Beading Workshop

Learn the art of adornment with master beader, Carmen Guerrero. In this two hour workshop, you will learn how to create your own beautiful jewelry with simple, easy-to-replicate designs. Beads and materials will be provided, just bring your creativity! This intermediate workshop will go over different kinds of designs for various skill levels. Beading experience not required. Participants will leave this 2-hour workshop with their own completed beaded bracelet! ABOUT THE ARTIST Carmen de Novais Guerrero, founder and jewelry designer of Carmens Creations, started beading as a little girl in northeastern Brazil, learning from her grandmother. A descendant of the Kambiwá tribe from the northern state of Pernambuco, Carmen began her beading journey by learning how to perforate and string seeds in the backyard, delighted in making colorful, simple necklaces to wear and give to friends as gifts. Throughout her life, she has explored this traditional artform, constantly challenging herself to dream up new patterns, techniques and exciting color combinations. Learn more at carmencreations.com . Carmen is also the Executive Director of Cultural Coalition, Inc, producing annual cultural festivals, partnering with other local arts organizations, championing the preservation and celebration of the traditional cultural arts. As an educator and teaching artist for various area schools, she shares her indigenous roots through music and art to foster multicultural understanding. As an artivist/arts advocate, she co-founded Xicanindio (now Xico, Inc.), the Arizona Latino Arts Center, and the Cultural Coalition.