Bellabeadblog

We're moving!

2011-11-17T13:17:00.001-08:00

Final hours at Bella’s Current Location:

November 22 10-6
November 23 through November 30: CLOSED

December 1 through December 17: OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAYS ONLY
10--5PM

All beads (except silver) are 50% off marked prices. No further reductions will be taken, as we have a buyer for all remainders.

Bella’s is moving to Old Town Spring, because of its higher foot traffic, lower rent, and closer proximity to Karen’s home. BUT, OTS already has a bead store, so I won’t be taking the beads with me. I’ll mainly be a mosaic studio. This is a great chance to stock up before making your holiday projects.

September, 2011 Class Schedule

2011-08-27T16:17:00.001-07:00

Bella Beads 281-812-3237 September, 20011

All classes are $20 for instruction, plus the cost of materials, unless noted. To secure your place in class, you must register in advance by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

9/2 (Friday) Earrings 1PM; Viking Weave 4PM ($40)
9/3 (Saturday) Ring Workshop 1PM; Basic Beading 4PM
9/9 (Friday) Basic Beading 1PM; Dream Catcher 4PM
9/10 (Saturday) Rosary 1PM; Basic Beading 4PM
9/16 (Friday) Multistrand Bib Necklace 1PM; Pearl Knotting 4PM
9/17 (Saturday) Basic Beading 1 PM; Byzantine Chain Maille 4PM
9/24 (Saturday) Big Bangle 1 PM; Wire Wrap Bead Bracelet 4 PM
9/30 (Friday) Mosaic Basics--All Day
10/1 (Saturday) Dream Catcher 1PM; Basic Beading 4PM

New Hours for Bella's!

2011-08-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

As of September 1, 2011, Bella Beads will be open for the following hours:

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM through 6 PM.
Thursday, open until 7 PM.

Closed Sunday and Monday.

Hope to see you soon!

August, 2011 Class Schedule

2011-07-30T10:50:00.000-07:00

Bella Beads 281-812-3237 August, 2011
All classes are $20 for instruction, plus the cost of materials, unless noted. To secure your place in class, you must register in advance by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

8/5 (Friday) Dream Catcher 4PM
8/6 (Saturday) Viking Weave 1PM ($40); Basic Beading 4PM
8/12 (Friday) Basic Beading 4PM
8/13 (Saturday) Woven Ring ($30) 1PM; Earrings 4PM
8/19 (Friday) Open Studio Mosaic All Day
8/20 (Saturday) Basic Beading 1PM; Chain Maille Rose 4PM
8/26 (Friday) Braided Wire Bangle 1PM; Viking Weave 4PM ($40)
8/27 (Saturday) Spiral Crystal Bracelet 1PM; Basic Beading 4PM

July, 2011 Class Schedule

2011-06-21T13:19:00.000-07:00

All classes are $20 for the instruction, plus the cost of materials, unless noted. To secure your place in class, you must register in advance by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

7/1 (Friday) Basic Beading 4PM
7/2 (Saturday) Earrings 1PM; Basic Beading 4PM
7/8 (Friday) Big Bangle) 1PM
7/9 (Saturday) Viking Weave--$40 1PM
7/16 (Saturday) Basic Beading 1PM
7/21 (Thursday) Ring Workshop--$30 1PM
7/22 (Friday) Basic Beading 1PM; Spiral Chain Maille 4PM
7/23 (Saturday) Dream Catcher 1PM; Basic Beading 4PM
7/28 (Thursday) Charm Bracelet 1PM
7/29 (Friday) Pearl Knotting 1PM; Earrings 4PM
7/30 (Saturday) Cha-cha Bracelet 1PM

MOSAICS BY MOONLIGHT 7-9 PM BY APPOINTMENT

May Schedule, 2011

2011-04-26T20:02:00.000-07:00

Bella Beads, May, 2011 Class Schedule
281-812-3237

All classes are $20 for instruction, plus the cost of materials, unless noted. To secure your place in class, you must register in advance by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

5/5 (Thursday) Mosaics By Moonlight 7-9PM (See below for details)
5/6 (Friday) Earrings 4PM
5/7 (Saturday) Basic Beading 1PM; Dream Catcher 4PM
5/13 (Friday) Rosary 4PM
5/14 (Saturday) Earrings 1PM; Multistrand Bib 4PM
5/19 (Thursday) Mosaics by Moonlight 7-9PM (See below for details)
5/20 (Friday) Egyptian Spiral Bracelet 4PM
5/21 (Saturday) Pearl Knotting 1PM; Basic Beading 4PM
5/27 (Friday) Viking Weave 4PM ($40--includes materials)
5/28 (Saturday) Byzantine Chain Maille 1PM; Ring workshop 4PM

MOSAICS BY MOONLIGHT
Gather your girlfriends and join us for a glass of wine as we learn all about the wonderful world of Mosaics. You can do a simple project, or something more advanced if you have experience. There is a $15 studio fee in addition to the cost of the project you select. Even the most inexperienced mosaicist can produce a fabulous work of art--the first time!

April, 2011 Class Schedule

2011-04-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

Bella Beads, April, 2011 Class Schedule
281-812-3237

All classes are $20 for instruction, plus the cost of materials, unless noted. To secure your place in class, you must register in advance by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

4/3 (Sunday) Beautiful Sisters Campaign--Join us! 1-5PM
4/9 (Saturday) Basic Beading 1PM
Pearl Knotting 4PM
4/14 (Thursday) MOSAICS BY MOONLIGHT 7-10PM (See blog for details)
4/15 (Friday) Basic Beading 4PM
4/16 (Saturday) Viking Weave 2PM
4/23 (Saturday) CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY
4/28 (Thursday) MOSAICS BY MOONLIGHT 7-10 PM (see blog for details)
4/29 (Friday) Basic Beading 4PM
4/30 (Saturday) Dream Catcher 1PM
Viking Weave 4PM

MOSAICS BY MOONLIGHT
Gather your girlfriends and join us for a glass of wine as we learn all about the wonderful world of Mosaics. You can do a simple project, or something more advanced if you have experience.

March 2011 Class Schedule

2011-02-19T13:03:00.001-08:00

BELLA BEADS March, 2011 Class Schedule
281-812-3237

All Classes are $20 for instruction, plus the cost of materials, unless noted. To secure your place in class, you must register in advance by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

3/4 (Friday) Basic Beading 1PM
Dream Catcher 4PM
3/5 (Saturday) Viking Weave 1PM ($15 materials fee)
3/11 (Friday) Basic Beading 4PM
3/12 (Saturday) Ring Workshop 1PM ($10 materials fee)
Multistrand Bib Necklace 4PM
3/18 (Friday) Earrings 4PM
3/19 (Saturday) Basic Beading 1PM
Egyptian Spiral Bracelet ($10 materials fee) 4PM
3/25 (Friday) Rosary Beads 1PM
3/26 (Saturday) Basic Beading 1PM
Silver Bubbles Necklace ($20 materials fee) 4PM

January, 2011 Class Schedule

2010-12-29T12:48:00.000-08:00

It's a brand new year, so we have a few brand new classes for you. Check them out, and visit us throughout the new year to see what else we'll be adding to our class schedule!

BELLA BEADS January 2011 Class Schedule
281-812-3237

All classes are $20 for instruction, plus the cost of materials, unless otherwise noted. To secure your place in a class, you must register in advance by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

1/6 (Thursday) Basic Beading (4PM)
1/7 (Friday) Basic Beading (4PM)
1/8 (Saturday) Basic Beading (1PM)
Dream Catcher (4PM)
1/13 (Thursday) Earrings (4PM)
1/14 (Friday) Pearl Knotting (4PM)
1/15 (Saturday) Viking Weave (1PM)
1/20 (Thursday) Basic Beading (4PM)
1/21 (Friday) Peyote Stitch 4PM
1/22 (Saturday) Basic Beading (1PM)
Leather Lariat (4PM)
1/28 (Friday) Braided Wire Bangle (4PM)
1/29 (Saturday) Basket Bezel (1PM)

November, 2010 Class Schedule

2010-10-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

It's a great time to take a basic beading class! You'll love making your own holiday gifts, and have plenty of beautiful beads to choose from! We have hundreds of new beads just waiting for you to turn them into something you will be proud to wear, or give as a gift. Come play!

All classes are $20 for instruction, plus cost of materials, unless otherwise noted. To secure your place in a class you must register by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

11/4 Thursday Basic Beading 4PM
11/6 Saturday Basic Beading 1PM
Earrings 4PM
11/11 Thursday Even-Count Peyote 4PM
1/12 Friday Viking Knit 4PM
11/13 Saturday Silver Bubbles Chain 1PM
Byzantine Chain Maille 4PM
11/18 Thursday Ring Workshop 4PM
11/19 Friday Ndebele Stitch 4PM
11/20 Saturday Multistrand (bib) Necklace 1PM
Basic Beading 4PM

October, 2010 Classes

2010-09-26T19:46:00.000-07:00

We have a few new classes this month! Come out and learn a new skill. Just a helpful tip: If you want to sign up for Viking Knit, register as soon as you know you want the class, because it's been popular, and it's limited to two students per session.

All Classes are $20 for instruction, plus cost of materials, unless otherwise noted. To secure your place in a class, you must register by paying the instruction fee at the shop.

10/2 Saturday Basic Beading 1PM

10/9 Saturday Basic Beading 1PM
Viking Knit 4PM ($15 materials fee)

10/14 Thursday Byzantine Chain Maille 4PM

10/15 Friday Viking Knit 4PM ($15 Materials fee)

10/16 Saturday Dream Catcher 1PM
Ring Workshop 4PM

10/21 Thursday Earrings 4PM

10/23 Saturday Basic Beading 1PM
Even Count Peyote 4PM

New Hours for Bella's!

2010-09-01T11:01:00.000-07:00

As of September 7, 2010, Bella Beads will be open from 10AM to 7PM Tuesday through Saturday. We're hoping the new hours will make it easier for everyone. Hope to see you soon!

MORE GREAT NEWS!
Bella's now has "Paint your own Pottery". Come on in, choose your pottery item, and paint to your heart's content. There's no need to make an appointment, or take a class. We'll give you the few tips you need to get started. The price you pay for the pottery piece is all-inclusive (it pays for the piece, paint, glaze and firing!) And you will have your pottery the Friday after you finish painting. Come on out and try it!

September 2010 Class Schedule

2010-09-01T10:58:00.000-07:00

Seems like September is going to be "wire month!" If you want to learn some exciting new techniques, this is your chance. Check out the schedule for some old favorites and some new!

Bella Beads
September 2010 Class Schedule
281-812-3237

9/4 (Saturday) 4PM Basic Beading

9/9 (Thursday) 1PM Dream Catcher
4PM Viking Knit

9/16 (Thursday) 5PM Braided Wire Bangle

9/18 (Saturday) 10:30AM Earrings
1:30PM Viking Knit

9/23 (Thursday) 1PM Even Count Peyote

9/25 (Saturday) 10:30AM Rosary Chain
4PM Basic Beading

9/30 (Thursday) 1PM Dream Catcher

July 2010 Class Schedule

2010-07-09T21:05:00.000-07:00

JULY 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE

7/3 (Saturday) 1PM Basic Beading
4PM Earrings

7/9 (Friday) 4PM Dream Catcher

7/10 (Saturday) 1PM Basic Beading

7/16 (Friday) 1PM Advanced Earring (Briolette and Balanced Bead)

7/17 (Saturday) 1PM Pearl Knotting
4PM Basic Beading

7/23 (Friday) 1PM Swap-out Watch Band

7/24 (Saturday) 1 PM Basic Beading
4PM Basic Beading

7/30 (Friday) 1 PM Bead Weaving on a Loom

7/31 (Saturday) 1PM Ring Workshop

This is our June Schedule!

2010-06-04T19:47:00.001-07:00

BELLA BEADS
281-812-3237
June 2010 Class Schedule
Classes are $20/person Plus the cost of materials purchased at Bella Beads

6/11 1PM (Friday) Swap-out Watch Band
4PM Advanced earring (briolette and Balanced Bead)

6/12 1PM (Saturday) Earrings
4PM Basic Beading

6/18 1PM (Friday) Ring Workshop

6/19 1PM (Saturday) Dream Catcher
4PM Chained Pearls

6/25 1PM (Friday) Basic Beading
4PM Pearl Knotting

6/26 1PM (Saturday) Bead Weaving on a Loom

May Schedule

2010-04-26T08:02:00.001-07:00

Here’s a great chance to add a new look to your spring and summer jewelry wardrobe! Bella Beads is offering fun classes so you can add new skills to your jewelry-making repertoire. Take a look....

Saturday 5/1
Earrings (1PM)
Saturday 5/8
Bead Crochet (1PM)
Dream Catcher (4PM)
Saturday 5/15
Basic Beading (1PM)
Friday 5/21
Ring Workshop (4PM)
Saturday 5/22
Pearl Knotting (4PM)
Friday 5/28
Basic Beading (4PM)
Saturday 5/29
Bead Weaving on a Loom (1PM)

April Classes

2010-04-07T19:58:00.000-07:00

Here's a great chance to add a new look to your spring and summer jewelry wardrobe. Bella Beads is offering fun classes so you can new skills to your jewelry-making repertoire. Take a look.....

4/9 Wire Wrap Beads (1PM)
Dream Catcher (4PM)

4/10 Basic Beading (1PM)
Earrings (4PM)

4/16 Ndebele Stitch (1PM)

4/17 Beading on a Loom (1PM)
Basic Beading (4PM)

4/23 Pearl Knotting (1PM)
Peyote Stitch (4PM)

4/24 Basic Beading (1PM)

Come join us to have fun and meet new friends!

March classes!

2010-03-04T09:39:00.001-08:00

Here are the classes for March, 2010:

3/12 Friday Basic Beading (1PM); Wire Wrap Bead Chain (4PM)
3/13 Saturday Basic Beading (1PM); Bead Weaving on a Loom (4PM)

3/18 Thursday Dream Catcher (4PM)
3/19 Friday Earrings (1PM); Ring Workshop (4PM)
3/20 Saturday Soldered Charms (1PM--four students only); Coiling Gizmo (4PM)

3/25 Thursday Tube Peyote (4PM)
3/26 Friday Earrings (1PM); Even Count Peyote Stitch (4PM)
3/27 Saturday Viking Knit (1PM); Pearl Knotting (4PM)

Coming Next Month: Ndebele Stitch, Daisy Chain, Byzantine Chain Maille

Bella's new look!

2010-02-28T21:32:00.000-08:00

If you've dropped by Bella's lately, you already know that we've been working hard to get our new look perfected. If you haven't, you need to come by to see what's up. Roberta and I are still in the process of moving our inventory into lovely, new clear acrylic bins so you can see the loose stones as easily as the strands on the wall. Hopefully, this will inspire everyone to create more, and more beautiful pieces!

What this means for you is that there are a lot of empty plastic boxes...You know, the ones that you had to move, shift and slide around, hoping you would find the right size, shape or color? Well, now they are yours for free (two per customer, while they last.) We hate anything to go to waste, so drop by, and pick up a couple boxes. Who knows? You might just get a little organized!

Coming soon...March schedule.

Bella's First Blog!

2010-01-30T10:33:00.000-08:00

Thanks for joining us during our first year at Bella Beads! We have had a lot of fun, learned new things and met a lot of new friends. This is the place you can check for the class schedule each month. We will have many chances for you to learn the basics during the month of February, along with some new techniques for you.

So, here we go:

2/4 Copper Links and Lampwork Bracelet 4PM
2/5 Basic Beading 4PM
2/6 Earrings 1PM and 4PM
2/10 Valentine Heart Earrings 4PM with Holly
2/12 Valentine Heart Pendant 4PM
2/13 Valentine Heart Earrings 1PM and Valentine Heart Pendant 4PM
2/17 Pearl Knotting 4PM
2/19 Basic Beading 4 PM
2/20 Basic Beading 2PM
2/24 Basic Beading 4PM with Holly
2/27 Multistrand Necklace 2PM with Holly (you should already know basic Beading for this one)

Classes are still only $20 for the instruction, plus the cost of materials! Join us for some fun and to meet new friends.

Coming up next month:
BEAD WEAVING ON A LOOM
SOLDERED PENDANTS
VIKING KNIT