SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Betty Padilla

Name
Betty Padilla
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
Beadwork / Quillwork
Classification #2
Jewelry
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PAL N 237
WIM24
110
SFIM24
PAL N 237

SWAIA Highlight History

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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Betty Padilla

I started making jewelry in 2005 right after mt moms passing. I entered my work at the Poeh center and was accepted. My mentor was Frits Casuse. He was an amazing teacher and I give him all the credit for my teachings. I love making jewelry. I do wax casting, tufa casting, cuttle bone casting. I decided 3 yeas ago to purchase a storage building which is now my studio. When I was small my mom would bead and she made us a wooden loom and taught us how to make arm/wrist bands. Years passed and the beading stopped. In 2018 i decided to bead again during Covid. I watched alot of YouTube and enjoy beading and very thankful for my moms teaching. And I enjoy making beautiful pieces.

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