 for 40 Swarovski™ crystals (4mm bicones) and 40 sterling headpins. TURKISH ROUND BRACELET Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner Create a stunning and substantial bracelet from sterling silver jump rings and finish it with a special sterling toggle. This pattern is a 3-sided variation of the Byzantine weave, and has potential for making necklaces with beaded inserts. (Pliers designed for chainmail will be provided for class use.) Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Intermediate Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: Printed and illustrated instructions; Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings and sterling clasp. Makes a 9” bracelet. Kit Cost: $74.00 SHAGGY DROPS BRACELET Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner Create a lovely, delicate, open-work bracelet from a heavy gauge of sterling silver; finish it with a heart-shaped toggle. An easy introduction to chainmail jewellery. (Pliers designed for chainmail will be provided for class use.) Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner /    All Levels Class Length: 2 hours Class Fee: $35.00 Each Kit Includes: Printed and illustrated instructions; Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings, sterling silver clasp, and optional 50 Borosilicate art glass beads: blue, antique brown, or pastel purple. Makes a 9” bracelet. Kit Cost: $99.00 Bonus: Instructions for matching earrings. BEADWORK: Chic Swag Cascade* Instructor: Jo-Ann Woolverton for RYPAN DESIGNS Cascading Swag Chic – This Art Deco neckpiece has an upscale mix of 8/ seeds suspended between right-angle pillars of novel 6/ seed beads. It is really two patterns-in-one because once you quickly bead the 3x2 diagonal band, you gradually start adding ever-deepening rows of swags which culminate in a richly layered swag neckpiece. Note: *This and "BEADWORK: Textured Diagonal Weave" start off together. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: TBA Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: TBA Kit Cost: TBA BEADWORK: Textured Diagonal Weave* Instructor: Jo-Ann Woolverton for RYPAN DESIGNS Textured Diagonal Weave – Mixes of larger-sized beads along the beaded band edge add texture and frame the inside ground color. Once the foundation is made, repeat 3-bead by 2-bead sequence for a diagonal weave. This versatile band is great for bracelets, necklaces, badge holders. It also makes a great base for adding suspended swags later. For starters, select your favorite color combo and make a bracelet with a toggle for easy dressing. Note: *This and "BEADWORK: Chic Swag Cascade" start off together. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: TBA Class Length: 1.5 hours Class Fee: $30 Each Kit Includes: TBA Kit Cost: TBA BEADWORK: Fan “Wheel of Fortune”** Instructor: Jo-Ann Woolverton for RYPAN DESIGNS Fan Wheel – Make your very own “Wheel of Fortune”, a neckpiece which is the ultimate in visual and textural opulence. The mandala is a circular fan of inverted bugle V’s topped with Swarovski® crystals. Once points are connected, the opulent wheel is suspended on unique wavy beadwoven bands studded with crystals between crests. It could be also be centered on a choker or bracelet. Note: **This and "BEADWORK: Snowflakes – Deluxe or Grande" start off together. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: TBA Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: TBA Kit Cost: TBA BEADWORK: Snowflakes – Deluxe or Grande** Instructor: Jo-Ann Woolverton for RYPAN DESIGNS Snowflakes – Get a heads-up on decorating this year with unique 3-D snowflakes. Each one is really a circular fan of extra long bugles ‘V’s. The sparkle comes from Swarovski® crystal bicone tips. A fine beading wire makes the points stand out dramatically. Make an assortment of snowflakes in various shapes, sizes and textures. Luxuriate! Note: **This and "BEADWORK: Fan 'Wheel of Fortune'" start off together. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: TBA Class Length: 1.5 hours Class Fee: $30 Each Kit Includes: TBA Kit Cost: TBA BEADWORK: BEADWORK: Fringed Gothic Instructor: Jo-Ann Woolverton for RYPAN DESIGNS Fringed Gothic – This crystal-tipped fringed neckpiece strings up quickly and is an excellent intro into beading weaving. Learn how fringes and ‘V’s are created using your choice of larger Swarovski® crystals or finer Czech fire-polished ones. Expand your skills by learning a few more tricks with the Drop Earrings. Instant gratification guaranteed because you can wear it home! Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: TBA Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40 Each Kit Includes: 8mm ROUND and 6mm BICONE Swarovski® crystals; 8/0 seed beads; SS.925 clasp and beadtips; SS.925 earring hooks; beading needles and NYMO thread Kit Cost: $55 BEADWORK: BEADWORK: Textured Net Instructor: Jo-Ann Woolverton for RYPAN DESIGNS Textured Net – This piece is the most excellent intro to the world of netting. Three sizes of beads add texture and are an excellent tool for learning exactly where to connect the next string of beads. It goes very quickly and has incredible possibilities. You could see how adaptable it could be for an entire bridal party or perfect for casual wear. Choose your kit from an amazing array of combos. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: TBA Class Length: 1.5 hours Class Fee: $30 Each Kit Includes: TBA Kit Cost: TBA WONDER DOME SWAROVSKI RING [With permission of Sue Charette-Hood] Instructor: Jelcy Romberg Weave crystals into a dome shape to top an elegant ring. You'll want to make dozens of these! Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class Length: 1.5 hours Class Fee: $30 Supply List: 12 - 6mm Swarovski bicones 16 - 4mm Swarovski bicones 1 - 8mm Swarovski bicone, round or cube 90-100 seed beads #11 5 feet Fireline #10 or #12 needle Kit Cost: $15.00 (includes all supplies plus needles and Fireline) EMBELLISHED RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET Instructor: Jelcy Romberg This intermediate class makes a tube of right angle weave with wings that no one will be able to figure out when you are done! They will look at it and beg you to explain how you did it. It helps if you've tried RAW before, because this is a 3-D project. The base is made of RAW with an embellishment stitch on top. It even curls to your wrist as you work so it is like a bangle bracelet when it is done. You’ll be happy you made the effort to go 3-D! Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Intermediate (Prior knowledge of RAW.) Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $40 Supply LIst: 1) Size 11 seed beads, 5-10 grams, in the base color (but not Delicas) 2) 150 and 200 accent beads to embellish your project, i.e. 2 or 4 mm beads, size 6 beads, size 3 or 4 crystals or firepolish, etc.; 4 beads per each row, 38-40 rows for a 7” bracelet. 3) Large bead or button for clasp, to match. Yu can use a toggle if you don't have a button of choice. You can make a peyote toggle 4) Size 10-12 bead needle, your choice, You don't need smaller than a 10 5) Fireline, So-No or other thread. Gray works for almost any color. You may choose to work with a color to match beads but not necessary 6) Bead Scissors 7) Thread Heaven or beeswax IF you must use Nymo 8) Any personal workspace items you wish – Personal lighting, beading surface, eyewear BASIC ART CLAY SILVER CLASS Instructor: Linda Jones For those who have always wanted to learn to use Art Clay Silver but have never tried, this is the class for you. Students will learn to manipulate and texture the clay using rubber stamps and texture sheets. Each student will come away with a completed fine silver necklace and a pair of fine silver earrings, all of their own design. Please note that although instructor will fire all pieces in a kiln, students will be told how to fire using a torch, should they wish to make pieces on their own at a later date. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Beginner Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $45 Each Kit Includes: 10g Art clay Silver, one sterling silver jump ring, one sterling silver snake chain and a pair of sterling silver earring findings with rubber ear guards. Kit Cost: $35 (subject to change depending on fluctuating silver prices.) BEYOND THE BASICS WITH ART CLAY SILVER Instructor: Linda Jones For those with a very basic understanding of Art Clay silver and how it works this class will take you one step further. Learn to make roll over bails, decorate with Art Clay silver in a syringe and set Cubic zirconias before firing. Students will come away with a fine silver pendant of their own design. While the pieces are firing in the kiln the teacher will discuss finishing, applying patina and any subjects the students wish to cover. Click to Enlarge cliquez ici pour agrandir Skill Level: Should have completed the "Basic Art Clay Silver class." If not please contact instructor prior to registering to discuss. Class Length: 3 hours Class Fee: $45 Each Kit Includes: 10g Art Clay Silver in clay form, 5g Art Clay Silver in syringe with medium tip, one sterling silver snake chain and one 3mm or 4mm cubic zirconia. Kit Cost: $50 (subject to change depending on fluctuating silver prices.)    Instructors Roxann Blazetich-Ozols The BEADADDICT is Roxann Blazetich-Ozols - also a Canadian jewellery and beadwork kit design business operated since 1999. Using her original beaded jewellery designs, Roxann has taught classes, sold her beadwork and fundraised for sports teams in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta. / www.beadaddict.com Kathryn Bossy Kathryn Bossy worked in Toronto, Montreal, England, Singapore and Australia in design and glass before settling in the Ottawa Valley with family 7 years ago. At her studio in Renfrew, she teaches mosaic, stained glass and beading to adults and children. Her passion is colour and her influences are the environment, travel, and people. “There are no mistakes in art, just happy accidents!” Check out www.bossybeads.com to learn more. Florence Flory Florence has been teaching bead knitting for the past seven years or so. She has taught at shops, guilds and the Creative Festival in Toronto, and has also been published in "A Needle Pulling Thread" magazine. She is often in Montreal to visit family, and which is where she grew up. Marilyn Gardiner Marilyn is an artist who creates jewellery using beads and jump rings. She is also a teacher who enjoys teaching adults how to create jewellery. She teaches skills in workshops & through the creation of projects as kits or patterns. www.marilyngardiner.com Linda Jones Introduced to Art Clay Silver by a friend in California, Linda was one of the first jewelry artists in Canada to use this innovative new product. Specializing in one of a kind jewelry she has developed a dedicated following of clients. Linda is a certified Art Clay Silver level one instructor who looks forward to having fun and sharing her knowledge with her Friendship Beading students. Phyllis Martin Candy and Jewelry have always been very special in my world! Then I realized I'm allergic to candy (I break out in fat) so it's now about Jewelry. Have you ever received a gift that was hand-made? Or have you ever made something for someone special? These are gifts from the heart!I have been working with beads many years. Five years ago, with my husband and grandson we opened my bead store SewBeadazzled where I design and teach my students how to make those special gifts from their hearts! This is my passion. / www.sewbeadazzled.com 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 Jelcy Romberg Jelcy Romberg, Dallas, TX., has been a professional bead teacher for 5+ years. She teaches semester classes at the Craft Guild of Dallas, is the official bead teacher for all Bead Market Shows and teaches at the Canadian Bead Oasis shows. www.jelcy.com Maria Rypan Maria Rypan of Rypan Designs is a designer, artist, and publisher of beadwork instruction books with work featured in many beadwork publications. Maria is a recognized expert focusing on the Ukrainian style, as well as designer of kits for Swarovski North America. / www.rypandesigns.com Jo-Ann Woolverton Jo-Ann Woolverton started as a student of Maria Rypan about 8 years ago. Over the last few years she has done the beadweaving of pieces for some of the Rypan Design kit covers, as well as assisting Maria with her booth at Creativ Festival, Canadian Bead Oasis and the Toronto Bead Society Bead Fair. She taught for Maria at last year's retreat as well as running the Bead Bingo.    Schedule Friday, 18th Afternoon Classes Evening Social Drop-In Beading Session - Bring your current projects. Talk with the experts. Meet new friends, and relax. Saturday, 19th Morning Classes Afternoon Classes Evening Bead Bingo Sunday, 20th Morning Classes Afternoon Classes See you all there!!    Registration To get the registration form for the 2008 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 Frabels - Canadian bead wholesaler for glass beads, pearls, bead supplies, Swarovski beads, fire polish beads, seed beads, and much, much more. Gardiner Design - Supplier of beadwork and chainmail kits, sterling jump rings, unusual clasps, tools, books and more. BeadAddict - The site for your jewellery making supplies, specialising in Murano glass beads, Swarovski crystal beads & pendants, Karen tribal silver, Sterling & Bali silver clasps & findings, semi-precious beads, handmade glass beads and Czech firepolish. BossyBeads - For an eclectic selection of beads from around the globe`... stunning African wedding beads, Italian resin, exquisite "dewdrop" wire from England, handlamped beads, and much more. And we have a selection of thousands of findings, wire, thread, cord and tools. Sew Beadazzled - Purveyor of unique beads, buttons, trims, and treasures. We are your supplier of beads, classes, books, and tools in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA. Créations Di-Art Designs - Unique Creations in Semi-precious Stones, Crystal, Pearls, Murano Glass, Glass Beads, Wood, Leather and Shell. Jelcy Romberg Designs - Creator and teacher of unique, beaded art jewelry in Dallas, Texas. Rypan Designs - Uniquely styled beaded creations, as well as books, kits and patterns, all written with clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions.