The Tucson Bead Show

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February 4-6 • 2012

In 7 Days

Doubletree Reid Park

10am to 6pm Daily

The Tucson Bead Show is bead design –bead makers, jewelry artisans, fashion designers, fabric artists, lapidary studios, emerging
artists and wholesale trade suppliers –showcasing their newest creations –artistic beads, hand-printed textiles, and fine gemstones.
There are over 500 artisan booths, galleries, merchant displays; and workshops taught by artisans, offering instruction for all skill levels.

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Beadmakers, Artisans, Merchants, Workshops & Design Projects

Products

Art Jewelry
Artglassclay
Beading Thread & Jewelry Wire
Beading Tools
Bohemian Glass Beads
Books
Brass Charms & Embellishments
Clasps
Components
Copper Findings
Delica Seed Beads
Dichroic Pendants

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Exhibitors

Afghan tribal arts
African gems
African import
Alacarte clasps
Alana
Amate studios
Anne engelhardt
Antelope beads
Antique beads and things
Antique textiles
Art and whimsy
Art glass clay

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Workshops

Bling flower pendant
Button kumihimo bracelet
Chainmaille demos
Cold connect saucer ring
Come on let’s twist!
Complete kumihimo necklace
Creative connections
Creative fun night
Drop spindling
Enameling!
Filigree jewels
Freeform knit and crochet

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Featured Exhibitors — Artworks by Cathy J...one-of-a-kind brass filigree findings...hand-patinated color...www.filigreeandme.comUnique Designs by Merilou Jenkins...layered, fused, cold worked and fired Dichroic glass...stunning colors and textures...with gemstones and  pearls... Goddess...24kt gold dipped maple, birch, oak, aspen leaves, and rose petal motifs...300 chain styles in 24kt gold...www.realmofthegoddess.comGrace Lampwork Beads...Lampwork floral beads encased in clear crystal glass...elaborate three-dimensional tapestries of glass work and design...www.gracebeads.comSee Complete Exhibitor List

Workshop PhotoEnameling!
Instructor: Carole Witt
A graduate of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, Carole has been teaching for over 15 years. Carole and her remarkable staff have a lineup of more than 50 classes in their extensive Jewelry Supply Store, String Bead, in Chico California. They are always striving to increase their ability to reach... (read more)Skill Level: All
Dates/Times: February 5, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Workshop Fees: $69, all supplies including instructional handout are provided.
A fun class that takes the fear and uncertainty out of torch enameling. This is a remarkably simple technique that will change your metalwork from passé to pizzazz! Very limited class size, so sign up soon! Tools and materials included. Plenty of extra materials and tools are available for purchase. All skill levels are welcome. To register for this... (read more)

Workshop PhotoOne-Cane Flowers
Instructor: Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg
Skill Level: All
Dates/Times: February 5, from 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Workshop Fees: $45, includes all materials.
There is often great beauty in simplicity. What could be simpler than a gorgeous flower created with just one simple but versatile petal cane? Lynne Ann will teach students how to create, reduce, and slice her signature “brushstroke petal” cane. Students will use their hands and various tools to shape and transform their petals. Learn to... (read more)

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