Bewitching Beads
Tuesday, September 9, 6-9pm
Class level: All experience levels welcome
Age requirements: 16+
Teaching artist: Gail Willert
Class fee: $85
In this lively class, participants will take fabrics and papers and make wonderful beads, embellishing them with fiber and yarn. No special skills are needed, just a readiness for fun and exploration. You'll end up with lots of beads - big, small, round, cylindrical - and lots of ideas to take them home and make pins, earrings, bracelets, and adornments for journals, bookmarks, greeting cards, key chains and gifts. Warning: when you discover how much fun and how easy this is, it might become addictive!
Students will learn the geometric patterns for the various bead shapes and sizes; learn and practice the techniques of cutting materials and shaping beads; learn the qualities and applications of selecting varied textiles and fibers; explore the design applications of patterned and illustrated papers; and consider the application and usage of the finished beads.
There will be 3-4 demos of 10-15 minutes each, interspersed with work time. Sharing and feedback will be included at the end of class.
What to bring:
Bring scissors that cut fabric and scissors that cut paper (TAC also has these available to use if you don’t already have)
Optional: Bring fabric pieces/scraps or even old clothing to cut and recycle, as well as any favorite beads and/or charms.
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Bio:
Gail Willert is a multimedia artist and instructor living in southeastern Wisconsin. Having taught adult education for more than 30 years, she loves interacting with students, supporting their creative process and discoveries. Her education and degrees are from the University of Illinois, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the University of Chicago. She creates mixed media artwork, using fiber, ceramics, photography, painting, collage and found objects, which can be seen in galleries and museum exhibitions throughout the Midwest.
Social: @gailwillert