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

Update to yesterday's Update

We are sneaking in a Viking Knit class on Thursday, November 10 @ 11AM.



Kathy Morris will be teaching this wire technique - it is so versatile, and can be embellished; you will be thrilled with the bracelet you make in the class! Viking Knit can be incorporated into so many designs - you'll love it. If you have always been leery of wire work, this is the wire technique for you - it is a very forgiving technique, and lots of fun. No worries about wasting wire with Viking Knit!!

Class fee is $60 and includes ALL supplies (including the copper clasp for your bracelet!) $25 deposit required for registration.

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

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Updated Class Schedule

More classes squeezed into our schedule before the Holidays! Lots of chances to make some beautiful jewelry for yourself, or to give as gifts!


Resinate! ICE Resin Jewelry Pendants (2-day workshop)

Saturday, October 22, 1PM
Saturday, October 29, 1PM

Fee for Resin Pendant Workshop is $60 and includes all supplies. $25 registration fee. Students will make 3 pendants in this workshop!

SUPER Cold Connections Extravaganza!
November 11, 12, 13, and 14; 9AM - 6PM
Read entire post to learn about discounted registration fees...

We are going to have a 4-day Cold Connections Blowout with Kathy Morris, who returns to YaYa Beads from the William Holland Lapidary School. The first 2 days will be the basic Cold Connections Workshop, and then the 3rd and 4th days will build on these skills. Students may take any or all of these classes - you do NOT have to sign up for all 4 days (but you'll be sorry if you don't!)

Basic Cold Connections on Friday & Saturday, November 11-12. This is a terrific, intense 2 day workshop on Cold Connections techniques, including cutting, sawing, annealing etching, texturing, and so much more. Students usually create anywhere from 5 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 and instruction from Kathy. The fee for this 2 day workshop is $130 (registration deposit: $65), and includes 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!




On Sunday, November 13, Kathy will move on to enameling - this is a great addition to your cold connections skills, so prior cold connections experience IS a prerequisite, but you don't have to have taken it here! As long as you have taken it somewhere, you are welcome to learn how to enamel on copper in this class. Fee for this class is $55 (deposit: $35) and includes all materials except your metal. You may bring your own, pre-prepped copper pieces for enameling; you may bring your own sheet copper and prepare it during class, or we will have sheet copper available for purchase. The fee also includes all use of tools you may need although you may wish to bring your own tools, too.



This enameled copper bracelet and earring set was made in one of Kathy's prior one-day enameling workshops - and these weren't the only projects the student completed that day. If you work hard, this can be a very prolific class for you (especially if you prepare your copper pieces ahead of class!), as well as fun and educational.

On Monday, November 14, Kathy is again building on your cold connections skills, this time with a fairly new, exciting technique: alcohol ink. This is another wonderful way to add color to your cold connections designs, but with the torch/kiln required for enameling. Class fee: $55 (registration deposit: $35) includes all materials except your metal. You may bring your own, pre-prepped metal pieces (brass &/or copper); you may bring your own sheet copper &/or brass and prepare it during class, or we will have sheet copper/brass available for purchase. The fee also includes all use of tools you may need although you may wish to bring your own tools, too.

Prior cold connections experience is a prerequisite!

3 projects made with alcohol ink on metal:

**Please note: Registration fees are discounted for students that sign up for 3 or more days of classes this weekend and pay entire registration fee in advance:

3-day packages:

• 2 Day Cold Connections Workshop + Enameling: $175 ($10 savings)







• 2 Day Cold Connections Workshop + Alcohol Ink on Metal: $175 ($10 savings)

All 4 days: Cold Connections + Enameling + Alcohol Ink on Metal: $225 ($15 saving)
Wire-Wrapped Pendant (Cabochon): Sunday, November 20, 1PM





Great class for beginners and seasoned wire-wrappers as well. Class fee is $35 plus supplies; $15 registration deposit. This will be our lass formal class before the Holiday Season, so if you have always wanted to learn wire, why not now? Plenty of time left to make some beautiful wrapped cabochons as holiday gifts!

Call the shop to register for classes, or come on by - we'd love to see you!

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

New Workshop: Resin Jewelry

Resinate! ICE Resin Jewelry

Saturday, October 22, 1PM
Saturday, October 29, 1PM

Let your creativity “resinate” with ICE Resin! Learn how to use found objects, keepsakes, and embellishments to create one-of-a-kind jewelry components. Resin jewelry is an exciting, easy technique that requires NO special tools or equipment. The skills and tips you learn in this class will allow you to be making your own unique resin jewelry at home right away!

The ICE Resin technique requires a minimum 72-hour "cure" time, so this is a 2-part workshop:

On Day 1, students will learn the unique qualities of jewelry-grade ICE Resin, and explore many of its uses in jewelry design. Samples of ICE resin jewelry components will be available for inspiration. The students will design their pendants, then mix and pour the resin. Each student will create 3 pendants in this workshop. ICE resin is a hands-on technique, and can be a little messy, so it is suggested that you dress appropriately!

At the end of Day 1, the pendants will be carefully set aside to allow for the 72-hour curing time.

On Day 2, students will learn clean-up and finishing techniques and complete their designs. If desired, students may purchase satin cord, leather, chain, or other findings needed to turn their new resin pendants into wearable jewelry.

Class fee is $60.00 and includes all supplies.

Sizzling September Sale!

How can it almost be September already??

The kids are back in school, and it's time to bead!!!! Mark your calendars!


We are having our biggest annual sale next week:

Thursday, September 8
Friday, September 9
Saturday, September 10

Extended Store Hours each day: 9 AM - 7 PM

Entire store inventory is 25% (excluding: sale items, finished jewelry, and lampwork glass)


YaYa Bead Club Members will receive an additional 10% off!

Plus we will be having lots of surprise, unannounced sales all 3 days.

You don't won't to miss out on this!

And don't forget we have lot of exciting classes coming up - check the calendar for more information, or read some of the posts below this one.

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