First Post

I'm just starting to use this and still not quite sure how it all works, so please bare with me. I've seen many artist archive their process through blogs and I have finally joined the trail.

My brother used to bead when we were younger, so I never thought I too could do it. He moved on with other things and I was always fascinated, but never did anything about it. It wasn't until attending University that I found my niche.

I was apart of a group of students called Native American Student Association(NASA). We have incentive programs to help us adjust to the college lifestyle. I rarely attended until later Junior year. The group along with the Center for Native American Studies, on campus, would hold bead classes. I started attending the classes and never stopped learning, even after I graduated.

NASA would bring in elders to teach us different styles from different regions, as well as techniques. I had no idea how to flat bead and was slightly embarrassed to ask or let others know I didn't. Being stubborn I taught myself and through the classes and peer teachings my bead work improved. To give back my gift, I now teach classes locally.

Many of the styles I use in my bead work were taught to me by my elders. Currently I'm working on a whole new beaded collection. I'm taking the traditional techniques and adding a twist. I'll add photos as I go.

I hope you enjoy walking with me on this journey.