Blaine County Beacon: Deriving Pleasure from Developing Designs

A senior at Chinook High School who will graduate this May, Halle Mitchell operates a beadwork business: Boss Mare Beadwork. She started the business in 2020, sold her first item in 2021, and currently has a long list of orders that she is gradually fulfilling. The venture began as part of her FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience, commonly known as an SAE, in Agriculture Sales Entrepreneurship.

Mitchell's interest in beading originated after she admired various hat bands and earrings. But her enthusiasm really developed after she watched a video on Instagram and realized, "I can do that!" Mi...