About the Artist

Christi Friesen was born at a very young age, kidnapped and raised by lemmings.  She escaped to California where she got married, had various wonderful kids, and amassed credit card bills.  She is currently considering having a midlife crisis, unless there’s something good on television.

Her work is known for the embellishments of gems, semi-precious stone, pearls and beads she incorporates into her polymer clay sculptures, art jewelry and focal beads.  CF’s award-winning work is showcased in magazines and books.   She is also the author of a series of how-to books.

Meet the teacher

Friday Night Meet&Greet….Sweet! I will be rollin’ into town on Friday, ready to play! Join me and the Tampa Bead Café group for an evening of fun. I’ll be signing books (you can buy one or two or eight at the store, or bring your previously purchased books – either way I’ll scribble in them for you!) We’ll have some fun demos (to get you revved up for a weekend of classes) and even a few give-aways. You won’t want to miss it!

The fun starts at 5 pm Friday, September 10th! See you there!

email: info@tampabeadcafe.com or call: 813-374-9099 to reserve your seat today!

Universal Materials for Class

. embellishments:  fun things to accent your sculptures, especially beads!  Anything that can go into the oven is great.  I suggest you bring an assortment of beads (natural pearls, stone, glass, crystal, enamel, metal, ceramic… NO plastic or resin beads).  You can also bring jewelry findings (vintage metal findings, metal spacers and bead caps, chain…),  and/or fibers (natural such as cotton, hemp…) – anything you think might look nice in your creation.  You can bring a lot or a little!

. headpins/wire for attaching the embellishments: 28 gauge craft wire, about a foot.   Headpins of any size, gauge and length, about 2 dozen

. tools -  I’ll be bringing tools to share!, but if you have any of the following tools, bring them:  sculpting tools, needle tool, needle-nose tweezers, cutting blade, wire cutters, pliers, pasta machine (optional)