Enjoy the Symbolism & Beauty of Waist Beads
Learn to make these traditional beads with historical symbolic meaning of empowerment and as enjoyable fashion today.
ENJOY THE SYMBOLISM & BEAUTY OF WAIST BEADS
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55 / One Class
All materials and supplies are included.
Instructor: Laquetta Kinebrew
Location: UC's Victory Parkway Campus
In this class, you will learn to make waist beads, a beautiful adornment with symbolic meaning of empowerment. Primarily worn by women, but also worn by men, waist beads are tiny ornaments made of glass, stones, and crystals. In African tradition, the beads are strung on thread or twine and knotted at the end to be a permanent piece of jewelry. In some uses they remind us to pay attention to our bodies—if the wearer overeats, the string becomes uncomfortable. In this class we will make versatile pieces you can wear for fun, as they are meant to be worn by people of all shapes, sizes, and races.
About Your Instructor
Laquetta Kinebrew
Laquetta Kinebrew is the craft goddess of Brewing Arts. Brewing Arts is a creative service company that provides instruction in knitting, sewing, crochet, and jewelry making.