Good News & Bad News! Plus Holiday Closing info

It's Good News & Bad News time ....

The Good News: YaYa Beads now has Long Magatamas and Czech Superduos in stock... YAY! 


Superduos have 2 holes, and come in a huge variety of scrumptious colors - this is one of my favorites, Picasso turquoise:

These beads are gorgeous, and I can't wait to try them. The beading magazines and internet are chock full of patterns using these beads (the Superduos are similar to the Twin Beads, except superduos are known for having more uniformity in size and shape than the Twins. The 2 can be used interchangeably, however - but fr those of you who are a bit anal about your beads, YaYa Beads will only be stocking the Superduos.) 

When I opened the box this morning, customers actually started grabbing these Superduos right out of the box; I have already sold quite a few tubes, but can always reorder! Plus, 17 new colors are being released next month...!

These are long Magatamas, which are also very popular with the beading magazines right now:

These have a slightly off-set hole, so they are sort of a combination of a drop bead and a lentil - very interesting possibilities!

We received 25 beautiful colors of these this morning, and they are all tubed, hung, and ready & waiting for your next project!

The Bad News: To make room for these new beads, something has to go, so we're discontinuing ALL size 8/0 Delicas AND the gorgeous faceted size 6/0 seed beads (if you've never worked with these faceted 6/0s, you are missing a real treat!) -

These discontinued beads are currently in a huge cardboard box in the middle of the wood work table, all 25% off WHILE THEY LAST. Please help me clear off my work table: Come get some of these discontinued beads while they're still available!

One more bit of Good News/Bad News (depends how you look at it):

The store will be closed Thursday, July 4 - through Saturday, July 6, for Independence Day. (and also closed on Sunday, and Monday, as usual) - we'll reopen Tuesday, July 9, regular hours.

Stock up on beads and supplies now - don't suffer through the long Holiday weekend without beads!!






YaYa Beads
109 Shartom Drive
Augusta, GA 30907
(behind the Washington Rd. Applebee's)
706-651-1147

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Summer classes are here!

We have added some new classes to the roster, and brought back some old favorites - expand your skill set, or learn something new!

Tuesday, August 6, 1PM: Beaded Beads

We have taught this beadweaving class before, and it is always a lot of fun - this is NOT the beaded bead you've seen in magazines, where you start with a wooden bead, and bead around it. This beaded bead is completely beadwoven from scratch, and while there are a huge number of different styles of beaded beads, only one will be taught per class, although Sonya will demonstrate and explain how changing your bead size and shape in the pattern will give the bead a whole new look!

All 3 of these beaded beads are the same pattern - simply changing your bead size or shape can dramatically change the overall look of the bead. These beads can easily be incorporated into various beading projects - I can already envision these earrings done in red and green - what cute Holiday earrings!

Class fee: $40 plus supplies ($10 discount on class fee if all supplies are purchased at YaYa Beads). $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

Sunday, August 18, 1PM: Woven Wire Bangle

This is a new pattern for us!

 woven wire bangle

Students will learn to braid/weave heavy gauge wire into this fun bangle. More complicated wrapping projects using this simple weave will also be demonstrated

Class fee $45 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

We are experimenting with offering classes on different days; we'd love to hear from interested students about which days of the week are best for classes! We'd also love to hear what techniques you'd like to learn!

Stop by the shop to see our samples in person, or to learn more about these classes.

We hope to see you soon!

YaYa Beads
109 Shartom Drive
Augusta, GA 30907
(behind the Washington Rd. Applebee's)
706-651-1147

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Master Beadweaving Class

Join us for a 2 day Master Beadweaving Class, and learn how to design and create a stunning herringbone bracelet!

Here is another color combination:

In this class, you will learn to design your own graph paper pattern for this herringbone bracelet, choose colors, and stitch the pattern - no prior knowledge of beadweaving or herringbone is necessary.

For the class project, a button closure will be taught. Students may also choose to attach a toggle, bar clasp, or other clasp; those with prior knowledge in stitching clasps from seed beads are also welcome to do so.

This bracelet takes a long time to stitch, so this will be a 2-day class; students will be expected to do much of the stitching at home in between the first day and second day! Day 2 will be devoted to finishing up and attaching the closure.

Day 1: Friday, June 28, 10:30 AM
Day 2: Friday, July 12, 10:30 AM

We hope you'll join us for this exciting class! The class fee is $65* (supplies are not included); $35 non-refundable deposit required for registration. This class is limited to 6 students!

*$10 discount on class fee if all supplies are purchased at YaYa Beads.

And don't forget our wire-wrapping class on Sunday, June 23!


YaYa Beads
109 Shartom Drive
Augusta, GA 30907
(behind the Washington Rd. Applebee's)
706-651-1147