Mixed Media Bead Jewelry with Daniella Amit

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Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

In this creative and exciting workshop you will learn how to make unique intricate long beads, using ribbon, thread and seed beads.

The techniques applied in these creations are wrapping, stitching, embroidering and beading.

Each student will choose to make and complete either a collar, a bracelet, or 2 – 3 long beads.

A wide choice of ribbon, lace, decorative thread and beads will be provided for you to choose from, and you are welcome to bring any special beads or charms, ribbon or lace, to make your creation ‘your own’.

Minimal sewing skills are required.

Daniella Amit is a designer and artist who has recently moved to Victoria, bringing a wide variety of skills and creativity to her new community.

Daniella’s work is unique in combining different mediums and techniques.and she has exhibited and taught Textile Art in several venues in Vancouver: Artemis gallery, Fibre Art Guild of Vancouver, Harmony Art Festival in West Vancouver, and in her own studio.

A graduate of Art & Design college in Jerusalem, Daniella begun her career as a Landscape Designer in Israel.

Moving to Vancouver and its very different environment, she replaced her passion for gardens with Textile Art which she calls “Fabric Gardens”.

Graduated from Bezalel, Art & Design Academy in Jerusalem

Owned my Landscape Design firm from 1975 to 1994 in Israel when I moved to Vancouver.

Owned In Residence Design in Vancouver and now in Victoria, focusing on designing kitchens, bathrooms and renovations.

Owned La Penna Design – Textile Art & Jewellery, teaching Fabric dyeing (Procion H and Eco dyeing), Collage, Embroidery and Needle Weaving, applied to personal accessories and Home-decor.

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