By: Shirley Nowlin, Vice President - Programs
June 2012 Meeting
Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10:00 am to 12:30
Bayou Manor, 4141 South Braeswood, Houston, Texas (Auditorium)
In an effort to generate attendance, I always encourage everyone to enjoy the beautiful weather and join your beading friends at the monthly meetings of Houston Bead Society. Well, this month is already a scorcher and while we'll have some "hot and trendy" creations for our Bead Challenge, it'll be cool and comfortable at Bayou Manor. If you're a "first timer," our venue is located at 4141 South Braeswood. The meeting time runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., but you can arrive as early as 9:15 a.m. to see what's new in the library, shop with member-vendors or just enjoy showing off your latest beady creation and chatting with friends.
Please remember to park in the uncovered spaces in the rear of the gated parking lot. Covered spaces are reserved for residents of Bayou Manor only. Upon arrival, drive to the gate and if it's not open, buzz the receptionist to let you enter. After parking, walk back through the pedestrian or vehicle gate. Access the building through the main entrance and check in with the receptionist for an ID tag before proceeding to the auditorium.
PROGRAM:
Our very own Laury Henry will present the program with an exciting departure from the beading "norm." You will be making a piece of felted fabric to take home and cut out shapes, add beads, glitter, fibers and whatever strikes your fancy. You'll be able to add cut shapes to add to your favorite shirt, make flowers for a beaded headband, sew to a beaded pouch or add to a handmade beaded greeting card.
The possibilities are endless and your imagination will run wild with ideas after seeing this process. Sample ideas will also be shown and Laury will treat us to the added demonstration of die-cutting shapes. Your finished piece will be the size of a dryer sheet. As a matter of fact, you will be using a dryer sheet as your backing cloth. Recycle, upcycle, reuse or whatever green term you like!!
Supplies:
Dish towel or hand towel
Kits with all supplies will be available for $10
CHALLENGE:
Now that we've learned peyote stitch, right-angle weave stitch and brick stitch, it's time to bring in those finished pieces for the HBS Challenge. Many of you bought those pretty little turquoise donuts, so I know you'll fill the Show and Tell table with your beautiful creations. I'll have small cards for you to fill out with your name, stitch(es) used, etc.
Now that we've learned peyote stitch, right-angle weave stitch and brick stitch, it's time to bring in those finished pieces for the HBS Challenge. Many of you bought those pretty little turquoise donuts, so I know you'll fill the Show and Tell table with your beautiful creations. I'll have small cards for you to fill out with your name, stitch(es) used, etc.
LIBRARY:
Our Librarian, Lillian Skogsberg, has been checking out the beading book catalogs and is in the process of ordering some new books for the HBS library. Remember to stop by and say hello, peruse the selections and buy your library raffle tickets. Ticket sales run from 9:30 a.m. (or as soon as Lillian is set up) until the President, Diane Mayes, calls the meeting to order. Please be considerate and refrain from attempting to purchase tickets once the meeting is in progress.
Our Librarian, Lillian Skogsberg, has been checking out the beading book catalogs and is in the process of ordering some new books for the HBS library. Remember to stop by and say hello, peruse the selections and buy your library raffle tickets. Ticket sales run from 9:30 a.m. (or as soon as Lillian is set up) until the President, Diane Mayes, calls the meeting to order. Please be considerate and refrain from attempting to purchase tickets once the meeting is in progress.
MEMBERSHIP:
Our Membership Coordinator, Kim Butler, will be accepting membership renewals. Our financial year runs from May 1 to April 30 so it's time to renew your membership so you may continue to enjoy attending the meetings and participating in the programs and library offerings. Kim will also have an information table with lots of beady literature for you to enjoy.
Our Membership Coordinator, Kim Butler, will be accepting membership renewals. Our financial year runs from May 1 to April 30 so it's time to renew your membership so you may continue to enjoy attending the meetings and participating in the programs and library offerings. Kim will also have an information table with lots of beady literature for you to enjoy.
Please remember to sign in at this table when you arrive.
VENDORS:
You must be a member for at least one month prior to vending at an HBS meeting. If you would like to reserve a 6' table for $10, please contact me by Friday, June 15. You may arrive at 9:00 a.m. and may sell until the meeting is called to order. At that time, vendors are responsible for covering their tables until the President adjourns the meeting, after which sales may resume. Please remember that we need to vacate the room no later than 12:30 p.m.
You must be a member for at least one month prior to vending at an HBS meeting. If you would like to reserve a 6' table for $10, please contact me by Friday, June 15. You may arrive at 9:00 a.m. and may sell until the meeting is called to order. At that time, vendors are responsible for covering their tables until the President adjourns the meeting, after which sales may resume. Please remember that we need to vacate the room no later than 12:30 p.m.
In addition to the challenge and the most excellent program, we'll be talking "showspeak" at this meeting. I'll see you there
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