RYPAN DESIGNS is a great source for learning how to beadweave your very own creations following clearly illustrated instructions in contemporary beadwork kits, patterns and books.

Maria Rypan is a designer, artist and publisher of beadwork instruction books and a recognized expert on ‘gerdany’, the Ukrainian-style of beading. She enjoys transforming everything from seed beads to CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements into designs. Her work is featured in many beadwork publications.

Best of all, Maria teaches beadwork classes internationally since 1995 at various shows, retreats, museums, shops and bead societies. Check out the USA and Canadian events for learning opportunities.

In Real Life:

RYPAN DESIGNS just introduced children to beading at the Spring Creativ Festival. The Jelly Collection is an all-inclusive line of kits of beads, cord and unique step-by-step photo instructions by Maria. She’s been teaching beading to kids of all ages (from 5 to 85) since 1995. Join the fun! ...Maria

It’s ready to go, BUT not up on the website yet…. Don’t let that stop the kids from beading!

Toronto Bead Society Bead Fair will be May 26 & 27th in the Appel Salon, 2nd floor of the Toronto Reference Library. I’ll be teaching a “Beaded Soutache” class Sat morning. Bead & Button Show, the biggest consumer bead show is coming to Milwaukee, WI soon! Master classes start earlier. Meet the Teachers Reception is June 6th. The Marketplace opens Fri, June 8 to 10th. Students get a special Shopping Preview on Thurs. For the very latest kits and patterns, visit Rypan Designs booth #933.

Bead Fest, the largest Bead & Jewelry Show on the East Coast is at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. Classes start earlier. A Marketplace of 300 booths on one show floor opens Fri, 17th. Visit RYPAN DESIGNS.

On line:

Check the Catalogue for Rypan Designs beadwork kits and patterns. “Buy 4, get ONE* FREE” SPECIAL (*lowest price item, books excepted) applies at shows and on-line.

Visit the Gallery and be inspired! See Maria's own Gallery, Student's work & Wedding stories complete with photos and kit references. Enjoy the eye candy and stories.

Peruse my Portfolio of projects, published articles, and what’s happening in the press.

Visit www.buythekit.com for some of my kits.

See RYPAN DESIGNS kits at www.crafterscupboard.com in Guelph, ON.

Learn about therapeutic beading and how beadweaving “saved” Ellen Long's life. Then read Dorothy’s story from South Africa about beading’s positive results.

Available Presentations & Workshops: “Loomwork: Step-by-Step Medallions”, a visual show of how three different styles of loomweaving are created. Best way to learn is to book a Loomwork Series with custom-made wooden looms and choice of four RD Medallion and Swag Patterns. “Beadwork: THE Most Versatile Art Form”, the newest inspirational seminar launched at the Creativ Festival, is ready for show & tell elsewhere. Would love to hear from you!

“Embellishing your World: Beading and Surface Designs” can change your world.

“Tour of Gerdany Regions of Ukraine” comes with a companion “Ethnographic Regions” travelogue which gives a wonderful overview of Ukraine. I found it gives greater appreciation for the beadwork featured in the “Gerdany Beadwork Tour”.

“Contemporary Beadwork in Ukraine II”, and my first slide show about beadwork in Ukraine are available for booking for bead societies or community events.

CLICK on Presentations for more details. I come ready to teach beadweaving or loomwork.

Photo Album of the “White Aster of Love” Book Project (1989 to 1992 and beyond)” is about a unique embroidery and poetry project by dissident Iryna Senyk and a Women’s League in Toronto. Truly inspirational and ready to show anywhere.

See Events/USA or Canada for full details of shows

Happy beading,
Maria