Workshops
Supply lists and kit information will be sent to registered attendees. You'll have the option of buying a class project kit from the instructor or providing your own materials for the workshop.
Awakening
Sherry Serafini © 2021
One day class - All levels
A dragonfly is a symbol of change, transformation, and self-realization. It teaches us to love life, to rejoice, and have faith even amidst difficulties which is why I chose to use this image in our Coastal Maine Retreat project.
Bead embroider around a beautiful piece of ceramic created by Jean Christen. Other images will be available. The piece is layered onto a handcrafted wooden/paper piece and further embroidered around. Fringe is the focus of this very relaxed piece of art.
Kit includes all of the above plus full-color instructions, suede, and beading foundation
Kit Cost: $115
Lady of the Lake
Miriam Shimon © 2021
One day class - intermediate
Prerequisites - Peyote, basic bezeling
Lady of the Lake is a component-based necklace with various bezeled elements sewn together. The components can be easily converted to earrings and a bracelet.
Katia
Heather Kingsley-Heath © 2021
One day class - Intermediate to Advanced
Techniques Used - Ladder Stitch, Albion Stitch, Fringe, RAW, and modified RAW
A gorgeously multi-layered tassel pendant. A tassel of lavish fringing is encased with an intriguing quartet of bezelled chatons. The tassel top has a double-layered edging and more fringing. A sweet necklace strap worked in size 15 seed beads and delicate loops is interspersed with crystal beaded beads.
Optional Workshop
Stars & Shells
Alexandra Sydorenko © 2021
3 hours class - All levels
What can be more appropriate to a coastal bead retreat than a small pair of earrings featuring a starfish and seashell duo? These earrings are not just fun to wear, they also have tons of personality and can easily be a conversation piece.
If you’ve always wanted to try traditional gold work but have been nervous about trying it, here’s your chance to use hard French wire (pearl purl). These earrings also feature unique vintage French sequins, drop beads, size 15 seed beads and size 11 demi round beads.
Three more colors will be available – Indicolite, Light Amethyst and Crystal.
Kit includes all of the above plus full-color instructions, shimmery leather, and beading foundation.
Kit Cost: $69
