Butterfly beads are constructed to be physically light, requiring a sculptural approach that might be new and challenging to many. When several beads are assembled, they produce stunning necklaces or bracelets as their fluted outlines create elegant negative space. In themselves, they carry enough drama to be the focal bead of a single-beaded pendant.

This workshop will be appropriate to those with a basic knowledge of polymer clay material handling, and will be particularly appreciated by artists who want to explore sculpting as a new way of working. 

Participants will learn:

- several approaches to shaping butterfly beads, involving symmetry and asymmetry;

- various methods of bead building and decorating in addition to the basic striped technique;

- designing finished pieces incorporating several component beads.