Feb 24 2009
Beading Workshops
Beading workshops abound throughout the US some sponsored by Bead&Button magazine, some by bead shows and some are simply taught in local bead shops. If you’re new to beadwork you might be interested in taking one of these workshops just to get the feel of the beads.
If you are already a beader and are looking for some advanced workshops, check out the Bead & Button Workshop in Milwaukee, WI, May 31 through June 7 2009. Cynthia Rutledge will be holding workshops during that week.
Cynthia’s bead patterns are usually inspired by history and tell a story. Her web site not only shows her newest kits and describes her patterns she will be teaching at the workshop, it gives the history behind each pattern. I find her knowledge of history an the way she presents it in her jewelry fascinating.
Her article “Exploring Lattice Weave” was featured in the December Bead&Button magazine and she’s recently been published in the book “Masters: Beadweaving, Major Works by Leading Artists” by Carol Wilcox Wells.
Can’t make the workshop? Check out her kits . She has a wide selection of designs and each design comes in a variety of color palettes. Each kit comes with beads and complete instructions.
Check her calendar for other workshops and trunk shows throughout the country.
