COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER: GEN6007:  Design Elements: Strap, Fringe, Edge, Surface Embellishment
SKILL SET AREA: General
PREREQUISITES: BW2001: Needle and Thread - Netted Needlecase
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Students will learn to make appropriate decisions about straps and fringes which will complement their beadwork in proportion, weight, color, material, and theme.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: The instructor will illustrate the principles of design while showing pieces of beadwork and photographs of beadwork.  Students will be asked to discuss what is "right" and what is "wrong", and what could be done to change or improve the example.  Students will practice various strap and fringe techniques on a sample square of beadwork to be completed before class time.
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: - learning strap and fringe techniques
- learning to choose appropriate elements for strap and fringe in terms of color, balance, weight, proportion, and theme
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 2 1/2 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 3-8
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $45.00 fee ($45.00 deposit reserves space)
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Students must complete a 3"x3" sample of flat beadwork prior to the class session.  This sample should be in the student's choice of loom or off-loom weaving made with beads no larger than 11/0's.

Other supplies and materials for creating straps and fringes.
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

GEN6007:  Design Elements: Strap, Fringe, Edge, Surface Embellishment
Instructore:  TBA
$45.00 fee   ($45.00 deposit reserves space)

Straps and fringes are design components, that when added to a piece, should fit with the overall design of the piece and goals of the bead-artist.  This classes introduces the student to design considerations when using straps and fringes as embellishment components in a piece.
The first class hour will consist of demonstrations of design principles with student participation in discussion.  During the second hour, students will try different strap and fringe techniques, such as twisted fringe, kinky fringe, branch fringe, etc.

This design-oriented course is considered a mid-level core course for the beadweaving curriculum, including peyote, loom and brick.

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At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: - use needle and thread
- be able to produce a 3"x3" square of beadweaving in the stitch of the student's choice
- be able to add thread in a beadweaving project
- be able to follow a pattern
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: - appropriate elements for selecting fringe and strap elements
- how to attach straps and fringes
- various strap and fringe techniques
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

Students must complete a 3"x3" sample of flat beadwork prior to the class session.  This sample should be in the student's choice of loom or off-loom weaving made with beads no larger than 11/0's.

Beads for fringe and straps: delicas, seed beads, fringe beads, such as drops, daggers, leaves, etc.   Students should raid their own stash of beads.
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringe (Beadwork Magazine Project Book, Interweave Press)
INSTRUCTOR(S): TBA
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: once every 3 months