Enjoy the Symbolism & Beauty of Waist Beads

2220 Victory Parkway,Cincinnati OH 45206

19 March, 2022

Description

Learn to make these traditional beads with historical symbolic meaning of empowerment and as enjoyable fashion today. Sat., Mar. 19, 10 am-12 pm / $55 / One Class All materials and supplies are included. Instructor: Laquetta Kinebrew Location: UC's Victory Parkway Campus In this class, you will learn to make waist beads, a beautiful adornment with symbolic meaning of empowerment. Primarily worn by women, but also worn by men, waist beads are tiny ornaments made of glass, stones, and crystals. In African tradition, the beads are strung on thread or twine and knotted at the end to be a permanent piece of jewelry. In some uses they remind us to pay attention to our bodies—if the wearer overeats, the string becomes uncomfortable. In this class we will make versatile pieces you can wear for fun, as they are meant to be worn by people of all shapes, sizes, and races. About Your Instructor Laquetta Kinebrew Laquetta Kinebrew is the craft goddess of Brewing Arts. Brewing Arts is a creative service company that provides instruction in knitting, sewing, crochet, and jewelry making. Life is a never-ending learning process, then why not learn a few more skills to enrich it? Welcome to Communiversity at the University of Cincinnati that offers convenient and innovative classes designed to boost your career and enrich your life. Classes are noncredit, informal and fun!