The end of July already! Here is what is coming up this week here at The Bouncing Bead.

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Now for the classes coming up this week:

Intro. to Wire July 27th 10:30am – 12:30pm

Basic Knotting July 28th 6pm – 8pm

Wire Wrapped Cabochon July 28th 6pm – 8pm

Manipulated Metal July 29th 1pm – 3pm

Intro. to Wire July 31st 10am – Noon

Manipulated Metal July 31st 11am – 1pm

Everybody Loves Leather July 31st 1pm – 3pm

See you next week for another look at the upcoming week! Don’t forget about the giveaway coming up!

Welcome to another week in review here at The Bouncing Bead.

Simply Solder July 20th 1pm – 3pm

Simply Solder

Whimsy Weave July 20th 6pm – 8pm

Whimsy Weave

Basic Knotting July 21st 6pm – 8pm

Basic Knotting

Intro. to Wire July 22nd 6pm – 8pm

Intro to Wire

Copper Patina for July 21st is FULL

Basic Beading July 24th 9am – 11am

Basic Beading

Simply Solder July 24th 10am – Noon

Simply Solder

Double Loop Bracelet July 24th 1pm – 3pm

Double Loop Bracelet

Copper Patina July 24th 1pm – 3pm

Copper Patina Class

I know we all run out of ideas once in a while and need a little creative jump start so to help you out we have a gallery page of ideas on our website. It is starting to grow and will continue so check back often. If you have any questions about the project or materials used just call the store and they can help you out. Click the picture below to go to the gallery.

Chain and Semi Precious Bracelet

We are having a raffle drawing to raise funds for the Breast Cancer 3-day walk for team “Forever Bouncing Boobies” here in San Diego. 100% of proceeds will go to the team. Kellie DeFries is a professional “bling” artist with the use of Swarovski flat back rhinestones. She has generously donated her skill, time and crystals towards the cause by “blinging” a Victoria’s Secret bra with flowers and abreast cancer ribbon. You can learn more about Kellie and her work at www.crystalninja.com. The bra is size 36B and retails with this type of design for $250!

The raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and we will be drawing the winner on November 15th to coincide with our Premier Designs and Barefoot Book party. You do not need to be present when we pull the winning ticket. 100% of proceeds will go to the team. You may purchase tickets online and we will send you your tickets and a receipt, you will just need to pay postage. Click here to purchase tickets online Raffle Tickets You can also purchase your tickets in the store.