Amphora Designs -- News and Updates

Amphora Designs Beadwork & Workshops by Maggie Meister Inspired by ancient mosaics, frescos and jewelry

News and Updates!


Just Added! I have redesigned my online catalog. I now offer instructions on CD. Visit IL Mercato to see what's new!

I've started a Mailing List! Be the first to know when I've released something new or have added things to my teaching and Beadventure schedules. Join Maggie's Mailing List

	Beadwork Magazine August/September 2007 I am thrilled to once again have my work featured in Beadwork Magazine. The August/September 2007 issue features my Bacchic Urn Necklace.	Step-by-step instructions on how to start the Circular Brick Stitch. (Addendum to the instructions found on page 73 of the magazine.)

Beadventure Turkey Photo Album
(September/October 2006 trip)

Beadventure Istanbul
November 2007

I have added a Pre-Bead Conference Beadventure in Istanbul for November 18 - 22, 2007. I have also added a Post-Bead Conference Volunteer Mission trip to Cappadocia scheduled for November 26 - 30, 2007.

BEADWORK Magazine February/March 2007

Beadwork Magazine
February/March 2007

I am thrilled to once again have my work featured in Beadwork Magazine. The February/March 2007 issue features an article on Silvia's Wedding Necklace. This piece, inspired by an ancient Grecian piece is a peyote and herringbone stitched necklace.

Silvia's Wedding Necklace

Mosaic Chain Cuff

I've just completed the Mosaic Chain Cuff workshop! Click here or on the image to see the details.

(Photo by Larry Sanders)

RavennAntica
Periodico di RavennAntica Settembre 2005

Per miei amici in Italia e Stati Uniti d' America. Signora Silvia Zingaretti di la rivista, RavennAntica ha scritto un articolo su mia Kantharos Urn Necklace e Solomon's Knot Bracelet. Cerca leggere un articolo e cerca per la rivista. Ha necessario avere Adobe Reader leggere un articolo e la rivista.

RavennAntica Magazine September 2005

For my friends in Italy and the United States of America. Signora Silvai Zingaretti of the magazine, RavennAntica wrote an article about my Kantharos Urn Necklace and Solomon's Knot Bracelet. Click here to read the article and click here for the magazine. It is necessary to have Adobe Reader to read the article and the magazine.

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Beadwork Magazine October/November 2006 I am thrilled that my work has been featured in Beadwork Magazine. The October/November 2006 issue features an article highlighting the inspiration of my work. In addition, on page 63 you will find instructions and a supply list for my Peacock Collar.

Two ways to reach me

For several years you have been able to reach my web site via www.mmmbeads.com. That will still work. But I now have another option for you, and that is www.amphoradesigns.net.

Trunk Show Info

I am now offering a trunk show at teaching venues. I am bringing treasures from my travels in Italy and beyond. One of a kind focal beads and pendants in glass, ceramics and raku made by Italian artisans are offered for sale, along with Italian seed beads and small kits. Customers and students can use their particular medium (i.e., seed beads, PMC, wire, etc.) to create jewelry with an international flair. Bead Shop Owners and Bead Societies: Let me know if you are interested in the trunk show when you contact me for workshops.

Visit my Workshop and Beadventure pages for the latest information on new workshops, class schedules and upcoming Beadventures. Also look for photo albums from recent trips.

Beadventure Photo Albums

I have uploaded the photo album from the May 2006 Beadventure in Italy. Click here to view the album now.