Peyote Dreams

08/16/2024

I'm going to be teaching Jewellery Making Fundamentals with TDSB's Learn 4 Life adult program! This is going to be an 11-week on-line program that you can take in the comfort of your own home! You'll learn all about jewellery-making tools and materials. You'll learn how to make bracelets, earrings, do pearl knotting, chainmaille, and work with wire.

Find out more here: www.tdsb.on.ca/Adult-Learners/Learn4Life

The brochure is at:https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/adultlearners/docs/Learn4Life%20Fall%202024%20AODA%20Brochure.pdf

The TDSB’s Community Programs for adults have a rich history in Toronto. Reaching back more than 160 years, we now serve nearly 30,000 learners annually through our Learn4Life General Interest and Seniors’ Daytime classes.

11/28/2023

Ring in the holidays with a new Christmas ornament - Brick Stitch Holly Bell Ornament! In this in-person class at BeadFX on Saturday, December 2, you'll learn how to do brick stitch while making a couple of holly leaves. You'll then attach them to a large jingle bell with bright red 'berry'. You'll want a tree-full of these colourful ornaments.
Register today at: https://www.beadfx.com/wordpress/index.php/mec/

08/24/2023

Are you wanting to learn how to make jewellery? I'm teaching through the Toronto District School Board's Learn 4 Life program! Registration is open and you can find out about the Jewellery Making Fundamentals program (page 32):

The TDSB’s Community Programs for adults have a rich history in Toronto. Reaching back more than 160 years, we now serve nearly 30,000 learners annually through our Learn4Life General Interest and Seniors’ Daytime classes.

07/21/2023

There is still time to register for tomorrow's in-person class at That Bead Lady! Get a head start on the holidays with my new Holly and Berries Netted Ornament: https://www.thatbeadlady.com/collections/in-person-classes/products/holly-and-berries-netted-ornament-cover-class-in-person-saturday-june-22nd-11-00am-2-00pm-edt

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Register now!

01/23/2023

Join me through That Bead Lady for a virtual class this Thursday, 6 - 8pm, for a Jewellery Making Basics: Tools and Loops class! This is a great class for newbies to jewellery making AND for those who want a refresher. The class will be recorded so that you can refer to it as you need for on-going support. Click here and register now:

Level: Beginner Instructor: Pamela Kearns Is making your own jewellery your goal for 2023? If so, this class is for you! Together, we’ll focus on creating earrings using a variety of materials and beads. You’ll learn all about the basics: what tools you need to get started – and what tools can...

09/20/2022

Now that the kids are 'back in school', it is time for us to get back to learning! Join me for three exciting intermediate classes with Virtually Ever Crafting! These virtual live classes include kits (see the details on the specific class pages) and will not be taught elsewhere in 2022. Check out my classes at: https://virtuallyevercrafting.com/meet-our-instructors/pamela-kearns/

08/26/2022

Classes and News from Pamela Kearns! -

Thank you for your time to read this issue of Bead Talk! For more information about Pe**te Dreams, go to www.pe**tedreams.ca or email me at Pe**[email protected]. Talk to you soon!

04/26/2022

There is still time to join me at BeadFX this Saturday, April 30, to learn how to do Huichol-style Bead Mosaic. Discover how easy it and satisfyingly it is to create a design using beads and wax on a surface. When: Saturday: April 30. Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm. Then, stay for the fundraising Trunk Sale! Register for the class at: https://www.beadfx.com/wordpress/index.php/mec/in-store-huichol-style-bead-mosaic/?occurrence=2022-04-30

04/22/2022

Discover a new pe**te shape - a teardrop! Join me for my Monday Mini-Class on April 25 and learn how to create a pe**te teardrop for a pair of earrings. You'll also see how you can incorporate it into other projects!
Date: Monday, April 25
Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Cost: Only $15, and yes, it will be recorded!

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Join me on Mondays for a quick technique class! Each class will feature a quick project that you can add to your jewellery-making toolbox. What cant you do with Pe**te stitch? In this class, youll learn how to use pe**te stitch to create a pair of teardrop earrings. Once you have learned the

04/13/2022

Celebrate Spring with Daisy Chain on Monday's Mini-Class! Fun colourful and lots of ways to wear this beaded chain! Monday, April 18 at 1:00pm EDT. The class is $15 and will be recorded. Register at: https://www.etsy.com/ca/Pe**teDreams/listing/1205670397/monday-mini-class-daisy-chain?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1649876378442

04/08/2022

I've been learning to work with wire! Comments??