Saturday, December 14, 2013

Holiday Closings

Holiday Closings:
Tuesday, December 24 - Thursday, December 26
Tuesday, December 31 - Wednesday, January 1

Happy Holidays from YaYa Beads!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Holiday Hours PLUS a Sale!!

YaYa Beads will be CLOSED the following days in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday:

Wednesday, November 27
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29

We will reopen Saturday morning, November 30, with a store wide SALE to celebrate Small Business Saturday, and to kick off the Holiday Season.

All day Saturday, all merchandise (except sale items) will be 10% off, and seed beads will be 25% off.

We will also be having surprise, unadvertised "Flash Sales" throughout the day.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to stock up on everything you need for your holiday beading and gifting needs!

And don't forget our Wire Wrapping class on Sunday, December 8, at 1PM - students will learn 2 different projects: a beaded cross pendant, and angel earrings. Both of these will make fast and easy holiday gifts! Registration for this class closes on December 5 at 5PM.

One more note: We are rapidly selling out of the crystals used in the Swarovski Christmas Tree and Snowman earrings, and won't be able to reorder any this holiday season! If these items are on your shopping list, don't delay!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Holiday Wire Wrapping Class: 2 Projects

Ready to make some Christmas gifts? For our December wire class, we will be teaching 2 smaller projects. These work up fairly quickly, and will make wonderful Christmas gifts!

Beaded Cross Pendant


Angel Earrings

This class is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, at 1PM - call, or come by the shop, to register!

The fee for this beginning wire class is $45 plus supplies; $25 deposit required for registration.

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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Monday, September 9, 2013

Advanced Wire Wrapping Class

Wire-wrapping is back after a short break - we hope everyone has gotten the kids squared away in school, and is ready to dive back into jewelry-making!

We're kicking off our fall classes with an advance wire-wrapping class: this beautiful cabochon bracelet:

Ruby in Zoisite Cabochon Bracelet

Sunday, October 20, 1PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $45; $25 deposit required for registration.

If you are ready to take your wire skills to the next level, this is the class for you - call the shop OR come by to register!


Hope to see you soon!

YaYa Beads

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

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

It's almost August! Time for Christmas In July!

One week left in July - can you believe it? And you know what that means ... it's time to get started on those Christmas projects! Seriously!

In the spirit of getting an early start on Holiday projects, we have brought all the Christmas beads, projects, and finished jewelry out of the storeroom, and it will all be on sale, 25% off, through the end of July only.
It's Christmas in July!

We have the Swarovski crystals you need to make Christmas tree and snowman earrings:
 Swarovski snowmen and Christmas trees

We have a limited number of jumpring kits to create these holiday tree pendants:
 chainmaille Christmas tree pendants - kits available

We have ceramic holiday beads (these are available in a very limited quantity, and as they sell, they are GONE! The vendor has discontinued this line, unfortunately!)

ceramic holiday beads

Some gorgeous Holiday bracelets, earrings, and necklaces are also on sale  - check it out!

Don't forget that we now have the new 1-step looping pliers, as well as Long Magatama seed beads and  Czech Superduos. So many fun, pretty projects can be made with these new beads!

And don't forget to check out the summer class schedule!

Hope to see you soon!

YaYa Beads

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

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Friday, June 28, 2013

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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Thursday, June 27, 2013

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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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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
yayabeads.com

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