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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
A fascinating story and shopping too! What more could you ask for?
Join us as Melody MacDuffee tells of her journey with Soul of Somanya, a fair-trade non-profit. It all began when a group of Krobo artisans came across an article in Bead & Button featuring Melody MacDuffee. They emailed her asking if she could come to Ghana and teach them her skills. Six months later, lugging six suitcases filled with jewelry-making tools and supplies, Melody was on her way to Ghana.
Today, in an environment where job prospects are quite limited, Soul of Somanya artisans earn a steady, living wage in a healthy, pleasant working environment doing something they enjoy…creating jewelry and other beaded products. Hear the story of how this all came to be AND have an opportunity to see and shop their products.
Visit Melody’s trunk show online on January 21 and in person on Saturday, February 24 from 1-4 at the Lexington Community Center. Melody will be bringing a lively trunk show of colorful West African beads and purses with her, as well as beautiful cabochons and stone pendants, so come prepared to shop!
TO REGISTER:
Member meetings and programs are free for Members and first-time guests. After attending one meeting we ask that guests join our group ($30/yr) if they wish to attend a subsequent meeting.
A Zoom link will be sent only to those who RSVP via the Constant Contact email invitation or the reminder email by using the RSVP button included. If you are not currently receiving our emails, you can sign up from the home page of this website to receive BDI information and updates.
Please note that the RSVP button in your email will not work after the deadline (deadline is two days before the event). A Zoom link will be sent the day before the event to everyone who has RSVP’d.
ZOOM
You will need an internet connection and a device you can use with Zoom (laptop or desktop computers seem to work best). Your Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting.
Please only send email to programming@nullbeadesignerintl.org if there is a problem. Be sure to include the device you are using if you are having trouble joining Zoom.
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