When
Optional Early Bird Start - Thursday, January 14, 2010, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Retreat Weekend:
Friday, January 15, 2010 thru Sunday, January 17, 2010
 

Where    
Hilton Garden Inn
1749 Scott Boulevard
Temple, Texas 76504
1-254-773-0200
www.temple.gardeninn.com
Across the street from Scott and White Hospital

$77  Double or King
$80  Junior Suite
When making reservations, request the Texas Bead Retreat rate.

The event takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn,  However, if hotel rooms are no longer available at the Hilton Garden Inn or if you prefer to stay at a different hotel, these are nearby hotels.  The first two are less than a half mile from the Hilton and the last is about a mile away.

Hampton Inn
1414 SW HK Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76504 US
1-254-778-6700
 

Fairfield Inn
1402 Southwest H K Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76504 US
1-254-771-3030
 

Residence Inn
4307 South General Bruce Dr.
Temple, TX
1-254-773-8400
 

Classes

Check out our great classes for 2010
2010 Class Info

Classes are taught by fellow beaders who volunteer their time to teach us a new project.  Classes are usually about two hours.   Everyone can sign up for three classes. But, since the spirit of the Retreat is that we share our knowledge, we all pass on what we learned to our table mates when we come out of class.  So you'll spend the weekend learning many new things. 

To see past year's classes, follow these links:

2009 Retreat Classes
2008 Retreat Classes
2007 Retreat Classes
2006 Retreat Classes



Bead Sales

Once again Jane's Fiber & Beads is our on-site bead store. Jane carries a huge assortment of seedbeads in every size, shape and color you can imagine. Plus she will have Czech pressed glass, semi-precious, books, tools and other bead supplies.  This year Jane will arrive on Thursday so get your shopping list ready.

Unlike many bead events, the focus of the Texas Bead Retreat is on doing beadwork and not the business of beads. Therefore, we have an exclusive arrangement with our on-site bead store to provide the supplies we need for the weekend.

Sales by retreat attendees of non-competitive items are permitted but table-space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to sell any items, prior approval is necessary. Please contact Sandy before the retreat to discuss your items.

Vintaj Bead Challenge

This year the Bead Challenge will be to design your beadwork around  a focal piece donated by Vintaj Natural Brass Co.   When you send in your Retreat registration, we'll mail you a focal piece.  Add your own beads, wire, fiber or what ever inspires you to create your beadwork.  Complete your project ahead of time and bring it to the Retreat.  We'll award cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places as well as a People's Choice award.  Participation in the Vintaj Bead Challenge grants permission to Texas Beaders and Vintaj Natural Brass Co. to post photos of work submitted to Vintaj and Texas Beaders websites and blogs.

Bracelet Swap

Make a bracelet in one of these sizes:  6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½ inches.  You will swap for a bracelet of the same size that you made.  On Saturday there will be a table set up where you can place your bracelet.  Wrap your bracelet with your name on the inside and the bracelet size on the outside.

Door Prizes

We have great fun giving away so many wonderful door prizes donated by such generous people. Check out some of our generous sponsors below. Please contact Sandy if you have items to donate. Those selling at the Retreat are asked to donate an item for Door Prizes.

    
 

For more information, contact:
Sandy Pardo
Elizabeth Harkins
 

Read about the 2007 Retreat