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MARCH:Camille Bracelet

APRIL: Flowering Meadow

1264 W. Main St.Sun Prairie, WI 53590

(608) 837-5900www.meant-to-bead.com

MARCH- APRIL 2016

From Bead to YouFeaturing the latest news, classes and promotions at Meant to Bead

HOURSMonday - Friday:

10-8Saturday: 10-5

Sunday: 12-4

CLOSED: Easter, March 27

Art Glass & Bead Show: April 22-24

Join us for the Art Glass and Bead Show at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 22-24. This show is filled with bead strands, findings, met-alsmithing tools, buttons, storage ideas, finished jewelry, lampwork beads, bead-ing and chain maille kits, silver clay and much, much more. It’s sure to spark your imagination!

Go to www.beadshowmadison.com for details and to register for classes. Starting April 1, we will have tickets available for $7 each (cash only, please).

In our weekly emails, we will fea-ture the classes that will be taught at the show. Project examples are on display in the store—come in and check them out! Remember, classes include all the supplies needed to complete each project. Register early—space fills quickly. Great classes are offered all weekend—

Friday, April 22: Twisted Insomnia, Blooming Buds Bracelet, Bursting Stars Bracelet, Sun Burst Necklace, Rock Candy Necklace, and Moroccan Treasure Set.

Saturday, April 23: Butterfly Effect Set, Viking Knit Bezel, Ovation Pen-dant, Metal Me This Bracelet, My Fair Lady Bracelet, Pinnacle Lace Bracelet, Renee’s Tennis Bracelet, and Chain Gang Bracelet.

Sunday, April 24: Twice as Nice Brace-let, My Fair Lady Necklace, Sleeping Beauty Bracelet, and Dragon’s Tail.

Press your Luck Sale: March 12-13

Feeling lucky? Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day sale on Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13, and press your luck! You can get great beads, tools, and supplies at a discount that you choose from our leprechaun bucket. Discounts will range from 10-50% off! If you think you can do better than the discount you pick, try again! If you’re lucky, the discount will be larger than the first. No matter what, you’ll still be saving on your purchase! Some exceptions apply. See store for details.

New premier classes offered in AprilBe the first to try out new designs —with patterns from top-selling beaded jewelry books. Like the class? Receive $5 off the purchase of the book. • Leather Wrap Bracelet from Kumi-

himo Jewelry Simplified, by Rebecca Ann Combs, April 8 and 29

• Origami Bracelet from 26 Quick Stitched Elements, by Thomasin Alyxander, April 7

• Double Braid Bracelet from Stitch-ing with Two-Hole Shaped Beads by Virginia Jensen, April 28

Trunk shows feature one-of-a-kind beads Check out thousands of beads at our two trunk shows! You’ll surely find the perfect style, color, quantity, size, strand, and price. The Sparkle Trunk Show is April 15-May 9; and the Goleum Trunk Show, featuring gorgeous hand-painted ceramic beads, is April 15-30.

Visit www.meant-to-bead.com for photos.

A SPLASH OF PANACHE EARRINGS

Become versed in the fine art of fash-ioning a design inside of a metal frame. Use an assortment of seed beads and fire polished beads to stitch elegant statement earrings. $25.Sun., March 20, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Sat., April 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ALL BEADED UP BRACELETExpand your Kumihimo braiding

knowledge and learn to braid with strands of beads. Some stringing of seed beads needs to be done before class. $35 with tools, $25 without tools.Mon., March 7, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Thurs., March 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

AMAZING WAVE BRACELETTry your hand at this fantastic weave

using a combination of quality beads. You will learn how to put movement into your work and how to make a properly fitting clasp from just a button and seed beads. Beginner skill level. $20.Thurs., March 3, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Tues., March 8, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

ANGELIC ROSE PENDANTTry your hand at this 3D flower,

designed and taught by Renee Kovnesky. This pendant will be a lovely accent to any necklace. Its sparkly crystal center draws your eyes and its lovely layers hold your attention. For beginner (with some experience) to intermediate stitchers. $20.Sat., March 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BASIC JEWELRY MAKING 101Learn all the beading basics, includ-

ing how to use an assortment of tools and products, how to properly finish a project, and much more. Great hands-on experience! You will make a bracelet and earrings. Fee includes some supplies; ad-ditional beads need to be purchased. $15 (a $30 value!). Fri., March 11, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.Mon., March 14, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Sat., March 26, 2:00 4:30 p.m.Thurs., March 31, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.Tues., April 5, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.Thurs., April 14, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.Sat., April 30, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

BIRTHSTONE TENNIS BRACELETUse Swarovski crystals and delicas in

a simple box weave to create this beauti-ful diamond-like bracelet. A great weave to learn for future projects. $20.Tues., March 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Fri., April 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

CIRCLE OF YOUTH RINGStep into the fun world of wire work!

This ring is made with a fabulous semi-precious stone and sterling silver. Make one practice ring and one sterling ring. $30. Tues., March 22, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m

CONFETTI BRACELETStitch a fun and funky band laced

with fire-polished beads and confetti. Use colored seed beads along with fire polished or Swarovski crystals to enhance your cuff. All skill levels welcome. Some stitching experience helpful. $20.Sun., March 6, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Sat., April 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

CROCODILE ROCK BRACELETExpand your knowledge of stitching

when making this 3-D bracelet. It pops and moves, accenting the beautiful beads. Work with two-hole beads and seed beads to bring it all together. Some bead stitch-ing knowledge required. $20.Sun., March 13, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

CRYSTAL BEZEL PENDANTLearn many stitching techniques,

including decreasing stitches and bead sizes, caging cabochons, adding fringe, and much more. All this while making an impressive crystal pendant. Some stitching knowledge required. $20.Fri., March 25, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

DOUBLE VIKING KNIT BRACELETExpand your wire working knowledge

by creating this luxurious bracelet. This

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CLASSOne coupon per

customer. Special pricing does not apply

to gift certificates, classes, sterling silver, artist made items, and books. See store for

other exclusions.

Offer validMarch 1-31,

2016

RECEIVE 15% OFF

ONE ITEM

One coupon per customer. Special

pricing does not apply to gift certificates,

classes, sterling silver, artist made items, and books. See store for

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2016

weave creates a compact metal rope. For $40, you will receive a drawplate and assorted other tools. Or for $25, you can bring your own drawplate and tools. Mon., March 21, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Sat., April 16, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Tues., April 26, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

DIAMOND SPARKLE BRACELETYour wrist and ears will sparkle

when you wear this 3D bead design. The unique use of two-hole beads and Swarovski crystals bring this design alive. Taught by artist/designer Renee Kovnesky. $20.Sat., April 9, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NEW! DOUBLE BRAID BRACELET – PREMIER CLASS

This lovely bracelet is reminiscent of a romantic walk in the garden. The beau-tiful herringbone-style stitch lays won-derfully on your wrist. A premier pattern from Stitching with Two-Hole Shaped Beads. $20, and receive $5 off the cost of the book. Thurs., April 28, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

EMBEDDED HANDWRITING FUSED GLASS JEWELRY

Embed handwriting on a piece of functional art. The writing will appear in a sepia tone on the back side of the pendant/keychain. These creations are touching memorials of loved ones and make great gifts from children to parents/grandparents/teachers. Artwork will be assembled during class, kiln-fired off-site, and returned to Meant to Bead within one week of class. Class fee includes instruction and all materials to make two pendants or keychains. $30. Additional items can be made during class for $8.Sun., April 10, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

ENCHANTED RINGS BRACELETTry your hand at this truly enchant-

ing bracelet. Follow a ring path or lay out your own. You will be mesmerized by the results! Make a bracelet and a set of earrings. $20.Sat., March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Call 837-5900 to register for a class today!ETERNITY EARRINGS

Refine your wire working skills with these gorgeous dangling earrings. Each ring moves independently. Wire bailing snakes around the rings to make a two-tone metal design. $20.Sat., March 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NEW! FLOWER PENDANT AND EARRINGS

Use a variation of the Celtic Visions chain maille weave to create a beautiful flower pendant. The two-tone version is the most striking. Make matching ear-rings, too. An intermediate weave. $25.Sat., March 5, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

I DO! I DO! NECKLACEUse a lovely mix of pearls and crys-

tals to create a necklace that is perfect for weddings, proms, and other special occasions. $20.Fri., April 1, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

NEW! LACE CHAIN MAILLE BRACELET

This wonderful bracelet can be made either with a treasured stone or watch in the middle or with chain maille lace only. Either way, it is a joy to wear. $25.Sat., April 2, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

NEW! LEATHER WRAP KUMIHIMO BRACELET – PREMIER CLASS

Learn this beautiful weave as featured in Kumihimo Jewelry Simplified. When done in leather, the half-round braid spreads out and becomes almost flat while the negative space adds to the texture and gives the bracelet an organic feel. $20, and receive $5 off the cost of the book.Thurs., March 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Fri., April 8, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Fri., April 29, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Class Rules

1. Please pick your beads that are not included in the class kit before class begins. Instructors will start promptly at the scheduled class time.

2. Tools are available for use in the class and may be checked out prior to class time.

3. Refunds will be made until two days before the class or if the class is cancelled. No shows may pick up a class kit.

4. We have limited class size. To be placed on the class list, you must pre-pay. You can sign up by phone with a credit card or stop in the store.

5. Children’s classes must have an adult present to assist the child or children with the project. Children over 10 years old may attend without an adult, but an adult must be present in the store. If a student needs to be removed from the class, NO refund will be made for the class fees.

6. Youth over age 13 may attend an adult class as long as they meet a high maturity and skill level plus Basic 101 Comprehension.

7. All classes are considered adult classes unless promoted as a kid class.

View photos of class projects on our websiteThurs., April 21, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Mon. Arpil 25, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed. April 27, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

NEW! ORIGAMI BRACELET – PREMIER CLASS

Origami links have strikingly clean modern lines, yet this bracelet will evoke tradition and childhood memories when you tell people its origami origins. Learn how to make a link or a full bracelet. A premier pattern from 26 Quick Stictched Elements. $20, and receive $5 off the cost of the book.Thurs., April 7, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

PARADISE ISLAND BRACELETWant a little piece of the island?

Create a sassy bracelet using free-form stitching techniques. Several types of embellishments are explored while inte-grating a wide variety of bead shapes and sizes for a bracelet that says “Wow”! For intermediate stitchers. Some stitching needs to be done prior to class. $25.Sat., March 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Sat., April 9, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

RHAPSODY NECKLACEUse Swarovski crystals and pearls

to weave a delicate necklace that can go from casual to dressy. An elegant wed-ding necklace. $25.Sat., March 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WATERFALL ILLUSIONS NECKLACE

Learn the fine skills needed to complete this beautiful multi-stranded beaded necklace. $20. Sun., April 3, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sat., April 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WIRE WRAP PENDANTSurround a glass or stone cabochon

with gold filled or sterling silver wire to make a wire wrapped pendant. $31 silver, $37 gold.Fri., March 4, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Tues., April 12, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

LINKED TO SUMMER BRACELETCreate this artistic bracelet using lamp-

work beads and wire working techniques. This bracelet is sure to impress! $20. Tues., March 29, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

NEW! MAJESTIC CHAIN MAILLE BRACELET

This bracelet brings sparkle and shine to your wrist! Learn this lovely chain maille weave and create a bracelet that you will enjoy wearing every day. Intermediate weave. $25.Sat., March 19, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

MOONLIGHT PATH BRACELETUse various shaped beads along

with seed beads and pearls to make this amazing bracelet. Its substantial width, yet delicate filigree quality makes quite a statement! $20.Sun., April 17, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

MY TRUE BLUE HEART PENDANT

Learn all the secrets of making a beaded 3-D pendant using the finest quality products: Swarovski Crystal and sterling silver. Intermediate to advanced skill level. RAW experience helpful. $25.Fri., March 18, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Tues., April 19, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

OPEN BEADINGEnjoy beading in our classroom!

Bring your unfinished projects or start new ones. Everything you need is at your fingertips and an expert will be available to help with any design hurdles. Free.Tues., March 1, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed., March 2, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed., March 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Thurs., March 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed., March 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed., March 23, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed., March 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Mon., April 4, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed., April 6, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Mon., April 11, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed., April 13, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Mon., April 18, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Wed. April 20, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

RECEIVE $5 OFF

A PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE

OR $10 OFF A PURCHASEOF $100 OR

MORE

Applies to pretax totals. Some exclusions apply. See store for details. Does not apply to

Trunk Show items.Not valid with other offers. One coupon

per person.

Offer valid April 16-30, 2016

BEADERS NIGHT OUT

Work on favor-ite projects while hanging out with other bead enthu-siasts! Work in our classroom and purchase supplies as necessary. An expert will be on hand to answer questions. Bring an hors d’oeuvre to share and your own drinks. Call for reservations. $10.

Fri.,March 18,starting at 8:00 p.m

Sat., April 2,starting at 5:00 p.m.

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