New Class: Today is a Gift - A Necklace of Gratitude

If you are an advanced beader, you can now learn to make this prayer vessel necklace. I will be teaching this 2 session class at The Beaded Iris in Albquerque, New Mexico on 2 consecutive Saturdays, October 16th and 23rd from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. It is comprised of ladder, brick, peyote and herringbone (tubular and circular versions). I recommend that students know at least 3 of those stitches in either flat, circular, or tubular form. There is a wirework option as well, for those who want. The vessel opens and a prayer or message can be placed inside. This project is a "non-denominational" version, derived from my Beaded Mezuzah Cases which are featured in 500 Judaica, now available from Lark Books.

See the Classes page on this website for more class details.

I have submitted this to Beadfest Santa Fe, but haven't heard back from Interweave yet.

Today is a Gift - A Necklace of Gratitude

I created this vessel to celebrate the beauty and gift of life. It can hold a personal prayer of thanks that can be worn as a necklace.

I used to work as a physician. This year I am beading full time to continue my own personal healing. I find that creating beauty is a very healing experience.

I am grateful for the love and joy in my life. I am grateful that I can use painful experiences for growth.