Two Beading Classes with Sally

I have two exciting classes coming up.

Never picked up a needle or worked with beads? No worries here — both classes are suitable for beginners and can be finished during the class. Come join us for an evening of fun with these make-and-take sessions!

SOLD-Capri-Blue-Version-2Crystal Wrap Bracelet

This is one of my most popular classes. It goes at the Olds Library Mon. Oct 5, from 6 to 8 pm.

You’ll make a stunning bracelet with Swarovski crystals and crystal pearls.

Fee, including all supplies, is $35. Class size is limited, so please call the Olds Library to pre-register (403) 556-6460.

Beaded-Ornaments-Version-3Beaded Ornament Cover

Get a start on the holidays with this! You’ll bead a pretty cover for a glass ball to put on the Christmas tree. Or hang it in a sunny window to catch the light. Join me at the Sundre Library on Wed. Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 pm.

Class size is limited. Fee, including all supplies, is $30.

Please call the Sundre Library to reserve your spot. (403) 638-4000.

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Create 5 Art Challenge — Day 5

Friend and jewelry maker Aims Abson also joined this Art Challenge. This is her first piece, featuring her colourful polymer beads, including the pendant. You can see more of her work here. Here is my final piece in the Challenge. It took … Continue reading →

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Create 5 Art Challenge — Day 4

My next entry in Art Challenge. This bracelet is done in triangle stitch with Swarovski crystal pearls and facetted beads from the Czech Republic. Finished with an easy-on, easy-off snap clasp. Tagged: Art Challenge, beading, Czech Republic, facetted beads, snap clasp, … Continue reading →

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Create 5 Art Challenge — Day 3

Today’s Art Challenge entry — a necklace. Fire on Water is a fused glass pendant by a Vancouver Island glass artist. The dichroic colours are so rich. All it needed was a simple chain to complete the look. Tagged: Art Challenge, chain, fused glass

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Bergen Farmers’ Market Opens

Sally Banks portraitHere we go again! The popular Bergen Farmers’ Market kicks off the new season Saturday June 27, from 10 to 1 at the Bergen Hall.

This is one of my favourite venues — an outdoor market in a lovely rural setting, with a reputation for being one of the friendliest markets of all. There’s great food from local farmers and ranchers, fresh-baked bread and pastries, Bergen honey (even our bees are friendly!), organic fruit from BC, crafts, live music, free coffee — and of course, our wonderful Bergen hospitality.

Oh, yes. Did I mention jewelry? 🙂

Do drop by. It will be a lovely day for a drive.

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