Beadwildered’s 5th Annual

Beadwork Retreat Friday 19th April to

Sunday 21st April 2013

Here are all the sparkly beadwork workshops on offer at Beadwildered’s 5th

Annual Retreat. Returning to the lovely Gartmore House (on the A82 near

Aberfoyle), we will bead from Friday through to Sunday.

NEWS FLASH: the Friday workshops were so popular last year we have now

included them as part of our Programme! Beadwildered’s retreat officially

starts at 2pm on Friday 19th, but you can join in at any point over the

weekend.

Have a good look in here to find out more and if you have any questions,

please call retreat co-ordinator, Sarah Longfield at ‘Mrs Magooty’ on

07958 582902 or email info@mrsmagooty.co.uk

You will be taught by experienced local bead artists in the

wonderfully peaceful surroundings of 18th century country mansion,

Gartmore House in Loch Lomond National Park. Set in 75 acres of

peaceful grounds, the house has 23 ensuite double, twin and family

bedrooms and there is also a cottage in the grounds sleeping around 5

people. Beaders staying the cottage or sharing with more than one

other get a 10% discount plus a £10 voucher for the onsite beadshop.

There are a 3 half day classes on Friday afternoon, 3 on Saturday

morning, 3 on Saturday afternoon and 3 full day classes on the Sunday.

On the booking form, you will be asked for your first, second and (for

Saturday) third choices for each day/half day. The classes will be

allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Your class choices will be confirmed in the new year and materials lists

will be emailed/posted out in January so you can start shopping!

All food is included in the Retreat fee: breakfast; lunch; dinner and

some excellent morning and afternoon cakes to keep the beading energy

up!

A £50 deposit is required to secure your booking and the full fee by the

end of February 2013.

How it all workS...

Friday 2pm ClasseS African Helix Taught by Sheena Stevenson

This necklace uses a Zulu looped stitch to form a

twisted triangular rope with fire polished crystals

and size 11s. No experience needed.

Scarf Ring Taught by Mary Carbine

Using a range of beads you will learn the simple

technique of creating a scarf ring that can be

easily adapted to a whole host of other pretty

things!

Chevron Necklace Taught by Alice Campbell

This class will take you through the Chevron technique

creating a glamorous necklace using size 11 seed beads

and nine small groups of 5mm crystals and contrasting

size 11 seed beads.

Saturday Morning classeS Galaxy Bracelet Taught by Mairi Carlton

Using Ogalala butterfly netting (no previous

experience needed) Swarovski star crystals are

secured in a frilled netted bracelet of seed beads,

embellished with a few small bicones. There is a

flower garden version available too.

Linked up Bracelet Taught by Brenda Waugh

Using odd-count herringbone, you will create

an easy to wear bracelet with a truly

ingenious fastening.

Goddess Bracelet Taught by Aileen Dickie-Adams

Elegantly curving around your wrist, this simple but

classic bracelet combines cubes, crystals and bugles.

Using a mix of 3 sided Right Angle Weave and picots, a

simple change of colours you can create a whole new

look!

Saturday Afternoon classeS

Peony Pin Taught by Sue Wightman

Using a Swarovski Rivoli and delicas, this

striking flower pin is created in Peyote.

Perfect for brightening up any coat or

jumper, this little pin will get everyone asking

where you got it from!

Crystal Honeycomb Bangle Taught by Diane McDonald

A pretty bangle using size 11s worked in Right

Angle Weave. embellished with 3mm Swarovski

crystals and wrapped around a silicone band. A

little embellished cog finishes the bangle off,

securing it’s bling credentials! It can be made to

fit any size of wrist—just measure the widest

part of your hand!

Saturday Afternoon classeS Constellation Necklace Taught by Mary Carbine

This gorgeous necklace is made up of peyote stitch

elements and can be made using larger or smaller

beads (both size 15 fanatics and those that hate

‘dust’ can join in here!!). You can create a rope of

your own choosing to suit or perhaps ribbon or cord.

The class will explore other ways of using the pieces as well.

Friday & Saturday Evening Some people (like me) see Gartmore as a chance to maximise on our

beading and intend to only put our needles down for cake, so are quite

happy beading through the evening. I understand though, that this isn’t

for everyone! This year there is the opportunity to bead or just chat on

the Friday after dinner. On Saturday we are hoping to have a special

guest for a talk/demonstration as well as our infamous quiz—it’s all en-

tirely optional—please just do what suits you.

The bead shop will be open throughout the weekend and you can open a

tab if you desperately need to shop when I’m not around. As is tradition,

I will also have the mystery kits ready for the intrepid on Saturday eve!

Sunday all day ClasseS Herringbone Excellence Taught by Alice Campbell

With a focal point of a Swarovski Rivoli, this

bracelet/cuff incorporates 3 strands of

herringbone connected with 3mm and 4mm

Swarovski bicones.

Return to St Petersburg Taught by Sheena Stevenson

The centrepiece is a large Swarovski navette bezelled

with delicas and 15s. Attached to this are 2

chains made with bicones, 11s and 15s in St

Petersburg stitch. Prior knowledge of Peyote is

needed for this class.

Jewelled Pendant Taught by Mairi Carlton

Using ladder stitch, 6 dazzling Rivolis are encased in

bugles, seeds and Swarovski crystals to form a jewelled

cube pendant suspended on a beaded chain with a

Ladder and Square stitch clasp. Prior knowledge of

Ladder, Square & Right Angle Weave would be useful

Prices All prices include classes, accommodation and food, but not

the materials you will need for each class.

A deposit of £50 is required on booking and full payment by

the end of February 2012.

Friday to Sunday, single occupancy £276

Friday to Sunday, sharing with friend £225

Saturday to Sunday, single occupancy £187

Saturday to Sunday, sharing with friend £145

Saturday OR Sunday daytime (not staying) £60 per day

Friday class (not staying) £20

Please fill in the enclosed booking form and indicate your

accommodation and class preferences and any dietary or

access needs we should know about.

Please return to Sarah at Mrs Magooty by post to 69

Burndyke Sq, Glasgow, G51 2NW with your £50 deposit.

Remember - classes are first come, first serve so get in quick

if you want a particular class.