It's A Tucson Stampede...Beaducation Style!

Tucson 2010

Beaducation's Stamping Classes

To Bead True Blue

and Tucson Bead Shows

Looking for a new technique to liven up your jewelry designs? Learn the art of stamping on metal from expert and Beaducation founder, Lisa Niven Kelly. In class Lisa will share her tried and true tips and techniques for stamping pendants perfectly every time. The class fee includes practice copper sheet, copper and sterling silver blanks, jumprings and use of all tools in class. Students don't need to bring any tools or supplies, we'll have everything that you'll need.

The class will take place on site at the To Bead True Blue Show. Students must check in at the main registration desk for classroom assignment.

To guarantee a spot in class all students must preregister through this website. Check the class title for the date and time to make sure that you have registered for your preference as there are 4 different sessions of this class.

Questions? Please email lisa@beaducation.com. Looking forward to meeting you in class.

Tucson Tip - at $20.00 per class this has to be one of the best learning deals at the Tucson Gem Shows to register go to the Beaducation website.

Catalog In Motion 2010 - This is where I will be...

OK - it looks like I will once again be spending a lot of time at the Rio Grande "Catalog In Motion"

WHY????

First - because you see all the great products that Rio sells along with, in some cases, the people that make them! Imagine getting an overview on the Hydraulic Press from Phil Poirier or Dave Reynolds - the folks that build the press!

A year ago I took the 2 day workshop with Dave you can find it on my blog at Day 1 and Day 2.

Second - the FREE Seminars - Here are just some of the highlights:

Shaping Metal With Hammers with Bill Fretz

Argentium® Silver: Past, Present and Future with Peter Johns (Peter Johns is Technical Director for Argentium® International Ltd.)

Soldering Secrets with Blaine Lewis

Wax Carving with Kate Wolf

Pavé Setting with Brad Simon

Marketing in a Changing World with Marlene Richey

Innovative Techniques with the Hydraulic Press with G. Phil Poirier

...talk about learning at the feet of masters in the field! a complete list of Seminars is available.

Third - the incredible Class Schedule - includes training in/on the following:

Hydraulic Forming Enameling

Metal Forming Soldering

Chain Maille Metal Clay

Microfold Brake Glass

Stone Setting Wax

Rolling Mill Flex Shaft

...hopefully the details will be posted soon!