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

Wire-Wrapping: Beaded Bangle Bracelet

This bracelet has been a perennial class favorite at YaYa Beads, and we will miss it, but it is time to add new wire classes to our schedule - so, this will be the last time we offer this class! If you have been procrastinating on registering for this one, hesitate no more!

Sunday, June 23, 1PM: Beaded Bracelet 

wire-wrapped beaded bracelet

Select your favorite 3 to 4 mm beads to create this beaded bangle bracelet - This bracelet looks different every time you make it, depending on your choice of beads!

Class fee: $45* plus supplies; $25 deposit required for registration.
(*$10.00 discount on class fee IF all supplies for class are purchased at YaYa Beads on the day of class.)


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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*All supplies needed for our classes are available for purchase at YaYa Beads. Students are welcome to provide their own supplies for classes at YaYa Beads; students who purchase all their supplies at YaYa Beads on the day of class will receive a $10.00 discount on the class fee.

Gemstones on sale!

 
It's official - we have too many beads! Rather than store the overflow in the back, selected gemstone and glass strands are now 25% off: Thursday through Saturday only!

They won't last long - get 'em while you can! Sale ends at 5PM on Saturday!

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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New Beads!

Apologies for the following pics - I took them out in the front of the store as I was putting them out, so the lighting is bad, and some are blurry because I didn't bother with the tripod - I had beads to stock! Plus, bead photography is tough - the colors won't cooperate, and sizes are difficult to gauge. But we have some GORGEOUS new beads in stock - these are just a few representative pics:

See what I mean about sizes being difficult to convey in pics?
The top photo shows just a few of the new bright, colorful 6-7mm freshwater pearls, and the bottom pic shows tiny 1mm "seed" pearls, which look huge in the photo!

While we have plenty of the colorful pearls, the strands you see of the seed pearls are all we have .... with wedding and prom season here, we have been getting lots of requests for these seed pearls, but they were a bit pricey at the show, so I only purchased a few. (So if you love that peacock blue color, there is just one strand!)

colorful howlite spacers

colorful howlite butterfly focals

sponge and bamboo coral

agate

agate cylinders - bold colors and patterns

more colorful agate

more agate - this colorful agate was the big thing at the bead show!

top: more agate; bottom: stunning kyanite

focals: gemstone, lampwork, and sea glass

crystal pave crosses; perfect for bracelets. 7 different colors

amber

top: huge amethyst rondelles; bottom: faceted ruby in zoisite

gemstone and wood skulls - variety of sizes and colors

more gemstone focals

This is just a small sample of all the new beads - come in and see all the beautiful new inventory! We also have new metal beads and findings!

Hope to see you soon!
YaYa Beads
109 Shartom Drive
Augusta, GA 30907
(behind the Washington Rd. Applebee's)
706-651-1147
yayabeads.com

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Metal Workshop

Our Metalsmithing Workshop is almost here!

Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19: METALSMITHING (COLD CONNECTIONS)

This is a terrific, intense 2-day workshop (9AM - 6PM both days) 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 - 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, May 20. This class is designated as an "independent design day," where students can bring together the techniques they learned the previous 2 days to design and fabricate a piece of their choosing, with help from the workshop leader as needed. (Many samples and pictures are available for inspiration.) Some more advanced techniques such as fold-forming will be taught/demonstrated, and students can also dig deeper into any previously-learned techniques according to their own lines of interest. This is a terrific opportunity to integrate your brand new metal fabrication skills!

The fee for this optional 3rd day is $65 ($35 non-refundable deposit required for registration). Class fee includes use of all tools, chemicals, etc - but does NOT include sheet metal or wire. These materials are available for purchase for students who don't have them, or you may bring your own (in the past, students have had plenty of copper left over from the preceding 2-day metal workshop).

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





Space in this class is limited, due to the extensive classroom space needed for set-up of all the chemicals, tools, torches, etc.

Call the shop to register, OR come by and see examples of all these wonderful projects!

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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Masters is here again!

It's that time of year again: Masters' Week

YaYa Beads will be open all next week, although we will be making a slight concession because of Masters: we will be opening 15 minutes late (at 10:15 instead of 10:00) on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

This is NOT because of any traffic issues - it is because exit 199 at I-20 is closed for a few hours every morning to "alleviate traffic" - and since that is my preferred way to get to the shop, I'm just going to stay home for a few extra minutes those mornings. I know I could use Riverwatch, but since all the traffic is being funnelled that way because of the closure at Washington Rd., I'd rather just avoid it.

So - we'll be here all week - how about you?

The traffic really and truly is NOT bad on the Stevens Creek side of I-20 during Masters' Week - you can't even tell the golf folks are in town unless you cross under I-20 heading toward the course. So don't fear the roads and the traffic - we are in the clear where the shop is. If you are coming from the downtown area, obviously, you want to avoid Washington Road - just take Riverwatch to Fury's Ferry, turn Left at Fury's Ferry and go one block, then turn Left onto Washington Rd, and you'll be about a block and a half from the shop. Easy!

Coming from other directions - not a problem! Just use your regular route!.

Hope we'll see you next week - we'll be running some special sales all week; different items will be discounted every day. Just check our Facebook page daily for sales info.
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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Updated class schedule

We have added more wire-wrapping classes to the schedule:


Sunday, April 21, 1PM: Beaded Bracelet 

wire-wrapped beaded bracelet

Select your favorite 3 to 4 mm beads to create this beaded bangle bracelet - This bracelet looks different every time you make it, depending on your choice of beads!

Class fee: $45* plus supplies; $15 deposit required for registration. (*$10.00 discount on class fee IF all supplies for class are purchased at YaYa Beads on the day of class.)


Sunday, May 5, 1PM: Hidden Bead Ring

hidden bead ring

bird's nest ring

This class will focus on the hidden beads ring (upper pic) - a ring which looks different depending on the size and shape of the bead you choose to wrap - what a perfect way to show off an art bead! This class builds on the skills learned in the basic pendant class, but beginners will have no problems mastering this technique.

Once all the students have finished their hidden bead ring, Daniel will teach a bonus class - the bird's nest ring (lower pic). This is fun, easy, and quick way to showcase a favorite bead, and a technique you'll enjoy recreating over and over - this ring makes a great gift, too!

Class fee: $45* plus supplies, $15 deposit required for registration. (*$10.00 discount on class fee IF all supplies for class are purchased at YaYa Beads on the day of class.)

Sunday, June 2, 1PM: Basic Cabochon Pendant

This is our most basic wire-wrapping class: lots of instruction in types of wire, various tools, plus students will learn to make a beautiful wrapped cabochon.

Class fee: $45* plus supplies, $15 deposit required for registration.(*$10.00 discount on class fee IF all supplies for class are purchased at YaYa Beads on the day of class.)

Sunday, June 23, 1PM: TBA Wire-wrapped Project

We'll be offering another Wire class on June 23 - we just haven't decided what it will be yet! If there's a particular project from amongst our current wire classes that you'd like to take, let us know - it could very well end up right here on the schedule!

And don't forget our big MetalSmithing Workshop Weekend, coming up May 18 - 20!

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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*All supplies needed for our classes are available for purchase at YaYa Beads. Students are welcome to provide their own supplies for classes at YaYa Beads; students who purchase all their supplies at YaYa Beads on the day of class will receive a $10.00 discount on the class fee.

Metalsmithing (Cold Connections) Workshop

Our Metalsmithing Workshop is Back!

Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19: METALSMITHING (COLD CONNECTIONS)

This is a terrific, intense 2-day workshop (9AM - 6PM both days) 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 - 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, May 20. This class is designated as an "independent design day," where students can bring together the techniques they learned the previous 2 days to design and fabricate a piece of their choosing, with help from the workshop leader as needed. (Many samples and pictures are available for inspiration.) Some more advanced techniques such as fold-forming will be taught/demonstrated, and students can also dig deeper into any previously-learned techniques according to their own lines of interest. This is a terrific opportunity to integrate your brand new metal fabrication skills!

The fee for this optional 3rd day is $65 ($35 non-refundable deposit required for registration). Class fee includes use of all tools, chemicals, etc - but does NOT include sheet metal or wire. These materials are available for purchase for students who don't have them, or you may bring your own (in the past, students have had plenty of copper left over from the preceding 2-day metal workshop).

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





Space in this class is limited, due to the extensive classroom space needed for set-up of all the chemicals, tools, torches, etc.

Call the shop to register, OR come by and see examples of all these wonderful projects!

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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