How would you like to make a stunning pendant like the one shown here? Beautiful Swarovski crystals — the world’s finest — stitched together with dainty Japanese seed beads. To finish it off, you’ll hang your pendant on chain, attach a clasp and yes, wear it home!

Never beaded before? No worries — even beginners will be able to complete this gorgeous piece during the class. There will be several colours to choose and everything you need is included in the class fee ($35).

I’ll be teaching this class at the Sundre Library this Saturday, September 20, from 1 to 3 pm. The class is limited to 8 students so if you’d like to join us, please call the Sundre Library to register (403) 638-4000.

— one of the friendliest farmers’ markets you’re likely to find — begins a new season this Saturday, June 28.

Many of the regular vendors will be there with smiles on, along with some new folks who are joining us for the first time. A new addition this year is the Saturday Strolls. They will run every Saturday in July.

The market is outside and goes rain or shine. The coffee pot is always on and there are delicious baked goods to enjoy.

I’ll be there too with my jewelry. 🙂

Several of these items are from my ReDesign Series, incorporating old or vintage pieces from other jewelry. I enjoy working with these odds and ends. I usually find them at yard sales and thrift stores, discarded because they’re broken, tarnished or merely unwanted.

After cleaning and repairing them, they’re ready to become part of my new work. Many of the “found” pieces I work with are of higher quality that some parts available today — and in many cases they form truly one-of-a-kind pieces.