Workshop | Cynthia Rutledge | A Cut Above

A Cut Above was inspired by two different aspects of the work of Antoni Gaudí. The first, being the architectural flowing shapes, arches, and spires of his work. The second was to capture the essence of his use of color and light. Each tassel consists of three shaped components, laced together to form “windows” of color and structure. At the top of each of the tassels is a four-sided CZ beaded bead, reflecting light as it is worn. The chain is a filled-netting, evoking the style of leaded glass, and the ending is a sliding clasp.

Discipline: Bead Weaving

Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced

Techniques:

Bezel work
Flat peyote stitch with increasing
Filled netting
Stitching-in-the-ditch
Tubular peyote stitch with decreasing

Workshop cost: Member $70, Non-member $90

Kit cost: $195.00 plus the cost of 8 Cubic Zirconias (.65 each up to about 13.00 each)

Kit includes:

Supplies to bring to class:

• beading needles
• beading mat
• scissors
• tape measure
• chain nose pliers (optional)
• magnifiers (optional)
• task lamp (optional)
• awl (optional)