In-person Beading Class.
Location: Orlando Bead Retreat, Florida
Date: August 5, 2026, Wednesday 9-4pm Eastern Time US
Level: Intermediate - Advanced (Pre-requisites: Peyote stitch, RAW, Herringbone stitch)
Registration info: Carol Harmon orlandobeadretreat@gmail.com
Based on historic true events occurred in West Africa during the 17th -18th century, in the kingdom of Dahomey where a fearless all-women army trained and fought off neighboring force to protect their kingdom’s existence.
This project teaches the process of bezeling an oversized Navette stone and attaches a unique spike crystal to create a masculinity outlook, then playfully incorporate a dagger and chain in honor of the brave Agojie women.
Students should be familiar with fundamental bead weaving techniques, such as Right-angle-weave, Peyote stitches including even and odd counts.
