Classes & Events
Margie’s passion for learning and teaching is what compels artists to take her classes over and over again. She combines her thorough academic knowledge of beading technique and color with intuitive knowing and respect for colors’ energetic life force, and a profound sense of playfulness. Bead artist SaraBeth Cullinan writes “Margie is a powerful inspiration both as a teacher and a person.” Margie teaches color and design for graphics, fashion, and interior design students at a college level, and is available to teach beading projects and color through bead stores, bead societies, and bead shows. View Margie's online classes at CraftEdu.com For a printable list of all Margie's class offerings download the PDF Project ClassesProject classes are finished jewelry pieces the participant can learn with Margie. Skill levels vary. Kits, detailed color handouts, photos, and finished samples in various stages of completion provided. Collar of Glass & Light
Sparkling Draped Loop Collar
Class details Contact Margie for more info.
Rainforest Cascade Necklace
Festival of Fringe
The original necklace is created bright, saturated hues, however, we’ll be exploring other combinations of varying color intensities as well. Participants can make the necklace in any colors they choose. Kits of various color schemes will be available for purchase if sponsor approves. Color handouts of project instructions are provided.
Troy NecklaceCreate the stunning and elegant “Troy Necklace” from Margie’s book, The Beader’s Color Palette. The inspiration—a 4,300 year old necklace unearthed in the archeological digs of Troy—derives its sumptuous elegance from many textures wrought in gold plated silver. Margie’s updated version uses iridescent topaz-colored glass and vermeil.
Disc Delight BraceletsJoin Margie in a playful journey of color, light, and discs. Create any of 6 bracelets, all easy, fun, and fast, while learning color secrets, tips, and mysteries from the expert. Kits available
Color ClassesColor classes are geared for the serious bead artists wanting to improve their mastery beyond simple technique. Because Margie is a professional artist and designer, her color classes are rich with inspiration and knowledge not only of color, but also design, composition, and creative inspiration. These are perfect classes for bead societies, bead stores, and bead shows to offer their members and customers. Around the Color Wheel
Toning Your Color Voice
Courting Complements
50-90 minute Discussion Through images, color swatches, and beaded examples we’ll explore the unique attributes of complementary pairs, and experience the dynamic dance each pair does in action.
A Passion for Color
2-Day Intensive
GeneralUnderstanding Bead Finishes & Textures
Life On A Loom
Margie and her first book, Out On A Loom, have been teaching beaders to weave on a loom for almost a decade. Now, with Margie at your side, you can learn the basics of looming, and move on to more advanced techniques like increasing and decreasing, weaving openings and focal beads, tying warps on and off the loom, and multiple beads between warps. Project varies according to skill level.
Interactive LecturesThe Magic of Color
50-90 minute Interactive Lecture Contact Margie for more information.
Finding Inspiration Anywhere
50-90 minute Interactive Lecture Contact Margie for more information.
The Language of Color
50-minute Interactive Lunch & Learn
Personal ConsultationsOne Hour Color ConsultationReceive guidance and feedback from Margie in a one-hour phone consultation. You'll email her 4 to 5 digital photos of your work (at least 5" square, 72dpi, color, of course!) that you feel represent your color choices. These can be images in any medium: paintings, drawings, beadwork, etc. These don't have to be your best work. In fact, you often learn more from work that is not your best. So send images of color problems you'd like to resolve. You can also send images of works in progress. You and Margie will explore your strengths and weaknesses. She'll suggest directions for you to take and things for you to study to deepen and strengthen your unique, expressive, artistic voice. Consultations are $99. Margie consults on Thursday between 3pm EST and 5pm EST. Email now to schedule an appointment and use PayPal to submit your payment...
Personal Color Journey
We each possess a unique color voice. When you express yourself through color, do you mumble or sing? Take your artistry to a higher level with one-on-one consultations with Margie. Learn your strengths and weaknesses, and get on the path to discovering your true color voice. |
Margie's Teaching ScheduleAugust 15, 2010 "Finding Inspiration Anywhere" call The Beadcage September 2, 2010 "Finding Inspiration Anywhere" In Print
"Margie’s Guide to Fearless Colorplay" Watch Margie explore color and balance on Beadwork's video
The Beader's Handbook, published by Bead & Button (Fall, 2008) features a color article by Margie called "Select Colors that Liven Up Your Work."
Step-by-Step BEADS features "Colorworks," Margie's color column. Be sure to read it each issue - you'll expand your color horizons by leaps and bounds.
BEADWORK Magazine's April/May 2007 issue features Margie's Color Masterclass article. Available in book stores and bead stores in late March 2007. Interweave Press's special publication, BEADS 2006, names The Beader's Guide to Color as one of the top 20 beading books available! Margie is Guest Editor for Bead & Button magazine's 2005 special issue, Beading Basics: COLOR!
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Contact Margie for teaching engagements, book signings, and gallery and private shows.