Beady Wendy
Newsletter
January,
2011
Happy New Year to everyone! I know, it’s
a little late, but better late than never. I’m still full
from all the Christmas goodies we ate! It’s time to feast my
eyes on beads instead of food.
I’ve been playing with a new bead press
courtesy of my friend, Peter Gibson. He makes amazing
tools. He sent me a lovely square sided lentil press and it’s
terrific. There is a bit of a learning curve but it’s coming
along nicely.
 I’ve given up going to the Red Hill Market.
Sad, I know. However, it’s an hour and half by car each
way. It is a tremendous market, no doubt. If I lived
closer it would be a no-brainer. So, now I’m looking to
replace that market with something else. There will always be
Lardner Park but that’s only held 4 times a year. I’ll keep
you posted when I find the next good one.
You can still find my finished work at The
Barn on Jacksons, Jindivick. Thanks to Bonnie Medley for her
support. I’ve started adding things to
www.madeit.com.au and www.craftumi.com.au . If you haven’t run across these web
sites have a look. It’s all Aussie!
And, there’s always the web site
http://www.beadywendy.com.au . There’s free shipping on orders over
$20 to any Beady Wendy member in Australia. Sign up, it’s
free! Speaking of the website, there are a few changes
coming. Nothing major, just a little
tweeking.
I’ll be adding my finished jewellery to a new
store in Traralgon. Stop by Scrapbook Sinners, Shop 2, 72-74
Argyle Street, Traralgon. Leonie and I are planning on
offering some beading classes in the
future.
As part of Creative
Gippslandin May, I’ll be offering classes through the
Warragul Lapidary
Clubin Warragul at Logan Park. I’ve come up
with a pattern to embellish a lampwork bead and create a
bracelet. In fact, the project was recently featured in
Australian Beading Magazine. The cost of the class is $50
plus $30 for the beads. Or, you can bring your own mix of
seed beads and a lampwork bead if you wish. Bead caps,
clasps, thread, etc. will be available to purchase at the
class. If you’re interested in taking a class, email
me. I’m also taking names or expressions of interest for
anyone wishing to learn glass bead making. Classes will be
one on one and offered at the Warragul Lapidary Club. I
expect to start classes in August or September. Send me an
email to register interest for any class at:
classes@beadywendy.com.au .
 During all this, my brain is percolating,
working out the new Convergence III entry. It’s a tough one
and it is stretching my lampworking skills. I’ll post my
entry once I’ve nailed it. You can follow what’s happening on my
Facebook page.
Well, that’s about all the news that’s fit to
tell. I wish everyone all the best in the coming year.
It’s already been a challenge for many
Aussies.
Happy
Beading!
Cheers,
Wendy Hitchins
BEADY WENDY
NEWSLETTER
July,
2010
The past few months have been very busy.
I entered the juried exhibit of the International Society of Glass
Beadmakers in the United States and my entry was selected.
This is a huge honour! The challenge was to make a piece of
jewellery (including the beads) for a famous person past, present or pretend.
Sounds easy but it`s not! After a lot of deliberation I chose
to create a necklace for Mexican/American Artist Frida Kahlo.
She was a lady ahead of her time and was famous for her fabulous
flair and larger than life charisma. Frida is shown
here! She`ll be on tour in the States for the next few months
and then auctioned with proceeds to the
ISGB.
Closer to home – Sunday, July
18th is the next Craft Markets Australia at
Lardner Park, Warragul. I will be demonstrating how I
make my beads and selling some beads and finished work. Craft
Markets Australia has tightened up their requirements to sell at
all their markets. They are ensuring all the work is made by
the stall holder and not mass-produced. This is reassuring
for people like me who cannot offer deep discount pricing on their
one-of-a-kind work. Always remember, if it`s too cheap, it`s
not hand-made!
Can`t get to Lardner Park? My work is
always for sale at The Barn on Jacksons, Jindivick.
Stop by and have a browse and enjoy a terrific lunch and the
outstanding views. The Barn on Jacksons 5628 5494
.
I was featured in the last issue of
Gippsland Country Life Magazine. If you haven`t seen
this new glossy magazine about the Gippsland region, pick it up at
the newsagents. Better yet, subscribe! It`s a great
magazine all about Gippsland and the quality is outstanding.
Here`s a link for the magazine: http://www.clpublishing.com.au/.
And..... Frida gets a mention in another new
publication – Don`t Forget the Milk Gippsland. Here`s
a link: http://www.themilkmag.com.
This month`s feature beads are shown
here. Check out shop-online/beads for ordering
instructions.
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