I have a lot of newer pieces for 2010 as I am readying my submissions for the major shows of the year. The sea urchin is one of my favorite patterns, and one of the most beautiful textures in nature (in my opinion!) Here it is oxidized and paired with a glowing labradorite, and hung on the simplest of elegant silver cords, a multiple, thin strand. It's a special piece, in both it's simplicity and it's presence. $255

Backyard Beads in the Newspaper....and classes coming up

Look for us in the Times Colonist, a week from tomorrow!

Classes upcoming (those on our current mailing list can sign up now, before the
Mad rush created by Sarah Petrescu’s story!)

Thurs Jan 21, I have a person from Montreal on a time schedule who
Wants to do a bead retreat day. If you would like to join her to make a small group, please
contact jill via our website.

Silver Metal Clay classes with Jill are available on YOUR schedule, most days.
Give me a holler and we can set up your day, for anywhere from one to 4 students.
I do need a wee bit of advance notice to order silver clay, so be thinking AHEAD.

Viking Knit class: we can accommodate up to 5 more students, our next class will be
Friday, Feb 12 from 9 to 1:00. You will walk away with a gorgeous new bracelet, woven by you!
Check out the newspaper article, they came to our last class!

If Fridays do not work for you and you want to make a Viking Knit bracelet, contact Jill who will gladly schedule another class at your convenience.


We have a Thurs evening series beginning Feb 4 at Monterey Centre for 3 weeks. Call them at 250-370-7300 for information and registration.

All class project content and contact information is available on our website www.backyardbeadsvictoria.com See you soon!