Who is Maria Rypan?
Maria Rypan is an international designer and instruction book publisher with an interest in global folk arts who is recognized for her Ukrainian style of beadwork. rypandesigns.com
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So… You Want to Bead?
Welcome to the world of beading! Great visuals will show you all there is to know about the plethora of beads and metals; stringing materials and beading wires; wire gauges; tools and findings available. Gain confidence to perfect your own beading style!
Vancouver Room – Fri 9:30 . Sat 10:30
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Beadwork: Colour, A Beader’s Palette
How do you use colour to transform a basic idea into brilliant beadwork? This practical colour theory approach will help you understand how to place bead colours, bead finishes and metallics against each other to make your beadwork projects pop.
Vancouver Room – Fri 3:30
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Beadwork: Beyond Stringing
Discover the world of beadweaving… the art of creating beadwork with a needle and thread. See how easily seed beads can be turned into amazing creations with simple techniques, such as ladders, RAW, netting, brick, mosaic (peyote), spirals, herringbone and loom work.
Vancouver Room – Sat 3:30
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The courses above are for Spring 2012’s Creativ Festival.