Jennifer BenzTraditional Native American BeadworkSeed BeadworkGemstone JewelryValentineWilsonville Library Foundation

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Local artist Jennifer Benz says “I like rocks…and fabric…and yarn…and BEADS! I have been a fiber artist all my life. Being one who believes in tradition, I encouraged my Grandmother to teach me to crochet and embroider before I turned 7. Some years later, I convinced my Mom to teach me to sew. Growing up in Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and Oregon, I found a respect and love of Traditional Native American Beadwork. Girl Scout camp introduced me…