Tag: 55+

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October 21, 2022

55+ Creative Aging: African Inspired Handmade Beads Polymer Clay Class

Series will take place on Thursdays, Mar. 30 - Apr. 27, 2023. Learn how to create a beautiful assortment of imitative African style beads that look just like the real thing using polymer clay! Discover the origin, technique and language of these tribal beads, and make a variety of bead shapes, cane construction, color mixing, […]
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October 21, 2022

55+ Creative Aging: African Inspired Jewelry Making: Mixed Medium Class

Series will take place on Saturdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 18, 2023 Throughout Africa, body adornments are made from local materials and worn for a variety of reasons. Explore how artisans have traditionally made beads from glass, brass, wood, shell and bone. You will receive a sampling of beads to start your collection. Expand your […]
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August 31, 2022

55+ Creative Aging: African Inspired Handmade Polymer Clay Beads by Debbie Jackson

Part 1 (2 weeks) - All Skill Levels African Trade Beads & Bangles Hear about the origin of African Trade Beads and see samples of Debbie’s authentic collection. Learn how to make millefiore (1000 flowers) canes along with several other cane patterns with polymer clay. Create a beautiful assortment of imitative African Trade Beads that […]
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June 16, 2022

55+ Creative Aging: Advanced Weaving for Art & Function – Virtual class

This series will run on Thursdays, Jan. 19, 2023 - Mar. 9, 2023. In this class, students will explore different types on looms including backstrap and unconventional looms, flowerpots, picture frames, embroidery hoops, etc. for use during and beyond the class sessions. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the multicultural history of weaving […]