BSSDC Programs

August 2011 | Past Speakers

August 20, 2011

Jean Campbell

Jean Campbell designs, teaches, and writes about beadwork. She is the senior editor of Beadwork magazine and has written and edited more than 45 books, most recently including Steampunk-Style Jewelry and Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements.

Jean writes a popular weekly blog on BeadingDaily.com and is a Crystallized Elements Amassador for the Swarovski Company. She has appeared in the DIY Jewelry Making show, the Shay Pendray Show and PBS' Beads, Baubles and Jewels where she give how-to instructions, provides inspiration and lends crafting advice. Jean teaches off-loom beading throughout the United States. she lives in Minneapolis, MN with her family and a whole lot of beads. Visit Jean's website at www.jeancampbellink.com.

Jean treated us to a history of Steampunk and a slide show of some of the leading Steampunk artists and their work.