Workshop Wednesdays - Pendants that Please

Throughout Africa, pendants of varying intricacy, material, symbolism, and meaning reflect individual cultures and regions. Pendants and charms are not only a way of “dressing up” and feeling elegant, but also indicate one’s status, bring good fortune, and protect their owners. Examine the complex designs of the various jewelry and metal objects on exhibit before creating a piece of your own.
This workshop is presented as part of the museum’s series of Workshop Wednesdays. Every first and third Wednesdays of the month, stop by the museum for drop-in classes from trained teachers. Stay for as little or as long as you like to complete your masterpiece. All skill levels and ages welcome; participants under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. First come, first served, Space Limited
Image:
Bead, Akan artist
Gift of the Roy and Brigitta Mitchell Collection (Ghana)