Join us for a mindful jewelry-making afternoon, with the optional opportunity to meet up for lunch or early dinner beforehand. This is your chance to nourish, unwind, and make something beautiful—literally.
🗓 Date: Sunday, December 22, 2025
⏰ Time: Optional lunch meet-up at 11:00 AM or early dinner 4:00 PM
Beading experience ~1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Lancaster (lunch + bead studio TBD)
💰 Cost: $10–$25+ depending on materials and design style
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🧘♀️ Step 1: Optional Mindful Mingle (Lunch Meet-Up)
Before we dive into beading, join us for an optional lunch meet-up to connect, relax, and enjoy good food. You’ll get to vote on where we meet, and the majority vote will decide the spot:
🥘 Option 1 — 11:00 AM:
Southern Market Lancaster
A lively food hall with a variety of local vendors and cuisines. A fun, casual way to ease into the day for those who’d like to start early.
https://www.southernmarketlancaster.com/
🫕 Option 2 — Early dinner 4:00 PM
Norbu Lancaster — Himalayan & Bhutanese Kitchen
https://norbulancaster.netlify.app/
“At Norbu, we prioritize dietary preferences and restrictions, offering a wide range of vegan and gluten-free options to ensure everyone can enjoy our Himalayan and Bhutanese specialties without compromise.”
📬 I will reply by October 31st with your preferred lunch or dinner option.
👉 The majority vote will determine whether we go for lunch or dinner.
(Participation in lunch or dinner is optional — you’re welcome to join just for the jewelry-making portion if you prefer.)
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💎 Step 2: Mindful Beading Experience
https://www.thebeadworks.com/
After lunch or before Dinner (or if you choose to come straight to the studio), we’ll gather for a creative, calming, and fun jewelry-making session.
What’s Included:
💠 Time to browse and choose your favorite beads, chains, and findings.
🧵 Hands-on creation of your piece — bracelet, earrings, or necklace.
🌿 A short reflection & share to celebrate what you’ve created.
💰 Cost & Materials:
Base participation: $10 (tools and starter kit included)
Material upgrades: $10–$25+, depending on your design (from simple strands to sparkly Swarovski and semi-precious stones).
👥 Group Size: Space available for 10–14 participants. RSVP early to secure your spot!
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🌼 Why You’ll Love It
✨ Fun & relaxed — no pressure, just creative flow
🧘♀️ Mindful & grounding — tactile work that naturally calms the mind
🫂 Social & cozy — meet new people or bring a friend
💎 Customizable — keep it simple or go full sparkle
👉 RSVP by October 31st to cast your lunch vote.
Whether you join us just for the jewelry-making or the full mindful mingle + bead experience, this will be a beautiful, intentional way to close out the year together.
