Roadshow Schedule
This roadshow schedule only reflects upcoming workshop within the next year. Future scheduled workshops beyond this time are not necessarily listed here. To get more information about, or to sign up for any of these workshops, please contact the venue directly using the contact information provided below.
Rome, Italy
March 26th, 27th and 28th
Floral Geometrics: Geo−floral Beaded Bead Workshop
Fleur de Vigne Necklace Workshop
Vineyard Jewel Workshop
For more information, contact Manuela at:
Mobile – 347 6648303
e-mail – info@arteformecolori.com
website – www.arteformecolori.com
Perlen Akadamie
Dortmund, Germany
March 17th: Floral Geometrics: Geo−floral Beaded Bead Workshop
March 19th: Double Pagoda Necklace Workshop
March 20th: Keshi Pearl Necklace Workshop
March 21st: Passionflower Vessel Workshop
Contact: www.perlenakademie.de
Bead & Button Show Master Class
The Bead & Button Show
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
June 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2010
Contact: www.beadandbuttonshow.com
Unconventionality: Incorporating the Unexpected into Your Beadwork Designs
Dive into the realm of unconventionality in this three−day workshop that explores the conceptual and technical aspects of incorporating unexpected and unusual materials into elaborate beaded jewelry or sculpture. Topics covered in this workshop will include: approaches to patterning and design that maximize wearability, overall approach to creating effective and high impact designs, and successful incorporation of unconventional materials both technically and aesthetically. The instructor will assist students in their own design layouts as well as provide extensive instruction and demonstration of stitches and technical construction. Stitches covered will include peyote stitch (in all it various forms), Ndebele herringbone (in all its various forms), spiral stitch, multiple bezeling techniques, and many types of embellishment. Considerable amounts of time will be dedicated to constructing 3−dimensional forms that will effective capture the unusual objects upon which the project is based. The artist will discuss the ideas behind her own design agendas, as well as help students to develop and understand their own design intents. Students are encourage to bring in their own unique elements however the instructor will also provide a wide range of objects, available for purchase, that can serve as inspiration and provide focal points for design. Included amongst these objects will be: antique prosthetic eyes, doll eyes, computer circuitry board, custom−cut lapidary forms, feathers, leather, and an extensive assortment of found objects. Students will be asked to pre−select 2–3 possible color palettes prior to the workshop, as these will allow for more time to focus on design layout and concept. Pre−requisites for the class: Students MUST have good foundation knowledge of peyote, spiral, and Ndebele herringbone stitches, basic bead embroidery, and basic embellishment.
Beads On the Vine Retreat
School of Beadwork
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Session One: July 22nd through 25nth, 2010
Session Two: July 29th through August 1st, 2010
Contact: www.beadsonthevine.com
Les Bijoux d'Eiffel Bracelet
Inspired by the form and structure of the Eiffel Tour, this bold bracelet design features beaded prong settings constructed using a combination of herringbone and peyote stitches. Each prong holds a suspended vintage Swarovski dentelle.
Best Bead Retreat: Second Annual Southern Bead Retreat
Callaway, Georgia, USA
August 15th through 21st, 2010
Contact: www.bestbeadretreat.com
Georgian Jewels
This unique design is a modern interpretation of the elaborate jewels of the Georgian period (1780−1830). It features six vintage Swarovski dentelles, three of which are bezeled and three of which are prong set using a unique herringbone/peyote stitch combination to create very structural form.
September 1st through October 6th, 2010: UK Tour
Workshops at various locations throughout the Scotland, England and Wales.
Finished Work: For the entire month of September, a collection of Laura's work will be on exhibit at The Studio, Stitch'n'Craft, Shaftsbury, Dorset. For details, please visit: www.stitchncraft.co.uk
September 2nd through September 5th: Torquay, England
Contact: Sylvia, fabbeads@talktalk.net
September 7th & 8th: The Bead Shop Scotland, Haddington, Scotland.
Contact: www.beadshopscotland.co.uk
September 12th: North Yorkshire at Robin Hood's Bay
Contact: Jenny, jennifer.heathmore@btopenworld.com
September 15th & 16th: The Bead Trail: Northwich, Cheshire, N. Wales
Contact: www.thebeadtrail.co.uk
September 25th & 25th: Norfolk, England: The Wensum Valley Golf Club, Taverham, Norfolk. Contact: jprowse@btinternet.com
Friday 24th September – Les Bijoux d'Eiffel Bracelet
Saturday 25th September – Georgian Jewels
September 28th through October 3rd: Stitch'N'Craft, Shaftsbury, Dorset, England
Contact: www.stitchncraft.co.uk
Tuesday 28th September and Wednesday 29th September: UK Master Class
Thursday 30th September: Les Bijoux d'Eiffel Bracelet
Saturday 2nd October: Georgian Jewels Necklace
Sunday 3rd October: Les Bijoux d’Eiffel Bracelet
Monday 4th October: to be announced...
Beads By Blanche
Bergenfield, New Jersey, USA
October 28th through 31st
www.beadsbyblanche.com
Workshops to be announced...