Syracuse, NY- The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) is offering a beginner level Ceramic Beadmaking Class. The eight-week course is scheduled to start April 10th and will run Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Course instructor, Bonnie Ryan, will explore with students clay handling, glazing and jewelry construction techniques that can be used to make distinctive jewelry or decorations. Ms. Ryan has worked with jewelry and ceramics for many years and brings to the classroom a wealth of knowledge and excitement about African and Indian jewelry made from ceramic, glass, and semi-precious stones.

Everyone in the course will have an opportunity to create enough beads to construct at least one necklace, bracelet, and ornament. At the end of the class you will be able to keep all the pieces you have created.

Register now, spaces are limited. Maximum group size is eight students, ensuring that everyone taking part enjoys close personal attention from the instructor. All tools, materials and equipment are provided. The focus is on practical and creative work and your instructor will keep a close eye to help you achieve the best results.

NOTE: This course involves some potentially messy processes so you are advised to wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

For more information about the class, please call the Community Folk Art Center at 442-2230. The Community Folk Art Center is a unit of the Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University.