Introducing our instructors for the retreat. There will be other projects available plus a trunk show of kits, books and patterns by Amy Loh Kupser and other great mini-projects. Lots of designs and samples with be available for you to see before and after classes.

Cheryl Payton
Dragonfly Beads

Hi! I'm Cheryl. I've been an artist since I was old enough to understand that the pictures I rendered in crayon were well beyond what most five year olds scribble. I've since worked professionally for private clients for 8 years muraling and creating custom jewelry pieces. I've been selling my handmade wire art pieces to boutique and art museum gift shops for nearly as long. I enjoy teaching classes and workshops in most forms of beading, as well as speaking publicly for many groups, organizations and conferences with great enthusiasm for many years. And, I've enjoyed many appearances on local television news programs providing my expertise in beading, as well as discussing my own personal artwork.

I have an amazing family - 4 incredible children, a gorgeous husband I am very proud of, two crazy disobedient dogs, a crappy cat that hates me and Vlad the Beta fish.

Many years ago, I had cancer and learned and important lesson about living. It is my mission to not only live but to live well - with great charity to others - in the name of Jesus. Be selfless - not selfish...God Bless.

Amy Loh Kupser
i-bead.com

I can't wait to share my passion about beading and the creative energy of my studio. I love to teach and enjoy watching people discover new things. I've been teaching beadwork for over twelve years now besides being a designer, specializing in Peyote Amulet designs. This has been a rare opportunity to for me to create art, and to share the joy of creating it with others. Come and join us to explore the world of beads and nature a the same time!