JUNE 2010 CLASSES @ OUT WEST DESIGNS

                            to register- call 541-549-1140 -drop in -or email outwestdesigns @hotmail.com

Greetings & blessings - SUMMER has arrived! Now, if the weather would only get a little warmer!

Hope to see you soon in Sisters - drop in & see whats new - changes are comin' - stay tuned!

                                                                                                                                        ~ NANCY & GARY TRIPP ~

                                                                                                                                           

 Thurs. June 3^rd  ~ 6 - 8pm

                     STRINGING & DESIGN BASICS ~ no cost ~

Sat. June 5^th ~ 10am - 12:30 AND  again 2pm - 4:30

                     HAMMERED LINK BRACELET ~ cost $50.00

Thurs. June 10^th  ~ 6 - 8pm

                     BASIC WIRE-WRAP BRACELET ~ cost $50.00

Sat. June 12^th ~ 10am -  noon

                     EARRING DESIGNING 101 ~ cost $40.00

Sat June 12^th 2 - 4:30pm

                     EARRINGS from the TOP DOWN ~ cost $50.00

This may be the last chance for classes for a while, so please

register soon, as the class size is small and they will fill up

quickly! We are still available for private or small groups

and are happy to arrange times and days that work just for you.

GARY WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MID-JULY FOR

SILVERSMITH INSTRUCTION - DATES ARE FILLING FAST!

Hi there all our blog readers & beaders!
  Gary & I are headed out on our first vacation in many years & we are very excited, as you may imagine.
In light of that information, there are NO classes scheduled for the month of May ~ BUT ~ we are always
available for private scheduled workshops & private parties @ the "Bead Bar", so if you want to line up
something, just give us a call @ 541-549-1140. 

      WE  WILL BE CLOSED ON MOTHERS DAY

  We start our trip on Mothers Day & head for Seattle, to see our oldest son & will be staying with Nancy's
brother. On Tuesday we fly to the Black Hills of South Dakota to play at being tourists for a few days! Then
back to Seattle for a couple more days. Home again to kitties & friends by Monday night the 17th of May.

STOP IN & MEET NYK & STEF (our younger son & his sweet wife!) CATHY - AWESOME NEW KID @ OUT WEST
AND SUSAN - FRIEND OF THE CENTURY!!!  They are so thoughtfully going to take care of all of you while we
are away & they are so precious - each one of them, I do hope you will drop in & say HI!

"BALLOON DAYS" SALE @ OUT WEST DESIGNS!!!!

COME ON IN - EVERY PURCHASE YOU GET TO CHOOSE A BALLOON - EVERY BALLOON HAS
A SURPRISE INSIDE -  FREE GIFTS LIKE THREADERS, BEAD MATS, BEADS!!!
OR YOU MAY GET A CARD WITH 10% - 50% OFF THAT DAYS PURCHASE!!!!
I know, its silly, but BALLOONS make ne happy & I thought this was a great way to get my
"balloon fix"! Hope you enjoy & win lots of very cool stuff! As long as the balloons last, the sale lasts!

Well, we will post pics & info of the trip & the class schedule for next month  ASAP...
until then, be blessed, be kind, be happy ~ Nancy & Gary @ Out West Designs

Email us to request  our monthly e-newsletter. You get the class schedule before anyone else, and
we'll let you know about upcoming events, sales, special purchases & other cool information & if you
include your birthday (month & day...on year necessary) and we will automatically enter you into
the monthly birthday drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate. Thanks & hope to see you soon ~ Nancy ~

Well, with a few computer glitches and all - here comes the Jewelry Design class schedule for April 2010. Our vacation got bumped out to May, but all is well & we are looking forward to a much needed week off - just the two of us - far away! ( Not too far, though!) With that in mind, there are only a few classes coming up, we will try to plan a similar schedule for May, alternating the days that the classes are offered. For example, if you wanted to take the Stringing class, but it's only scheduled on a Thursday, NEXT month it will be on Saturday. Or you can gather a few friends & schedule it when it works best for you! That usually works VERY well!  Classes remain small, so sign up early if you can. Hope to see you soon - Nancy

Thursday April 15th - Basics of Stringing & Design - FREE - 6-8pm

Saturday April 17^th - Hammered Links Bracelet - cost $50.00 - 10-1pm

Tuesday April 20^th - Earring Designing - cost $40.00 - 6-8pm

Thursday April 22 - Wire-wrapped Bracelet - cost $50.00 - 6-8:30pm

Saturday April 24^th - Earrings from the Top Down - cost $50.00 - 10-12:30pm

You can sign up by e-mail off the website, call 541-549-1140 or drop in @ the corner of Hood & Elm @ Out West Designs & see what all the class projects look like!
We are open every day EXCEPT Sundays for the winter. 10-5 Mon - Thurs & until 6 on Fri & Sat.

  Call 541-549-1140 or email outwestdesigns@hotmail.com to register 

 

THURS. 3/11  ~ 6-8pm  ~ Basic Stringing & design  ~ FREE!  ~ BYOB (beads)

 

SAT. 3/13  ~ 2 CLASSES ~ 10am -12pm & 2-4pm ~Wire wrap bracelet ~ Cost $50.00

 

TUES. 3/16  ~ 6-8pm ~ Story necklace  ~ Cost $35.00

 

THURS. 3/18  ~ 6-8pm ~ Earrings 101 ~ 2 pair  ~ Cost $40.00

 

SAT. 3/20  ~ 10-1pm  ~ Earrings from  the Top Down ~ Cost $50.00  (2 pair)

 

TUES. 3/23 ~ 6-9pm  ~ Hammered Silver Link  Bracelet  ~ Cost $50.00

 

THUR. 3/25 ~ 6-9pm  ~ Mix &Match (a new class!) ~ Cost $40.00

 

SAT. 3/27  ~ 10-12pm  ~ Basic Stringing  ~ FREE!  ~ BYOB (beads)

 

SAT. 3/27  ~ 2-4pm  ~ Earring designs  ~ 2 more pair!  ~ Cost $40.00

 

We are happy to accommodate small groups, private parties and one on one classes.

Prices are as stated and we will schedule to your needs. Just ask! Silver smith instruction

is scheduled one on one with Gary & at your convenience. ~ Thanks ~

                 MARCH SALES EVENT

ALL MONTH LONG, ALL STONE BEADS, ALL GLASS BEADS

           50% OFF ~ all month in March!
           ~ single beads, strands, large beads,  small  beads ~
  ~ gemstone, precious & semi-precious ~ some are one of a kind! ~

   This is one way we have found to say thank you to all of you who faithfully shop
at Out West Designs. It's also a great way for us to make new friends & to let people
see who we are, what we carry and how we do business. We always try to have a good
selection of quality beads, not just quantity. That is truly our goal and we hope that it
does show  through in our bead selections.
    As we began to prepare for the arrival of our vendors this spring, we realized that
we need to make room for some new treasures! We thought it would be nice to
bless our beading friends with a great opportunity to build up their own personal stash!
So, come on in anytime this month & get twice the bang for your buck on all the glass
beads and all the stone beads you need.
   THANK YOU  ~  each one of you, for making Out West Designs such a wonderful place.
Without YOU,  we would not be here ~ it is all of you that  truly make it possible & you who
make it such a pleasure to be here every day!  So, thanks from your friends ~ Nancy & Gary ~

                                MARCH CLASSES
The class schedule will be posted here next week. You can call  541-549-1140
or subscribe to our e-newsletter by emailing @ outwestdesigns@hotmail.com
The newsletter will have all the information released first, including sales events,
classes & some perks that we only post in the newsletter!
or use the email us link at the bottom of our home page here at outwestdesigns.com

Hi there ~ we are slowly overcoming the "computer issues" and getting the class schedule out to you!
WHEW! This was a rough one as I have had some technical difficulties...mostly operator error, I'm afraid!
But, here is the new schedule ~ and FYI we have a SALE  going on in February ....all month long...
                             ~ PEARLS 50% OFF ~ TRADE BEADS 50% OFF ~
                          this is on ALL strands & loose beads in stock! No half strands, sorry.
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                     ~~~ CUSTOM JEWELRY SALE ~~~

   4 DAYS ONLY ALL OUR HANDMADE, CUSTOM JEWELRY WILL BE ON SALE 30% off
            FEBRUARY 12 ~ 13 ~ 14 ~ 15 ~    Happy Valentines Day/Presidents day!

         ~ CLASS SCHEDULE  for Feb. 2010 ~

call 541-549-1140  ~ or email outwestdesigns@hotmail.com  to register, thanks.

THURSDAY  2/4  ~ Basic EarringDesigning ~  6-8pm   COST $40.00   limit 6
                                 We will make 2 pairs of wonderful & uniqueearrings - everything is included

SATURDAY  2/6  ~ Basic StringingTechniques ~ 10-noon  COST ~FREE   limit 6
                                  In this workshop you can re-work old pieces,or design something fabulous
                                from theground up. Class is free ~ bring your own or purchase beads at a discount.

SATURDAY  2/6  ~ Basic Wire Wrapping ~   2-4:30pm   COST$50.00      limit 6
                                 Design abeautiful bracelet using silver wire & beads...such a fun class!

THURSDAY  2/18 ~ Wire Wrapping ~ 6-8:30pm ~  COST $50.00      limit 6
                                So muchfun we are doing it again today!

SATURDAY  2/20 ~Earringsfrom the Top Down ~  10-1 pm   COST $50.00   limit 5
                                 In this workshopyou'll learn to make the findings for your own custom earrings.

THURSDAY  2/25 ~ HammeredBracelet ~ 6-9pm COST $50.00limit 5
                                   Create ahammered link bracelet from sterling silver wire.
                                         So popular we will repeat this class onSat. the 27th!

SATURDAY  2/27 ~ Hammered Bracelet ~10-1pm  $50.00 limit 5
                                     Create a lovely hammered link bracelet fromsterling silver wire.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON ~ BLESSINGS & HAPPY BEADING TO YOU ALL ~ NANCY ~

           HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

  We at Out West Designs truly hope & pray that this coming
 year will be fullof promise for all...love, joy, laughter & blessings!
We are looking forward to a lot of fun in 2010 & hope to see you
all sometime soon! Here are the classes for January ~ enjoy ~

           ~JANUARY 2010 CLASSES~@Out West Designs

                email or call 541-549-1140 to register

JAN. 2ND ~ EARRINGDESIGN - LIMIT 6 people-COST $40.00 ~ 10am-NOON
            We will design 2 pairs of earrings using differentelements. Fun & any skill level welcome

JAN. 2ND ~ BEAD STRINGING BASICS - LIMIT 6- COST FREE ~2pm-4pm
                 Bring your own beads, orpurchase what you need @ 25% off. We will go over basic
                        designing &closures, find out why some things work & others don't! FUN & FREE!

JAN. 9th ~ EARRINGSfrom the TOP DOWN -limit 4-COST$50.00 ~ 10am-1pm
             Learn to make your own ear wires & headpins. Youwill literally make 2 unique pair of
                     earrings "fromthe top down". Basic hammering will be taught - no experience needed!

JAN. 9th ~ HAMMERED LINK BRACELET - limit 4- COST$50.00 ~ 2pm-5pm
              In this workshop, we will work with silver wire tocreate a beautiful bracelet which
                        can be worn"as is" or consider adding charms, perhaps in the Heritage braceletclass.

JAN.16th ~ WIREWRAPPING - limit 6 - COST $50.00  ~ 10am - noon
                Design a beautiful bracelet & learn basic wrappingtechniques that can be used in many
                           differenttypes of jewelry. You choose the beads during class from our great selection!

JAN.16th ~ EARRINGSby DESIGN - limit 6 - COST $40.00  2pm - 4pm
             This class we will do 2 more earring designs, a littlemore advanced, if you like!

JAN.30th ~ HAMMEREDLINK BRACELET - limit 4- COST $50.00~ 10am - 1pm
                  In this workshop, we will work with silver wire tocreate a beautiful bracelet which can be worn                      

                                 "asis" or consider adding charms, perhaps in the Heritage bracelet class.
                  ****this class may be substituted with anotherhammered design technique  cost is to be determined.

JAN.30th ~ HERITAGEBRACELET - limit 4 - Cost TBD  ~ 2pm - 5pm
   This class is differentevery time. You may choose already bagged beads & a commercial charm bracelet,   

     or use the hammered link you madeyourself! Try this one with the  family  birthstones...it is gorgeous!
~GARY IS GIVING INSTRUCTION IN SILVER SMITHING~

             ONE-ON-ONE & SCHEDULED WHEN IT WORKS BEST FOR YOU!

MENTION YOU READ THIS SCHEDULE ON OUR BLOG & GET 10% OFF

ANY CLASS REGISTRATION ~ classes are small & do fill quickly!

                                      WINTER HOURS 2010

MONDAY - THURSDAY 10:00am - 5:00PM / FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10 - 6 closed on SUNDAY

 

Thank you all for making 2009 a great year for us ~ new friends

and old alike are what keep us going & we look forward to seeing

many of you soon ~ in a class, or just drop in on your way by...we

love to see you ~ Gary & Nancy Tripp

                                HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The holidays are here & what better way for us to let you know how much we

appreciate you ~ our friends & customers ~ than to have an OPEN HOUSE.

So come on by FRIDAY thru MONDAY ~ have some apple cider and cookies!

There will be gift drawings each day, refreshments & a great sale with 25% off

everything in stock! (except Christmas ornaments on consignment)

Special hours for this weekend:

Friday - 9am - 5:30 - the tree lighting ceremony is at 5:30 in Barclay Square.

Saturday - 9am - 6 pm - Christmas Parade is @ 2pm - great view from our porch!

Sunday - Noon - 5pm

Monday - 10 - 5pm

Regular hours now till the end of the year:

Monday - Thursday - 10am - 5pm

Fridays - 10am - 7pm ~ many shops in town are open late for your shopping pleasure

Saturday - 10am - 6pm ~ classes scheduled morning & afternoon most Saturdays

Sunday  - noon - 4pm

Looking forward to seeing you this Christmas season, whether in a class, at

our open house, or just because you are passing through. Blessings to you all ~

                                                                                    Gary & Nancy Tripp

WE WILL HAVE A KIDS DESIGN DAY ON DECEMBER THE 19th

from 10 am - 4 pm ~ special pricing & projects at Out West Designs

and also the Spirit of Sisters, next door. Gift projects for the WHOLE

family, including the guys & your pets! Open to kids ages 5- 17.

Prices will range from $5.00 - $20.00 & gift wrapping is FREE!

 OUT WEST DESIGNS   DECEMBER  2009  CLASS SCHEDULE

            Come in ~ call  541-549-1140  ~ or e-mail us here to register

 

Sat Dec. 5^th ~ 10am – noon ~ HAMMERED SILVER LINK BRACELET ~   

     Introduction to hammering metals, you will create a beautiful  linked bracelet.

            LIMIT 5   ~   COST $50.00        Everything is included silver or gold fill.

Sat. Dec 5^th ~ 2pm – 4pm  ~ EARRINGS FROM THE TOP DOWN ~

     Design 2 pair of beautiful earrings, literally from the top down. You will make the

        findings and everything involved for 2 unique pair of custom earrings.

           LIMIT 5 ~   COST $50.00      Everything is included ~ silver or gold fill.

Sat. Dec 12^th ~ 10am – noon ~ FREE STRINGING WORKSHOP ~ 

       Bring your own beads, rework an old piece, or purchase supplies before the class.

           LIMIT 6   ~  COST FREE plus any added supplies @ 25% off        

Sat. Dec. 12^th ~ 2pm – 4pm ~ EARRING DESIGNS 101 ~  $40.00 

         Everything is included for us to design 2 pair of beautiful earrings.

           LIMIT 5 ~   COST $40.00      Everything is included ~ silver or gold fill.

 

SCHEDULE A PARTY OF YOUR OWN FOR 3 – 6 PEOPLE AND DESIGN GREAT

ONE OF A KIND GIFTS TO GIVE THIS CHRISTMAS. ANY OF OUR FUN DESIGN

WORKSHOPS CAN BE SET UP AS A PRIVATE PARTY FOR YOU & YOUR GUESTS

JUST CALL US TO SET UP A TIME & DATE WITH NANCY OR GARY.

  ~SILVER SMITH CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE ONE ON ONE WITH GARY,

       CALL TO SCHEDULE  TODAY 541-549-1140 ~

GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE ~ A GREAT GIFT FOR A CLASS, CUSTOM

JEWELRY, OR BEADING SUPPLIES FOR THE DESIGNER IN YOUR LIFE!

We have added a few new workshops and are adding some new ones again next month ~ we are

pleased to keep expanding all our horizons. Now is a great time to be planning those gifts you want

to make... be sure to take classes early, as I have had so many of you take a class, planning to give

the finished project as a gift, but then you like it so well, you just have to keep it ~ so leave yourself

enough time to create another one as your gift-giving choice!

                 ~ Holiday blessings to you all  ~ HAPPY THANKSGIVING ~

~ Start your Thanksgiving early, start  TODAY ~ find one thing every day to give thanks for!

                     It's a fun way to help keep your eyes on the right things!

              ~ Love you all ~Thanks for making Out West such a great place! ~

OUT WEST DESIGNS     NOVEMBER 2009   CLASS SCHEDULE

 

Sat. Nov 7^th~ 10am – noon~ FREE STRINGING WORKSHOP ~ 

       Bring your own beads, rework an old piece,or purchase supplies before the class.

Sat. Nov. 7^th~ 2pm – 4pm ~ EARRING DESIGNS 101 ~  $40.00 

         Everything is included for us to design 2pair of beautiful earrings.

 

Thurs. Nov. 12^th~ 6pm – 8:30pm ~ EARRINGS from the TOP DOWN ~ cost $50.00

        We will make the finding, the headpins and design two pair of unique earrings.

 

Sat. Nov. 14^th~ 10am – noon ~ HAMMERED SILVER BRACELET ~ $50.00  

    A new workshop ~ we will practice hammering silver and will create a linked bracelet.

Sat. Nov. 14^th~ 2pm – 4 pm ~ MIX & MATCH ~  class price is the cost of supplies.

     A different approach to stringing, this versatile piece can be worn numerous ways!

 

Thurs. Nov. 19^th~ 6pm – 8pm ~ STORY NECKLACE ~  cost $35.00

      Build a unique “charm” necklace that tells a bit of who you are, or hope to be!

 

Sat. Nov. 21^st~ 10am – noon ~  WIRE WRAPPED BRACELET ~  cost  $50.00

      You will leave wearing a bracelet you design and build from silver wire & beads.

Sat. Nov. 21^st~ 2pm -   ~ HERITAGE BRACELET ~ cost $75.00 limit 4 people

    This is a fun class, use birthstones, or a bag of already selected beads ~ delightful!      

               ~ CLASSES ARE LIMITED IN SIZE & FILL QUICKLY ~

Come in ~ call 541-549-1140 ~ or e-mail outwestdesigns@hotmail.com to register

 ~ Looking forward to seeing you in a class ~ SOON ~ Nancy & Gary Tripp

        GARY WILL TEACH SILVER SMITH TECHNIQUES
   ONE-0N-ONE INSTRUCTION ~ CALL TO SCHEDULE 541-549-1140

       GARY WILL BE A HOODOO SKI INSTRUCTOR AGAIN THIS WINTER

     CONSIDER & TAKING A LESSON ~ ask for GARY @ HOODOO ski school

  We are doing a food drive for the local food bank ~ drop off anytime ~

    fill out a frequent buyer  card & get extra punches toward savings!

HELLO & THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR CLASS SCHEDULE.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS TIME
OF YEAR - LIFE SLOWS DOWN A BIT, WE CAN STILL ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS BEFORE  WINTER TRULY
SETS IN, AND IT'S ALWAYS SO MUCH FUN TO START THE NEW SESSION OF CLASSES & WORKSHOPS!
WE WILL BE POSTING THE REST OF THE "FALL" SEASON (NOV & DEC) BY THE END OF THE MONTH.
AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR LOOKING US UP, AND WE LOOK FORWRD TO MEETING YOU IN CLASS!
                                                                                    ~ GARY & NANCY TRIPP ~


STRINGING BASICS   -  Learn the basics of  design, clasping  & finishing your jewelry ~ LIMIT 6
Thurs. Oct. 15^th 6 - 8pm     *This class is FREE, bring your own beads, or purchase @ the class. 


WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY – Learn the basics of wire wrapping as we create a beautiful  bracelet
                                                   that you WILL be wearing home! ~ LIMIT 6 students
Sat. Oct 17^th  10am - 12     Cost is $40.00 ~ includes everything 

EARRINGS BY DESIGN – We will design 2 pair of earrings per session and each will use some
different  techniques, just to keep things interesting!  ~  LIMIT 6  ~
Thurs. Oct.22^nd  6 - 8pm     Cost is $30.00 & everything is included 

STORY NECKLACE  –  You will design a necklace on a beautiful silk cord that tells a story &
celebrates  your own personal journey. ~ LIMIT 6 ~
Sat. Oct. 24^th 10am – noon      Cost is  $30.00
                       

We have lowered the cost on several of the classes because wehave found a less expensive supplier for
some of our materials, streamlined the class, and we want to help you stretch your budget, too! 

            As always, we are happy to schedule a time for your group, or party, at a time
          that works best for you! Just call & we will help you plan a fun & creative session!

                 SILVER SMITH INSTRUCTION IS ONE-ON-ON AND WILL BE
        AT YOUR PREFERRED TIME & DAY. CALL GARY 541-549-1140

Look for new schedule for Nov. & Dec. SOON!