New class schedule

We have updated the class schedule:


Saturday, February 5, 10:30AM: Chainmaille: Copper European 4-in-1 Bracelet
This is an extremely versatile weave with many variations.

Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

Saturday, February 19 (Part 1) AND Saturday, March 5: Corrugated Color Ribbon Cuff; 10:30 - 4PM (both days). YaYa Beads is pleased to be able to offer instruction in this beautiful peyote cuff, designed by Carol Dean Sharpe. This is a time-consuming project, but well worth it! Knowledge of basic even-count flat peyote stitch is a necessary prerequisite for this 2-day class, as peyote itself will NOT be taught during the class*. Students will be introduced to the pattern, and at the end of Day 1 are not expected to be finished with the bracelet itself, so will have 2 weeks to finish the stitching at home, and then Day 2 will be devoted to finishing the cuff. A number of options are available for the cuff's closure, including a peyote-stitched clasp if desired.















The fee for this 2-day class is $35 plus supplies (Fireline, needles, seed beads); $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration. Interested students should be aware that this cuff is a copyrighted design, and is for personal (non-commercial) use only.


*If you don't yet know basic peyote, but are interested in this class, there is plenty of time to learn: we teach peyote every day. on a flexible schedule, so give us a call!

Sunday, February 27, 1PM: Wire-Wrapped Rings
Daniel will be teaching the Hidden Bead Design:

Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration.


On Saturday, March 12 @ 10:30 AM: Introduction to Art Clay Silver. In this class, you will learn all the basics of working with Art Clay Silver, and how to fire with both the torch and the kiln. You will start with clay, and end up with a fine silver (.999) pendant. Angie is a dynamic, patient instructor, and this class will likely hook you on working with metal clay! We also offer a number of classes in advanced Art Clay Silver techniques, and this intro class is a prerequisite for the advanced classes. In order to get all the advanced classes scheduled, we can only offer this intro class 3-4 times a year, so don't miss out! Class fee is $65 and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.






Friday, March 18, 9AM - 6PM: Kathy returns from William Holland with a brand new, technique-packed workshop: Basic Silversmithing. Students will learn a variety of metal-smithing techniques, including texturizing and soldering. Each student will complete 2 projects: a pair of copper earrings, and a hammered sterling silver "Stairstep" bracelet, which in addition to soldering, will teach students a bit of chainmaille in order to assemble the bracelet.


The fee for this intense 1-day workshop is $105 ($55 non-refundable deposit) and includes ALL supplies (except clasp and earwires).



On Saturday and Sunday, March 19 & 20: 2-day Cold Connections workshop (9AM - 6PM). This intense workshop teaches the curriculum of a full week of Cold Connections at William Holland Lapidary School, and is a real favorite with YaYa Beads customers.

Class fee is $145 and includes ALL supplies; $65 non-refundable deposit required for registration.



On Monday, March 21 @ 11:00 AM, Kathy will again be teaching Viking Knit, a fun and fascinating wire-weaving technique. Class fee is $60, and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required.

Sunday, March 27 @ 1 PM, Wire Wrapped Earrings. Daniel will be teaching 3 different earring designs (Tear Drop Earrings, Double Helix Earrings, and Circle Earrings with Decoration). Class fee: $35 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

Tear Drop Earrings

Double Helix Earrings

Saturday, April 23, 10:30 AM: Art Clay Silver Paste.

Students will make a pendant, component, or earrings using an organic object such as a leaf to provide the basic shape.

example of Art Clay Silver Paste on Ginkgo leaf

Class fee is $65 and includes all supplies.

Make sure to check the class calendar frequently, as it changes frequently as we schedule more and more classes.


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


and check us out on Facebook!

You can also click on the "Events" tab on our Facebook page for class details.

Updated class calendar

Current class schedule:

Sunday, January 23, 2011, 1PM: Wire-Wrapped Geometric Bracelet

Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration



On Saturday, January 29 @ 10:30 AM, Angela Foreman is returning with her Introduction to Art Clay Silver. In this class, you will learn all the basics of working with Art Clay Silver, and how to fire with both the torch and the kiln. You will start with clay, and end up with a fine silver (.999) pendant. Angie is a dynamic, patient instructor, and this class will likely hook you on working with metal clay! We also offer a number of classes in advanced Art Clay Silver techniques, and this intro class is a prerequisite for the advanced class. In order to get all the advanced classes scheduled, we can only offer this intro class 3-4 times a year, so don't miss out! Class fee is $65 and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.




Saturday, February 5, 10:30AM: Chainmaille: Copper European 4-in-1 Bracelet
This is an extremely versatile weave with many variations.


Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.


Saturday, February 19 (Part 1) AND Saturday, March 5: Corrugated Color Ribbon Cuff; 10:30 - 4PM (both days). YaYa Beads is pleased to be able to offer instruction in this beautiful peyote cuff, designed by Carol Dean Sharpe. This is a time-consuming project, but well worth it! Knowledge of basic even-count flat peyote stitch is a necessary prerequisite for this 2-day class, as peyote itself will NOT be taught during the class*. Students will be introduced to the pattern, and at the end of Day 1 are not expected to be finished with the bracelet itself, so will have 2 weeks to finish the stitching at home, and then Day 2 will be devoted to finishing the cuff. A number of options are available for the cuff's closure, including a peyote-stitched clasp if desired.















The fee for this 2-day class is $35 plus supplies (Fireline, needles, seed beads); $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration. Interested students should be aware that this cuff is a copyrighted design, and is for personal (non-commercial) use only.


*If you don't yet know basic peyote, but are interested in this class, there is plenty of time to learn: we teach peyote every day. on a flexible schedule, so give us a call!



Sunday, February 27, 1PM: Wire-Wrapped Rings

Daniel will be teaching the Hidden Bead Design:

Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration.



Friday, March 18, 9AM - 6PM: Kathy returns from William Holland with a brand new, technique-packed workshop: Basic Silversmithing. Students will learn a variety of metal-smithing techniques, including texturizing and soldering. Each student will complete 2 projects: a pair of copper earrings, and a hammered sterling silver "Stairstep" bracelet, which in addition to soldering, will teach students a bit of chainmaille in order to assemble the bracelet.


The fee for this intense 1-day workshop is $105 ($55 non-refundable deposit) and includes ALL supplies (except clasp and earwires).



On Saturday and Sunday, March 19 & 20: 2-day Cold Connections workshop (9AM - 6PM). This intense workshop teaches the curriculum of a full week of Cold Connections at William Holland Lapidary School, and is a real favorite with YaYa Beads customers.

Class fee is $145 and includes ALL supplies; $65 non-refundable deposit required for registration.



On Monday, March 21 @ 11:00 AM, Kathy will again be teaching Viking Knit, a fun and fascinating wire-weaving technique. Class fee is $60, and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required.




Make sure to check the class calendar frequently, as it changes frequently as we schedule more and more classes.


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


and check us out on Facebook!

You can also click on the "Events" tab on our Facebook page for class details.

Make a Holiday Chainmaille Pendant

Last minute news!

YaYa Beads is proud to announce drop-in classes on each of the 1st 3 Saturdays in December - that's December 4, 11, and 16, between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM.

We will be teaching this cute chainmaille Holiday Tree Pendant, on a drop in basis: no appointment or registration necessary. This class will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and requires no experience. Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 3:00PM and ask for the Holiday Tree Class. We'll get you set up right away!

Students will need to provide their own tools: 1 pair of chainnose pliers and 1 pair of bent chainnose pliers. If you do not have these, we have them available for purchase.

We also have available both satin and poly-coated cable finished necklaces to hang your new pendant. These pendants make up quickly and are fantastic gifts - for yourself or for someone special.

Class fee is $35 and includes one chainmaille pendant kit, either in all red ornaments or the multicolor mix. Additional kits will be available for purchase as long as supplies last.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn the art of Japanese Chainmaille AND get a great Holiday necklace!

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


and check us out on Facebook!

Holiday Hours & Class Schedule Update

Happy Thanksgiving!

YaYa Beads will be closing early, @1 PM, on Wednesday, November 24.
We will be closed all day Thursday, and then will re-open at 10:00AM on Friday, November 26, for our big after-Thanksgiving Sale! Hope to see you there!



We are already booking classes into next year - make sure to check the class calendar frequently, as it changes frequently as we schedule more and more classes.

You can also click on the "Events" tab on our Facebook page for class details.

Current class schedule:

Sunday, January 23, 2011, 1PM: Wire-Wrapped Geometric Bracelet
Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration

On Saturday, January 29 @ 10:30 AM, Angela Foreman is returning with her Introduction to Art Clay Silver. In this class, you will learn all the basics of working with Art Clay Silver, and how to fire with both the torch and the kiln. You will start with clay, and end up with a fine silver (.999) pendant. Angie is a dynamic, patient instructor, and this class will likely hook you on working with metal clay! We also offer a number of classes in advanced Art Clay Silver techniques, and this intro class is a prerequisite for the advanced class. In order to get all the advanced classes scheduled, we can only offer this intro class 3-4 times a year, so don't miss out! Class fee is $65 and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

Saturday, February 5, 10:30AM: Chainmaille: Copper European 4-in-1 Bracelet
This is an extremely versatile weave with many variations. Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

Sunday, February 27, 1PM: Wire-Wrapped Rings
Daniel will be teaching the Hidden Bead Design. Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

On Saturday and Sunday, March 19 & 20, Kathy returns from William Holland with her 2-day Cold Connections workshop. This intense workshop teaches the curriculum of a full week of Cold Connections at William Holland Lapidary School, and is a real favorite with YaYa Beads customers. Class fee is $145, and includes all supplies; $65 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

On Monday, March 21 @ 11:00 AM, Kathy will again be teaching Viking Knit, a fun and fascinating wire-weaving technique. Class fee is $60, and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required.

Kathy will be teaching another class on Friday, March 18 - this class is still being developed, and we will announce it as soon as we have more details.


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


and check us out on Facebook!

More classes added to schedule

We are already booking classes into next year - make sure to check the class calendar frequently, as it changes frequently as we schedule more and more classes.

You can also click on the "Events" tab on our Facebook page for class details.

Current class schedule:

On Saturday, October 16 @ 10:30 AM we will be offering this chainmaille bracelet class:

This is a fun, and fairly easy bracelet, and looks great in multicolor, but you can also decide to just use a few colors with the silver - like shades of blue, or the school colors of your choice, or just copper with the silver. We have the multicolored bracelet shown above on display in the shop, as well as one in just red and black. Both of these are made with enamelled copper wire. We also have one on display made in various blues, with sterling silver rings instead of enamelled copper rings.

The fee for this class is $35 plus materials; for bracelets made with all enamelled copper rings, the bracelet kit will cost $18.50. If you should prefer to make you bracelet with sterling silver, the fee will vary according to bracelet length, as the sterling is priced by weight. We will have all this information available at the shop when you register.

A $25 non-refundable deposit will be required upon registration ($45 non-refundable deposit if you choose sterling silver rings). At the time of registration, students will need to specify what colors they wish to work with during the class. Registration for this class will end at 6PM on Wednesday, October 13 (that's today!), so that I will have ample time to get everyone's jump rings cut and tumbled prior to class Saturday morning!

On Sunday, November 14 @ 1 PM Daniel will be returning to teach his wire-wrapped pendant class. This is a great class for beginners, or for those wishing to further advance their wire-wrapping techniques. The class project is a wrapped cabochon, and the fee is $35 plus supplies. A $15 non-refundable deposit will be required for registration.

On Saturday, January 29 @ 10:30 AM, Angela Foreman is returning with her Introduction to Art Clay Silver. In this class, you will learn all the basics of working with Art Clay Silver, and how to fire with both the torch and the kiln. You will start with clay, and end up with a fine silver (.999) pendant. Angie is a dynamic, patient instructor, and this class will likely hook you on working with metal clay! We also offer a number of classes in advanced Art Clay Silver techniques, and this intro class is a prerequisite for the advanced class. In order to get all the advanced classes scheduled, we can only offer this intro class 3-4 times a year, so don't miss out! Class fee is $65 and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

On Saturday and Sunday, March 19 & 20, Kathy returns from William Holland with her 2-day Cold Connections workshop. This intense workshop teaches the curriculum of a full week of Cold Connections at William Holland Lapidary School, and is a real favorite with YaYa Beads customers. Class fee is $145, and includes all supplies; $65 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

On Monday, March 21 @ 11:00 AM, Kathy will again be teaching Viking Knit, a fun and fascinating wire-weaving technique. Class fee is $60, and includes all supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required.

Kathy will be teaching a class on Friday, March 18 - this class is still being developed, and we will announce it as soon as we have more details.

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


and check us out on Facebook!

Chainmaille October 16

Here is a photo of a few of the color variations possible with the chainmaille weave we will be teaching on Saturday, October 16:

Click here to view the updated class schedule, or see the post immediately below this one.

Stop by the shop or give us a call to register.

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


and check us out on Facebook!

Class schedule update

Class schedule update:

On Sunday, September 26 @ 1PM we will be offering a Wire-Wrap Class where 2 different projects will be taught: the Celtic Necklace and a pair of Celtic Earrings (both shown below). The fee for this class is $45 and does NOT include supplies ($25 non-refundable fee required for registration.)

On Saturday, October 16 @ 10:30 AM we will be offering this chainmaille bracelet class:

This is a fun, and fairly easy bracelet, and looks great in multicolor, but you can also decide to just use a few colors with the silver - like shades of blue, or the school colors of your choice, or just copper with the silver. We have the multicolored bracelet shown above on display in the shop.

The fee for this class is $35 plus materials; $25 non-refundable deposit will be required upon registration. At the time of registration, students will need to specify what colors they wish to work with during the class. Registration for this class will end at 6PM on Wednesday, October 13, so that I will have ample time to get everyone's jump rings cut and tumbled prior to class Saturday morning!

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


and check us out on Facebook!

Calendar Reminders

Just a short post to provide a quick look at upcoming events:

Classes:
Copper Spiral Rope Bracelet (Chainmaille) : Saturday, September 12, 10:30 AM

Darlin's set (Wire-wrapping): Sunday, September 13, 1 PM

Cross-Over Bangle (Wire-wrapping): Monday, September 14, 6:30 PM

Wire Coiled Earrings (Beadwork/Wire-weaving): Saturday October 10, 10:30 AM

Intro Art Clay (Art Clay Silver): Saturday, October 17

Beaded Bead (Beadwork/Wire-weaving): Saturday, October 24, 10:30 AM

Wire-Coiled Neckpiece (Beadwork/Wire-weaving): Sunday, November 8, 10:00 AM

Additional details about these classes are available in earlier posts (below) or in the Class section @ YaYaBeads.com.

You can register for any of our classes by phone or by dropping by the shop.

Bead Swap: Monday, September 14, @ 6PM

The store will be closed for vacation at the end of the month: from Friday September 25 through Friday, October 2. Reopening Saturday, October 3.


Our September Stimulus is in full swing (details posted below) - visit us before 9/25 to enter the drawing! Since we'll be closed at the end of the month, I'll draw the winning ticket when the store re-opens. Look for the winning ticket number here, sometime around October 7. (It'll be posted in the store, too.)

Updated Class Schedule

This is the latest update to the Specialty Class Schedule at YaYa Beads:

WIRE-WRAPPING:

Darlin's set: Sunday, September 13, 1 PM

In this class, students will complete a matching bracelet, ring, and pair of earrings using half-round wire (copper, sterling silver, and gold-filled wire available). Because 3 projects will be taught, the fee for Darlin's set is $45 plus supplies

Darlin's bracelet variations




Darlin's earrings

Darlin's ring variations

Cross-Over Bangle: Monday, September 14, 6:30 PM

Fees for Wire-Wrapping classes are $35 plus supplies, except where noted.

$15 non-refundable deposit required upon registration.

CHAINMAILLE:

Copper Spiral Rope Bracelet: Saturday, September 12, 10:30 AM

close-up of spiral rope bracelet weave

While there are many spiral chainmaille weaves, this one is unique in that it is created with jump-rings crafted from half-round wire; copper rings will be used for this class project.

This bracelet has wide appeal, and is extremely popular with men.

Fee for this class is $35 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required upon registration.

BEAD & WIREWORK:

Chunky Beaded Cluster: Saturday, August 22, 10:30 AM

This is one of our most popular classes - it's great for those leftover beads you always have lying around!

2 variations of the Chunky Beaded Cluster are shown here, but the possibilities are endless!

Wire Coiled Earrings: Saturday October 10, 10:30 AM

We are offering this advanced class one more time prior to our highly-anticipated Coiled Wire Neckpiece Class. This class is considered to be an advanced class (meaning you need to have successfully completed one of Ceil's other wire classes before registering for this class)

Completion of the Wire Coiled Earring Class is a mandatory pre-requisite for the Coiled Wire Neckpiece.

Beaded Bead: Saturday, October 24, 10:30 AM

This technique can be used in so many different ways once you master it! 2 variations are shown here:

Fee for all above Bead & Wirework classes is $30 plus supplies; $15 non-refundable deposit required upon registration

Wire-Coiled Neckpiece: Sunday, November 8, 10:00 AM

Here it is - our highly anticipated master class! This day-long class is scheduled for Saturday, November 10 @ 10:30 AM. Class fee is $60 plus supplies; $25 non-refundable deposit required for registration.

If you are interested in this class, make sure you've completed a previous wire-coiled earring class, or else registered for the one on October 10.

Art-Clay Silver

Intro Art Clay: Saturday, October 17

We are repeating this introductory Art Class class because the class last week was full, and we have a lot of interesting new Art Clay Classes coming up, but registration in all advanced Art Clay Classes requires completion of this intro class, so don't miss out!

The fee for Intro Art Clay is $65, and includes all supplies. $25 non-refundable deposit required upon registration.

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Other note-worthy upcoming YaYa events:

September Bead Swap: Monday, September 14, @ 6PM

Please refer to the post immediately below this one for more bead swap information.

Hope to see you soon!

YaYa Beads

109 Shartom Drive

Augusta, GA 30907

706-651-1147

behind Applebee's on Washington Road