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I began beading in 1997. What began as an interest quickly became a passion. There is something very meditative about needle and thread and the repetition of a stitch. As you work on a piece, you can literally clear your mind and zone out. Some projects provide instant gratification while others demand countless hours-the choice and depth of commitment is yours. I love the colors, shapes, and textures of beads. I love to learn new stitches and then have the freedom to choose the most appropriate stitch when designing a piece. Beading provides endless challenges, problems to be solved, ideas to be explored. Most of all, I love the friends I have made-my bead study group (you know who you are) and students I have taught. Teaching The Center for Beadwork and Jewelry Arts I love teaching classes on bead weaving at Be Dazzled Bead Store in Nashville, Tn. My students have proven time and time again that they are brilliant, innovative, and a whole lot of fun! These classes are designated “Stitch of the Month” and are designed to teach 12 major bead weaving stitches/techniques. Each class provides a history of the stitch, how to basics, variations applicable to the stitch such as decreasing/increasing, flat/ tubular, and most appropriate beads. Students will work on mastery of the stitch by creating a bracelet. Gallery My bead art is displayed for sale at the Open Window Gallery located at: Be Dazzled Bead store [map to store]: Beadwork Magazine June/July 2008 Picture of Garden Bracelet Note: Permission was given to OneMaker , a National Heritage Foundation, to use the design of this bracelet (renamed, The King’s Garden) to empower Afghan women through education, vocational training, and business venture. August/September Bonus Web Only article and original design, “Fibers Meet Beads” Bead Trends Magazine March/April 2008 Netted Bead Work, by Dianne Fitzgerald Published 2003 by Interweave Press, authored by our high priestess Dianne Fitzgerald. My work was featured in the photograph gallery in the book.
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