From beginning basics to innovative freeform techniques, I offer fun and inspiring beadweaving, fiber art and mixed media classes. I have a friendly, supportive teaching style that encourages participants to bead fearlessly. Shown here are samples from some of my most popular classes. I teach regularly at Fusion Beads in Seattle, Washington, and at national shows and other venues (see below). For a current schedule of my classes at Fusion Beads and registration information, please call the shop at 206-782-4595.
If you would like to schedule a class outside the Seattle area, either privately or through a bead shop or other venue, please contact me: tina@tinakoyama.com.
Instructions for some class projects shown below are available for sale. Please e-mail me to inquire: tina@tinakoyama.com.
2010
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Alaska Bead Company, March 28 - 30, Anchorage
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Pratt Fine Arts Center, "Art Journaling for Busy People," Oct. 1 -2, Seattle
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John C. Campbell Folk School, "Sculptural Improvisation with Beads," Oct. 29-31, Brasstown, NC
Bead Fearlessly!
Please click on each thumbnail photograph below to view the piece up close.
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Fearless Freeform Beadwork! Full-day class Prerequisite: Proficiency with either peyote stitch or right angle weave |
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Tiara Bracelet Full-day class Prerequisite: Knowledge of flat herringbone stitch |
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Fandango Bracelet Full-day class Prerequisite: Knowledge of flat herringbone stitch |
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Peacock Bracelet Full- or half-day class Prerequisite for half-day class: Knowledge of flat herringbone stitch |
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Phoenix Pendant Full- or half-day class Prerequisite for half-day class: Knowledge of flat brick stitch |
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Duomo Bracelet Full-day class Prerequisite: Knowledge of flat peyote is helpful but not required. |
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Sculptural Netted Cuff Full-day class No prerequisite |
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Collage Brooch (Beginning Brick Stitch) Full-day class No prerequisite |
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Freeform Brick Stitch
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Freeform Knitting and Crochet Full-day class Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic knitting and single crochet (Class taught at Acorn Street Shop, Seattle) |
e-mail: tina@tinakoyama.com
Photos by Greg Mullin except as noted. All content copyright© Tina Koyama, 2010.