Half-Tila Herringbone Bracelets

Instructor: Patricia Dowling & Assistant Pattie Bagley

Day & Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $65.00

Ages: 18 and Up

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Readers if you use them, there are OTT Lights with magnification at Olive’s Porch for student use as well.
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

Learn to make this slinky and fun bracelet while exploring off-loom bead weaving. This herringbone design uses single-hole seed beads and two-hole rectangular half Tila beads.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $15.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of 4 students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more information.

About Instructor: Patricia Dowling grew up coming to Little Middle and has always been driven to be a maker and explore her creative abilities. Currently a college student, she makes jewelry that is sold at Olive’s Porch. She specializes in beading and basketry, teaching and assisting classes at the Folk School. 

About Assistant: Pattie started basket weaving in 1993 and began teaching her friends soon after. She operated Aunt Pattie's Basketry Shop for three years and also became a charter member of the Georgia Basketry Association, serving as president at one point. But Pattie soon realized that teaching was her true passion. She has been a Folk School instructor since 2003 and from 2010 - 2021 served as the school's Resident Artist for Basketry, Brooms, & Chair Seats. Since joining the Folk School staff, she has expanded her talents into many other fields, including beading and blacksmithing.