Looking for a guest teacher for your store, bead society, or bead festival?
Jeanette Shanigan
bead artist, author, teacher
Some suggested classes:
The Beaded Basket: (5 classes available)
Learn basic techniques with the Beginner's Basket.
Create a larger basket and experiment with design and shape.
Create a full-size floral-embellished basket.
Make a basket with a lid that is accented with stone beads.
Learn how to make the challenging Bead Urn that was featured in the
Beadwork Magazine challenge, Feb/Mar '03.
Using Cabochons & Agate Slices: (3 classes available)
Cabochons I = learn the basics of back stitch, edging, working with cabs, etc. while creating a brooch.
Cabochons II = more techniques, such as bezels, unusual edging stitches, bead embroidery, etc. while creating a necklace.
3-D Cabochons = learn advanced techniques, such as free-form & floral embellishment of your necklace or bracelet.
Lectures and/or Slide Shows: (4 available)
Beadwork of Alaska Natives
Copyright and Beadwork
The Beady Quiz Show
Creating Beaded Quilts
Also any of the pieces from my beadwork books: Beaded Holiday Earrings, Suncatcher Beaded Jewelry, Beaded Adornment, Beaded Holiday Adornment, The Beaded Basket, Beads for the
Holidays, Beadazzled Cabochon Jewelry, A Bevy of Beaded Bracelets, Holiday Beadery, Bead-Embellished Objects or More Beaded Baskets.
Also any of the pieces from my gallery on this website:
Learn 2-drop peyote done in a zigzag pattern. Create this deceptive cuff bracelet that features interchangeable parts--great for wardrobe changes/colors. Featured in the Beadwork Magazine challenge, Apr/May '04.
"Fantail Illusion Necklace": A bracelet has to have a matching necklace! this one features the same motif as the bracelet plus a framed cabochon.
Basket Weave is not just for baskets! (4 classes available)
Learn how to make the Knobby Bead using basket weave.
Make a bangle bracelet with basket weave and a bit of peyote.
Learn a new way to surround a cabochon with beads. Throw in some pearls for pizzazz.
Use basket weave to make a large, spectacular neckpiece that features multiple cabochons.
Exploring the Herringbone Stitch: (2 classes available)
Diagonal Drop Bracelet = Double flat herringbone embellished with small drops.
Art Deco Necklace = Combine stone cabochons with double herringbone and the unique cross-cross herringbone stitch.
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Learn basic techniques with the Beginner's Basket.
