2018 CLASS CATALOG BeadandButtonShow.com Online Registration Begins January 9, 2018 June 3-10, 2018 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Shop the Bead&Jewelry Expo June 8-10, 2018 ECLECTICA BBSC • 12/01/2017 • 4C • 1 PG Specialty Nature’s Elements in Silver Stones www.eclecticabeads.com Booths 601,603,605,700,702,704 B180277 & B180284 Contempo Circles Pendant Butterfly Climbing Vines Wing Necklace Wrap B180289 Fabulous Stop by the Introduction to Kiosk at the Metal Clay Limited Riveted Edition Kits Earrings Hyatt, If you Set need tools for a class. B180263 & B180264 Metalworking PMC Products Tools & Tools Czech Beads PMC Classes by Irina 20 minutes away! Cabochons 6000 Sq Ft of Beading Bliss! 262-641-0910 SOFT FLEX COMPANY BBSC • 12/01/2017 • 4C • 1 PG Greetings The Bead&Button Show and magazine staff (clockwise from top left): Lori Schneider, Exhibitor Sales, Dawn Buss, Events Specialist; Sara Dumford, Director; Jane Bremmer, Events Specialist; Julia Gerlach, Editor; Kristin Jastroch, Events Specialist; Linda Kollatz, Events Specialist. Welcome to the 2018 Bead&Button Show! Inside these pages you’ll find everything you need to your instructors … and SHOP. Instructors will be selling know to plan your getaway to Milwaukee for the 2018 kits during the event so you can find unique materials, and Bead&Button Show. This week-long celebration of jewelry buy them directly from the artists! includes CLASSES that showcase beads, metal, and wire, Register Online Starting January 9, 2018 from talented instructors sharing their artistry in fun and Once you’ve decided on your classes, be sure to review unique ways, plus more SHOPPING than you could ever the Hotel and Travel Information on page 74 and the imagine. It’s the Ultimate Dream Jewelry Experience! Registration Information on page 6 to start planning your Start Browsing trip to Milwaukee. Then starting January 9, 2018, visit We can’t wait for you to browse through this catalog and BeadandButtonShow.com to register for your selected see the classes created for you by our outstanding faculty. classes. This year’s lineup of more than 600+ classes includes We can’t wait to see you in June! Questions? Contact us at offerings in a wide variety of materials, techniques, and [email protected] and we can help. styles. If you can create it with beads, crystals, gemstones, wire, metal, or metal clay, you can find a class for it at the Sincerely, Bead&Button Show. View the class listings on pages 12-63 to get started. Sara Dumford Julia Gerlach You’re Invited Show Director Editor We’d also like to invite you to our Meet the Teachers [email protected] Bead&Button magazine Reception on Friday, June 8, in the Wisconsin Center On the cover: Necklace: B180430 Zayandeh - Beki Haley 1st floor Ballroom. This gathering is a perfect place to Bracelet: B180446 Metal Morphosis Cuff with Cabochon - Eva Sherman connect with classmates, chat with jewelry artists, meet Ring: B180786 Spinner Ring - Robyn Cornelius Contents Show Schedule P. 6 Class Listings P. 12- 6 3 Instructor Listing P. 6 4 -71 Sunday, June 3 P. 12-18 Registration Info P. 6 Souvenirs P. 72 Monday, June 4 P. 18-24 Special Events P. 7 Tuesday, June 5 P. 24-32 Competitions P. 73 Master Classes P. 8 Wednesday, June 6 P. 32-41 Thursday, June 7 P. 41-46 Hotel and Travel Information P. 74 Commemorative Bead Artist P. 10 Friday, June 8 P. 46-51 Excellence in Jewelry Saturday, June 9 P. 51-60 Sunday, June 10 P. 61-63 4 Artistry Award Winner P. 10 BeadandButtonShow.com Bead&Button Show – Shopping Resource Guide for your class supplies, and for KOR TOOLS ALLCLASMEYER of STUDIOS your jewelry makingRUTLEDGE, needs! CYNTHIA BBSC • 12/01/2017 • 4C • 1/12 BBSC • 12/01/2017 • BW • 1/12 BNB • 10/01/2017 • 4C • 1/12 Shopping Resource Guide! Shopping Resource PJ TOOL AND SUPPLY BBSC • 12/01/2017 • 4C • 1/2 Show Schedule Onsite Registration Classes Shopping Saturday, June 2 Hyatt, Hilton, Wisconsin Center Tuesday, June 5 Hyatt Hotel 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3 – Moonlight Madness Wednesday, June 6 Hyatt Regency Ballroom Sunday, June 3 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 – 11 p.m. Hyatt Hotel 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m 6 – 9 p.m. Thursday, June 7 Monday, June 4 Thursday, June 7 Preview Shopping Eve Hyatt Hotel 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (for registered attendees only) Bead&Jewelry Expo Tuesday, June 5 Friday, June 8 4 – 8 p.m. Hyatt Hotel 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Public Shopping Days – Wisconsin Center 3 – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 9 Bead&Jewelry Expo Wednesday, June 6 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, June 8 Saturday, June 9 NEW! Saturday Night Classes 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Hyatt Hotel 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, June 9 Sunday, June 10 Sunday, June 10 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wisconsin Center, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - noon Sunday, June 10 Make ‘N Takes Master Classes 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Demos Milwaukee Area Keep your eyes open for Technical College Special Events these exciting opportunities at the Wisconsin Center Friday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 5 Friday – Sunday, June 8 – 10. Sunday, June 3 Moonlight Madness Hyatt Regency Ballroom Sponsored By: Monday, June 4 – 9 – 11 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 Friday, June 8 Meet the Teachers Reception Wisconsin Center 1st floor Ballroom Registration 8 – 10:30 p.m. Show Locations Sold Out Classes When Does the Expo Open? The Bead&Button Show is held at the If you wish to register for a class that The Bead&Jewelry Expo opens Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin is showing SOLD OUT, please revisit Thursday, June 7, 2018 for registered Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Class- the website regularly for newly added attendees. This is the Private Preview es are also held at the Hyatt Regency seats or duplicate classes. from 4 – 8 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Downtown Milwaukee, the Hilton Mil- Wisconsin Center. The Expo is open Class Additions, Refunds, and waukee City Center, and Milwaukee to the public Friday, June 8, at 10 a.m. Cancellations Area Technical College (MATC). and closes Sunday, June 10 at 4 p.m. Once you register, you can add REGISTRATION OPENS classes or special events at any time. Wholesale Badges JANUARY 9, 2018 AT You can cancel a general class for a We welcome designers and retailers refund through March 23, 2018 for a to the Show. Purchase a registration NOON CENTRAL TIME. processing fee of $20. See the FAQ badge online or onsite and then add Badge and Class Schedule Pickup section on BeadandButtonShow.com a designated designer or retailer rib- You will pick up all badges, class for further details and information on bon to the badge. Note: a designer schedules, and information at the onsite cancelling a Master Class. There are or retailer badge does not guarantee registration desk at the Show. Please no refunds after March 23, 2018. The wholesale discounts from exhibitors. check BeadandButtonShow.com Show $35 registration fee is nonrefundable. Transactions are subject to the discre- Schedule page for dates, times, and tion, criteria, and discount policies of locations. the individual exhibitors. Visit BeadandButtonShow.com for all details. 6 BeadandButtonShow.com Special Events Moonlight Madness Meet the Teachers taught by a renowned bead and jew- Reception elry artist! This new program includes Tuesday, June 5 an introduction to tools and materials, 9 – 11 p.m. Friday, June 8 a technique demonstration, hands-on Hyatt Regency Ballroom 8 – 10:30 p.m. crafting, supplies, use of tools, and a Admission is FREE to all attendees Wisconsin Center, 1st floor Ballroom completed jewelry project. You’ll also Get a sneak peek at the Bead& Meet the Bead&Button Show get complimentary admission to the Jewelry Expo and start your teachers in a unique reception Bead&Jewelry Expo, a Show pin, and shopping! Exhibitors will set up setting. Instructors will set up tables $5 in Bead&Button Show Bucks to tables, showcasing and selling to share their work, sell products spend on the Show floor. The program products. ALL ARE INVITED! and kits, and connect with you. is open to Girl Scouts, grades 7-12. Register online at https://www.gswise. Sponsored by: We recommend you bring cash or checks as not all instructors accept org/en/Activities/activities-list.html. credit cards. Bead&Button Show Sponsored by: Gives Back Help us reach our lifetime goal of Private Preview — $100,000! You can donate to this wor- Bead&Jewelry Expo thy cause when you register online OPEN FOR STUDENTS, WHOLE- at BeadandButtonShow.com. Dona- SALERS, AND RETAILERS Girl Scouts Classes tions of $5, $10, or $20 are gratefully Thursday, June 7 Rock Candy Party! accepted. 4 - 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9 A portion of the proceeds from the Wisconsin Center, 3rd floor 9 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. Meet the Teachers Reception go to Start your shopping at our special Wisconsin Center the Medical College of Wisconsin SCHOOL OF BEADWORK Breast CancerT-BEA Research D S Program. Private Preview for registered Grab a friend — or your whole troop attendees only. BBSC • 12/01/2017 • 4C— • 1/4for aI/T two-hour jewelry-making class BBSC • 12/01/2017 • 4C • 1/4 I/T BeadandButtonShow.com Master Classes For complete class details, applications, and information, visit BeadandButtonShow.com.