On Saturday I took a bead embroidery class with a couple of my bead girls over at Bella Beads. Our teacher was Norieta and not only is she an accomplished bead artist, she has the patience of a saint. She was also endlessly entertaining. She had us laughing and smiling throughout the four hours we were there.
Yes, you read right. Four hours.
And here’s what I got accomplished.
What’s not pictured there is a bracelet blank that we had to glue some fabric onto then sew the edges onto. You would not believe the mess I made! Getting a needle through fake suede is not my thing.
Norieta had to help me, hold my hand, rescue me, etc. etc. It was sad, people. Very sad.
Also? Glue and I mostly have a hate/hate relationship.
I can’t even look at that bracelet blank without shuddering.
Here’s an example of Norieta’s work and what I hope to exemplify. This bracelet doesn’t have the brass bracelet form though.
Luckily, there was pastry to decrease the frustration when I couldn’t whip one up like that in the four hours we had.
It was so good, I forgot to take a photo before I started nomming on it. There might have also been some Korean sushi. Mmm.
It was a wonderful Saturday when all was said and done despite the fact that I went home cross-eyed and exhausted.
I hope you all had a great one too!
I”ll leave you with the fabulous Norieta and her glorious smile.*
*If you’re interested in the seeing more of the necklace she’s holding, here’s a close-up.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
oh…that’s fake suede? ay. i’ve always stabbed my fingertips when using a needle.good luck with your bracelet. the finished piece by norieta…wow! and the necklace…just stunning. and damn. now i want pastry…
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:56 am
actually i was referring to the necklace she’s wearing. she made that right?
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:35 am
Oh wow, that bracelet is fabulous! You’ll be turning those out in no time. I love the Cookie bead earrings. And your slouchy hat! You’ve been BUSY. Do not finish Lyra now. You’ll make me feel bad. You wouldn’t want that, would you? ;)
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:36 am
oohhh, I am so super jealous of you right now. This is definitely something I want to do when I can get some more crafting money.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:57 am
That necklace is awesome. What a beautiful piece of ART!
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I usually just spill everything on the floor and spend the rest of the class picking up millions of beads. Not for me!
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Good luck with your new technique.
Tasty looking pastry too.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Looks like tedious work, but the results are gorgeous!! Good luck finishing yours :)
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
wow, the colors in norieta’s finished bracelet is really gorgeous. you’ll get there, too! if we could all do it like the instructors on the first try, there’d be no need for instruction in the first place!
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:11 am
What a lovely way to spend a Saturday! Wish I lived closer to you so I could go to Morietta’s workshop! Her bracelets are stunning!
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:51 pm
wow.
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Love the subject heading of this post! LOL. Oy vey! I’m impressed. Seed bead are tantamount to lace in my head … i.e. runs screaming from the room ;-) But seriously – TOTALLY awesome! Looks like you’re having fun! :)
February 25th, 2010 at 2:38 am
Definitely inspiring. I like the colors you have going in your bracelet. Also, your learning inspires me!
xo