Laura McCabe in Australia

The Bead Society of Victoria has invited Laura McCabe to Australia to conduct workshops. Laura will be in Australia from late October 2009 for 3 weeks

Workshops will be held in Melbourne, Hobart and the Hunter Valley in NSW

Laura Jean McCabe (b. 1976) is a primarily self-taught bead weaver with an education in historical costume reproduction and restoration, and anthropology.
She produces elaborately beaded body adornment that combines Native American, African Zulu and Victorian bead weaving techniques with modern materials and colour schemes. She exhibits her work in national and international beadwork exhibitions, and sells her finished work at boutiques and galleries throughout the United States, as well as through her website: www.lauramccabejewelry.com. She maintains a working studio in Mystic, Connecticut, and teaches beading workshops across the US and throughout the world.
Her work has been featured in Bead and Button and Beadwork on numerous occasions.

 

Melbourne classes run by Bead Society of Victoria

Booking form available here for all Expo classes

or download the full Expo flyer (3mb)

 

 

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POKEWEED NECKLACE

Create a wraparound lariat based on a
New England Weed.

Saturday 31st Oct & Sunday 1st Nov

Two day class
VENUE: Carnegie library, Shepparson St, Carnegie VIC

Code: PWM
Level: Intermediate - advanced

Fee: Members $280

Non Members $320

Kit: USD $100 payable on the day

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CLASS FULL

 

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GEO FLORAL BEADED BEAD

Students will create this elaborate beaded bead with a floral motif.

Monday 2nd Nov
VENUE: Packer Pavilion, Leila Street, Carnegie,VIC

Code: GFB
Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Fee: Members $140,

Non Members $160


Kit: USD $25 payable on the day

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CHERRY BLOSSOM NECKLACE

This necklace puts a space age spin on a traditional Japanese blossom

Tuesday 3rd Nov (Melb Cup Day)


VENUE: Packer Pavilion, Leila Street, Carnegie,VIC

Code: CBK
Level: Intermediate - advanced

Fee: Members $140,

Non Members $160

Kit: USD $70 payable on the day

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THE ULTIMATE BEADED BEAD

Build a unique bead within a bead

Friday 6th Nov
VENUE: The Camberwell Centre,VIC

Code: UBB
Level: Advanced
Fee: Members $140, Non Members $160
Kit: USD $55

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ETRUSCAN JEWEL

Exclusive to BSV and will not be taught anywhere else in Australia.
Based on ancient Etruscan jewellery.

Saturday 7th Nov
VENUE: The Camberwell Centre, VIC

Code: EJ
Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Fee: Members $140,

Non Members $160

Kit: USD $120/Gold beads; $89/Metallic beads

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NSW classes run by Terrena's Treasure Ph 02 4990 5560 for bookings

 

 

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CROWN JEWELS

Date : Saturday 14th November

Venue: Terrena's Treasure,Cessnock, NSW

Cost: $160.00 plus kit



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FLEUR DE VIGNES

Date : Sunday 14th November

Venue: Terrena's Treasure,Cessnock, NSW

Cost: $160.00 plus kit

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Hobart classes run by Jane Tyson Ph 03 6228 7203 for bookings

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INFINITY NECKLACE

Date : Saturday 21rd and Sunday the 22nd November

Venue: Moonah Arts Centre, Hopkins Street, Moonah, TAS

Level: Advanced

Fee: $210.00 plus materials. A materials list will be provided.

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FLEUR DE VIGNES

Date : Monday 23rd November

Venue: Goodwood Neighbourhood Centre, Goodwood TAS

Cost: $105.00 plus materials. A materials list will be provided.

 

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Membership enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to:
The Bead Society of Victoria, Inc.
PO Box 5312 Pinewood, VIC 3149.