Nancy Cain in Person!! - June 30 - July 2
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Beading is my handcraft. It is a way of thinking and living. It is a process that is deeply satisfying.
I have always been fascinated with handcrafts, whether it was clay, paper, buttons, fabric or simply found objects. I studied art in college and worked as a graphic artist for 16 years all the while exploring various handcraft techniques. One day in 1988 or 1989 I was smitten with a beaded watch band. The cost of the watch was prohibitive as I was newly married. Intrigued with these beads, I searched out a local bead store to investigate. The venture into the bead store was the beginning of my journey. In the early stages of a piece I work almost exclusively in my head. I mentally imagine the beads, working out engineering and design aspects before actually touching the beads. It is quicker than actually beading and I can only do this when I am alone and quiet. The middle of the night is the best! Teaching is a journey for me as well. Each class is different even with the same project. My focus is heavily about the process a piece takes. In art, the artist explores the process and the product or finished piece is the result of that exploration. For me, the process, whether mentally or physically is thrilling, frustrating, challenging and where the real bead joy is. It is the journey. When I am teaching a class, I get to view the process again through fresh eyes. We can reconstruction it as is or deconstruct it by looking at the process, delving below its surface and learn new lessons from it. The direction and depth of a class can be varied: the more inquisitive the class, the more detailed the ideas of process can get. It is a spontaneous journey we can take together. |
Friday, June 30 - Boho Chic
Ethos of the 1960s shine in this vintage piece. Vintage German glass cabs as well as vintage ethnic style distressed and patinaed metal pieces adorn the fringe creating a slight little tinkle as you wear it. Attach the Cab with a minimalist amount of unique beading and attached through the drilled 11mm offset hole. The lower layer of fringe is made with the three strands of tubular netting ‘starts’ creating a strand of little stars. The upper layer fringe are simple strands while the rope is a lightly sculptural tubular netting.
Saturday, July 1 - Affinity Necklace
This beautiful necklace is Nancy's latest creation. Create a long vintage style, 3-layered necklace of peyote stitch rope, chain, and stringing. The uniquely structured beaded ovals accent the fringe of minimalist bezeling around vintage 20mm clear crystal stones and the use of the beautifully textured Miyuki cotton pearls adds a vintage touch.
Sunday, July 2 - Paragon Bracelet
Paragon bracelet is a simple and elegant design that makes a fashion statement with a Levi jacket or little black dress. Innovative bezeling for both round and oval crystals allow for maximized shine. The peyote stitch technique lend itself to tight structuring in bezeling and clasp attachment.
Additional Information
Class Prices and Information
Zoom Classes - $95/day
1/2 day of classes - $50
1 day of classes - $95
2 days of classes - $180
3 days of classes - $270
Each additional day - $90
Please note: Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
To register, please call (312) 316-1910 or email citybeads.chicago@gmail.com. Payment is due at the time of registration and will be refunded only in the event another student can fill your seat.
Class Prices and Information
Zoom Classes - $95/day
1/2 day of classes - $50
1 day of classes - $95
2 days of classes - $180
3 days of classes - $270
Each additional day - $90
Please note: Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
To register, please call (312) 316-1910 or email citybeads.chicago@gmail.com. Payment is due at the time of registration and will be refunded only in the event another student can fill your seat.