Hey there Bead Friends! I'm so excited to share my passion for beads with you. In this first episode you'll get to know a bit about me before we embark on this amazing bead adventure together! I don't discriminate among beads or techniques. I love collecting, stringing, weaving, and just plain talking about beads. Heck, I like simple friendship bracelets. Couple that with my love for meeting people and sharing their stories, and you've got this podcast. And if you have an awesome bead story let me know so you can be a guest!
Calling all beaders! In this episode, we'll meet Kristina Skillin, the Executive Director of the Museum of Beadwork in Portland, Maine. We'll discuss the meaning of "beadwork" and talk about why it's important to give beadwork its own museum. Then she'll show us some of her favorite pieces on display and talk about how YOU can have a piece in the museum. Prepare to see some incredible beadwork and learn about this incredible non-profit ! Oh and you won't want to miss the Bead Jar segment!
Art Seymour is the leading American (and arguably worldwide) chevron bead maker of our time, but beyond that he is a glass maker and master craftsman. This is the second half of our interview where you'll learn all about Art's decades long relationship with Ghana and his friend Cedi. Learn about his favorite beads, most complex beads, and many more bead stories!
If you're shocked that I got an interview with THE MOST FAMOUS master glass craftsman, then that makes two of us! I am so grateful to Art Seymour for sharing his stories and beads with us. Grab a beverage, sit back and enjoy some "serious eye candy" while listening to how Art got started on his life's journey into glass and chevron bead making. Then be sure to watch part 2!!
Meet a nonprofit near and dear to me, Beads of Courage. In this episode, Beth Moneck from the nonprofit Beads of Courage will tell us about this incredible organization and how bead artists, collectors, and philanthropists alike can donate to this amazing cause that supports children with serious illnesses. For their small operation, even small donations can go a long way!
