Monday, January 12, 2009

Beads N Botanicals Class Schedule for Winter 2009 in Champaign Urbana, IL



Body/Mind/Spirit Classes Winter 2009

Held at Beads N Botanicals

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

Please pre-register and pay for all jewelry making and craft classes
at least two days in advance of the actual class, sooner, if possible, to guarantee yourself a spot in the class. Some classes have been filled a week or more in advance of the date.

Advance pre-registration with payment required for the following classes. See schedule for details.

Soul Coaching Class

Heart Wisdom Yoga

Reiki I

Psychic & Health Fair:
Saturday, January 24, 2009 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come and Join Us! Psychics, Tarot Readers, Reiki, Reflexology and more. $20 per session.


Wednesday, January 14
Basic Stringing: Necklace Design: Want to learn how to put together a necklace, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? Cost: $18, materials included. … 6 p.m.


Wednesday, January 21
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. … 6 p.m.


How Does the Tarot Work?…
A basic introduction to how it is used for divination. Cost: $5 … 7:30 p.m.


Tuesday, January 27

Soul Coaching Class:Tuesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3rd, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Teacher: Lisa M. Billman, M.S.Dedicated to an in-depth decluttering of the metal, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of your life. Includes a 28-day program with practical, carefully crafted steps which provide the tools you need to find more peace, harmony and alignment for your life. Clear away old blockages so that you can truly begin to uncover your authentic self and hear the secret messages of your soul. To register, call Lisa at 217-898-2313. Cost: $300.

Advance Pre-registration with payment required.


Wednesday, January 28

Basic Stringing: Bracelet Design: Want to learn how to put together a bracelet, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? $15, 1 hour, materials included. …6 p.m.


Basics of Psychic Protection …Learn how to protect yourself from unwanted outside influences.

Cost: $5…7:30 p.m.


Saturday, January 31

Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings: A great starter class! You'll make two pairs of earrings. Cost: $15, materials included. Please Note: This class is a pre-requisite for our Wire-Wrapping Pendants class. Cost: $15, 1 hour, materials included … 11 a.m.


Advanced Wire Working: Wire Wrapping Pendants:
Do you have a stone that would make a wonderful pendant? But have no clue how to make it into a pendant? In this class, basic techniques for caging tumbled and rough rocks in cages of wire will be taught. Hands-on. Wire and stones will be provided. Bring a special piece if, you want. $22, 1 ½ hours, materials included. (Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings is a prerequisite to this class.) 1 p.m.


Saturday, January 31

Reiki Roundup Meet and Greet: Learn about Reiki, the art and science of channeling universal life force energy to promote spiritual, mental and physical healing. Whether you are new to Reiki, or have studied it, you are welcome to join in. This is a great opportunity to meet Reiki Master Marlitta, who will be offering Reiki classes here at the shop.

Time: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $5.00


Advance pre-registration with payment required for the following classes. See schedule for details.

Heart Wisdom

Yoga Reiki I



Tuesday, February 3

Heart Wisdom Yoga
Tuesdays: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3rd, 10th 10 a.m.-11a.m.. Teacher: Amy Sax Luke, Certified Yoga Instructor. Using breath and movement to strengthen the physical body while releasing stress.

Cost: $75 for six classes. Advance Pre-registration with payment required. No drop-ins. Minimum 5 students.


Wednesday, February 4
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. … 6 p.m.


Spiritual Cleansing: Housekeeping for Body, Mind & Spirit… Cost: $5… … 7:30 p.m.


Saturday, February 7

Scents & Sensuality: The use of botanicals to make oneself more attractive to members of the opposite sex goes back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The art of perfumery entices and delights many people. Learn about its secrets--scents that influence passion, acting as catalysts to amore. Cost: $10, 1 hour….1 p.m.


The Sole Experience…Foot Reflexology with Marlitta: Not a class, but an opportunity for you to pamper yourself. This special type of foot massage is available by appointment (recommended) or walk-in. Cost: $65 per hour; $35 per half hour. Noon to 5 p.m. Call the shop to make an appointment.


Wednesday, February 11

Advanced Wire Working: Wire Wrapping Pendants:
Do you have a stone that would make a wonderful pendant? But have no clue how to make it into a pendant? In this class, basic techniques for caging tumbled and rough rocks in cages of wire will be taught. Hands-on. Wire and stones will be provided. Bring a special piece if, you want. $22, 1 ½ hours, materials included. (Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings is a prerequisite to this class.) 6 p.m.


Wednesday, February 18

The Sole Experience…Foot Reflexology with Marlitta: Not a class, but an opportunity for you to pamper yourself. This special type of foot massage is available by appointment only. Cost: $65 per hour; $35 per half hour. Noon to 5 p.m. Call the shop to get the time slot you want.


Introduction to Western Astrology… Learn about sun signs, moon signs and their roles. Cost: $5 … 6 p.m.


Saturday, February 21
Basic Wire Working: Collage Pendants/Pins: Learn how to make theme-based pendants or pins using basic wire working techniques. Makes great gifts whether for cat lovers, nature lovers, celestial themes, weddings, graduations or healing. Cost: $24, 1 ½ hours, materials included … 11 a.m.


Reiki I Class: Saturday Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Feb 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reiki, the art and science of channeling universal life force energy to promote spiritual, mental and physical healing. Reiki is a powerful and simple hands on technique, which anyone, regardless of health or age, can easily learn.

Cost: $150. Advance Preregistration with payment required.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Psychic & Health Fair in Champaign Urbana on January 24, 2009

Saturday, January 24, 2009
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Psychic & Health Fair
Location: Beads N Botanicals,
117 North Broadway, Urbana. IL 61801

Come and Join Us!

Psychics, Tarot Readers, Reiki, Reflexology and more.
$20 per session. Register at the door.
For more information call 217-365-9355

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Bogart's closes its doors - News

Bogart's closes its doors - News

I was surfing the web and found this old news article at the Daily Illini. Thought it was interesting because many people say we're about as close as it gets to the old Bogart's. Although we do NOT offer piercing services, Beads N Botanicals does offer body jewelry, as well as more than a couple of hundred types of hand-dipped incense that we make right in Urbana, handblended oils, handmade candles, jewelry, crystals and more.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Beads N Botanicals Joins Art HooHa 2008 In Urbana, IL

Beads N Botanicals is excited to participate in this year's 6th Annual ArtHooHa.

In addition to all of our own wonderful handmade jewelry, candles, soaps, incense and oils, we are proud to feature an exhibit of photographs by local photographer, Tara Allen.

Her images include black & white and color photographs of nature, motorcycles and more. This image is her Black & White Rain Bell.

Not only will you be able to view this talented photographer's works, you can also purchase them.

We also welcome the artistry of Marlitta who works with beads, feathers, wood and antlers to create unique smudge feathers, smudge fans, feather ties, dream catchers and other nature-inspired craftwork.



The Art HooHa was created as an opportunity for people in the community to buy locally made artwork to give (or keep!) during the holidays. Come check out the studios, the artwork, and meet the artists in a relaxed atmosphere, have a cookie, browse, shop, move on to the next spot. It's easy!Art HooHa 2008 will feature art and fine crafts for show and sale by local artists who have joined to schedule open studios, home shows, and special gallery hours on the same weekend. Like last year,each artist is contributing to a fund that will go to Arts Education in Champaign-Urbana. (Each location will have a donation jar available for anyone who like to chip in as well.) The money will be donated to Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation to be used toward an arts-related grant.

Art HooHa is an unofficial celebration of our creative community and an opportunity to support artists while you find unique gifts for your holiday list (or for yourself). We hope you enjoy our little event and its relaxed atmosphere where you can check out both the goods and the studios, nibble on some cheese, shop for presents and have fun. Bring your friends.

ArtHooHa 2008!
8 locations in Urbana
Friday Night, December 5th (6:00 - 9:00)

Saturday, December 6th (11:00 - 6:00)
Maps and more info at www.artHooHa.com

Hooey Batiks Open House

905 S Lynn Street, Urbana
• Jill Miller / Hooey Batiks - Batiked clothing, pillows, scarves
• Deborah Fell - Art quilts, hand-dyed clothing, fiber items, silk scarves and mini art pieces
• Georgia Morgan - Polymer clay jewelry
• Wild Wimmin Craft Collective - desktop and pocket shrines, assemblage art, non-traditional wreaths, jewelry and other beaded/bejeweled baubles & whimsies

Firefly Jewels Open House
712 S Maple Street, Urbana
• Athan Chilton/Firefly Jewels - Glass beads, jewelry, leatherwork
• Julie Watkins/Garnets and Glass - Beaded jewelry

• Melinda Willis - Hand carved ceramic beads, small vessels

Dragonfly Press
*Saturday only*

2108 S Vine Street, Urbana
(217) 367-8931

• Rosalind Faiman Weinberg - Painting, Drawing, Printmaking
Glasslake Studio
2908 E Main St reet, Urbana

• Barrie Bredemeier - Hand blown glass
(Glasslake Studio web site)

Griggs Street Potters
(Gallery and Studio)
305 West Griggs Street, Urbana
344-8546
• Charlene Anchor
• Betsey Cronan
• Reni Franciscono

Beads N Botanicals
Open Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
117 North Broadway Ave
(217) 365-9355

•Tara Allen's photography
• Handmade jewelry, perfume oil blends, candles, soaps, beading supplies, incense and more.
• Classes and Workshops available
http://wiseweeds.blogspot.com

Butterfly Beads
1104 E Washington Street, Urbana
(217) 344-2323 (BEAD)

• Classes and Workshops available
(see Butterly Beads on Etsy)

Heartland Gallery
112 West Main Street, Urbana
(217) 337-4767
heartland-gallery@comcast.net
• Featuring art and fine crafts from the Celtic lands, traditional Indian and Latin American folk art from Kalarte Gallery and the work of over 35 local artists.
(Heartland Gallery web site)

Friday, November 14, 2008

Note on Nov. 19 Earring Class


Just a note: our Wednesday evening, November 19 Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings class is closed. If you want to take the class, please preregister and pay for the Saturday, Dec. 13 class.

For stringing classes, I will allow more than six people, but I prefer to be able to give folks a bit more attention with the wire working classes. The Dec. 13 will be our last scheduled earring class for 2008. Of course, we will be offering it once again in 2009, after the holidays.

We still have plenty of room in our upcoming bracelet and necklace design classes. But please, preregister AT LEAST two days before any of our beading and craft classes so I can make sure there is class space AND materials on hand to work with.

Remember, we provide all materials in our class fees. All classes are held at our shop at 117 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801. Phone: 217-365-9355.


Monday, November 10, 2008

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Beads N Botanicals In Urbana


Ribbon cutting at Beads N Botanicals(Pictured l to r, Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing,
Beads N Botanicals Owner Catherine Novak and Ethel Womble)

Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing officiated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new shop in downtown Urbana, Beads N Botanicals, at 117 N Broadway Ave.

Monday, November 3, 2008

News-Gazette article about Beads N Botanicals

Don't let the headline fool you! The article gives us a nice mention about our new location in Urbana, Il 61801

Store moves to Urbana

Beads N Botanicals, which sells scented products and beading supplies, has moved from Hoopeston to downtown Urbana.

Now at 117 N. Broadway Ave., the shop also offers classes and consultations with owner Catherine Novak.

Novak also operates Wise Weeds Botanicals, a handmade oils and incenses retail/wholesale business she has had for 16 years.

Novak first opened her store in Hoopeston three years ago. She decided to relocate to Urbana, she said, because she has lots of potential customers there who know her through the tarot card readings she does in the area.

Her new Urbana store sells crystals, beads, semiprecious stones, crystal stones and clusters, medicinal and culinary herbs, handmade jewelry, tarot cards, teas, incense, hand-blended oils, books, candles, custom-blended perfumes and bath products.

Classes focus on jewelry-making, beading, aromatherapy, medicinal herbs and personal development.

Novak said she is available for consultation about herbs, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy, Reiki (a Japanese relaxation technique) and tarot readings.

For the complete
article check here.

Urbana Farmers Market Gets Ready to Heat Up

Tarot Readings by Phone


http://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/2008/11/02/its_your_business_urbana_farmers_market_gets_ready_to_heat_up