BEADS OF CONTENTMENT - SOUL BEADS

Beads of Contentment

Beads of Contentment

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

              TUESDAY - 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?


 


 
Just Arrived!
Druse Agate
Peridot
Titanium dipped Quartz Crystals
We are busy getting the latest treasures ready for you!  Shown here:  Druse Agate beads by the strand, color rich Peridot chunky chips, and titanium dipped Quartz Crystal Points.  Stop by the shop to check out our newest beads!

 
Featured this Month
Blue Fluorite, Agate, Quartz
Smokey Quartz, Pyrite
Jade, Rhodonite
Our feature this month begins with our beloved semi-precious stones:  strands of Blue Fluorite, Blue Agate and Blue Quartz, followed by freeform "rough cut" Pyrite and smooth, round Smokey Quartz, with a soothing collection of mauve pink Jade and Rhodonite.  Below, Recycled Glass from the African Trade, Kenyan Bone "Mudcloth", and an ever-ready supply of Fresh Water Pearls in a myriad of colors!

Recycled Glass
Kenyan Bone "Mudcloth"
Fresh Water Pearls
 
Other Cool Stuff
Mantra Cuffs and 9 Planet Malas
Ghana Baskets
Essential Oil Candles
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... 

 
Summer Flash Workshops
Wire Wrapped Bangle
 WIRE WRAPPED BANGLE
SATURDAY JUNE 8
1 p - 2 p
 
Guest Artist Madeleine Marquette
will show you how to form wire
and wrap choice beads into place
 to create your one of a kind bangle!
 
$15
 Limit 6 Students
Register at the shop or by phone

 
Crystal Beaded Ring
CRYSTAL RINGS
SATURDAY JUNE 15
1p -2p
 
Join Yvonne Cabalona
and her magic needle and thread
to create these fun Crystal Rings
for your lovely fingers!
 
$15
Limit 6 Students
Register at the shop or by phone

 
"S" Links Workshop
"S" LINK CHAIN
SATURDAY JUNE 22
1p - 2p
 
Join Madeleine and learn the
technique of shaping and flattening wire,
creating a bead link,
and joining all to create a chain bracelet!
 
$15
Limit 6 Students
Register at the shop or by phone


 
MORE TO COME...

Class Schedule

Classes are offered for more complicated beading projects.  Classes are limited to 6 students to enhance individual instruction, so register early to reserve your seat in the class.  Payment for classes is due upon registration.  Register at the shop or by phone with credit card.  Cancellations must be made 2 days in advance of the class for refund of class fees. 

 Class Fee is $30.  (Unless otherwise noted)

Classes are on Saturday, from 10 am to 1pm.

05-18-13       Loom Crazy                                                 Instructor: Jamie Eakin
                     Learn to loom basics plus weaving in fibers.
 
05-25-13       Beaded Bead Earrings                                Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona
                     Use beads to create beads…. You can never have too many beads!
 
 Classes below are on Saturday, from 9 am to noon.
 
06-01-13       Fun with Cubes                                            Instructor: Jamie Eakin
 Use cube beads and combine with pearls or crystals to create this wonderful 
 weave. Make it narrow or as wide as you desire, fun or classy.
 
 
06-08-13       Peyote Stitch Ring                                       Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona
 Ring up some summer fun with peyote stitch.
 
 
06-22-13       Miss M’s Choker                                         Instructor: CR Radding
 Your choice of focal beads will determine the look of this fun to make 
 necklace; casual or "every day" or sparkly "night on the town". You will
 learn how to design the pattern of the bead drops for the result you want by
 by combining different types and colors of beads, and how to use knot 
 covers and add a clasp.
 

06-29-13       Multi-Strand Jewelry                                   Instructor: Jamie Eakin
 Learn a technique to easily create multi strand jewelry, whether you want
 a bracelet or necklace. Change up the beads used for a variety of looks.
 
 
07-06-13       Squared Up Bracelet                                   Instructor: Jamie Eakin
 Learn the versitle and useful ladder stitch to create this stylish bracelet using
 seed and bugle beads. Then, embellish with crystals or firepolish beads to add
 a final flair. 
 
 
07-13-13       Trinkets and Treasures                               Instructor: CR Radding
                      NOTE: 9am to 3pm    $55
 What to do, what to do with all those special beads and baubles you've 
 been hoarding? Learn to weave a 4 strand braid of seed beads to hang
 your booty from, while creating this treasure trove of a necklace. How long
 or short is up to you.
 
 
07-27-13       Blooming Ring                                             Instructor: CR Radding
 A little bit of wire, a few petal shaped beads, mix them up and voila, you've
 got a darling ring! You'll want one for each of your girlie-girl fingers.
 
 
08-10-13       Picot Points Bracelet                                   Instructor: CR Radding
 This bracelet gathers more than its share of compliments! The sparkly
 Swarovski crystals and puncutating "Picot Point" edges seem to draw the 
 eyes when ever it's worn. You'll learn to form the base of the bracelet,
 weave on embellishing beads, add a clasp with seed beads instead of 
 jump rings and finish with distinctive picots.
 
 
08-17-13       Zig Zag Love Bracelet                                Instructor: Jamie Eakin
 Learn a fast base weave that is wonderful as is... then embellish to take
 your design to the next level. This bracelet is wonderful for all beaders but 
 especially beginners. 
 
 
08-24-13       St Petersburg with Tila Beads                   Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona
 Learn the St Petersburg weave and incorporate Tila beads in the weave.
 
 
08-31-13       Bead Embroidery                                        Instructor: Jamie Eakin
 Create a pendant necklace, or bracelet. Techniques from beginning to
 the more advanced scallop technique.
 
 
09-07-13       Regal Weave                                                Instructor: Jamie Eakin
 Learn to weave in sections (component beading) and combine into a 
 bracelet, earrings or necklace. This type of beading is fun and the 
 pattern has just the right amount of bling for royalty!
 
 
09-14-13       Basket Weave Earrings                              Instructor: CR Radding
 Use wire ad a few sparkly beads to create some unique intriguing earrings.
 Learn to form the wire base, how to add wire to weave and coil, and how to 
 embellish and texture your design with beads. Forming self made ear wires,
 and adding bead links or drops if you desire will complete your lovely earrings.
 
 
09-21-13       Cellini Spiral                                                 Instructor: Yvonne Cabalona
 (Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Peyote Stitch) Wow the world with the swirly wonder weave.                   
 

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.


We Continue to Create to Inspire and Delight!
 
Providing Beads...
 
...and Contentment since 1993
 
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