My New book is out!!!

What a new book!!  Yes, that's what I said!  It's called  Exploring Metal Jewelry: Wire Wrap, Rivet, Stamp & Forge Your Way to Beautiful Jewelry. 
You can get it now on the Interweave site!!

 I am so proud of this book...it's a real expression of myself! Lot's of great techniques and projects....even if I do say so myself!   I hope you'll take the time to check it out!

If that's not enough there is a really nice article....Designer Q&A: Meet Jewelry Designer Tracy Stanley that you can check out here: http://www.interweave.com/article/beading/jewelry-designer-meet-tracy-stanley/

Just wanted to let you all know I will be teaching up in Alaska in January at the Alaska Bead Company in Anchorage.  You can check their website for classes and dates!

Bead and Button is just around the corner!

It's that time of year when all thoughts are focused on getting ready for Bead and Button!  Making kits, double checking handouts, prepping for Meet the Teachers...trying to stay focused!  For those of you that are going....I still have room in a few classes.  I'd love to have you join me!

PEEK INTO MY WORLD!
http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/store/class/b160229
A class where you will learn about methods of metal texturing and riveting.  You'll leave this class with your own unique pendant.

If earrings are your thing, I have 2 classes with room:

A full day of fun in:
EXPLORING WIRE WRAPPED EARRINGS
http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/store/class/b160298

And another half day class:

ART OF THE SPIRAL EARRINGS
http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/store/class/b160293

All of these classes are open to students of all skill levels!

Anyone that is going to Bead and Button make sure you come to the Meet the Teachers event!  I'll have some kits available and lots of beautiful finished pieces for you to check out!
Hope to see you there!

New classes on the way!

Now that most of the work on my next book is done, it's time to start designing new classes!  I'll be posting these very soon.... Stay tuned!  Ella says she can't wait!

Bead and Button update!

For those of you going to the Bead and Button I have 2 classes that are almost sold out....

B160274

Wrap It, Stamp It, and Bling It Bracelet-- 

http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/store/class/b160274

B160275

Wire Wrapped Earrings -- What Fun! 

http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/store/class/b160275

 I'd love to have you join us!  Hope to see you there!!

It's all about the classes.......

The year 2016 is going to be loads of fun....Local classes at Fusion Beads in Seattle, Bead Cruise in May, Bead and Button in June, Creative Castle in August, Beads by Blanche in September....just to mention a few.
Some of my classes are set...others still to be decided.  The following classes are just some of the choices that you may see!

BEAD & BUTTON CLASSES 2016

Peek Into My World Pendant

B160229

Wrap It, Stamp It, and Bling It Bracelet

B160274  **LIMITED SEATING**
 

Wire Wrapped Earrings -- What Fun!

B160275  **LIMITED SEATING**

 

Art of the Spiral Earrings

B160293 

 

Exploring Wire Wrapped Earrings

B160298

 

 

OTHER CLASS OFFERINGS YOU WILL FIND AT SHOWS AND STORES THIS YEAR.....

 

Riveted and Embellished Pendant/Earrings

  

 

Rivet, Embellish, Express Pendant

 

Wrap & Bling It Ring

 

Wrap, Stamp, Bling It Necklace and Bracelet
 
A Riveted Pendant
 
Falling Leaves Pendant and Earrings



By The Sea Pendant
 

These are my current offerings.  If I am teaching in your area and you have a request let me know!  I would be happy to pass it on to those that decide.  You can contact me at Tracyastanley@hotmail.com

Here's to hoping 2016 is a happy, peaceful and creative year for all!

THE BABE SHOW IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

The Bay Area Bead Show is just around the corner!  There is still time to sign up for classes!! 

 This class is Wrap It By The Sea
Friday, November 13th
9 am - 5 pm

 Falling Leaves Pendant
Saturday, November 14th
9 am - 1 pm

 Earrings….you can never have too many!
Sunday, November 15th
9 am - 1 pm

Wrap It, Stamp It, & Bling It Bracelet SOLD OUT!
Email us to be put on the waiting list
Saturday, November 14th
2 pm - 6 pm

Go to the website show and scroll down to my name to sign up for these fun classes!  This will be the only time I will be in the area until next year!
http://www.beadextravaganza.com/classes/by_instructor.htm
For those in the area...stop by my classroom if you are interested in kits or finished pieces...I'll have some fun things for sale!  Hope to see you there!!

Things they are a changing!

After much thought and deliberation...I have decided that I am giving up my Studio in Kirkland.  We have just bought a house in Hillsboro Oregon and are going to be living there part time...until we can make a complete move.  Because of that I won't have the time to dedicate to a studio.  I do plan on trying to find places in Oregon to continue teaching at....so if you have any contacts or know of a great store or two in the area....let me know!

I also want to tell you again about the fabulous retreat I am involved with called The Autumn Artist Retreat at Suncadia Resort in Washington State.  I am teaching there along with Sarah Thompson, an amazing wire artist.  The retreat is being held Oct. 23-26 2014.  It will be an amazing and relaxing experience in the Cascade Mountains.  For information check out: http://autumnartistretreat.weebly.com  Hope you will join us!

One more thing to tell you about....I will be teaching again this year at the Bay Area Bead Extravaganza- the BABE SHOW!!  This year it is Nov. 14-16th.  If you haven't made it to this show you need to put it on your must do list!!!  It is located in Oakland Ca. A really great location for jumping on the Bart and checking out San Fransisco while you are there!!  You can check it out at: http://www.beadextravaganza.com  I am teaching a number of classes I hope you will check out!

Well...that is it for now!  If you have any questions you can always email me at:  Tracyastanley@hotmail.com