The TBS Bag of Beads Challenge is back!

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 November 2012 21:28

This year two of our members, Marion and Nessa Gardiner, took on the assignment of shopping for the contents of the 2013 TBS Bag of Beads Challenge. What did they choose???

We will find out at the January meeting when the Bags are handed out. All we can tell you is that we asked Marion and Nessa to include (but not be limited to) small beads, larger beads maybe some crystals, perhaps some semi-precious stones, and most importantly a "stumper". What's a stumper? It is an oh-so-frustrating item that has no hole, is definitely not a bead, and makes you think in new and creative ways about your beading.

How does the Bag of Beads Challenge work?

Step1.

Sign up at the December TBS meeting. The cost is $10 per bag. You can always pay when you pick up your bag in January, but there are only 100 bags available!

Step 2.

Come to the January meeting to pick up your bag and participate in an evening focused on creative inspiration to kick start your design process!

Step 3.

Create your design during January and February (see rules below). It does not have to be a piece of jewellery, it can be anything!

Step 4.

Bring your work to the March TBS meeting, finished or not, to share with everyone. No speeches necessary! Just prepare a little card outlining your inspiration, the techniques used and what you learned from the experience! Then marvel at the incredible variety of interpretations of the TBS Bag of Beads Challenge by members.

There are only three rules:

1. You must use at least ONE of everything in the bag (including the stumper).
2. You can add anything you like: beads, wire, shells, kitchen sink, or any other thing you want to add.
3. Bring your work to the meeting in March, finished or not, to share with everyone

If you are a beginner and a bit intimidated by the challenge, remember one thing, EVERYONE who has participated in this challenge was a BEGINNER at one time. This is a fun opportunity to challenge yourself, and just maybe surprise yourself!

Remember, there are only 100 bags available!

Take a look at what members did in previous years: Bead Challenge Galleries.

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