Tangeled Web I wove

Here is my wire web that I wove for my stores window.   It was simple and really didn't take very long to complete.

Class Schedule!

It is time again to start up Vital Elements Fall  Workshops.  Here is a list of tentative Workshops and Dates.  Come on in to the store at 30 First Street, Friday Harbor to sign up or ask more questions about the Workshops offered

Sept. 27th     Jewelry 101
Oct.  18th     Artist Trading Cards
Oct   25th and 26th Precious Metal Clay ---3 spaces left
Nov. 1st        Art Journaling
Nov. 8th        Steampunk Jewelry            ---3 spaces left
Nov. 15th      Jewelry 202
Nov. 22nd     Collaged Wall Hanging

Beginning Oct 1 Vital Elements is hosting a weekly  Friday Night Art Nite, it like a quilting Bee but with Arts and Crafts.  Jewelry, Fiber, Paper and yes even quilters are welcome to come and be inspiring and get inspired.  Please RSVP  to Vital Elements so I know if anyone is coming!  This is something that at least 5 people have asked about so I will give it a try.  6 to 9 every Friday.   RSVP by commenting, stopping by, or calling me. 

I will be posting suggested basic Craft kits that you will need for my classes, also needed tools for Vital Elements Jewelry workshops.

New Beads Added on Wednesday!

I had my first bead vendor come and sell me beads!  His name was Tony and he drove a tagged van full of beads across the US from New York State. 
I'll be putting new copper, Czech glass, and silver bead caps into the store on Wednesday. 
Hopefully I will be able to scan them (scanner acting up) and post them here later today.  I purchased table cut Czech beads, some fire polish 3mm, and 6mm rondels. In copper I have a some toggles, large focals and a small selection of regular shapes. 
Come on in and see what's new.  Through out the fall I will have new merchandise every week.  Add a comment and let me know what you would like to see on the island in beads and crafts supplies.
Work shop sign ups coming soon!

Herringbone Bracelet workshop

Vital Elements is please to announce a Herringbone Beading Class offered by bead artist extraordinaire Betsy Childress.  Come and join the 4 hour workshop on Oct. 17th ) all the beads and material are provided including a glass button to clasp it.  Just 50.00 and you get excellent instruction and a fabulous bracelet with the knowledge and instruction sheet to make more.  See you there.   Call 360-298-0300   leave a message with your name and number.