Friday December 5th, 2008- 6pm to 9pm

 Bead It Presents..

The First Friday Local Artist Showcase 

 &

Charity Fundraiser

for

The showcase will be featuring the work of our wonderful in house designers, along with collections from some very special guests including Ms. Rachel Nelson!

This showcase will also be featuring a speaker from Jacobs Heart Children's Cancer Association,  a local charity that provides critical support to kids and the families of kids fighting terminal illness in Santa Cruz, San Benito & Monterey counties.

A special raffle will be held at 8:30pm!

Five Second Place Winners will each get..

For more information on the Showcase or the Charity Raffle, feel free to call us at (831) 426-0779 or stop by the store!

For more information on Jacobs Heart, visit their website by clicking here.. 

For more information on Ms. Rachel Nelson, please visit her website by clicking here!

 Friday September 5th, 2008- 11am to 6pm

Bead It Presents..

The Kazuri Beads Trunk Show

 Come check out the latest craze in designer beads, Kazuri Beads!

 *Kazuri Produces handmade, hand-painted ceramic beads and jewelry in Nairobi, Kenya. Each Bead is shaped by hand, without the aid of molds or forms, by one of the 300 local women employed by Kazuri. The beads are then polished and kiln fired, painted and fired again.

*Kazuri Beads have been featured in Bead Style Magazine, Bead & Button, Stringing Magazine and many more!

*As a member of The Fair Trade Federation (FTF), the Kazuri Bead philosophy is to provide employment opportunities to disadvantaged members of Kenyan Society, as well as health insurance, school supplies and uniforms for the their children.

*For the whole story behind Kazuri Beads, please click here!

Friday August 1st, 2008- 6PM to 9PM

First Friday Art and Jewelry Showcase

A community celebration featuring our talented in house designers.

*Mix and mingle with our delightful and extraordinary family of crafty associates and be dazzled by their innovative creations of exquisite beauty. Enjoy the designs of special guest Rachel Nelson-Smith, whos work has been featured in Bead & Button magazine.

*Witness live demonstrations of beading techniques as we reveal the secrets behind the art.

*Access exclusive offers and discounts on finished jewelry and beading classes available only during this event.

* Enjoy refreshments and hors d’eurves, compliments of Pacific Thai restaurant.

If you have questions or comments about Bead It's events & classes, feel free to contact us by clicking here!