Monday, August 24, 2015

Bead Fest 2015 - our views

Bead Fest 2015 was spectacular. Beads, buddies, buying, bartering with artist friends in trade.

The day after.
Those of us that were there are a bit hungover from the bead bounty, and sit fondling our loot, planning, imagining... But let me take a few minutes to regale you with images from the weekend! Thanks to all my AJE team members for the pictures, this post is a team effort! 



Sue sends in the group shot from our annual AJE dinner! Sorry that Francesca had to miss due to a snafu with class kits... 


Jenny:  1. the view from the "inside"... 2. Meeting AJE reader and friends Melissa Trudger in from Australia! 3. Vintage treasures from my neighbor Echo Artworks. 4. Harry Boardman - artist and sometimes "bead slave" to Heather at HMB  Studio. 



Diana: 1-2. Class sample from chainmaille daisy class- and classmate Sue. 3. Finally meeting Francesca! 4. Photo ops with friends and AJE readers!


Francesca: 1. First class, all serious. 2. Last class, true colors. 3. Rockhounds and metal smiths - R. Salley, Francesca, G. Wilson. 4-5. students at work! 

Linda: 1. Anne of Gardanne Beads. 2. Michelle McCarthy and her ceramic beads. Linda and me at my booth.

Lesley: 1-2. Assisting Cooky Schock in the Braided wire bangle class, Sandi V. at work. 3. The delightful Mak of Maku Raku. 4. Wire bangles from Cooky's class. 5. Maku Raku treasures. 6. Cooky at work. 

Saturday night's all right for bead friends! 


Now I'm off to unload the car, and look at my loot! Have a great Monday...

10 comments :

  1. Fabulous weekend with so many lovely people and gorgeous bead treasures.... Let's do it again soon!

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    1. Yesss.... can you believe i did not buy ANY gemstones?

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  2. Looks like it was loads of fun! I miss you guys already!

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  3. It was such a terrific week, and so wonderful to finally meet you at last! I'm already looking forward to next year!

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  4. Looks like it was a fantastic event and everybody had a great time, not to mention everybody came home with lots and lots of marvelous booty.

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  5. So much fun in such a little time! Looks awesome!

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  6. Thanks for taking that great picture during Cooky's wire bangle class! I had a great time making that project..and also getting to meet you and Lesley in-person!!!

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