Rutledge

Cynthia Rutledge

Cynthia is a contemporary artist and teacher focusing on beadwork as her medium. She specializes in peyote stitch and off-loom weaving techniques with an emphasis on developing sculptural unsupported shapes in beadwork.

As a teacher, Cynthia shares her expertise on the road for most of the year. Her work has been exhibited in national and international shows and has appeared in Nicolette Stessin's Beaded Amulet Purses, Carol Taylor's Creative Bead Jewelry, and Carol Wilcox Wells' Creative Bead Weaving: A Contemporary Guide to Classic Off-Loom Stitches

Upcoming classes by Cynthia:		Take both classes for $255.00
Token of Love Fri 2/26	Milady's Brooch or Pendant Sat 2/27 and Sun 2/28
	April 19-29 - Roman Empire Cruise- Key to My Heart Prices start at $2319 per person double occupancy (cruise only) kits will be available for the project. Limited to 15 beaders -non-beaders no limit (there is a price reduction for non-beaders)
			Travel from country to country as you sail the Mediterranean on board the Eurodam. From Italy to Croatia, Greece and Turkey. Imagine the Romans, Greeks, Turks and Moors who have walked these streets in years gone by. Highlights of the trip include an opportunity for an archaeological tour of Ephesus, one of the most ancient sites in the world. Combine the ancient wonders with Cynthia’s workshop creation, Key to My Heart. The hunt for and use of gold has been documented through time, beginning with the Egyptians. Well established trade routes all around the Mediterranean provided a plentiful source of gold by the time the Greeks had mastered their skills at making gold jewelry around 300 BC. The history of the jeweled locket is shrouded in mystery and clouded by the passing of time. The earliest known examples of these lockets date to 14th Century England. The Key to My Heart is very personal. It has an intimacy about it because you can pick it up, hold it close and view in secrecy. The resin coated photographs are framed in brass then surrounded with peyote beadwork and surface embellished with cz’s and gemstones to replicate the early work in gold by Greeks and Romans. The key also has stones set in beadwork and a lattice weave strap connects the necklace ring and embellished closure. This advanced class will provide an heirloom keepsake of your trip