2009 March Madness of a different sort

Jill Erickson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:25:00 GMT

Every year, my husband and a bunch of his buddies go a little nuts over the college basketball tournaments, known as "March Madness." Well, I don't share in that excitement, but I will enjoy a bit of my own brand of March madness at the 2009 Bead Retreat presented by the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee.

This is a wonderful annual get-away for bead and jewelry-making enthusiasts. I'm actually teaching a polymer clay technique at the Retreat this year, which runs from March 13th through the 15th in Racine, Wisconsin.

One of our Art Jewelry magazine contributors, Kelly Russell, will be teaching a workshop on how to make a mixed media focal bead. Kelly's 3-day workshop includes techniques in polymer clay, BRONZ clay, and silver metal clay. I'm sure it will be fun and inspiring.

I don't know about you, but I really enjoy a change of scenery now and then, and workshops are great for that. Always a good thing to visit a different town, check out its museums, and refresh your perspective. In fact, I'll be sure to check out the Arline Fisch Exhibit at the Racine Art Museum (right)! And of course, there's the upcoming Bead&Button Show--registration opens January 13; preregistration is open now; and the class catalog's available online.

Cheers, Jill

Check out the online 2009 Bead&Button Show class catalog

Jill Erickson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:29:00 GMT

With more workshops and classes than ever, the 2009 Bead&Button Show has something for every jewelry-making enthusiast. Check out the Bead&Button Show website and search for classes by medium, skill level, instructor, or by date.

Pre-Conference Workshops and Fundamentals in Techniques Workshops run from May 31 - June 2. I'm happy to report that for the second year in a row, Fire Mountain Gems and Beads is sponsoring my Fundamentals in Polymer Clay Workshop. I'll also be teaching a Riveted Ring class.

Master Classes and Workshops also run from May 31 - June 2. General education classes run from June 3 -7.

Here's a tip: Pre-register online for your Show Badge before the frenzy when Online Class Registration Opens on January 13, 2009 at Noon, Central Standard Time!

Even though Spring seems like a long way off, we're looking forward to seeing many of you at the Bead&Button Show.

Have a great weekend! Here in Wisconsin, we're expecting one of our all-too familiar snow storms. I think I'll just settle back with my B&B Show catalog.

Cheers,

Jill ;)

Art Jewelry magazine Editors' Blog : workshops

2009 March Madness of a different sort

Check out the online 2009 Bead&Button Show class catalog