The Bead Society of Northern California proudly presents Bead Challenge 2018: Under the Savanna Sun. Bead Challenge is an annual event where the BSNC Board of Directors develop a theme and creates a project kit. There were some rules that need to be followed (see below), but creativity is the focus. The challenge is offered in conjunction with the Alameda County Fair and all entries will be on display at the Alameda County Fair, June 14–July 8, 2018.
Beads have been around for nearly 100,000 years. In that time different materials, shapes, designs, and uses have defined entire civilizations. The selection of beads used in the challenge pulls from the history of African trade beads. Although sand cast and ceramic beads aren’t shiny and new, they were once a way of life both economically and socially within the African continent. The history of these beads helped to shape the bead trade of modern society.
This contest has two categories: Experienced and Novice.
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Congratulations!! to the Winners of the Beach Challenge 2018:
Under the Savanna Sun
Experienced Entries
Kathy Dubuque – Dik-Duk, 1st Place |
Judy Sinclair – Savanna Sunset, 2nd place |
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Teri Lawson – Dreams of Kenya, 3rd place |
Novice Entries
Alane Friedrich – Water Under the Savanna Sun, 1st Place |
Becky Edwards – Savanna Sun, 2nd place |
Rules & Requirements for Bead Challenge 2018: Under the Savanna Sun
In hopes of attracting more members to participate in the challenge, we have reduced the percentage of beads you are required to use from the kit to 50%. We are providing you with the background palette so you can add the vibrant colors of your life and imagination. We are eagerly anticipating the wide variety of colors and beads used making each piece truly unique. Please join us in this adventure!
Rules and Requirements: ___________________________________________________
- Entries must be completed with the bead kits provided. Submitted work can be wearable or non-wearable and should reflect the theme of Under the Savanna Sun. Interpretation of the theme is up to the beader.
- At least 50% of the beads in the kit must be used. We encourage you to return unused beads with your finished piece.
- Other beads and materials can be added, but the overall piece should consist of at least 50% beads and be ready to display.
- All pieces must be an original design, ie. not a pattern, or a design learned in a class, or seen on the internet.
- Pieces will be judged by all BSNC members present at the monthly meeting held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
- Multiple entries are accepted, but only one prize will be awarded per entrant.
- All pieces must be available for display from mid June through the first week of July, 2018.
- Please contact Mayra Nieves-Bekele for questions or clarification at mayranb@gmail.com.
Acknowledgements:______________________________________________________________
The BSNC would like to thank Baubles and Beads in El Cerrito for offering a very generous discount to purchase the beads, keeping the cost of the bead kit to a minimum.
Materials:______________________________________________________________
We have included the number of each item to make it easier for you to order more from baublesandbeads.com.
| X-mas beads (the strand in the kit): GMTR0022 | Drawn Cane Green Pony beads from Indonesia:GMID0001 |
| Red Ceramic from Cameroon: CETR0201 | “Sand Cast” Coral Tube from Ghana: GMTR0405 |
| Trade Beads: GMTR0402 |