Barbera has been making beaded jewelry for the past twelve years and it all began when she accompanied her husband on a business trip to San Diego in 1994. Having time on her hands, she found a bead shop near the hotel that was giving classes and decided that would be an interesting way to spend an afternoon. Little did she know that it would take over her life and become a necessity to continue creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. She has been selling her work since in arts and crafts shows and local galleries in Upstate SC.

Guild Memberships

Upstate Visual Arts (UVA)
Traveler's Rest Arts Mission (TRAM)
Transylvania County Arts (TCArts)

Awards Won

Best Jewelry - WestEnd Friends & Artists Art and Earth Day, May 2003
Best Donated Jewelry - WestEnd Friends & Artists Art and Earth Day, May 2004

Galleries

The Shops at 27 S. Main, Travelers Rest, SC
Carolina Foothills Artisan Center, Chesnee, SC

CLASS DESCRIPTION

She works with all sizes of beads, but has a love for seed beads. A variety of beads made from glass, pearl, gem stones, shell, bone and wood are used as well as cabochons of stone and glass. In this class you will use peyote stitch and couching to bead around cabochons or other flat materials, such as glass, buttons or shells. You can also learn other stitches such as African Helix or Ndebele (tubes or flat) to make a necklace. Bring beads and supplies you have on hand.

LAB FEE: Beads and cabochons will be available for purchase, as well as fully stocked kits for $25.00.

Maximum No. of Students: 6

Pre-requisite: None