Beaded Star Ornament
In this four-hour contemporary beadweaving class, you will learn to use a beading needle, thread, and seed beads to make a 3D beaded star ornament. The star ornament is composed of five warped square components which are stitched together to make the 3D star. The basic warped square will be made in class, and stitching together the first two squares will be demonstrated in class.
Written instructions will be provided so you can finish making the warped squares and assemble the star on your own time after class. This is an advanced-beginner class; however, an adventurous & confident beginner should be able to complete the project. Previous beadweaving experience is recommended but not required. Any experience with hand sewing, cross stitch, or embroidery will be beneficial.
Supplies fee: $10
Bring a lunch/snacks!
Ages 12 and over.
Teresa Shelton Bio
By integrating mathematics and physics principles with tiny seed beads, I create sculptural and wearable art. With every stitched bead, I incorporate structure, form, movement, and color into my artwork to achieve bold statement pieces with unexpected surprises.
In the 90’s, I wandered into a bead shop and bought a book on Native American beadweaving techniques and a few tubes of mixed seed beads. That was enough to start my love of beadweaving. Over the past ten years, I have become passionate about geometric beadweaving, and my occupation as a printed circuit board manufacturability engineer inspires the geometric style in my art and allows me to easily merge the technical with the creative. I currently live in Orofino with my husband, some crazy chickens, and a demanding feline overlord. Learn more at www.teresashelton.com
Please RSVP. If your plans change after registering, please let us know if you cannot attend so we may offer the space to another. The class is free and you will also have an option to make a donation to support continued free arts programming for Kamiah and beyond. You can bypass this option by just hitting “Continue”. You will be able to put in the names of everyone in your group and you will also receive email confirmation of your registration and event reminders.
We look forward to seeing you in the studio!