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Twisted

January 16, 2009

Inspiring creativity Volume 1, Issue 1

Our first customers.

THANK YOU

To all of our friends and customers who stopped by our new retail store and studio space - thank you.

I was overwhelmed by the generosity of your comments and enthusiastic best wishes for our future success.

Thank you from all of us at Gateway Fibreworks and we look forward to your return visit!

Sincerely,
Gail Stiver, Owner

Welcome to the first edition of Twisted …

A newsletter for those who love all things related to beads and the fibre arts!

In this issue, an update on new classes available at Gateway Fibreworks … upcoming workshops … information about our fantastically fun, birthday bashes … and an update on whatís happening with our Mill!

We hope you enjoy this first edition of our newsletter and we are always open to your suggestions and comments … simply drop us a line at info@gatewayfibreworks.com.

Inspiring new courses now available …

Mill

Be inspired … donít let winter get you down … come out and meet some fellow fibre or bead enthusiasts while learning something new! All classes are just $25 each and basic materials are included. But hurry, enrollment is limited to 8 people per class. Drop in or call us today!

Course	Date/Time
Felted Beads Learn how to make the newest fibre embellishment - felted beads.	Tuesday Jan. 20^th 10 - Noon Saturday Jan. 24^th 10 - Noon
Strung Out Learn basic bead stringing techniques and complete a necklace or bracelet	Tuesday Jan. 27^th 10 - Noon Saturday Jan. 31^th 10 - Noon
Yarn Dyeing with Kool-Aid Itís true … Kool-Aid makes a wonderful yarn dye. In this class, learn how to dye your own yarn choosing from a huge colour palette.	Tuesday Feb. 3^rd 10 - Noon Saturday Feb. 7^th 10 - Noon
Flat Wet Felting Artistic felting at its best. Learn the flat wet felting technique … you will be amazed at what you can make with felt.	Tuesday Feb. 10^th 10 - Noon Saturday Feb. 14^th 10 - Noon
Still Strung Out You've mastered the basics, now learn how to do multiple bead strands and added loops.	Tuesday Feb. 17^th 10 - Noon Saturday Feb. 21^st 10 - Noon
Hand-Painting Yarns Learn how to create custom hand-painted yarns using simple and basic dyes.	Tuesday Feb. 24^th 10 - Noon Saturday Feb. 28^th 10 - Noon
Flat Dry Felting Learn the art of needle felting so you can create beautiful felts for your next project.	Tuesday Mar. 3^rd 10 - Noon Saturday Mar. 7^th 10 - Noon

More workshops and classes coming soon …

Love is in the Air. Stay tuned for a very special Swarovski® crystal bead workshop offering inspired projects to make any bride blush with delight.

March Break … watch for our special lineup of parent/child classes for March break - a different project to complete every day!!

Beer, Bratwurst and Bling -- this "men only" work shop will allow big guys to earn extra points by creating their gals something special from the Bead Vault. Drop by and ask us for details … but hurry, Valentine's day is fast approaching!

Free Beading Drop In - every Wednesday between 1 and 3:00 PM you're welcome to drop by Gateway Fibreworks for an open beading workshop in a relaxed social environment.

Inspired Birthday Bashes

Did you know that Gateway Fibreworks offers birthday parties on site? Choose from Bodacious Bead parties, Nutty Knitting or Felter's Fury. We'll even do the party favours and bring the cake!! A fantastic way to create a memorable birthday for kids of all ages. Details available in store.

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