Beading Workshop with Martha Newell

An example of Martha Newell's work.

On Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, join Martha Newell, Passamaquoddy/Penobscot beadworker, as she teaches traditional beading techniques in a modern context to create fun, simple, and beautiful beaded creations that serve as a link between the traditional and the contemporary. The influence of European colonists affected the traditional crafts of the Wabanaki in many ways, especially by introducing new materials into Wabanaki arts. Beadwork is the perfect example of the Wabanaki's everlasting ability to adapt to their surroundings, as ancient skills mix with new materials to create a brand new tradition.

The fee for this workshop is $30 for Abbe members and $45 for non-members. Registration is required. Please contact Abbe Museum Educator, George Neptune at 288-3519 or at george@abbemuseum.org to reserve your space.

Funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency
supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.

as she teaches traditional beading techniques in a modern context to create fun, simple, and beautiful beaded creations that serve as a link between the traditional and the contemporary.  The influence of European Colonizers affected the traditional crafts of the Wabanaki in many ways, especially by introducing new materials into Wabanaki arts.  Beadwork is a perfect example of the Wabanaki’s everlasting ability to adapt to their surroundings, as ancient skills mix with new materials to create a brand new tradition. - See more at: http://www.abbemuseum.org/calendar/september.html#sthash.gysNlmgb.dpuf