Benedict House : beads | jewellery

30 September 2010
BENEDICT HOUSE NEWSLETTER

Morning All,

On another lovely crisp spring morning I am writing as the flowers are absolutely bursting out of themselves. I went to Sydney last weekend to a trade show and bought back lots of gemstones and charms, pictured below.

Last newsletter, I mentioned a renting a studio. Thanks to Melinda Dwyer, I now have one.

No fresh produce markets on this weekend as Bruce is away.

I have a family reunion coming up. Our large family are gathering in Moree and Goondiwindi where we grew up. My brother from Denmark is here already. He stayed with us last week and helped me sort my bundles of unopened letters. My sister from London is flying in today and brother from US tomorrow. Other sisters from Melbourne, Blackall, Townsville and Mt Isa are heading to Moree.

My elderly mother is very excited to see everyone together, especially the overseas ones. For years there has not been enough rain up there, now all the small creeks and rivers are swollen and flooded with recent rain. Roads are cut – so now the challenge will be to all get there.

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family" ~Anthony Brandt

"There is no cure for laziness but a large family helps" ~Herbert Prochnov

Benedict House, Queanbeyan

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Christmas Lunch 1966 - I'm off to the reunion this weekend

Amethyst, citrine and chrysocolla strands

Agate fish and abstract shape bead strands

Magnetic clasps with crystals
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Lots of new clasps

Agate strands

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Camelias in full bloom in the courtyard

Silver plated resin designer beads

Various agates in the subtle greys

Coral, jade and howlite strands
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Clear quartz strands

Coin pearl strands in assorted colours

Christmas Parties & Group Bookings 10+ in Private Room
‘Great Value’ Set Menu – 2 meats, potato dish, baked ricotta with capsicum sauce, seasonal salad, our fresh rosewater pavlova with seasonal fruit, standard coffee/tea, complimentary sparkling wine. All gluten free, Vegetarians also catered for.
$32 pp | Bookings ph 6284286

Second Hand Sunday Recycle // Reduce // Revive
31st October 10am-1pm
Now that spring is here, an opportunity to clean out the drawers and bring your quality clothes in to sell.
Designer clothes, vintage, collector’s items, craft items – all welcome.
Stall cost $10 | Stallholders call Kate on 6284 2868

Queanbeyan Artists' Open Studio Trail
6th & 7th November
Benedict House will be part of the Queanbeyan Artists' Open Studio Trail

High Tea in the Refectory
Upcoming High Teas: 17th & 24th October, 14th & 28th November, 12th December (Christmas High Tea)
Take time out, meet up with friends for with traditional food, served with traditional style. Four savoury foods, three sweets, glass of sparkling, tablecloths and tiered plates. $30 per person, 3pm-5pm.
High Teas are usually booked out, if you would like to come to High Tea, you may buy tickets with your credit card and we will send them to you. Bookings essential – 6284 2868

Beading Classes
7 Week Beginners Course: commencing 14th October
Creative Retreats (Beginners): beginner's necklace, earrings & bracelet on 16th October, 20th November
Creative Retreats (Intermediate): contemporary knotting, twisted wire & pearl knotting on 27th November
Mixed Media: chain or ribbon on 9th October, 2.30-4.30pm $28 pp.
Wire Workshop: twisted wire bracelet on 23rd October; 2.30-4.30pm $28 pp.
Making/Designing Prayer Beads, worry beads, rosaries, chaplets & malas: 13th November, 2.30-4.30 pm
Making Gifts Under $10: bookmarks, key rings, earrings, handbag charms on 5th December, 2.30-4pm
All bookings & enquiries ph 6284 2868

Music Club
Next: Sunday 19th December
Soloists or small groups of musicians and storytellers - established or young - will gather in ‘The Refectory’ 3-5pm. Enquiries 6284 2868

Fresh Produce
in season fruit and veg from region is available every Saturday & Sunday + bread, olive oils, Lindsay & Edmund’s chocolate, Sue's famous apple pies and our preserves - reducing the ‘food miles’

Take care,
Kate