Native American Beading Workshop

with Roger Amerman

Creating Excitement:
Applique and Contour-Style Seed Beadwork for Beginner and Advanced

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002* -- 10am-4pm

Registration: $90 General, $81 Burke Members

Materials: Bring your own or purchase from instructor on day of workshop for $10 (advance notice required). See materials list.

About this workshop: This one-day workshop, for the beginning or advanced student, begins with an introduction to a variety of beading traditions and techniques used by Native peoples of North America. With a focus on applique and contour-style beadwork, students will study color, contrast, texture, and use of imagery; learn effective use of tools and materials; and create a sampler of several styles.

About the Artist: Roger Amerman is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation who grew up on the Umatilla Reservation in Oregon and studied beading with elders of that tribe. His bead art has won numerous national awards, including Best of Show at Indian Art Northwest 2000.

For information or to register, call (206) 543-9681

 
* A second workshop may be offered on Sunday, December 8, 2002 from 10am-4pm to accommodate in the case of a sell out. Minimum per class: 10; Maximum per class: 15.

The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington Campus at 17th Ave NE and NE 45th St.

Materials list

1. Seed beads: sized 10/o to 12/o is recommended for beginners. Consider using at least 3 colors and coming up with a good color scheme.
2. Materials for beading: thin gauge canvas and/or woolen cloth (navy blue or scarlet color may work well).
3. Cardstock: Thin gauge cardstock paper (no thicker than a postcard gauge).
4. Thread: NYMO nylon thread (size C or D is recommended) or mercerized cotton thread of size 50 (175 yard spool).
5. Scissors: Ideally students should have 3 scissors, one small for cutting threads and small repair work; a larger one for cutting cloth and leather; and a third for cutting paper, such as paper backing, patterns or stencils. Bring what you can.
6. Needles: "Sharps" of size 12 or 11 are recommended (not the long loom bead needles!). The small short needle is better to work with.
7. Containers: 2 or 3 containers/trays to hold and store beads.
8. Pliers: A small crafters needle-nose or flat nosed pliers.
9. Wax: A small cake of wax (size of a half-dollar and about 1" deep).
10. Pencils: Black ink pen(s), but NOT felt pens!
11. Ruler: 6" or 12" ruler.