Bring beads to your boardroom, classroom,
or event with
Blue Dot Beadwork
I spark creativity with
beads at events,
retreats, & schools
Maruawe! I'm Cynthia!
My love of beads fuels my artistry. I share the beading traditions of my Comanche culture to help people tap into their creative mind & explore their own heritage through beads.
Bring beads to...
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Community & employee engagement activities
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Corporate creativity sessions at retreats & meetings
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Extracurricular classes for pre-med & health care students
Previous clients include
Amazon - University of Washington - Oregon Health Sciences University
Burke Museum - First Peoples Fund - Tulsa Community College - Threshold Philanthropy
My Approach
FAQs
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Simple beading projects are for everyone. All cultures have a unique beading tradition and this is a great way to explore yours.
Complex bead weaving like you see on ceremonial objects, powwow regalia, and stethoscopes are intended for Native American students.
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Bracelets are the most popular project because they can be completed in the time frame of a meeting or retreat session.
Stethoscopes are a right of passage for Native American health care workers. Learning this complex bead weaving style takes at least two session of 2-3 hours.
Snowflake ornaments are the perfect activity for holiday parties. Guests often make multiples for gift giving.
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Together we'll determine your team's objectives. Lessons range from history, creativity, wellness, art, and more. But sometimes people just want to de-stress, connect with colleagues, and have fun!
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I come your office, retreat, or classroom.
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Each experience is customized for your team. Quotes are based on number of people, location, and project selection.
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Absolutely! The idea for virtual kit classes was born during the pandemic. Kits can be mailed for online lessons.
A few options
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Simple and Fun
Create your own unique bracelet. Perfect for a retreat session, engagement activity, or meeting where you can interact with others during a hands on activity that sparks conversation and your imagination
> Group Size: 10 or more
> Complexity: easy
> Time: about an hour -
Cousins' Lesson
The cousins' lesson is an introductory gourd/peyote beadweaving lesson with big pony beads. You'l learn the history of this technique and how math and physics keep the beads on.
> Group Size: 10 or less
> Complexity: advanced
> Time: 2 hours -
Beading for Wellness
This class is intended for Native American pre-med & health care professionals to master the basics of gourd/peyote beadweaving with the ultimate goal of beading a stethoscope.
> Group Size: 20 or less
> Complexity: advanced
> Time: multiple 2 hour sessions
What people are saying…
She explained it in a way I could understand
Pre-med student
The scholars loved having 1:1 instruction time & appreciated the sharing of precious indigenous knowledge.
Natalee, Wy’east Post-Baccalaureate Pathway
Unexpectedly relaxing!
Retreat Participant
The best team building activity our office has ever had!
— Nicole