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Kelly Hider

Critter Bead Weaving (Ages 7+)

February 21, 2026
Family-Friendly
Sculpture, Special Topics

Overview

Unleash your creativity in this fun, one-day bead weaving workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, this class will introduce you to the basics of bead weaving techniques using pony beads and elastic. You'll get hands-on experience as you learn to create an array of adorable critters, including a gecko, frog, ladybug, crab, dragonfly, snake, and a fox. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process, and you'll have the option to transform your creations into unique critter keychains. Beyond the provided patterns, you'll be encouraged to let your imagination run wild and design your very own beaded animals. Join us to learn a new skill and take home a collection of charming, handcrafted critters!Ideal for youth ages 7+ and adults.

This class is underwritten by the Fleur Bresler Scholarship Endowment, allowing us to deduct $94 from the cost of attendance for all youth participants.

While it is Arrowmont's policy to background check all instructors that teach our wonderful kid workshops, we want to ensure that all children are safe from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. We have an extra safety step for our children’s programming and ask that all parents/guardians enrolling a child create the registration form using the parent's contact information as the primary contact. In addition, the form allows you to list another adult that has clearance to drop-off and pick-up your child. In the event the adult completing the form is not available, the adult under drop-off/pick-up will be required to sign your child in and out before and after class time.  

For youth, ages 16-18, who may be driving themselves to campus, please fill out the form as requested above. List the youth driving themselves as the drop-off/pick-up alt. No kids under 16 will be allowed to check themselves out, likewise if the kid does not have a license yet, they must get checked in and out by an adult. 

Course Fee : $18.00

Workshop Details

  • Class runs 9:00AM-2:00PM
  • All materials are included in the cost of workshop

Demographics

  • Adults and youth ages 7+ welcome

Important Information

  • Lunch is provided for all participants
  • Forms include the ability to provide dietary restrictions
  • Check-in opens 30 min prior to workshop start-time

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee
$10.00
Short Shop Tuition
$18.00
Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans
$28.00
Kelly Hider
Artist Bio
Kelly Hider
Kelly Hider is a regionally and nationally exhibiting studio artist living in Knoxville, Tennessee. She received her BFA from SUNY Brockport in 2007, and an MFA from the University of Tennessee in 2011. Kelly has worked as a full-time staff member at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts for nine years, and currently serves as their Director of National Programs. Kelly Hider loves teaching community class workshops for both children and adults.
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