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

New Classes, New Beads

If you haven't been in lately, we have thousands and thousands of new beads and findings. Gemstones, unusual cabochons, freshwater pearls, Czech glass, lampwork, bone, copper, seed beads, metal beads - so much that we can't even find room for all of it. Without a doubt, we have the largest selection of beads and findings in the Aiken and Augusta area. Come check it out!

New class schedule:

Wire-Wrapped Cabochon Pendant: Sunday, July 10, 1PM - 6PM
This is the make-up class for the pendant class we had to cancel in April - some of you are already signed up, with paid deposits, so please call us if this date isn't good for you. And we still have room for a few more students. This is a great class for beginners; Daniel gives a great introduction to wire and tools, and individualized instruction in the design of your pendant.
Class fee: $35 plus supplies

Wire-Wrapped Beaded Bracelet (Maggie's Bracelet): Saturday, July 16, 11AM- 4:30 PM (you may want to bring some lunch with you)
This is a really fun class; Daniel covers all the introductory skills for beginners, and you will create a beautiful beaded pendant, with your choice of beads. Many different sizes and shapes of beads work for this bracelet (but all the beads in any particular bracelet must be the same size and shape!)
Class fee: $35 plus supplies






Wire-Wrapped Mystery Class: Sunday, August 7, 1PM - 5:30PM


We have decided to let our YaYa customers decide what Daniel will teach during this class - we have a huge display of all the wire-wrapped projects Daniel teaches here. and the first customer to come in and register for this mystery class gets to pick the class project from those on display. It could be a pendant, necklace, bracelet, earrings (several pairs!), ring - it's up to YOU!


Fee? Depends on the project!!






Hope to see you soon!




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

Faceted ("3-cut") size 6 seed beads are here! And MORE!

And they are gorgeous. Mere words cannot describe them, so I won't even try.

But if you have seen the June/July 2001 Super Beadwork, this project is featured on page 40:

The pattern in the magazine is for a kumihimo bracelet, with the kumihimo rope created with these faceted (3-cut) Czech size 6 seed beads. The ones featured in the magazine are a wonderful, bright, rainbow mix which will go with almost any outfit, but these fascinating beads come in many gorgeous, Picasso-finished colors

These faceted seed beads are described as unusual and difficult to create, involving a 3 step process where the beads are first faceted with 3 cuts, yielding a 3-sided bead, essentially; then sent to a different company to receive their Picasso finish; and then sent to yet another company to be fire-polished. Whew!

No wonder they are so hard to find -- but YaYa Beads found them, and we have 6 beautiful colors to choose from, including the rainbow mix featured in the Super Beadwork article. But we have extremely limited quantities, and only 6 copies of the Super Beadwork issue left.

While the project in the magazine is Kumihimo, these beads would be ideal for so many techniques - bead crochet, right angle weave, peyote, stringing - just about anything you can dream up.


In addition to these brand new faceted seed beads, we have been to the bead show, and have hundreds and hundreds of strands of new gemstones and pearls, and new focal gemstones, new lampwork, new cabochons, and so much more.

So come on down and take a look!

And remember to check us out on Facebook - we update our Facebook page more frequently than this blog (because Facebook is fast and easy!), and also have run several "instant sales" through FB, so don't miss out! Go to our Facebook page, click "Like", and start receiving the latest updates as soon as they happen!

Hope to see you soon!

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

Last minute change to workshop schedule next weekend

We originally had planned to offer Viking Knit on Monday, March 21, but due to popular demand, Kathy will instead be teaching Kumihimo, the ancient Japanese art of braiding with beads. This will be an all-day class, from 1 PM to 6:00 PM, and the project will be a rope necklace, which the student may chose to finish with a focal bead, or fringed as a lariat, or simply leave unadorned. The fee for this class is $45 plus supplies. All supplies will be available at YaYa Beads, but if you have a favorite focal bead that you have been wondering how to use, feel free to bring it! [$30 deposit required for registration.]

Here are a few pics of projects created with Kumihimo:


There is still room in this class (as well as in SilverSmithing and Cold Connections), so give us a call if you're interested

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.

Winter Weather Notice

In the event that the CSRA does, in fact, experience a winter weather event Sunday/Monday, and snow/sleet/ice remain on the ground on Tuesday, YaYa Beads will be CLOSED on Tuesday.


We appreciate your understanding, and apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

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!