Art Hop August 2021 Stop 24: Beadventure

BeadVenture was established in 2003, by a jewelry maker who wanted to share her love of beading with youth.  With one bead at a time, she built a community of confident, young artists inspired to sell their own work.  We are now a non-profit program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.  We continue to provide a safe and encouraging space for youth, ages 7 to 17 years old, to learn the skills to make quality jewelry with beads, gain an understanding of beading in different cultures, and the confidence to sell their work and make a profit from their own labor.  The unique, hands-on experience is invaluable, and what youth learn can be used later in life, whether they continue to be entrepreneurs, or move into the workforce.