From Bead to You Featuring the latest news, classes and promotions at Meant to Bead JANUARY- Earn Bead Bucks Join our Jimmy the FEBRUARY 2020 in January, redeem Groundhog contest February 7-9 It’s time for our Jimmy the Groundhog third annual contest! To participate, Make the most of your time indoors make a unique beaded creation using this winter to make beautiful beaded our Jimmy the Groundhog bead. Then jewelry. Every time you shop in January, submit it (or a photo) to Meant to Bead you earn Bead Bucks: one dollar for by Sun., Feb. 2. We’ll judge all entries every $10 in purchases. Let your dollars on Mon., Feb. 10. accumulate all month long, then bring them in to redeem on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 7-9. Bead Art Glass & Bead Bucks may be applied to up to half of your purchase at the time of redemption. Show: March 20-22 FREE Project If you spend $20, you can use Mark your calendar for the Art Glass Instructions $10 in Bead Bucks! Bead & Bead Show at the Alliant Energy JANUARY: Bucks may not be earned Center in Madison, Friday, Saturday, Zermatt or redeemed on the and Sunday, March 20-22. This show Bracelet purchase of classes, gift is filled with bead strands, findings, metalsmithing tools, buttons, storage FEBRUARY: certificates, sterling ideas, finished jewelry, lampwork beads, L’Amour silver, artist made items, books, or beading and chain maille kits, silver clay Earrings and much more. It’s sure to spark your special orders. imagination! Meant to Bead is proud to spon- HOURS Join us for the Super sor the Make ‘n Take event on Friday, Monday - Friday: March 20 from 6-10 p.m. Six artists 10-8 Bead Bowl Bash and stores have joined together for this Saturday: 10-5 event. You’ll get to work with each artist Sunday: 12-4 We continue our long-time Super and try your hand at six different projects. Bowl tradition! Join the Super Bowl Snacks and prizes available! $75 to attend CLOSED: festivities on Sunday, February 2 as we (but priceless!) Sign up via the show New Year’s Day host special sales throughout the store website: www.beadshowmadison.com. during regular hours—noon to 4:00 p.m. You’ll get discounts on beads related Visit our new website 201 East Main St. to the featured teams (i.e. if the Chicago Sun Prairie, WI Bears play, orange and blue beads and Check out our website at www. 53590 bear beads would be marked down) as meanttobead.com! You can shop online (608) 837-5900 well as football beads and charms. Plus, for all your favorite beading products, www.MeantToBead.com purchase $25 or more and receive a free read design ideas and color tips, register pattern for an exclusive beading project. for classes (and view project photos), and Come for the beading, stay for the fun! see what’s happening day-by-day on our calendar. It’s a great online resource! SAVE ON Learn more about the ART OF BEADING CLASS Visit www.MeantToBead.com for photos. or a Keurig pod to brew on sight. Free! No registration necessary. Jan. 7 and 21, SUPPLIES ARGYLE BRACELET Feb. 4 and 18, Noon to 4:00 p.m. This gorgeous bracelet gives a modern RECEIVE look to the traditional argyle pattern—and BEAD CLUSTER NECKLACE 15% OFF adding crystals makes it even more eye- Learn freeform bead weaving with wire SUPPLIES catching. Taught by Renee Kovnesky. $30 to create this one-of-a-kind necklace. Shan- FOR ONE Sat., Feb. 15, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. non Jambard will be teaching Cathy Lawson’s CLASS technique of how to make a core around chain ALL BEADED UP KUMIHIMO One coupon per and how to add to that core to achieve the BRACELET customer. Special desired shape—using seed beads, gemstone Expand your Kumihimo braiding pricing does not apply chips, and glass beads. $30 knowledge and learn to braid with strands to gift certificates, Fri., Jan. 31, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. classes, sterling silver, of beads. Some stringing of seed beads Fri., Feb. 21, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. artist made items, and needs to be done before class. $35 with tools, books. See store for $25 without tools. $35 BEADING INSOMNIA BRACELET other exclusions. Sat., Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ever wake up in the middle of the night Offer valid AMAZING WAVE BRACELET and can’t get back to sleep? This design January 1-15, Try your hand at this fantastic weave us- came alive during one of those nights. Use 2020 ing a combination of quality beads. You will a variety of products to make this stunning learn how to put movement into your work cuff bracelet. Surprisingly easy! $25 and how to make a properly fitting clasp Mon., Jan. 6, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. from just a button and seed beads. Beginner Sat., Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. skill level. $25 Sat., Feb. 29, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mon., Feb. 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. BEADS ON THE VINE RECEIVE BASIC JEWELRY MAKING 101 Learn the fine art of netting with this 15% OFF Learn the beading basics, including how crafty reusable art piece. Make it match the ONE ITEM to use an assortment of tools and products, bottle or a special decor. $25 how to properly finish a project, and much Thurs., Jan. 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. more. You’ll make a bracelet and earrings. Mon., Feb. 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Includes some supplies; additional beads NEW! BEYOND THE BASIC 101: must be purchased. $30 (Sign up for our on- PERFECTING YOUR FINISHINGS line newsletter to receive 50% off this class!) Are you puzzled by the little finishes? Sat., Jan. 4, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Did you learn a lot in the Basic 101 class Fri., Jan. 17, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. and are ready for the next step? Let Shan- Tues., Jan. 21, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. non guide you through the maze of finish- Thurs., Jan. 30, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. es... wire wrap headpins, leather tip attach- Mon., Feb. 3, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. ments, adding cones, and so much more. Sun., Feb. 9, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Bring your questions and she will try to Tues., Feb. 18, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. One coupon per answer them all. $25 customer. Special Fri., Feb. 28, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. pricing does not apply BEAD & TEA TUESDAYS to gift certificates, NEW! BUTTONS AND BOWS classes, sterling silver, Every other Tuesday, we will gather, bead, and have a great time! Bring a project BRACELET artist made items, and This gorgeous, petite bracelet brings to- books. See store for you need to finish or a project you want to gether two-hole beads and a unique 3-D bead other exclusions. start. If you don’t have a project, we have hundreds of patterns available to purchase for a truly fun bracelet. Renee Kovnesky will Offer valid and some for free with a bead purchase. teach you the tricks of the trade to create January 16-31, Bring your favorite mug, and we will provide this easy-to-make bracelet. $30 2020 a selection of teas. If you don’t like tea, feel Sat., Jan. 18, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. free to bring your hot beverage of choice Call 837-5900 to register for a class today! ENJOY BYZANTINE WITH A TWIST GET INKED! PAINTING METAL BEADING This bracelet uses the traditional byzan- MADE EASY tine weave with the added interest of twisted Add a rich texture to metal using a Sizzix IN OUR jump rings. These rings are added intermit- machine to create a stunning pair of earrings CLASSROOM tently throughout the length of the chain, and necklace. Artistically add color with alco- DURING adding sparkle and shine. Or incorporate hol ink and create a designer look by doming OPEN rolling rings to add interest. Beginner level. round blanks. You’ll learn how to “messy BEADING Clasp is not included in the kit. $30 wrap” wire loops and may emboss additional Sat., Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. discs if time permits. $30 Bring your un- Sat., Jan. 11, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. finished projects or CRAZY DAISY PENDANT NEW! Sun., Jan. 19, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. start new ones. Ev- This pendant pattern from Renee Sat., Feb. 8, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. erything you need Kovnesky will make you feel like spring is in Sat., Feb. 16, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. is at your fingertips the air. This elegant pendant can be worn and an expert will MADAGASCAR DREAM PENDANT everyday or to enhance a special outfit. You’ll be available to help AND EARRINGS SET learn the tips and tricks of fitting two-hole with any design beads and seed beads together. $40 Weave your own dream made of magic to hurdles. Sat., Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. wear around your neck or dangle from your See calendars ears.