BSSDC Programs

March 2011 | Past Speakers

March 20, 2011

Judith Bertaglio-Giffin

A Short History of Bead Crochet, and the work of Judith Bertaglio-Giffin.
The fashioning of beaded articles today is not a fad but a continuation of the process of bead artistry begun long ago. Judith will present slides and talk about the historical context of bead crochet ropes. She will then delve into her personal journey of learning, publishing and teaching the time honored woman's craft of beat crocheted ropes. The presentation will be heavily illustrated with photo examples of the technique. Books, DVDs and a limited number of kits will be available for sale.

Judith also taught an intermediate workshop, Textural Elements for Bead Crochet Ropes. This workshop showed how to add texture, shape and style to bead crocheted ropes.