maria rypan is an international designer and instruction book publisher recognized for her Ukrainian style of beadwork and interest in global folk arts. www.rypandesigns.com
010b1 – Beading: Picot Basics (16) Beginner
The best intro to the world of beading is to experience how a simple change in direction with the needle can create a cluster or form a zigzag. Whichever way, you’ve just created a picot from a straight string of beads! Play with colour placement and unleash your creativity. Kit $8
45 Minute Workshop – Fri 1:00 to 1:45
323c3 – Netted Xs & Os: Necklace & Earrings (25) All Levels
Add intrigue to your netted collar by alternating contrasting Xs with keyhole Os, a new idea from Ukraine. Accentuate the openings with cubes or drops. Punctuate the X with a fancy picot. Learn both variations as you bead weave with eight seed beads. Make a pair of chic keyhole earrings to match. Kit $27-$44
3 Hour Workshop – Thu 5:00 to 8:00
324c2 – 3D Snowflake Fan Wheels (25) All Levels
Back by popular demand! Choose from the Silver Shadow or Classic Crystal Pearl Collection. The sparkle comes from the 6mm CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski crystal tips. Learn the secret for how these extraordinary 3D snowflakes are created and tricks to firmly place the bugle Vs around a circle of beads. Great idea for décor and memorable gifts. Kit $18-$20
2 Hour Workshop – Sat 12:30 to 2:30
325c1.5 – Beaded Soutache Bracelet or Necklace (25) All Levels
On first glance it looks like a braided soutache trim, but it’s really rich lush hex, seed and bugle beads bead woven with a single needle and thread into a modern vintage classic. Maria’s unique off-loom herringbone version has some twists and turns. See the transformation before your eyes as you bead along! Kit $18-$27
1.5 Hour Workshop – Sun 1:00 to 2:30
907s2 – Beadwork: THE Most Versatile Art Form
Come see how to incorporate beads into almost anything! Add beads and sequins to couture and bridal wear, use as a trim for trendy fashions and décor items. Bead embroider entire surfaces or enhance quilts, needlework and cards with a few well placed beads. String them on yarn for knitting or crochet into bracelets. Loom weave into pictures or create 3D beadwoven vases filled with beaded wire flowers. Join, Maria for this inspiring vision with samples galore!
1.5 Hour Seminar – Sun 11:00 to 12:30
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