Heart & Hand: Beading and Beadwork with Marilyn Gardiner




Beads adorn ceremonial items.

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Beading and beadwork is found in the traditions of many cultures around the world.  Beads are used to create jewellery and to adorn clothing and ceremonial items.



Beaded purses.

Marilyn Gardiner, former Joseph Schneider Haus artist in residence, creates original works and borrows from traditional beading and jewellery patterns.  

A display of Marilyn’s original works and beaded artifacts at the JSH gallery.



Art Deco inspired necklace.

Here is one of Marilyn's original necklace designs; it borrows from the designs of the Art Deco period.

 



Persian GSG pattern.












This copper necklace created in the Persian GSG pattern is also one of Marilyn’s creations, and one you can learn to do yourself.

Interested in creating your own jewellery? Want to learn more about Marilyn Gardiner Design?  Visit  www.marilyngardiner.com.  You can order kits, books or sign up for a class. 

Follow Marilyn on Twitter www.twitter.com/#!/gardinerdesign or visit her Facebook page www.facebook.com/gardinerdesign .

And don't forget to visit her at the Heart and Hand Festival Sept., 24 2011!