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Next Meeting
Tuesday March 24 6:30 PM PST
Valerie Hector
Mainland Chinese Beadwork, Ca. 1279 AD - 2010
Valerie Hector Although Chinese people have been making beadwork for several thousand years, few ancient pieces have survived. After showing several ancient examples, Valerie focuses on beadwork made from ca. 1850-2010, including articles of home decor and pieces made to be worn. In this brief overview of a largely undocumented topic, Valerie will share images of rich, colorful objects including bead curtains, beaded table screens, beaded slippers, headbands, baby carrier panels and hair ornaments - along with a few beaded rosary beads.Valerie's presentation concludes with contemporary Chinese bead polyhedra and small beaded figures and toys. Presentation Copyright C
Valerie Hector 2025-2026 Valerie Hector has been a studio jeweler since 1988 and a beadwork researcher since 1995. Her jewelry designs are widely published. An accomplished metalsmith, she is known for juxtaposing her beaded forms with hand-fabricated sterling silver armatures and findings. In 2005, Valerie published The Art of Beadwork: Historic Inspiration, Contemporary Design, which pairs global beadwork history with designs by contemporary bead artists. Her scholarly articles on beadwork history can be accessed at academia.edu: https://independent.academia.edu/ValerieHector
Our meeting place has moved. We are now meeting in Montgomery Park. 2701 NW Vaughn
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The Pattern Book is ready!
Thank you Shawn Brown and Karen Bettin for all of your hard work to make this a reality!
Print copies are now available on Amazon
PBS is sponsoring Open Beading for any/all members to join when they can. They are three times a week:
Mondays from 1 pm pacific time
Thursdays and Fridays from 5 pm pacific time
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