In This Issue...
Jewelry Making Lesson-Hammered Spiral
Twenty New and Improved Lesson Plans on Denise's Website
Featured Bead Store of the Month-The Black Bead in Ocean Beach
Denise Awarded Best in Show in Environmental Art Exhibit
UCSD Crafts Center Spring Faculty Show
Resources...
Class Schedule- Click to see the full schedule of classes.
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Vote for Your Favorite Bead Store
Featured Bead Store of the Month- Which will it be?
Jewelry Making Lesson of the Month- Stringing with Beading Wire
Upcoming Classes-
Month of June
Summer Jewelry Camps for Kids
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May 2010
Hello My Jewelry Making Friends,
Welcome to my new improved newsletter. Each month you can expect to receive an email like this one, which is chock full of information, including fun jewelry making related tid-bits and:
- Upcoming Jewelry Classes
- Jewelry Making Lesson of the Month
- Featured Local Bead Stores
- Upcoming Exhibits and News (regarding my own jewelry creations)
- New Resources on My Website
With your email subscription, you will also receive periodic Upcoming Class Reminders, so we can continue to make lots of beautiful jewelry together.
Do you have a blog that is related to jewelry making? Do you have your own jewelry website? I am adding a new page to my website that will link to YOU! Please email your links to me at artdiva@bonaimo.com and I will add them to my new page.
Thank you for letting me reach out to you and I hope you enjoy receiving these emails. Feel free to forward this email to all your jewelry making friends.
Sincerely,
Denise Bonaimo
Jewelry Designer and Instructor
www.bonaimo.com
artdiva@bonaimo.com
Upcoming Classes
"Ask for the Key to My Heart"
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Cold Connections Class |
Month of May:
Wire Wrapping Beads with Ease |
May 5 |
Whaley Studios |
Wires & Hammers & Pliers...Oh My! |
May 8 |
UCSD Craft Center |
Bead Master Strategies |
May 12 |
Bravo School of Art |
Cold Connections |
May 15 |
Whaley Studios |
Recycled Jewelry Party |
May 19 |
Whaley Studios |
Wire Pod Cages |
May 26 |
Whaley Studios |
Click here to go to Denise's Classes page for complete descriptions and more information. |
Featured Bead Store of the Month
by Denise Bonaimo
The Black Bead- Ocean Beach
| This month's featured local San Diego bead store is The Black Bead, located in the heart of Ocean Beach on Newport Avenue. This year owner,
Lynn Muhlenkord, celebrates 17 years. This place has everything you could possibly need for beading. |
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On a recent trip to The Black Bead, I had the chance to spend some time browsing the multitudes of trays in the cases. What a selection! There is so much inventory, it is easy to miss some of the wonderful treasures they have. I really love these Ethnic beads from Africa. (Left).
From tools, to cords and string, to clasps and books, you could spend an hour trying to absorb everything. The staff is super helpful and the atmosphere is relaxed. You can purchase supplies and assemble them right there in the store. Plus, they have an adorable tiny dog named Gracie. (Below) |
News
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Denise Awarded Best in Show
The 2nd Annual Environmental Art Exhibit features the art of 28 talented artists working in recycled/ repurposed materials. Denise was honored with First Place in Wearable Art and Best of Show for her submission "Games People Play" bustier and skirt. (Left)
Show is on exhibit April 22- June 6.
Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)753- 7376
http://encinitaslibfriends.org |
UCSD Crafts Center Spring Faculty Show "MANAGERIE"
Denise's "Courage" (detail-Right) entry is from her Re:Constructed collection. Constructed from recycled antique metal, it features hand stamped prose from Lion's soliloquy from the Wizard of Oz.
Show is on exhibit April 27- May 22.
UCSD Craft Center
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
Student Center “B” on Eucalyptus Grove Lane
(858) 534-2021 http://crafts.ucsd.edu/ |
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Jewelry Making Lesson of the Month
Hammered Spiral
Tools: Round Nose pliers, Chain Nose Pliers, Side Cutters, Ball Peen Hammer, Steel Block.
Materials: Round, dead soft wire- Recommended Gauges- 18, 20 or 22 gauge for delicate dangling charms or 16 gauge for larger centerpiece pendant.
1) With your round nose pliers grasp the tip of the wire with the tip of the pliers and turn a tight, small simple "P" loop.
2) With your chain nose pliers, grasp across the entire loop, leaving only a tiny bit of the loop exposed on the side of your pliers. Click Here to Read More.
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Twenty New and Improved Lesson Plans
Denise has updated her jewelry lesson plans and added many, many more instructions to the lesson plans page of her website. Learn step- by- step instructions for beading, wire wrapping and forming and tool stamping on metal and much more.
Click here to go to Denise's Lesson Plans page. |
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