Beads of Contentment

A BEAD SHOP AND WORKSPACE
1028 J. STREET
MODESTO, CALIFORNIA 95354
(209) 523-6335

MONDAY - FRIDAY 11 - 6 pm
SATURDAY noon - 5

Enter Our World Of Beads...

Welcome to our amazing world of beads: tiny treasures from around the globe to delight and inspire your creativity and imagination! Browse through our selection of semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystal, precious metal and pewter, copper, brass beads and findings, as well as Javanese recycled glass and African bottle glass...Czech Glass and Chinese Lampwork Glass...continue on to enjoy strands of shell, coral, bone, horn and wood...see our stone pendants set in sterling silver, and our collection of unique pendants from Nepal, Tibet, India and China...our beadweaving friends will delight in our collection of Japanese seed, delica, triangle and hex-cut beads...we have all the necessary stringing materials, including leather, faux leather, suede and faux suede lace, hemp, flex wire, Silamide, Nymo and Griffin silk thread, as well as sterling silver, gold filled, copper core and non-tarnish wire...all the tools, books and equipment needed for your beading adventure, and all the smiles...

Guests are invited to select from this interesting collection of beads, and use our workspace to design, string and complete their unique piece of jewelry. We assist our guests with technical instruction so that each piece is professionally finished. How great is that?

Featured this Month

As we celebrate the warmth of May, we look toward the sea... Strands of Abalone Shell beads in a variety of shapes and sizes, followed by pewter fish in a Balinese style design and soothing Blue Flourite in ocean hues. Below, we feature the bright colors of the season, sharing Chinese Lampwork Glass and faceted top-drill crystal. Enjoy!

For Fun...

We're serving some delicious Chinese Lampwork Glass beads in the shape of veggie burgers, donuts and ice cream cones! No dietary restrictions, so enjoy in abundance!

Other Cool Stuff

We've got loads of other cool stuff, including Mantra Cuffs (Om Namah Shivaya) and Nine Planet Malas, handwoven baskets from Ghana, and Essential Oil Candles, all pictured above. Other great gift items include an assortment of incense, wind chimes, wall hangings, colorful cotton bedspreads from India, prayer flags, handmade purses of recycled materials from Nepal, silk scarves from Thailand, mantra meditation shawls, calendars and Angel Cards... Pictured below, Druse, followed by Crystal Points and Semi-Precious Stone Pendants. Enjoy!

Class Schedule

Classes are offered for more complicated beading projects. Classes are limited to 6 people to enhance individual instruction, so please register early! Payment for classes is due upon registration. Cancellations must be made 2 days in advance of the class for refund of class fees.

Classes are from 10:00am to 1:00p.m. Fee: $25.00

03-03-12       Rollin’ Waves Bracelet                               Instructor: Jamie Eakin

                       Roll into fun using bugle beads and seed beads.

03-17-12       Helm Chain Maille                                      Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona

                       Learn this chain mail technique using jump rings.

03-24-12       Square Stitch Patchwork Bracelet            Instructor: CR Radding

                       Learn the versatile square stitch and play with color blocks.

03-31-12       Trio    Part 1                                                  Instructor: Jamie Eakin

                        Bead embroidery : designing and starting.

04-07-12       Trio    Part 2                                                  Instructor: Jamie Eakin

                       Bead embroidery: finishing techniques. (need not do Part 1 for this class).

04-14-12       Party Time Bracelet                                    Instructor: Jamie Eakin

                       Get all your fun beads and create a fun-tastic bracelet.

04-28-12       Hinged Mosaic Bracelet                             Instructor: CR Radding

                       Wire formed frames woven and coiled, self made jump rings.

05-05-12       Byzantine Chain Maille                             Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona

                       Try the fun of jump rings as they develop into this great look.

05-12-12       Flames Bracelet                                           Instructor: Jamie Eakin

                       Learn two drop peyote stitch and fashion a “hot” look bracelet.

05-19-12       Box Chain Maille                                        Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona

                       Jump rings transformed into a beautiful chain.

05-26-12       Crystal Spiral Bracelet                                Instructor: CR Radding

                       Use crystals to add glamor to a simple spiral rope stitch.

06-02-12       Netted Collar                                                Instructor: Jamie Eakin

                       Create a fabulous summer fashion necessity.

06-09-12       Right Angle Weave Bracelet                     Instructor: CR Radding

                       Master the Right Angle Weave stitch while creating this bracelet.

06-16-12       Embellished Bracelet                                  Instructor: Jamie Eakin

                       Create lots of style and movement with this lovely bracelet.

06-23-12       Full Persian Chain Maille                           Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona

                       Learn a chain maille technique and create a beautiful bracelet.

06-30-12       Sculptural Peyote Bracelet                        Instructor: CR Radding

                       Use a mélange of beads in a study of texture and color.

Samples of Class Projects...(Click on Image to Enlarge)

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About Our Teachers:

Yvonne Cabalona:

From as early as she can remember, Yvonne Cabalona has had an interest in beads and beadwork. For almost 10 years, she has been involved in serious study and accomplishment in her chosen craft. Her noted abilities include a keen sense of style and color and accomplishments in a variety of techniques. Her curiosity and determination leads her to delve into some of the more obscure areas until she masters them.
Student evaluations include high marks for patience, communication skills, one-on-one interaction and general beading knowledge.

Jamie Eakin:

For over two decades, Jamie Cloud Eakin has been a professional bead artist, teacher and perpetual student of her craft. Her original designs are collected by discriminating buyers in fine galleries across the United States. Jamie's designs have been featured in numerous books and periodicals including The Beaders Color Palette by Margie Deeb and Beading with World Beads edited by Ray Hemachandra. She is the author of Beading with Cabachons, Bugle Bead Bonanza, and Dimensional Bead Embroidery, published by Lark Books. Student evaluations include high marks for preparation of class materials, general/specific bead knowledge, energy level and ability to communicate.

CR Radding:

C. R. Radding sews soft furnishings for interior designers, while exploring her own personal creativity. A life long fascination for all types of art and needle crafts lead to the discovery of beading and wire work where she knew she’d found her creative “home”. For over 7 years she has been teaching and sharing her skills all around California and various parts of the country.

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