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Join us as we unveil our newest exhibition featuring the beadwork of nationally and internationally known Artist, Betty Stephan. The exhibition will be open in the Copper Shop Gallery loft during business hours from July 20 until October 19, 2024.
Can't make it to the gallery? Stay tuned for information about how to view/purchase from the exhibition online!
Artist bio:
Betty Stephan’s mom was a seamstress and taught Betty and each of her 4 sisters how to sew at an early age. It wasn’t until she was in her 50’s that Betty combined this skill with the art of beadwork in the form of bead embroidery. After retiring from her “real” job as an aide to special needs preschool children in 2005, she became a full time bead artist. For years you could find Betty travelling throughout the US with her husband in their RV and exhibiting her intricate pieces at fine craft shows during the summers. During the winter, you would find her in her “dungeon” madly beading away- warm and toasty and shielded from the heavy western New York snows.
Art shows are a lot of work! A back injury limited her late husband’s assistance, so Betty “moved on” to teaching beadwork. Combining her love of travel and her love for connecting with other beaders, she found her groove.
Betty has taught everywhere from New York to France- for large retreats as well as small 4 person classes. During Covid, she moved on to teaching on Zoom- but her true love is teaching in person.
Known mostly for her intricate large collars, her work was published in “Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry” as well as being pictured on the cover. She has won numerous international awards and contests including Bead Dreams, Bead Star and Battle of the Beadsmith. Her designs and instructions have been published in several books and magazines as well as being a featured artist. Betty continues to create beadwork in her cozy dungeon.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
31 S Grove St, East Aurora, NY, United States, New York 14052
