About

**This workshop will be conducted via live streaming with Zoom.**

Class canceled by Joan on 2/12. Students were notified on 2/12.~tt

Using two needles to create a piece works wonderfully with a symmetrical pattern. In honor of Valentine’s month, students will make a multi-layered  bracelet with an X & O (kisses & hugs) pattern. Using two needles to combine  crystal pearls, seed beads and crystal bicones in symmetrical layers is fun, fast and incredibly satisfying. The resulting piece is an absolute work of art!

In  session one, basics of beading ~ setting up a space, tools needed and best  practices for beaders ~ will be reviewed. Participants will learn the pattern of  this basic stitch and how to manage two separate needles. Students will  reinforce and gain comfort with this technique by completing an assigned  amount of the project during the week before the last session.

Session two of exploring ladder stitch will begin with sharing personal successes and trials experienced to this point. Beaders will embellish their bracelets and add a simple magnetic clasp to finish their masterpiece!

Kits will include everything to make one bracelet. Please verify your mailing address when you register.

Students will need to supply scissors and a tape measure.

Details:

• Registration for this class will close on Sunday, February 7th so that kits can be assembled and mailed in a timely manner. Please verify your mailing address when you register. Cancellations will not be accepted after February 7th.
• To register, please choose the color combination you would like to receive in your kit.

• Class time is PACIFIC STANDARD TIME.

• This class will be conducted via Zoom. For a great video on how to use Zoom, watch this tutorial. Please make sure you have the most current version of the Zoom software.

• A Zoom link to join this online event will be sent to the email you registered with one day prior to each session. Please watch for this email. You may need to check your spam folder.
  
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.

Instructor Bio:

Chris Eisenberg discovered beading while recovering from an accident and the resulting traumatic brain injury.  Beading was intensive therapy for Chris and has been medically credited for helping restore significant brain function.  Chris holds a PhD in classical piano performance and opera direction from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently on the faculty at Central Washington University in Ellensburg WA as a performance coach and collaborator.  She has previously taught art workshops at the Autumn Artist Retreat and in the Iron Mountain Arts studio near Port Gamble.