Beginner's Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese braiding

Beginner's Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese braiding

Beginner's Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese braiding. Originally used to braid lacing for the Samurais’ armor, today it is a popular jewelry making technique. The literal translation of Kumihimo means the "coming together (kumi) of threads (himo)". It’s fast, easy, and fun! Our Beginner's class shows you how to make the basic round Kumihimo braid. 

Level: Beginner – No previous braiding or jewelry making experience required.
Technique Learned: Basic 8-Strand Round Braid using a foam Kumihimo disk
Length of Class: 2 Hours

Cost: $45, includes all materials, including Beginner's kit. (The Kit for beginners includes the Kumihimo braiding disc-zap jewelry gel- 8 bobeez no tangle thread bobbins- findings kit plus a rattail braid color mix.) Pre-registration with pre-payment required to make sure we have enough materials on hand and room in the class.

Thursday, September 5, 6 to 7:30pm. Preregister  by September 3rd

 OR Saturday,  September 21, 1 to 3pm. Preregister by September 17

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Psychic & Health Fair in Downtown Urbana, IL

Psychic & Health Fair:
Saturday, September 14, 2013
10 am to 5 pm

Come for a session with the best readers & healers in the Champaign Urbana area.

Readings to include: Channeled Readings, Clairvoyant Readings, Energy Art Readings, Stone Readings, Psychic readings & Tarot Readings, Chakra Balancing, Massage, Reiki, Reflexology


Healing sessions to include: hand or foot reflexology, Reiki energy healing, Chakra balancing, Cranio Sacral and more.

Cost: $20 per 15 minute reading. Longer sessions available at additional cost.

Next Fairs: Oct 19 and Nov 23

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Beads N Botanicals

117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, Illinois 61801

217-365-9355

Bead Trunk Show Coming to Urbana, IL

ChaCha Beads Trunk Show at Beads N Botanicals in downtown Urbana, IL will offer seed beads in Size 15, 11, 11 hex, 10, 8, 8 hex, 6, triangles, bugles, teardrops and squares. ChaCha travelled to Hiroshima, Japan and Murano, Italy to find new and unusual beads in Fancy Finishes and Great Colors to spark your creative imagination!

Japanese seed beads are precision cut to enable you to make precise designs in woven beadwork. The newest finishes are permanent metallic and anodized beads.

The Italian beads are different when compared to Japanese or Czech beads. The color you see is the actual color of the glass, not dyed or coated. The Pinks and Purples have real Gold in the glass, causing it to 'strike' different colors when it is made into beads. They are made in small handmade batches, not by machine like the other seed beads, making them unique. These are not available anywhere else but ChaCha Beads

The show will take place April 26, 27 & 28 and May 3, 4, & 5 in our classroom at the shop. 

If you've never participated in a bead trunk show, the concept is pretty simple. Think of a traveling bead show where you can find all sorts of treasures, but for a limited time. Cha Cha Beads will ship a huge selection to our shop. When the show is finished, we return whatever beads remain back to Cha Cha. 

We hope you will enjoy ChaCha Beads as much as we do.This enables us to offer you a much larger selection of beads. In the Champaign-Urbana area, you will not find a larger, more complete, or fantastic selection of seed beads than you will find at this show.

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117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, Illinois 61801

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Boneyard Arts Festival 2013 Events at Beads N Botanicals in Urbana, IL

The 11th Annual Boneyard Arts Festival
Boneyard Arts Festival Events
at Beads N Botanicals

FEATURED ARTIST: Wynter Harrington Peguero
Sculptor, Painter: Masks, sculptures, dragons
Freelance Professional Photographer

Now living in St. Joseph, IL, born & raised in Phoenix, AZ, Wynter moved to the midwest in 1999 and began taking classes within a few years at Danville Community College, where her sculptures immediately began taking 1st prize honors. Her passion for art and keen eye have also led her into the realm of professional photography, where babies/children and outdoor shoots have become a specialty. With a rich tapestry of Irish and Cherokee Indian heritage, her subject matter and creations are varied and creative, making them excellent collection and decorating pieces for home décor or for gifts.

To truly appreciate her sculptures, you need to view them in person. For the Boneyard Arts Festival, her work will be on display Friday, April 12, 11am to 6pm; Saturday, April 13, 10am to 5pm (Meet the Artist from 3 to 4pm (or later); and Sunday, April 14th. Her works are available for purchase, with pickup AFTER the festival.

The Trikhala Bellydance Troupe, made up of University of Illinois undergraduate and graduate students, will perform their style of tribal fusion dance-- a mixture of American tribal-style bellydance, traditional ethnic bellydance and contemporary dance styles such as hip-hop. Come watch them dance and dance with them.
Saturday, April 13, 1pm to 2pm

“Meet the Artist” Wine & Cheese reception
on Saturday, April 13, from 3pm-4pm (or later)

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Celebrate All Soul's Day in Champaign Urbana, Central Illinois

Celebrate All Soul's Day with a Group Channeling Party

According to Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_DeadDay of the Dead (Spanish:
 Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration takes place on November 1st, in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day
and All Souls' Day (November 2).

In honor of these and other traditions, Karen Gottlieb is offering a Group Channeling Party on Thursday. November 1st from 6pm to 8pm. While Karen cannot guarantee that everyone who attends will get a personal message, her channeling about this event says:

"Come join us for an evening that will lighten your hearts and lighten your spirits, lifting you up to the higher planes of loving to love the new songs of/for joy."

"All Souls have descended into earth at this time to elevate to their highest level of consciousness available to them during this transitional moment in time for both planet earth and for the return back to The Most Loving Plane of Loving Existence for the All.

"Join us (The One United Intentional Energy of/for Uniting All Hearts Back to Love) for an evening of wine, woman and song as We sing the praises of/for the All, and explore ways that All can become lighter, more joyful hearts of love, each singing their own joyful/filled tunes/songs of/for love."

Light-Hearted Refreshments will be served.

Not only is Karen Gottlieb an archetypal consultant certified by the Caroline Myss Educational Institute, she is also a channel for bringing people in touch with their souls and higher selves. In addition to group sessions, Karen offers private, individual consultations by appointment.

For this event, the suggested donation is $20 or more. Please call the shop at 217-365-9355 to reserve your space at this event.

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Let's Make a Dreamcatcher in Champaign Urbana, Central Illinois

Let’s Make A Dream Catcher. Marlita (Rainbow Buffalo) leads this workshop. You will use your vision, energy and creativity to make your own dream catcher and decorate it the way you desire, while learning the history and application of this sacred medicine.

All materials will be provided. However, if you have special beads, feathers, animal hide or hair with which you wish to decorate your dream catcher, bring them. There will be an optional Pipe Ceremony before the workshop. (starting at 12 noon, available to workshop participants only) It is traditional to gift the Pipe Carrier with tobacco, sweetgrass, cornmeal, beads or some token of thanks and respect wrapped in red cloth. (money is unacceptable)

COST: Adult: $65. Child accompanied by a paying adult $15. Elder: (65 yrs +) $45. Please pre-register and pay for this workshop to guarantee your place.
Saturday, October 13 , 1pm to 4pm (12 noon for the pipe ceremony)

  

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Recreate your Life's Blueprint in Champaign Urbana, Central Illinois

Ruben Martinez

 

Ruben Martinez Presents:The Rebirth

It is never too late to recreate your life's blueprint. Join Ruben for an inspiring evening when you can understand the inner dynamics of your psychological blueprint and learn how to break through your fears, limitations, and limiting stories.  Ruben is a Stress Reduction Consultant and Life Strategist. Cost: $33 Friday, October 5, 2012 6:30pm until 8:30pm  Location: Beads N Botanicals, 117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801. 217-365-9355

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Boneyard Arts Festival Events at Beads N Botanicals

Boneyard Arts Festival Events at Beads N Botanicals Artwork of Phil Strang on exhibit April 19 through April 21: one-of-a-kind prints on canvas made from glass originals. Saturday, April 21 Rattle the Boneyard: Community Drum Circle- Bring a drum, rattle, instrument or just clap your hands. Beads N Botanicals is hosting a drum circle as a part of the Boneyard Arts Festival. Cost: FREE. 1pm-2pm Musician Anne E. Clements performs original & cover songs (folk, Americana, Blues), 2:30-3:30pm Artist's Reception: Wine & cheese reception, meet-and-greet with artist Phil Strang, 3pm to 4pm

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Beads N Botanicals

117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

Reiki Healing Circle in Urbana, IL

Reiki Healing Circle. Open to all. You do not have to have Reiki certification to participate in this energetic healing circle. All participants give and receive healing energy. A wonderful way to relax and de-stress. 
Cost: $10.00 
Second Wednesday of the month, 6pm to 7:30pm. April 11, May 9, June 13
Location: Beads N Botanicals, 117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, Il 61801
217-365-9355
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Chakras, Stones & Energy Healing

Chakras, Stones & Energy Healing teaches the locations of the seven chakras, their functions and the colors associated with each of them. Learn about gemstones and how to use them to harmonize the seven chakras. Experience a chakra layout as well as a meditation to enhance the harmony of your energy system. This class will provide you with the basic tools to keep your energetic body running smoothly. Handouts & Chakra Stone Kit included in the cost of this workshop. Marlita and Elizabeth will teach this class.
Cost: $56. Preregistration required. NO WALK-INS. Space is available for up to six (6) participants. For more information call: 217-365-9355.
Saturday, April 14, 2pm to 5pm

Chakras, Stones & Energy Healing

New Psychic Readings Daily at Beads N Botanicals in Urbana, Central Illinois.

Great news.

We've always had psychic readers and healers at the shop, including sessions with Catherine and Marlita, as well as special events, such as Psychic & Health Fairs and our popular Beach Party Fridays during the Summer. But now we have a new schedule with sessions available daily. While walk-ins are allowed, we suggest making an appointment to guarantee the time & date you want. Schedules are already booking up in advance.

In addition to tarot, past life regression and herbal consultations with Catherine, the following sessions are available:

Tuesdays:
           1pm to 4:30pm Lee Fellers: tarot, psychic & palm readings

Wednesdays:
           12noon to 6pm Marlita: foot massage, reflexology, Reiki

           11am to 2pm  Elizabeth Ristow: clairvoyant readings

            3pm to 6pm    Karen Gottlieb: channeled readings

Thursdays:
            1pm to 5pm Lee Fellers: tarot, psychic & palm readings

Fridays:   
            1pm to 6pm  Ruben Jian-Ai Martinez: tarot readings & Stress
            Reduction Therapy (SRT) treatments (in English and en espanol)

Beads N Botanicals

117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

217-365-9355

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Advanced Wire Working: Wire Wrapping Pendants

Advanced Wire Working: Wire Wrapping Pendants:

Do you have a stone that would make a wonderful pendant? Techniques for caging tumbled and rough rocks in cages of wire will be taught. Hands-on. ( Basic Wire Working: Earrings or Collage Pendants is a prerequisite.)

Cost: $24, 1 ½ hours, materials included. (Six person limit...only two slots available as of this listing.)
Friday, March 2, 6pm.

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Basic Stringing: Necklace Design

Basic Stringing: Necklace Design: 
Want to learn how to put together a necklace, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? Learn about different necklace lengths and clasps. 
Cost: $18, materials included.
Saturday, March 21, 6pm
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Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings

Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings: A great starter class! You'll make two pairs of earrings. Please Note: This class is a pre-requisite for our Wire-Wrapping Pendants class. Cost: $15, 1 hour, materials included..
Wednesday, March 7, 6pm

Please preregister and prepay for this class at the shop. A facebook yes is very nice, but does not guarantee your place in a class.

The earrings pictured are just for illustration, and are not the specific project covered. (In other words, you will choose from a variety of beads to make your unique earrings.)

Beads N Botanicals

117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

217-365-9355

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What Can I Expect? 2012 Changes #2

 What Can I Expect? 2012 Changes #2. Lee Fellers is offering a series of classes addressing 12-21-12. These classes are designed to be taken individually or collectively & will be offered over a period of four months. This class covers & identifies the changes that are expected and living in the new world. 

 Lee is an ordained minister in the Spiritualist Church and a Priest in the Order of Melchizedek.

Cost: $20 prepaid by February 25; $25 thereafter and at the door.

Thursday, March 1, 6pm to 7:30pm

What Can I Expect? 2012 Changes #2

Introduction to Wicca and Witchcraft

 Introduction to Wicca and Witchcraft. Modern Pagan Witchcraft, often known as Wicca, is a dynamic balance of worship and magic. Emerging from the Western Esoteric Tradition in the middle of the twentieth century, the Craft roots itself firmly in the sacredness of the natural world. Ian Phanes has been a Witch since 1987.

 

Cost: $20 preregistered and prepaid by February 21; $25 thereafter and at the door. Location: Beads N Botanicals, 117 North Broadway Ave. Urbana, IL
Wednesday, February 29, 6pm to 7:30pm

Introduction to Wicca and Witchcraft

Healthing the Present Through Past Life Regression

Healing the Present Through Past Life Regression: Ever get the feeling you’ve been here before? Ever wondered where your fear of heights or closed spaces came from? Or have you just felt you knew someone very well…only, you just met him or her? Find out how past life regression may give you some of the answers to these and other questions.

 Workshop includes a group regression session. Hypnotherapist Catherine Novak has guided people on their journeys of self-discovery for more than 20 years.

Cost: $20, pre-registered by February 18; $25 thereafter and at the door.
Thursday, February 23, 6pm to 7:30pm
 Healing the Present Through Past Life Regression

The Sacred Art of Smudging

The Sacred Art of Smudging: Learn what smudging is, what to use, how to smudge, why we smudge and the benefits of regular energetic cleansing. Reiki master Marlita teaches this class. Cost: $15. Saturday, January 28, 11am-12noon

Cost: Payment required - $15. Take both this class and Decorate Your Own Smudge Feather at 1pm for only $50, pre-paid & pre-registered (a savings of $10)

Beginning Aura Reading Class

Beginning Aura Reading with Debra Joy at Beads N Botanicals

Cost: Payment required - Cost: $20 pre-registered by February 4; $25 thereafter and at the door.

Beginning Aura Reading with Debra Joy Hart, R.N., CLL (Certified Laughter Leader).

Find out what an aura is, why it is important, ways to sense and feel auric energies, as well as a bit about chakras and how they relate to color/energy.

Develop your own personal seeing/ sensing style. Debra Joy is also a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association.

Cost: $20 pre-registered by February 4; $25 thereafter and at the door.
Thursday, February 9, 6pm to 7:30pm


Beads N Botanicals
117 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
217-365-9355

Holiday Open House at Beads N Botanicals, Urbana, IL

Beads N Botanicals

Holiday OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, December 18

11am to 4pm

Join us for Mulled cider & Light Refreshments.