Clearance sale

We need to move out the watch faces to make room for new goodies, so all watch faces are 25%!

Get 'em before they get gone!

Cold Connections Returns

Our Cold Connections Metalworking Workshop returns on Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29. This is a terrific, intense 2-day workshop jam-packed with basic Cold Connections techniques, including cutting, sawing, annealing, etching, texturing, patination, and so much more. Students usually create anywhere from 6 to 12 pieces, depending on the size and complexity of the designs they choose. This is a very flexible class - no kits! Everyone makes whatever they choose, with lots of guidance, helpful tips, and hands-on instruction from the workshop leader. The fee for this 2 day workshop is $145 (nonrefundable registration deposit: $65), and includes handout materials, all supplies needed to learn the techniques and to make your pieces, as well as use of tools, etc. The only additional fees would be if you choose to use beads, crystals, etc from the shop as embellishment, or if you want bails, chain, earwires, or other materials to finish off your designs. If you have tools you wish to bring, or interesting found objects texturing implements - feel free!

More information about this workshop can be found here.

For any interested students, we will be offering an optional 3rd day of Cold Connections instruction on Monday, April 30. On this 3rd day of class, some more advanced techniques such as fold-forming will be taught, and students can also dig deeper into any previously-learned techniques according to their own lines of interest. The fee for this optional 3rd day is $65 ($35 non-refundable deposit required for registration).

Here are some pictures of projects created with Cold Connections techniques:

Updated Class Schedule, & More

Here is the latest schedule for our upcoming specialty classes:

Resinate: Creating beautiful resin jewelry; Saturday, February 25, 12 noon

Thanks to the input of the wonderful students who took our inaugural resin class, the instructor has revised this course and can now accomplish the class goals in one day. Each student will learn how to create resin jewelry components from start to finish, and leave the class with (at least) 3 pendants. Resin pieces need to cure for 72 hours prior to finishing, so the clean-up and finishing techniques will be demonstrated in class, and students may then (carefully) take their pieces home to complete the process after they cure.



Class fee: $55 (includes all supplies); $25 deposit required for registration.


Wire-wrapped Teardrop cabochon earrings: Sunday, March 11, 1 PM:

This class build on the skills learned in the cabochon pendant class; this is technically a beginner-level class, and no prerequisite wire skills are required, but because the stones are much smaller than the pendant, some folks find this class a little more difficult when first starting out.

Class fee: $35 plus supplies; $15 deposit required for registration.



Wire-wrapped Beaded Bracelet: Sunday, April 22, 1 PM:

Select your favorite 3 to 4 mm beads to create this beaded bangle bracelet!

Class fee: $35 plus supplies; $15 deposit required for registration.



We have hundreds and hundreds of gorgeous new colors and shapes in Czech pressed glass and fire polish beads - come check them out!

And don't forget the big sale event this weekend!


And as always, our beadweaving, chainmaille, and basic beading classes are available for one-on-one scheduling to suit your schedule!

Hope to see you soon!

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

Storewide Sale!

Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18:

All items* 25% off!

We look forward to seeing you!

YaYa Beads

109 Shartom Drive

Augusta, GA 30907

706-651-1147

(behind the Washington Rd. Applebee's)

*excludes lampwork glass and finished jewelry items; no other discounts apply

Class Schedule Reminder

Here is the latest schedule for our upcoming specialty classes:

Wire-wrapped Darlin's bracelet: Sunday, February 12, 1 PM:

This is another great beginner-level wire class.
Class fee: $35 plus supplies; $15 deposit required for registration.

Resinate: Creating beautiful resin jewelry; Saturday, February 25, 12 noon

Thanks to the input of the wonderful students who took our inaugural resin class, the instructor has revised this course and can now accomplish the class goals in one day. Each student will learn how to create resin jewelry components from start to finish, and leave the class with (at least) 3 pendants. Resin pieces need to cure for 72 hours prior to finishing, so the clean-up and finishing techniques will be demonstrated in class, and students may then (carefully) take their pieces home to complete the process after they cure

Class fee: $55 (includes all supplies); $25 deposit required for registration.

Wire-wrapped Teardrop cabochon earrings: Sunday, March 11, 1 PM:


This class build on the skills learned in the cabochon pendant class; this is technically a beginner-level class, and no prerequisite wire skills are required, but because the stones are much smaller than the pendant, some folks find this class a little more difficult when first starting out.

Class fee: $35 plus supplies; $15 deposit required for registration.




And as always, our beadweaving, chainmaille, and basic beading classes are available for one-on-one scheduling to suit your schedule!

Hope to see you soon!

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

Ring in the New Year with Specialty Classes!

Here is the latest schedule for our upcoming specialty classes, and we hope to be adding even more soon:

Wire-Wrapped Cabochon Pendant: Sunday January 22, 1 PM:

This is our most basic Wire class, with lots of tips and techniques on the different gauges and shapes of wire, the tools, and so much more, plus you'll leave the class with a beautiful pendant. Great class for beginners and for seasoned wire workers wanting to hone their skills.
Class fee: $35 plus supplies, $15 deposit required for registration.






Wire-wrapped Darlin's bracelet: Sunday, February 12, 1 PM:

This is another great beginner-level wire class.
Class fee: $35 plus supplies; $15 deposit required for registration.



Resinate: Creating beautiful resin jewelry; Saturday, February 25, 12 noon


Thanks to the input of the wonderful students who took our inaugural resin class, the instructor has revised this course and can now accomplish the class goals in one day. Each student will learn how to create resin jewelry components from start to finish, and leave the class with (at least) 3 pendants. Resin pieces need to cure for 72 hours prior to finishing, so the clean-up and finishing techniques will be demonstrated in class, and students may then (carefully) take their pieces home to complete the process after they cure.


Class fee: $55 (includes all supplies); $25 deposit required for registration.




Wire-wrapped Teardrop cabochon earrings: Sunday, March 11, 1 PM:

This class build on the skills learned in the cabochon pendant class; this is technically a beginner-level class, and no prerequisite wire skills are required, but because the stones are much smaller than the pendant, some folks find this class a little more difficult when first starting out.

Class fee: $35 plus supplies; $15 deposit required for registration.

Hope to see you soon!

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

After-Christmas Sale

Tuesday, December 27, through Friday, December 30: All books are 40% off - we have some great books on stringing, beadweaving, chainmaille, metal clay, wire work, metalsmithing, and more!!

It's time for out with the Old (books) and in with the New!

And please note: We are closed all day on Saturday, December 24 AND Saturday, December 31 for holiday observances. Happy Holidays!!

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

We're giving away money! (Well, sort of)

This Friday, December 9, we are having a sale on gift certificates! All Gift Certificates purchased on Friday will be discounted 10%! (For instance, a gift certificate with a face value of $100 will cost you $90)

What a great way to save money on Holiday gifts, and you'll probably want to buy a few for yourself, too! Don't you deserve it? It's an investment! Think of it as your own personal YaYa Beads 10% sale!

These specially discounted Gift Certificates will be valid from January 2, 2012 through February 28, 2012.

Holiday Closings

YaYa Beads will be closed for holiday observances on the following dates:

Thursday, Nov. 24 - Monday, Nov. 28
Saturday, Dec. 24 - Monday, Dec. 26
Saturday, Dec. 31 - Monday, Jan 2

We still have a nice selections of Holiday Swarovski Earring Designs (and supplies!) and a few ceramic Holiday beads. Hope to see you soon!

Holiday Beads and Classes

The holidays will be here before you know it, and we have beads and components that can be used in a variety of ways to make beautiful holiday gifts, or treats for yourself!

These are examples of holiday earrings made with Swarovski crystal components. We have all of the components shown in this picture, as well as others that can be turned into great gift ideas.

These ceramic beads have been extremely popular here at YaYa Beads, but for some reason the vendor decided to discontinue this line in approximately August of 2010. We have luckily just placed at large order for these beads, and this year we have a very limited selection left - just the ones that didn't sell out last season. So if you like these little ceramic figures, come on in before your favorites sell out, because we cannot order an more!

This picture shows a holiday version of the combination peyote/herringbone triangle pattern. This is a class that we teach one-on-one, Tuesday through Friday only, all year round; during the class we cover the weaving of the pendant only, and give instructions on how to turn the pendant pattern into the matching earrings. This pattern looks great in many different color combinations, and would make thoughtful gifts for someone special. This pattern is for experienced beadweavers only, and if you would like to learn this design, please call or come by to book your appointment. You do NOT have to use the red & green color combo, though you certainly may if you choose to.

This is a close-up of the chainmaille holiday pendant. We have squeezed this class into our already full class calendar, and will be offering it on Saturday, November 19, 1PM - 4PM. Class fee is $35 and includes materials to create one pendant. Additional kits will be available for purchase. Students will be responsible for supplying their own tools: one pair of chainnose pliers & one pair of bent chainnose pliers (we have these available for purchase if you don't already own these handy tools!)


YaYa Beads
109 Shartom Drive
Augusta GA 30907
706-651-1147
located in the Augusta Business Center, behind the Washington Rd. Applebee's