Did you know that jewelry and beading is one of the fastest growing categories in the 29 billion dollar craft industry? It is also the craft that was ranked number one by crafters as the one activity they are most likely to try in the next year. Beads, Baubles & Jewels is just the show to inspire these potential viewers.

Beading also reaches an all important demographic - the largest group of participants are females 26-44 (a younger group then most other crafts). One more fact, there are 1,800 beading stores across the United States - and 1,800 potential local underwriters.

But what makes jewelry making so popular? Beading is a trend in fashion, accessories and home décor. Your viewers can't open a fashion magazine, or stroll down the aisles of a store without seeing beads. Beading is culturally diverse, echoing designs from all over the world. Beading is the easy way to accessorize clothing, or décor with personal expression. And that is what Beads Baubles & Jewels is all about: education, inspiration and personal expression. Every program teaches your viewers the techniques they need to make their own jewelry starting with the basics. Then we inspire them with guest artists and their creations. Lastly we show them how to use jewelry as an expression of their style and heritage.
Dazzle a new and growing audience with the addition of Beads, Baubles & Jewels!

HOST

Katina Forté
Katina Forté is a new face to the PBS viewer but a familiar face to television. Her past credits include hosting and producing at QVC. She is currently a host on ShopNBC. Her other credits include WPXI TV reporter and traffic anchor and WQED FM news reporter. She has acted in several movies and TV shows along with appearing in a variety of theater productions. Additionally, she is GIA certified. A talented actress and TV personality; Katina brings her own jewelry making and fashion skills to Beads, Baubles and Jewels.

To find out more about Beads, Baubles & Jewels visit their website at:

http://www.beadsbaublesandjewels.com