Looking to create a meaningful gift for a loved one? Want to take time away from the holiday rush? Join us for Bead Therapy. 

Bead Therapy is an expressive arts workshop that teaches participants the basics of beaded jewelry making and the difference between semi-precious stones and precious stones. The materials used are semi-precious stones and other natural jewelry materials. 

Semi-precious stones have been appreciated for generations for their unique beauty and healing and grounding properties. Join Zangar Freeman, BSW, Artist and Mental Health Coach, for this interactive  and meditative program, where participants will gain the creative power to express how they feel and see how their feelings look in the form of the art they produced. Each participant will keep all the pieces they make.

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About the instructor:

Zangar Freeman is a first-generation Liberian-American jewelry artist, educator, and veteran who integrates cultural storytelling and art therapy practices into his beadwork. With a background in social work and a deep appreciation for community connection, he has taught beadwork and expressive arts across the lifespan, working with youth clubs, community centers, senior centers, and schools. His workshops foster third spaces through library programming, creating environments where people can connect, reflect, and express themselves through art.

Zangar’s journey with jewelry-making began over a decade ago and deepened through his study abroad experience in San Miguel de Allende, where he refined his skills in working with fine materials such as silver and gold. A former U.S. Marine specializing in aviation administration, he later transitioned into social work, serving as a case manager and transitional advocate for diverse populations. He rediscovered beadwork as a grounding tool during his military service and now shares this craft as both a therapeutic and artistic practice, emphasizing creativity, individuality, and the power of handmade art to celebrate culture and personal expression.