Artist Workshop: Hand Beading with Marwan Pleasant

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC-06:00

925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130 | New Orleans

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Publisher/HostOgden Museum of Southern Art
Artist Workshop: Hand Beading with Marwan Pleasant
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Join Marwan Pleasant, a Black Masking Indian artist with over 20 years of experience in an immersive hands-on workshop.
Participants will learn the foundational techniques of traditional hand beading. Attendees will gain cultural insight, technical skill and creative confidence as they explore the artistry behind this longstanding craft. Participants will begin a beaded design on canvas.
What You’ll Learn
1. How to identify and select various types of beads and materials.
2. How to properly thread a needle and securely stitch beads for long-lasting designs.
3. Multiple beginner-friendly techniques for developing and executing bead patterns. All workshops are conducted in a friendly and welcoming environment. All materials are provided. All levels are welcomed.
$50 member/ $55 not-yet-member
To learn more and to register, visit https://bit.ly/4qfcROp
Can’t make this Artist Workshop? Join us on January 31!
\\\ Image credit: Courtesy of Jazzmyne Cry
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