Marjorie Ryan teaches jewelry-making classes at KSU's College of Continuing and Professional Education. |
OLLI makes learning fun … and fashionable!
KENNESAW, Ga. (May 21, 2013) -- Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? With Beading for Beginners at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education, you will be able to do that and more.
The OLLI Beading for Beginners class begins June 4. The instructor, Marjorie Ryan, is a longtime Leisure class teacher. She is now sharing her beading talents with OLLI, a set of programs, classes and social events targeted to individuals age 50 and older.
“We learn a lot of different techniques, from silk knotting to crocheting to bead weaving,” Ryan said. “I teach the basics and about beads and materials.” She also takes an extra step by emailing students instructions so they can continue their learning outside of the classroom.
Ryan uses a “step-based learning” technique. She takes a task, breaks it down into its parts, and breaks each part into a step. With an average class size ranging from eight to 12 people, she is able to provide 1-on-1 attention as needed.
Students can expect to complete the class with a bracelet and/or necklace to wear. She said, “It’s really good quality stuff they wind up with.”
She adds, “I warn them – it’s addictive! It’s also very therapeutic. To create something beautiful is a need we all have.”
OLLI Beading for Beginners class is June 4 and June 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $69. For more information or to request our quarterly Newsletter, please call (770) 499-3340 or visit ksuolli.com.