Rocky Mountain Bead Bazaar, Denver Co April 2018
"Midnight Flower" pendant is 3 hours class. The project is suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate students. The focal point of this little gem is sparkling Swarovski round stone in the frame made from 3-hole beams, nib-bit beads and 2-hole cabs.
"Marigold Meadows" project is a colorful necklace using classic cylinder beads, peyote stitch and tubular herringbone. By changing colors of beads we can easy switch this summer/fall project for spring or even winter time everlasting classic. Diagonal flat peyote stitch is the base for three-dimensional flowers, and by changing the amount of sections we can create different numbers of petals or made single or double flowers.The same technique with a few slight modifications can be used to fashion leaves.
This is 6 hours workshop for an advanced level.
This is 6 hours workshop for an advanced level.
"Scottish Heather" earrings is a 3 hours class. The project is using a variety of colors and shapes. The shining Swarovski 8mm chaton is surrounded by SuperDuo beads, 4mm Swarovski pearls, tiny 2mm druk beads and demi-round beads. This is a variation of my other project, "Scottish Heather" necklace, which workshop I will be teaching at Bead&Button Show this year. The inspiration was my husband's native country, Scotland with its mysterious and romantic tales and the breathtaking landscape.
Bead&Button Show, Milwaukee WI, June 2018
"Aurora Borealis" bracelet project is using diagonal peyote stitch and beaded components to create a stunning cuff, which resembles the beautiful yet elusive northern lights. This is a great opportunity to exercise peyote skills, learn how to work around the clasp part (the project can be also done as a bangle bracelet), and add the glamorous sparkles of magical crystals, which are captured in a net created with a variety of pearls, seed beads and Super Duos.
It is 6 hours workshop, suitable for an advanced level.
It is 6 hours workshop, suitable for an advanced level.
"Wild Blackberry" bracelet is another example of the project, which incorporates multiple beadweaving techniques. By using the classic of beading stitches like diagonal peyote, netting and picots we can create this mellow and feminine bracelet. The flexible bracelet band forms a base for Russian leaves and a layered, netted flower. Small crystal and freshwater pearls add to the beauty of this piece.
This is 6 hours workshop, suitable for an advanced level.
This is 6 hours workshop, suitable for an advanced level.
"Marigold Meadows" project is a colorful necklace using classic cylinder beads, peyote stitch and tubular herringbone. By changing colors of beads we can easy switch this summer/fall project for spring or even winter time everlasting classic. Diagonal flat peyote stitch is the base for three-dimensional flowers, and by changing the amount of sections we can create different numbers of petals or made single or double flowers.The same technique with a few slight modifications can be used to fashion leaves.
This is 6 hours workshop for an advanced level.
This is 6 hours workshop for an advanced level.
"Scottish Heather" necklace is 6 hours workshop, inspired by mysterious and romantic landscape of Scotland.
Combine multiple techniques and mixed media to create this charming and nostalgic necklace. The colors of the project resemble romantic meadows in Scotland, full of mysterious, sweet heather flowers. You will practice your skills while creating shaped beads and seed bead components using new colors and shapes that allow you to add numerous layers to your piece. Finish your necklace by designing a custom-made clasp.
Combine multiple techniques and mixed media to create this charming and nostalgic necklace. The colors of the project resemble romantic meadows in Scotland, full of mysterious, sweet heather flowers. You will practice your skills while creating shaped beads and seed bead components using new colors and shapes that allow you to add numerous layers to your piece. Finish your necklace by designing a custom-made clasp.