Beading Workshop

In this workshop you will learn how to make small jewelry items such as earrings out of beads! Beading is so much fun, and Sadie makes it delightful! Crafting, re-creating and re-engineering are traits of a creative person. Raising children, being active in the education system as well as leading Girl & Boy Scout troops gave me opportunities to explore art related activities with kids and young adults in the Northern VA area for 30 years. I have always been a resourceful person and in 2010 a different type of challenge called Lyme disease overwhelmed my life. I needed to find a new activity and a trip to the local craft store was in order. I purchased a spool of thread, 2 tubes of seed beads and a tiny spiral necklace was born. Beads saved my life. They helped me learn to keep focused and not allow unnecessary brain clutter. Beading is a wonderful meditative state of mind. There is seldom a day that passes when I am not without my beautiful glass and stone beads. I have a collection of beads from around the world. France, Germany and the Czech Republic are my favorite countries to find handmade glass beads and buttons. Porcelain flowers, Semi precious stones, agate, pearls and feathers are on hand. I use quality seed beads, TOHO or Miyuki Delica for precise woven work. The thread is also produced by Miyuki a 100% nylon beading thread.