Treat Yourself to a Bead Retreat
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Making a getaway– Your sister doesn’t know what a jump ring is. Your mom thinks you’ll ruin your eyes sewing such tiny beads. And your neighbors whisper about you, wondering why your kitchen light burns into the wee hours. "What does she DO in there all night? " Tired of explaining your passion for making jewelry to people who don’t get it? Get away from it all! Rejuvenate yourself with a retreat. Here's what makes a retreat a delightfully different, jewelry-making experience: |
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Immerse yourself in learning Learning is a much richer experience when you have uninterrupted blocks of time over a few days. At a retreat you can focus on a specific technique taught by someone known for their innovations in that area. At retreats teachers create a more inclusive environment for every student, and having students dedicated to improving their craft tends to bring out the best in a teacher. Find sanctuary with peers
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Renew your mind, body, and spirit It’s hard to carve out time for yourself. Even sitting down for a couple hours on a Sunday or taking a lively class at your LBS is not the same as going on a retreat. Retreat means “to pull back.” A jewelry retreat pulls you back from all the interruptions of everyday life, so you feel focused and refreshed, in a relaxed state of being and doing. Unwind in luxury |
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Renew your wire skills with this week's free project! |
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Get away with us . . . |
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Special PS: Congratulations to the Bead Star Early Bird winner! Jeannie Dukic was chosen in a random drawing from among the early entries, and won $100! We wish her luck with her official contest design entry in the glass category. There's still time for you to enter Bead Star–see complete details here! Deadline is April 30th, 2010. |