Beads, beads and more beads: The art of beadwork flourishes in Tubac Dec 14, 2008
Published: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:37 PM MST Beadwork dates back thousands of years and is still very popular today, thanks to bead artists like Tubac s Margaret Rose Chitwood, owner of Beads of Tubac. In an era of machine-produced accessories, Chitwood, who goes simply by Margaret Rose, still believes in the art of handmade goods. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
This event offers glass beads, live demonstrations, a make-it-take-it table and stunning beadwork on display and for sale. (See photos of participating artisans' beadwork at , reader-submitted photo galleries, bazaar crafts ... Crafter's Faire, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, 3031 LaTouche St. Look for dream catchers, willow furniture, holiday items, beadwork, stained glass, silk flowers, crafted cards, quilts, wall hangings and tree skirts. (Anchorage Daily News)
Labor Day weekend on one tank of gas Aug 29, 2008
The Bair Museum is chock full of history and art treasures from intricate beadwork vests and tobacco bags made by the Plains Indians, to fine silver tea sets by famed goldsmith Paul Storr to Charlie Russell paintings. Due to the eclectic and quirky tastes of the Bair sisters, Marguerite and Alberta, a visit to their 26-room ranch home makes for a visually stunning treat. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Newspaper venture embodies fragile freedom of media Jun 23, 2008
Curios spill on to the tarmac: drums from Mali, filigree copper work from the Congo, Moroccan studded brass, Malawian carvings, and beadwork bracelets from Zululand. What we are doing there, eight men and a woman with our own tour bus and driver courtesy of USAid in Khartoum, is partly professional but mostly of a ritualistic nature, f;ting freedom. (Business Day)
Victorian Tea Apr 16, 2008
Delicately draping a long black skirt over her arm, Virginia Loranger noted the garment s surprising weight and elegant beadwork. It s my grandmother s, Loranger said of the skirt, worn to Anaconda social affairs in the late 1800s. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ableauctions - iCollector to Host Bozeman Montana Auction Aug 24, 2007
In addition, this year the auction house has added a fine selection of Native American items such as beadwork, rugs and textiles, pottery, jewelry and artifacts. In addition, Jay Moynahan, author of "The Ace Powell Book," among many others, will be conducting a book-signing during the previews. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Plenty of Utah festivals to keep you entertained this summer May 20, 2007
American Indian Art Show Description: Paintings, beadwork, leatherwork, wood carvings and more by Amerian Indian artists. Where: Western Heritage Museum, 328 E. 200 South, Vernal When: June 4-23 Cost: Free, donations accepted Information. (Deseret News)
Super Bowl Sunday for a geek without bean dip Feb 12, 2007
Or knitting, crocheting, quilting, tatting, cross-stitching or executing beadwork. Or how about getting up out of the chair and taking some exercise, preferably outside, as my trainer Melanie Carvell keeps advocating (I cannot for the life of me understand why she is so lean, cheerful and healthy). (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
