This event has been postponed until November 17, 2026

Paper bead making has deep African roots and is both creative and meditative. Mary will demonstrate how to use a paper-rolling tool to craft unique beads from ordinary paper. You can spend the session making beads or learn to turn them into bracelets, bookmarks, or keychains.

Presenter: Mary Newberry Olson “MaryO”

Mary is the former Program Director for VSA Arts, Madison, and retired as Executive Director of Olio Arts + Music Center, Wisconsin Rapids. She continues to volunteer and teach visual arts, with a particular interest in whimsical ceramics.

Materials to be provided by presenter: Rolling tools, small brushes, Mod Podge glue sealer, wax paper, paper towels, and wet wipes, Items to incorporate into your designs: extra miscellaneous paper to cut, elastic and other string materials, glass and plastic beads

Materials to be provided by participant:magazine pages, maps, sheet music, painted papers, old drawings, grocery fliers, scrapbook paper etc. Papers flexible enough to roll. NO card stock.

Workshop Fee:  $10 for Members, $20 for Non-Members.

Materials Fee: $19 Participant buys materials directly from presenter at the workshop

Participant capacity: 14