Contemporary Cherokee Artist Karen Sixkiller offers these beading workshop in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse.
Learn how to make beautiful loom beaded bracelets using larger beads. Finish a project or two in one day of hands-on instruction. Materials provided. Appropriate for adults and youth 12+ with parent/guardian also enrolled.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to prepare a bead loom for beading and learn how to add beads to a loomed project. They will learn about needed supplies and how to use a bead pattern to create loom beaded projects with hands-on help. They will also learn how to finish and add a binding, clasp and jump rings for a professionally finished final product.
Create one or more bracelet(s) in this 5-hour workshop! Basic beading supplies, bead looms, a pattern, and hands-on instructions are provided. A variety of beads will be provided for students to create at least one bracelet, but students may bring their own beads using a simple supply list. The class is held at the Forks Campus. Students should bring a refillable water bottle and lunch or a snack.
If students prefer to design using their own beads and colors, see supply list:
- One color size 8 seed beads in a small 7.5g package
- Second complementary color of size 8 seed beads in small 7.5g package
- One color of 4mm faceted round beads "fire polish" minimum 8" strand
- Second complementary color of 4mm faceted round beads "fire polish"minimum 8" strand
- Appx cost $15. Available at local bead stores in Sequim and Port Townsend, occasionally JoAnn Fabrics. Can also be found online at Fire Mountain or Amazon.
