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The garden of beaded delights

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The creations of beadwork designer Marcia Katz reflect the artistry and care put into every piece. Her favorite material is squared-off Delica-style beads. She often uses the peyote stitch technique as it gives her more freedom in her designs. One of her notable works is the Bee Bracelet.

Analysis, Appreciation, Beadwork, Katz, Marcia

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Banking on the arts

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The Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte, NC opened in Jan 10, 1999, It was built to become a national crafts resource through its permanent collections, original exhibitions and scholarship. The museum building and the renovation costs were shouldered by Bank of America.

Banking industry, Management, Donations, Museums, Art museums, BankAmerica Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina, Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte, North Carolina

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Haywood keeps them coming back

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Haywood Community College's Continuing Education Jewelry and Lapidary Arts program has been attracting jewelry artists for almost 25 years. Its curriculum includes marketing and management techniques as well as craft instruction.

North Carolina, Curricula, Study and teaching, Haywood Community College

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