Madeleine Earrings & Pendant

Most of my inspiration comes from antiquity but the Art Deco Movement also fascinates me.  The movement in the early 20th century seems to combine some classical and timeless motifs with elements of the future.  The movement began in Paris and affected all areas of design – architecture, decorative arts, fashion, and jewelry.

During one of my first trips to Chicago, I took the architecture cruise and fell in love with the architecture of Chicago.  Art Deco architecture and motifs found in jewelry inspired Madeleine Earrings and I designed them specifically for my great friend Lisa Garoon when she asked me to come and teach for her new bead shop – City Beads in Chicago. 

They are named for the fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet who influenced the course of fashion during the 1920s and 30s.  Her designs are gorgeous!!!!

The earrings (or pendant) combine peyote, brick, and square stitch.  The workshop is for the intermediate/advanced beader.  Participants will also learn how to cover an earring pad with post.

One Day Workshop:  Intermediate to Advanced