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Cindy Holsclaw

Mystic Sea Necklace

Create an otherworldly necklace full of sparkle. The Mystic Seas necklace evokes a fantasy world flowing with magic and wonder. Three gorgeous kaleidoscope glass stones form the focal of this piece, which is surrounded with assorted crystals and vibrant crystal pearls. This piece packs a ton of detail into a streamlined amount of stitching; you’ll use double right-angle weave (DRAW) to bezel and enhance the sparkle of the focals and crystals, and you’ll stitch several crystal pearl components to bring a burst of vivid color to the work. Two-hole beads form the backbone of the matching beaded rope, and you’ll finish the necklace with a custom double toggle clasp.  

Stitch this statement necklace as-is, or attach the components together using your own creative arrangement. You can also incorporate these components into a bracelet, pendant, or earrings.  

This project is suitable for beaders who have either experience with (or enthusiastic curiosity about) the RAW family of stitches, specifically MRAW, CRAW, and DRAW. During class we will go over several prerecorded beading demonstrations that show all the tricky steps, and you will obtain permanent access to these recordings after class.  

Kits: $85 each. Kits include enough beads for a necklace up to 24” long.

Cindy Holsclaw dabbled in crafts for longer than she can remember, but she’s always been most fond of geometric structures. After many years of exploring these mathematical forms in modular origami, in 2006 she learned that these structures could also be made with beads. From then on, she was hooked! In 2009 Cindy started writing patterns for her own beading designs, and in 2012 she dove into designing and teaching beadwork full-time.

With a background in academia and a doctorate in biochemistry, Cindy takes an analytical approach to her design style; she likes exploring different bead shapes and variations on the established beading techniques, and she’s constantly thinking of new ways to put beads together. Biochemistry and mathematics continue to inspire her and often show up in her finished work. As an educator, Cindy challenges her students to learn something new in every class, while giving them the tools they need through her very detailed beading patterns.

In 2015 Cindy was named Designer of the Year by Beadwork Magazine, and a series of her beading videos were published by Interweave in the same year. Cindy taught at the Bead & Button show for eight years, and currently teaches at national and international venues. Cindy makes her home in San Diego, California, with her husband and daughter.

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Beki Haley

Jeweled Pomander

Embrace elegance and history with the Jeweled Pomander necklace, a stunning piece that marries timeless charm with modern sophistication. Inspired by Renaissance Pomanders -traditionally crafted to ward off unpleasant odors and protect against illness—this necklace captures the essence of their beauty and purpose.

Adorned with an array of sparkling beads, pearls, and crystals, each catching the light and creating mesmerizing shimmers that dance as you move. The colorways are reminiscent of the rich hues found in vintage pomanders.

Each kit will be accompanied by a piece of dense felt that you can tuck into the pouch scented with your favorite perfume, cologne or essential oil.

Kit Price: $78

Shona Bevan

Constellation

Reach for the stars and wrap the beautiful, beaded Constellation around your neck.  Two sizes of stars dance around this pretty, feminine necklace showcasing sparkling rivolis and lustrous pearls.  This component-based project offers the chance to customise the layout or make co-ordinating items.

This project is suitable for all beaders who are comfortable working with peyote stitch.

Kit price: $100

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Beki Haley has been in love with beads for over 50 years now. She was introduced to the amazing art form of seed bead weaving by her grandmother when she was a child. That early start in exploring the intricacy and fine detail that can be attained with seed beads has stayed with Beki throughout her life. Even as a young teen, Beki loved teaching others all the beautiful things that can be created with beads. She has over 40 years of teaching experience in several different venues from large auditorium settings to intimate one-on-one classes and everything in between.

Training as a classic silversmith at a young age gave Beki an appreciation and understanding of the art and beauty of jewelry design. Beki uses those formal skills to teach the technical aspects of jewelry design. In her classes, the students learn the importance of attention to detail and craftsmanship while exploring their natural creativity. Her love of beads led Beki to open her own bead store, Out On A Whim, in 1986. With her husband, four children, several animals, and days filled with beads, Beki’s life is complete. During any stressful time in her life, Beki turns to her beads for comfort and calm. The meditative action of beading is the perfect tool to bring peace and joy to her otherwise busy and chaotic life. Sharing that joy by teaching others how to create with beads is a blessing beyond measure.

Learn more about Beki from her Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/beki.haley

Contact me at: info@BeadersDreamRetreat.com

Shona is a London based beadwork designer who loves to create a big impact with tiny beads and makes elegant, wearable jewellery with a focus on beautiful finishing.  Shona began beading as a teenager and her love of beads has continued ever since.  Shona taught for many years at the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee and regularly teaches across the UK, Europe, USA and now remotely over Zoom. 

You can see more of Shona’s work on her website at www.shonabevan.com