About

Class canceled due to no registrants.

Learn you how to string a mala necklace using round gemstone beads, a statement bead and delicate tassel. In this class you will learn how to make the tassel and learn knotting and stringing techniques. Traditionally a mala necklace uses 108 beads and is made for meditation or prayer. There will be flexibility in class to come up with your own design or you can stick to a more traditional method.

Details:

• No jewelry experience needed for this class.
  
• $15 materials fee will be added to class fee when you register. (this includes stringing materials and tassels)
• If you need beads, kits will be available for purchase at the beginning of class for $50.
• Students please bring:
• 107 x 8mm round gemstone beads, or something similar 1 x focal bead.  You are welcome to bring smaller beads but your necklace length will be varied.

Instructor: Samantha Slater, originally from South Africa, Samantha's life in Seattle has drawn her toward the concepts and process of jewelry making. She taught classes at Fusion Beads for over 10 years, she has also guest lectured at Pratt Fine Arts Center and is currently teaching at  Barn, NW Rockhounds, Seattle Findings, and Schack Art Center, as well as privately at her studio in Seattle. It is her desire to not only create beautiful art and jewelry but share her knowledge so others can do the same.

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org