Beads of Contentment A Bead Shop and Workspace 1028 J. Street Modesto, California  95354 (209) 523-6335     Monday through Friday 11-6pm          Saturday noon to 5pm Join Our Mailing List Email: For Email Marketing you can trust 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...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...we have all the necessary stringing materials, including  leather, faux leather, suede and faux suede lace, hemp, flex wire, Silaminde, Nymo and Griffin silk thread, as well as sterling silver, gold filled, and copper core wire...all the tools and equipment needed for your beading adventure, and all the smiles...     Providing Beads and Contentment since 1993.  Crystal Kaleidoscope Pendant Workshop! Thursday, 11/18/10 at 5:30 p.m. $15 Class Schedule Classes are offered for more complicated beading projects.  Classes are limited to 6 people so that you can get individual instruction. Please register early!  Payment for classes is due on registration and you will then receive a list of supplies needed for the class.  Cancellations must be made 2 days in advance of the class for refund of class fees.    Classes are 5:30 PM  to 8:30 PM.     Fee: $25.00 (unless noted) 11-09-10            Embellished Right Angle Weave            Instructor:  Yvonne Cabalona                         Easier than it looks, great for beginners and last minute gifts.   11-16-10            Wire Work Bracelets                    Instructor:  CR Radding                          Learn coiling, wrapping, and twisted wire techniques and closures.   11-30-10            Chevron Bracelet                             Instructor:  Jamie Eakin                         Super simple for last minute Christmas wearing and sharing.   12-07-10            Gossamer Bracelet                          Instructor: CR Radding                         Delicate wire and beads are combined Fast and Easy, all skill levels.   12-14-10            Herringbone Cube Bracelet                      Instructor:  Yvonne Cabalona                         Wide as you want and fun, learn the stitch and create beauty!   12-28-10            Crystal Fantasy Rt Angle Weave            Instructor: Jamie Eakin                         Learn right-angle weave, all skill levels.   01-11-11            Heart Pin                                           Instructor: CR  Radding                         Learn wire forming, wrapping, embellishing, and stamping.   01-18-11            Peyote Stitch Bracelet                      Instructor: Jamie Eakin                         Learn Peyote stitch and create lovely bracelet.   01-25-11            Brick Stitch Heart Earrings/Fringed Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona                         Just in time for Valentines day, learn Brick Stitch and love it!   02-01-11            Bead Embroidery                             Instructor: Jamie Eakin                         Bead with cabochons and more.   02-08-11            Funky Chunky Bracelet                      Instructor: CR Radding                         Use yarns/fibers and weave of beads, Peyote bead caps and button clasp.   Samples of Class Projects...(Click on Image to Enlarge) Image:  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 almost 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 Cabochons  and Bugle Bead Bonanza both 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. Thanks for Visiting. Please come by the store and say Hello!