EcoWorks Creative Reuse - Waist Beads & Wellness with Nadine Nelson

197 Dixwell Avenue,New Haven CT 06511

17 August, 2022

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Join us August 17th at the new Stetson Library 5:30-7:30 pm for an in-person workshop and dinner WAIST BEADS & WELLNESS PRACTICE: Waist beads have their roots anchored in Africa and overlap with Egypt as well. Also known as belly chains, waist beads came into existence around the 15th century as a status symbol. They are worn for a range of purposes from beauty, health, and shape adoration. They are also thought to have some healing powers. We will create waist beads and learn the meaning behind different stones and colors. Materials provided by EcoWorks Creative Reuse Connecticut's only creative reuse center. Dinner provided by Global Local Gourmet and Haven's Harvest. Please follow all current covid protocols of the venue to attend. Masks are required in indoor spaces, up to date vaccination and maintenance of distance recommended. Nadine Nelson is a career educator, chef, artist, activist, and owner of Global Local Gourmet. She’s an expert in interactive culinary education, interdisciplinary learning, and experiential event production. Nadine uses food and the domestic arts as a catalyst and platform to build community, revitalize the neighborhood, preserve our cultural heritage, and empower people to lead healthier, happier, connected, and more prosperous lives by creating educational and recreational programming around cuisine from seed to waste.