Welcome to Annie Rose Ltd.We are a glass bead making and precious metal clay teaching studio, shop and lampwork supplier based in Whangarei, New Zealand. We supply Venetian, Bullseye, Gaffer, Double Helix, Glass Alchemy, clear borosilicate and Lauscha glass rods, plate glass, enamels, tools, kilns, reduction frits and other art glass.
Here at Annie Rose you can purchase directly from our shop in Whangarei, New Zealand, or, buy online through our shopping cart. We offer complete home and studio setups for torch work and fusing - check out our Kits. Our online shop is in New Zealand dollars and all items are exclusive of GST. We are always available to assist and advise so feel free to phone or email our friendly staff.
Take a look at the beautiful jewellery and home ware collection available for wholesale. Click on the Wholesale tab above.
STOCKTAKE - its nearly that time again much to everyone's horror! We will be closing down from Monday 30th up to Wednesday 31st March. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Orders received during this time will be processed on Thursday 1st April.
MARCH SPECIAL - Annie Rose's green month - 10% off everything green! If it has green in the description, it qualifies for the special discount.
NEW IN STORE: try our new range of products, Double Helix glass rods, and our favourite - filligrana goldstone stringer! Easy to apply goldstone encased in clear, comes in a pack of 5 stringers. Try some today!
Also new stock of Rubino Oro - Pink Gold. This hot pink heart bead (middle pic) is Rubino with filligrana goldstone stringer.
The third pic on the right is Double Helix Psyche hot from the kiln. The bead on the left is all Psyche, the bead on the right is Psyche on ivory.. FUN FUN! Annie Rose staff are hot on the trail of trying out the new glasses - its a hard task but someones got to do it!
If you would like some training on how to use Double Helix successfully email (info@annierose.com) or phone us today (+64 9 4300817 ). We will be running a Saturday workshop exclusively on Double Helix with an experienced tutor.
At Annie Rose we want to help make your shopping fun and easy by providing you with a hand-picked
selection of innovative tools, glass and equipment for glass artists.
Check out our TOP 10 GIFT IDEAS
1. Gift Vouchers
Annie Rose Gift Vouchers - a gift voucher for Annie Rose products, workshops or studio rental hours.
Handmade glass beads, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, mobile phone charms, keyrings and bead pens. All unique and individually stylised by New Zealand artists.
Group Discounts: Special Group Discounts available for 10 people for Glass Bead Making, $85 each. Group Bookings of 10 people for Fusing $95 each. Enquire now to make your booking - ph 64 9 4300817 64 9 4300817 or email us at info@annierose.com
International Glass Artist Sarah Hornik is coming to Whangarei, New Zealand from May 20-23rd 2010. Don't miss this opportunity, places are filling already - book now to avoid disappointment. 50% non-refundable deposit required. For more information see workshops (under News & Events).
Sarah Hornik Workshops 20-21 and 22-23 May 2010
Intermediate Workshop - Two Day workshop Dates: 20 & 21 May 2010 (Annie Rose studio Whangarei)
Value: $975 excl for the two full days Day 1 – In day one of the workshop you will be focusing on the amazing effects that Sarah gets from her glass. Focusing on the reactive colours within the 104 palette you will cover an introduction to colour reactions creating a series of beads including: Reactive rounds, Glass tie-dye effects, Sarah’s signature flower power beads Day 2 – On the second day you really get to free your mind and creative juices in the Freestyle focal fun session. On this day you will learn how to make: Streaky swirly beads, Liquid beads and the amazing Wig Wag stringer effects ending the day with Faux-Retticello beads
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop- Two Day workshop Dates: 22 & 23 May 2010 (Annie Rose studio Whangarei)
Value: $975 excl for the two full days Day 1 – In day one of the workshop you will be focusing on the amazing effects that Sarah gets from the use of silver. Focusing on the reactiveness of silver and the 104 palette you will learn how to make Sarah’s signature style beads including: Organics with a twist, Space and Beyond (Kronos silvered glass and Raku) and also Magical beach beads Day 2 – On the second day you will get to use reactive frits and frufru as well as the use of Gold leaf, Dichro and Palladium. Gravity is our friend on this day as we use it to create shapes and styles including Sarah’s famous silk beads
