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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Upcoming Classes At Beads N Botanicals Champaign Urbana, Central IL

Upcoming Classes and Events at Beads N Botanicals
Contact information is at the bottom of this post.

                The Sole Experience…Foot Reflexology & Reiki with Marlita: 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, when available. Reiki Energy Healing Sessions also available.  Cost: $65 per hour; $35 per half hour; $20 per 15 minutes.

WEDNESDAYS:   July 13, July 20, July 27, 12noon-6pm

                                                                                                                                                         

Reiki Healing Circle - Everyone is invited to attend - Reiki practitioners as well as those with a desire to learn about Reiki.  Experience Reiki first hand and practice your Reiki skills...Everyone who attends receives a session.  Cost: $10. (please hydrate yourself well before the gathering).
Second Wednesday of the month, July 13, August 10, September 13, 6pm to 7:30pm

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,  July 20th, 12pm

Basic Stringing: Necklace Design: Want to learn how to put together a necklace, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? Do you make neat jewelry, only to have it fall apart.  Find out how to put it together and keep it together. Learn about different necklace lengths and clasps. Cost: $18, materials included.

Wednesday,  July 20th, 2pm

SUMMER SPECIAL: TAKE BOTH CLASSES (earring & necklace) for just $25.00  prepaid and pre-registered by July 16 (cash or check payment only, please)

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 15 years.  Cost: $20, pre-registered by July 23; $25 thereafter and at the door.

Saturday, July 30, 4pm to 5:30pm

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..

Saturday,  August 6^th , 11am

Basic Stringing: Necklace Design: Want to learn how to put together a necklace, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? Do you make neat jewelry, only to have it fall apart.  Find out how to put it together and keep it together. Learn about different necklace lengths and clasps. Cost: $18, materials included.

Saturday,  August 6^th , 1pm

SUMMER SPECIAL: TAKE BOTH CLASSES (earring & necklace) for just $25.00  prepaid and pre-registered by July 30 (cash or check payment only, please)

Reiki I - Receive Reiki 1^st  degree.   Reiki is a beautiful "laying on of hands" healing art that harmonizes the body's energies. Reiki works on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.              Anyone can learn Reiki regardless of health, age or belief.  All that is required to receive Reiki training is an open heart and a willingness to do so.  Reiki is passed from Master to student during an attunement process in levels or degrees, each building on the previous. Reiki Master Marlita will teach this Reiki I class. Pre-registration with payment, please, to reserve your space. Cost: $150, if pre-registered by July 23^rd  with payment. $175 if payment received later.  (cash or check payment only, please)

Saturday, August 6, 10am to 6pm 

Psychic & Health Fair:

Saturday, September 17, 2011                      10 am to 5 pm

Get a reading with the best readers in the Champaign Urbana area.

 Sessions may include: Energy Art Readings, Stone Readings, Psychic & Tarot Readings,

Foot Massage, Therapeutic Chair Massage, Reiki, Reflexology and more.

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

Psychic & Health Fairs also on October 22^nd  and November 19^th

Body/Mind/Spirit Summer 2011 Events & Workshops

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

In addition to regularly scheduled classes, we offer private classes for groups.

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

Tuesdays: 11am-4:30pm, Wed-Fri: 11am-6pm, Saturdays: 10am-5pm

Please pre-register and pay for all  classes at least three days in advance of the actual class,

sooner, if possible, to guarantee yourself a spot in the class.

 

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Upcoming Jewelry Making Classes At Beads N Botanicals Champaign Urbana, IL

Upcoming Jewelry Making Classes

At Beads N Botanicals

“Let It Snow” Bracelet & Earrings: Make a seasonal bracelet and earring set with snowy white or icy blue beads and silver snowflakes. Cost: $20, 1 hour, materials included.

Pre-registration highly recommended.

Saturday, November 27, 11am

Basic Stringing: Necklace Design: Want to learn how to put together a necklace, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? Do you make neat jewelry, only to have it fall apart.  Find out how to put it together and keep it together. Learn about different necklace lengths and clasps.

Pre-registration highly recommended.

Cost: $18, materials included.

Wednesday, December 8, DAYTIME LUNCH CLASS: 11:30 am.

Basic Wire Working: Collage Pendants/Pins: Ever wonder what to do with odds and ends jewelry pieces or odd beads? 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: $22, 1 ½ hours, materials included. Pre-registration highly recommended.

Saturday, December 11, 11am

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. Pre-registration highly recommended. (Six person limit)

Saturday, December 11, 11am

Beads N Botanicals

117 North Broadway Ave

Urbana, IL 61801

217-365-9355

Beach Party Fridays at Beads N Botanicals in Champaign-Urbana, Central Illinois

Beach Party Fridays: Celebrate Summer the third Friday of the month at Beads N Botanicals, 117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

When the heat is on, it’s time to stop in at Beads N Botanicals for cool Summer drinks, Beach party music, jewelry making and readings on “The Boardwalk." Special sales discounts will also be available on selected beads and other items each Beach Party Friday.

Cool off with some iced tea or lemonade, make beach-themed anklets, bracelets or necklaces. Enjoy the casual beach party music and atmosphere and kick back for some Summer fun without a long drive. Cost: $5 per jewelry project. Children welcome to make a project (accompanied by an adult).

--Readings on “The Boardwalk.” Different readers will be scheduled each month ($20 per 15 minute session). Call for appointment (217-365-9355) or just stop in!
Friday, June 18th , 12noon-5pm Friday July 16th , 12noon-5pm Friday, August 20th , noon-5pm

Cost

Payment required. $5 per jewelry project. $20 per 15 minute reading session.

Links

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March 2010 Classes & Events at Beads N Botanicals

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Basic Stringing: Bracelet Design: Want to learn how to put together a bracelet, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it?  Includes information on crimping and using various clasps. Cost $15, 1 hour, all materials included.

Saturday,  March 13, 11am

Wednesday, March 24, DAYTIME LUNCH CLASS: 11:30 am.

The Sole Experience…Foot Reflexology with Marlita: 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. Reiki Healing Sessions also available.  Cost: $65 per hour; $35 per half hour. Time: Noon to 5 pm.

Wednesday, March 17, 12noon-5pm             Wednesday, March 31, 12noon-5pm             Wednesday, April 14, noon-5pm

Wednesday, April 28, noon-5pm                     Wednesday, May 5, noon-5pm                        Wednesday, May 19, noon-5pm

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 17, DAYTIME LUNCH CLASS: 11:30 am

Saturday,  March 20, 1pm

Wednesday, April 7, DAYTIME LUNCH CLASS: 11:30 am

Saturday, April 10, 1pm

Introduction to Aromatherapy: Learn about aromatherapy. Discover the therapeutic uses of essential oils for healing, and why they work.  Cost: Free
Thursday, March 18, 6pm

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 20, 11am

Wednesday, March 30, DAYTIME LUNCH CLASS: 11:30 am.

Introduction to Paganism: Modern paganism is a kaleidoscope of different spiritual and religious traditions that are bringing meaning to the lives of as many as a million people worldwide.  Join us for a magical mystery tour of the major traditions and emerging trends in modern paganism in the US.  Active in the Central Illinois pagan community for over twenty years, Ian Phanes is one of the current co-ordinators for Pagans Night Out, a monthly social gathering. Cost: $20, pre-registered; $25 at the door.

Saturday, March 20, 1pm to 3pm

Tarot and Divination Meet and Greet: Give a Reading; Take a Reading:
Do you read cards, runes, palms or something else? Do you want to practice, but have been too shy? Stop by and share your skills with other like-minded folks. All participants must be willing to give readings as well as receive them. This is an opportunity to have some fun and play. Cost: $5.

Saturday, March 20, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Basics of Psychic Protection …Tired of negative people influencing your moods and your life? Learn how to protect yourself from unwanted outside influences, both seen and unseen. Cost: $10

Thursday, March 25, 6pm

Updated Schedule of Classes and Events At Beads N Botanicals in Urbana

The Sole Experience…Foot Reflexology with Marlita: 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. Reiki Healing Sessions also available.  Cost: $65 per hour; $35 per half hour. Time: Noon to 5 pm.

Wednesday, February 17, 12noon-5pm

Wednesday, March 3, 12noon-5pm

Wednesday, March 17, 12noon-5pm

Scents & Scentsuality. 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.

Saturday, February 6, 11am

Laughter Club.  Laughter as exercise? Burn calories? Yes, they are both true and more. Laughter has been proven to improve your immune system,improve brain function and decrease stress hormones. Come join Debra Joy Hart RN, certified laughter leader in monthly laughter exercises. No joke telling involved and guaranteed to improve your mind-body-spirit connection. Cost: $10 each session. Time: 6-7pm  1st  Thursday of the month
Thursday, February  4, 6pm

Thursday, March  4, 6pm

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.

Saturday, February 6,  2pm.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 DAYTIME LUNCH CLASS: 11:30 am.

The Four Agreements Part 1. Wisdom from the Toltecs for personal empowerment.  This class is the beginning of a four-part series.  Each class discusses and explains one of the Four Agreements.  Learn what the agreements are and how to use them to shift your perspective in every day life and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Each class is independent of the next - however, all four agreements build a stronger foundation for this expansive and enlightening experience. The first class addresses the power of words and the effects words have on yourself and others. Cost: $10
 Wednesday, February  3, 6pm

 Meditative Music Lounge. Music has the innate power to quiet, inspire, and invite our connection with our soul. Music can open the heart when words cannot. Come explore musical meditations.  Cost: $10/session. Time: 6pm-7 pm,  2nd Thursday of the month.  
Thursday, February  11, 6pm

Thursday, March  11, 6pm

  

Decorate Your Own Smudge Feather. This workshop will enable you to embelish your own personal smudge feather.  You will make a handle, wrap it and decorate your feather. Feather care will be discussed as well as instruction on how to use your feather.  Basic materials are included.  Cost: $25  

Saturday, February 13, 1pm-3pm

Working with Angels. Angels are the closest beings to humans.  They can only help us if we ask.  This class teaches you how to establish a "heart link" with any angel to help you heal or accomplish a goal.

Cost : $10

Saturday, February 13, 5pm

 The Four Agreements, Part II. Wisdom from the Toltecs for personal empowerment.  The second part in a four- part series. Each class discusses and explains one of the Four Agreements.  Learn what the agreements are and how to use them to shift your perspective in every day life and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Each class is independent of the next.The second agreement  helps us understand how to deal with others and to avoid the trap of giving up our personal power. Cost: $10

Wednesday, February  17, 6pm

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; $25 at the door.

Wednesday, February  24, 6pm

Weekend Event : You’re invited to attend: The Spiritual Buffet. Finding and honoring your own divinity is the key to inner peace. Searching for your ingredients for a nourishing spiritual practice?The Spiritual Buffet offers a sampling of ‘flavors’ to help you create your own recipe for a nourishing integrative spiritual practice. Cost:  $120.  This includes both Friday and Saturday seatings, a vegan lunch on Saturday, snacks, a set of archetypal energy cards, and all collage supplies to create a personal place mat / altar, (so your soul knows it always has a place at your table.)
Happy Hour: Friday night, Feb 26, 5:45-8:00 pm    Exploring Archetypal energies.Introductory discussion of archetypal energies and how these energies influence how you pray, meditate and play.
All Day Buffet: Saturday, Feb 27  10am – 4pm

To reserve your place at the table, call  Beads and Botanicals, 217-365-9355. For information about the buffet, call Karen Gottlieb 217-377-5271 or email her at meditationarts@gmail.com  “Chef” Karen Gottlieb is certified in Archetypal Analysis by the CMED Institute.

The Four Agreements Part III. Wisdom from the Toltecs for personal empowerment.   Each class discusses and explains one of the Four Agreements.  Learn what the agreements are and how to use them to shift your perspective in every day life and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Each class is independent of the next.. The third agreement teaches the importance of eliminating the habit of presuming what will happen with a particular person or situation.

Cost: $10

Wednesday, March 3, 6pm

Introduction to Stone-Reading.  Divining by stones--also called lithomancy or sortilege--is an ancient form of divination. The class will cover basic principles of divination, and show how to apply those principles with a simple bag of stones. This class will include opportunities for us to perform mini-readings for each other. Ian Phanes has been reading stones for over fifteen years. Cost: $20 pre-registered; $25 at the door.

Wednesday March 10, 6:00 pm

The Four Agreements Part IV. Wisdom from the Toltecs for personal empowerment.  The fourth class comes back to the self - how to become kinder to yourself and shift self-critisim into self love. A very powerful learning experience. Cost: $10

Wednesday, March 17, 6pm

Psychic & Health Fair:

Saturday, March  27, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come and get a reading with the best readers in the Champaign Urbana area.
Readings include, Clairvoyant readings, Energy Art Readings™, Archetypal readings,  Psychic readings & Tarot Readings, Foot Massage, Reiki, Reflexology and more.

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

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, 10^th 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.