Shows

The ONLY gem and mineral show in the Nation's Capital is happening this month. There is always a great deal of excitement as there are over 60 vendors from across Canada. 

The Ottawa Lapsmith and Mineral Club's Annual Gem and Mineral Show

Saturday September 21st - 10am to 6pm
Sunday Sunday 22nd - 10am to 5pm

Address:
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario

September 30th

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - a day to honour those who never returned home as well as the survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. 

To commemorate the day, Canada Beading Supply will be closed.

We encourage everyone to wear orange to show support and promote that "Every Child Matters". If you would like to bead a pin, here is a template that can be used. It is stitched with odd count peyote and can be made with any size seed bead.

Courses

Are you looking to learn a new technique this month? We are offering 6 classes in September. If there is a technique you are wanting to learn, but don't see a date option available, let us know and we can schedule a date. Classes must be paid for in advance and there is a maximum of 5 students per class. Fees include a kit.

*New* 
Courses may not run if there is only one student signed up. Why not grab a friend and make a day of it?

Saturday September 14th - 9:30 to 12pm - $65
Loopy Pendant & Earrings - Using wire and an assortment of gemstone beads, create a wire looped pendant and earrings.

Saturday September 14th - 1 to 3:30pm - $65
Wire Wrapped Pendants - Using round and square wire, create a cage to wrap around a stone. Two different styles will be taught in this class.

Tuesday September 17th - 1:30 to 4pm - $60
Wave Necklace - Using 4mm beads and 10/0 seed beads (for a necklace), create a wave style necklace. The same technique can be used with larger beads as well. 

Tuesday September 24th - 1:30 to 4pm - $65
Pearly Twirl Bracelet - Using seed beads and oval glass pearls, create a twisted bracelet.

Saturday September 28th - 9:30 to 12pm - $50
Beaded Ornament - Using seed beads, create a beaded net to drape over an ornament.

Saturday September 28th - 1 to 3:30pm - $45
Brick Fringe Earrings - Learn the traditional brick stitch to create a pair of fringe earrings.