 Backyard Beads presents a Christmas Showing of Art Wear Jewelry!
Sunday, Nov 25, from 11:00 to 4:00
1120 McClure Street (upstairs)
Mary Lou and Jill have created one of a kind, fine silver, sterling silver, and semi-precious pieces for the woman with signature style.
Come shop at your own pace, have apple cider and shortbread. Or… send the man in your life and we will help him pick out a perfect gift just for you!!
Custom orders accepted on limited pieces. Gift Certificates available for jewelry and for “Bead Retreats”.
Each piece comes with its own pretty bag for gift giving.
Jill's work is featured…
… in the PMC Guild Annual publication for exceptional work in Precious Metal Clay with her bracelet on the cover.
Monterey Classes 
This fall and winter we are offering Precious Metal Clay (PMC) beading classes where you can learn to make your own earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Jill is giving PMC Classes on December 1, 15, and 16.
There will be an Earring Class November 27, and a Necklace Class on Saturday December 1.
Consult the Fall 2007 Adult Program Guide available now from the Oak Bay Parks & Recreation and Monterey Centres for more information about enrolling, or call 370-7200. Classes are limited to 12 people.
Upcoming Christmas shows
Calico Christmas
Pacific Christian School, 654 Agnes Street
Friday November 9th 6–10, and
Saturday, November 10 from 9–5
The 21st Annual Calico Christmas Arts and Crafts Show includes over 130 juried artisans and craftspeople from across Western Canada and the Gulf Islands. The admission of $3.00 entitles you to a 2-day pass and the chance to win one of over 50 door-prizes.
Backyard Beads Studio
Saturday November 24th, and
Sunday November 25th — from 10–4
Come and shop for yourself and others in the leisurely comfort of our private studio. Refreshments will be served. Bring your friends!
Last Chance Christmas Craft Show
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
Friday, December 7th from 12–8; and
Saturday, December 8th and Sunday December 9th 9–5
This is a high-quality, juried show with over 75 artisans. Come and do your last-minute jewelry shopping — there are bound to be good stocking-stuffer ideas!
Mary Lou Moffat’s Blog
 Visit Mary Lou’s own blog at www.maryloumoffat.blogspot.com
PMC: Make Silver Jewelry from Scratch!!
What is it? Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is manufactured in Japan and this revolutionary new material is changing the art and jewelry worlds. It looks and acts like clay, but is instead a versatile clay-like material that you can work, roll, cut, shape, and fire — I have a kiln especially designed for it. The organic binders burn out and the result is .999 fine silver. It’s simply amazing.
Introductory class limited to 3 participants.
Cost includes materials for the project.
Time: 10am–4pm, Saturday (you choose the date!)
All Materials included, bring a lunch.
Contact me at 360-1207 or
mjill@shaw.ca.
 
Bead Retreats
Would you and your friends like to learn to fashion your own personal style of jewelry? Bead Retreats with Backyard Beads are a “fabulous way to spend a day” (to quote a happy participant).
You will learn basic wiring, stringing, and design skills to create several gorgeous pieces of unique jewelry. Each class is limited to 6 participants with a minimum of four. Cost per participant is $150; this includes a full day (10am to 4pm on the Saturday or Sunday of your choosing) of skill-building, hands-on instruction with two fun-lovin’s bead ladies, a gourmet lunch with wine (that’s right, it’s included!!!) and lots of laughter. We furnish the necessary tools, know-how, semi-precious gemstones, and silver components to complete your projects. Visa and MC are accepted, and we have a mini-store where you can purchase bits‘n’pieces and tools to take home and make more!
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