Events

Oregon Sunstone Trunk Show 

April 11th & 12th from 11 to 5

The Dust Devil Mine trunk show features an amazing selection of authentic Oregon sunstone beads, finished jewelry and loose faceted and rough sunstones. Patsy will be here with tons of handmade sunstone beads, cabochons and specimens with tons of color. She will be here representing the mine to help you pick the sunstone beads or stones that will complete your current or future projects. Unique in the entire world, sunstones are the Oregon state gem. This spectacular gemstone is only found in south-central Oregon and mined by US veterans.These stones have a natural beauty and come in several colors, ranging from champagne, Schiller (copper color through the stone), red, green and watermelon. This feldspar crystal is heat stable and can be set in place with silver precious metal clay.

Ava Motherwell's Vintage & Vintage-Inspired Beads, Buttons & Findings

Saturday April 26th from 11 to 4 Only!

Since 1989, Ava has been traveling across Europe in search of unique vintage and vintage-inspired beads. Her journey into the world of beads and jewelry began with upcycling costume jewelry into her own creative designs. She is constantly on the lookout for bold, colorful beads, findings and jewelry components, with a special love for pieces used in costume jewelry from the 1920s to the 1980s.
Her collection includes:
✨ Vintage glass beads from Germany
✨ Vintage glass buttons from Germany
✨ Vintage & contemporary resin and Lucite from Germany
✨ Vintage & contemporary poly resin from Italy
✨ Handpicked treasures from the Whole Bead Show