Courses and Workshops

All our workshops are held in our Studio in Semley just outside of Shaftesbury.

BOOKING INFORMATION FEE
All full day adult classes, unless otherwise stated, run from 10am - 4.00pm. Tea and coffee will be provided and you are welcome to bring a packed lunch. You can pre-order lunch from the Farmhouse for £5.00 payable on the day. Lunch will consist of a selection on sandwiches and pastry. Lunch must be pre-ordered by the specified date which will be sent to you with your Workshop Confirmation and Requirements List, approximately 4 weeks prior to the workshop.

CANCELLATION
Should the workshop have to be cancelled we will refund your fee in full. We regret that refunds cannot be given in any other circumstances and course fees or deposits are not transferable.

HANDLING FEE
Please note that although a 60p handling charge is automatically added to your shopping cart this will NOT be charged to your credit card unless other mail order goods are purchased.

PAYMENT
We will only take a 50% non refundable deposit at time of ordering with the balance due 4 weeks prior to the workshop date. Any workshops booked within 4 weeks of the workshop date will have the full amount taken at time of ordering.

COURSES

Snowflake Cuff - Saturday 3rd December
Pam Palmer
This wider bracelet is made using Chevron Chain that is then heavily embellished. Chevron Chain makes a great base to embellish onto. It can also produce lovely results when left plain through the use of colour.
Price: £30.00

Chunky Spiral - Tuesday 6th December
Sam Compton
If you like to work with bigger beads then why not come and try Sam's Chunky Spiral Necklace. This is a take on the traditional spiral rope pattern which originates from the Zulu tribe. Sam will help you to recreate this necklace or if you prefer, help you to design and create one of you own using the spiral rope technique and colour ways of your choosing.
Price: £30.00

Beginners Chain Maille - Saturday 10th December
Gary Taylor
Let Gary show you how you can make stunning chains, necklaces and bracelets with just jump rings and pliers. No experience of Chain Maille required.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead Netting - Monday 9th January 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
If you have always wanted to have a go at Bead Needleweaving and don't know the difference between Peyote and Right Angle Weave or you just want to brush up on a technique, then this is the course for you. Discover Bead Netting and make a delicate bracelet or necklace.
Price: £15.00

Learn to Knit - Thursday 19th January
Julia Hall
Have you always wanted to learn to knit but don't know where to start, what yarn to use, how to cast on and off and read a pattern? This is your chance to get in on the knitting craze and with so many wonderful patterns and yarns available there has never been so much choice. Julia will guide you through the basics in this full day class.
Price: £30.00

Colour Me Beadiful - Saturday 21st January
Heather Kingsley-Heath
This workshop will take the terror out of choosing colours for your beadwork. Heather's simple techniques and gentle approach make this a must for everyone curious about colour. Learn how to make your own pretty mood boards, how to try out the beads with a quick and easy sampler. Plus, you can stitch your samplers together for a great new design for a bracelet or necklace.
Price: £30.00

Triangle Weave Rope - Thursday 26th January
Pam Palmer
A beautifully draping rope made with fire polished beads in Triangle Weave for a touch of sophistication. The use of colour highlights the texture of the basic rope. For those whose tastes are more flamboyant, the rope forms a good base for embellishment. The tubular form of the stitch will be fully covered during the workshop.
Price: £30.00

Beadilicious - Friday 10th February
Sallyann Dunn
These beaded beads are made using various Right Angle Weave techniques and uses seed beads in sizes 15, 11, 8 and 6. Add a few SWAROVKSI ELEMENTS to give the bead some sparkle. Working knowledge of Right Angle Weave essential.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead Spiral Ladders - Monday 13th February 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
If you have always wanted to have a go at Bead Needleweaving and don't know the difference between Peyote and Right Angle Weave or you just want to brush up on a technique, then this is the course for you. Discover Spiral Ladders and watch them grow into beautiful bracelets, necklaces and more.
Price: £15.00

Elizabethan Bracelet - Friday 17th February
Annette Bolton
This pretty design is a completely reversible bracelet inspired by Elizabethan jewellery. An easy pattern to get to grips with Right Angle Weave (RAW) using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Get two fantastic sparkly bracelets for the price of one.
Price: £30.00

Majestic Jewels - Saturday 18th February
Lynn Firth
These firm layered beaded beads are made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals, pearls and seed beads and are made using Right Angle Weave, Peyote and Netting Techniques. They are then put onto a tubular Right Angle Weave rope which is embellished with crystals and Delica beads. Students must be familiar with Right Angle Weave.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Crochet - Thursday 23rd February
Julia Hall
Have you always wanted to have a go at crochet but don't know a chain from a treble, how to crochet flat or in the round? Let Julia show you how and you will soon be on your way crocheting curly scarves or perhaps decorative edges to your knitted projects. This workshop will open up a new creative avenue for you!
Price: £30.00

Yazmina - Friday 24th February
Jane Marie Griffin
Yazmina is a delightful little beaded element using circular Brick Stitch. It is double sided with a delicate texture and can be used to create a variety of items such as a bracelet, necklace, earrings and even three dimensional items. The possibilities are endless, come along and have a relaxing day experimenting with the design possibilities. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Beginners Beaded Crochet - Saturday 25th February
Gillian Lamb
Have you always wanted to have a go at Beaded Crochet but just found it too hard or don't know where to start? Come along to Gillian's workshop and we gaurantee you will be crocheting beaded bracelets and ropes in no time at all! No knowledge of crochet required. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Price: £30.00

Key to My Heart - Wednesday 29th February
Jean Power
Learn how to create these beaded accurate looking, or crystallised keys and complete the theme with a matching lock. Turn them into pendants or a complete themed necklace. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Beginners Chain Maille - Saturday 3rd March
Gary Taylor
Let Gary show you how you can make stunning chains, necklaces and bracelets with just jump rings and pliers. No experience of Chain Maille required. There will be a small charge payable to Gary on the day for the jump rings used in class which should not exceed £5.00. Suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £30.00

Neptune's Jewels - Wednesday 7th March
Elizabeth Selwood
In this stylish and flattering necklace, St Petersburg chain techniques have been combined and extended to include your choice of pretty beads, a drop and a rivoli formed into a deep v shape. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Enchanter's Tassel - Friday 9th March
Heather Kingsley-Heath
The next episode in Heather's delicious series of 'Treasure' designs. Create an embellished tassel top, lots of lavish fringing, then add some interlinking elements and a delicately stranded necklace. Whether you want a tummy tickling lariat length of loveliness, or a sweet shorter necklace, this design has several variations to explore. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Demonstration and Have a Go with FIMO - Saturday 10th March
STAEDTLER is showcasing its versatile and creative range of jewellery products and accessories. Kerrie Venner will be on hand to talk to you about her forthcoming workshops at the Studio and to demonstrate just how easy and adaptable FIMO is and how you can add another dimension to your jewellery making and beadwork. Have a go sessions will be running throughout the day.
No Charge

Learn to Bead Flat Peyote - Monday 12th March 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
If you have always wanted to have a go at Bead Needleweaving and don't know the difference between Peyote and Right Angle Weave or you just want to brush up on a technique, then this is the course for you. Discover Peyote Stitch and learn how to use this versatile stitch to make bracelets, necklaces and more. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Learn to Knit I-Cord - Thursday 15th March 10.00am - 12.30pm
Julia Hall
Learn how to knit an I-Cord in this half day workshop. An I-Cord is a continuous piece of knitting that forms a tube and can be used to make wearable jewellery such as a lariat, necklace or bracelet and can also be stuffed with a rope or cord to form handles or coiled mats. A very versatile technique to add to your knitting skills. Students will need to have basic skills in knitting. Suitable for all levels of knitters.
Price: £15.00

Victoria Cuff - Saturday 17th March
Pam Palmer
Miyuki Tila beads are used to create the beaded circles in this interesting bracelet. They form the centre pieces of the design that is then embellished to produce a cushion of pearls for them to sit in. A basic working knowledge of Right Angle Weave is needed. Not suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £30.00

Rain Chain Links - Thursday 22nd March
Huib Petersen
This project was inspired by the Japanese Rain Chain and in this project you will learn how to combine tubular Right Angle Weave and triangle weave to create shapes that look as though they are grabbing each other. This class will bring you another step further in shaping your beadwork into three dimensional and hopefully inspire you to create your own Rain Chain Links. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £60.00

Pretty Pansies - Friday 23rd March
Huib Petersen
The petals of this pretty flower is beaded in flat Peyote and the way the stitch is finished off creates the shape which is then zipped together to form the heart of the flower which gives it its depth. The leaves are stitched on the diagonal with a variation of Russian Leaf Stitch. Working knowledge of Peyote stitch required. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £60.00

Fimo First Timers - Saturday 24th March
Kerrie Venner
Do you want to try Fimo polymer clay to see if it is your kind of medium and gain some confidence before purchasing equipment? Then this workshop is for you! You'll take home at least two pendants finished and ready to wear. During the class you'll learn how to prepare the clay, how to shape it, texture it, add different craft mediums to create 'wow' effects. Suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £30.00

Candy - Saturday 31st March
Sallyann Dunn
This feminine bracelet is beaded using Right Angle Weave and SWAROVSK I ELEMENTS pearls. Sparkly crystals can be added if you wish. Students should have a working knowledge of Right Angle Weave. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead Tubular Peyote - Monday 2nd April 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Tubular Peyote is a great technique to learn and you can create stunning necklaces and bangles just by changing the size and shape of your beads. Learn all about 'step up' and the 'Peyote click' in this informative session. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Ecuadorian Summer Necklace - Saturday 14th April
Gillian Lamb
Simple but very effective patterns to make elegant necklaces using daisy chain and a netting technique from Ecuador. Gillian will also give you tips on how to turn the necklace into a matching bracelet, just perfect for your summer outfits. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Crystal Cubes - Thursday 19th April
Annette Bolton
Little crystal cubes make an attractive and sparkly bracelet, with the addition of Swarovski pearls. Explore some of the interesting variations possible, while learning how to use two needles. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Pear Drop Bracelet - Wednesday 25th April
Sylvia Fairhurst
Using a combination of shapes, sizes and colours, create this flexible three dimensional bracelet, that is comfortable to wear using bead netting. The bracelet also features a customised fastener to complement the bracelet design. Some experience of tubular work is desirable.
Price: £30.00

Jaipur Jewels - Friday 27th April
Jean Power
Combine continually beaded seed bead motifs with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS to create a dramatic necklace. Jean will also show you how you can create matching pieces, and even reversible items, to complete the look.
Price: £30.00

Takara Bangles - Saturday 28th April
Sian Nolan
'Takara' means 'Treasure' in Japanese. Using Right Angle Weave create this ultra-wearable bangle. Using lustrous SWAROVSKI ELEMENT pearls, sparkly Swarovski Crystal Bicones and Swarovski Roses Montees for that added twinkle! We will then explore the design further, making smaller versions, 'Bangleini's' which can be used in a variety of ways. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Bead Embroidery - Saturday 5th May
Angela Massey
Learn how to bead embroider this pretty and stylish pendant. Combining basic bead embroidery stitches with beads, embellishments and Ultrasuede for the backing, you should be able to finish your pendant on the day and start wearing it that evening! There is a kit fee payable to the tutor on the day of £15.00. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Price: £30.00

Lavender and Lace - Thursday 10th May
Elizabeth Selwood
Use a simple and very striking technique for Right Angle Weave to create an unusual V shaped necklace which has been designed to drape perfectly. Embellish with Swarovski crystals for a dramatic result which is very easy to wear. Not suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Babylon Necklace - Saturday 12th May
Gary Taylor
A beautiful oval SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS which is delicately wrapped and scrolled with wire work and then complemented with a Byzantine chain, making this the best of both worlds - Chain Maille and wire wrapping all in one workshop and with beautiful results! Students must have some experience of Chain Maille. Suitable for intermediate students.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead Ring Closure - Monday 14th May 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Learn how to bead a Ring Closure to complement your beadwork. These simple fasteners will not look out of place on your beaded necklaces and bracelets and offer more versatility than a manufactured clasp. No experience necessary.
Price: £15.00

Beadazzled Neckpiece - Thursday 17th May
Annette Bolton
Using a wonderful colour pallet of Miyuki Delica beads create a stunning neckpiece of lush fringing and embellished beaded beads. These can be strung together in a variety of exciting and interesting ways. This is an ideal workshop for those just starting out in Peyote Stitch. Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Lucia - Saturday 19th May
Sallyann Dunn
The pendant is made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS which is bezelled with size 11 and size 15 seed beads then add a beaded rope made with Swarovski Bicones and Pearls to complete this elegant feminine necklace. Suitable for intermediate beaders.
Price: £30.00

Sophia Cuff - Friday 25th May
Pam Palmer
This bracelet uses a fair number of SWAROVSK I ELEMENTS but it produces a stunning design. Beaded using circular Triangle Weave. You do not need any previous experience of the stitch but this design is suited to the more advanced beader. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Beaded Ring Day - Saturday 26th May
Chloe Menage
Learn how to create these two lovely SWARO VSK I ELEMENTS rings using a variety of beads and techniques including Right Angle Weave and Peyote. The perfect projects for someone new to bezelling. These components are addictive - once you've got the technique why not make more to create a matching bracelet! Suitable for beginners.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Knit - Thursday 31st May
Julia Hall
Learn how to knit with beads whilst making a sparkly glasses case or mobile phone jacket. Once mastered you can add beads to all your knitted projects . Come along to this workshop and let Julia show you how you can create stunning pieces with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and beads, you just need basic knitting knowledge of how to cast on and off. Suitable for students with some knitting experience.
Price: £30.00

Rockpool Rivolis - Saturday 2nd June
Lynn Jones
Rockpool Rivolis is a fun design for intermediate beaders that are familiar with RAW. Dependant on colour way it would work equally well with jeans or that 'little black dress'. An optional beaded toggle will be included in the instructions. Suitable for intermediate beaders.
Price: £30.00

Rice Dumplings - Friday 8th June
Jane Matthews
Rice Dumplings, beautiful hangings created by wrapping a three dimensional card shape with silky ribbon. Embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and beads they are gorgeous on their own, but link several sizes of Dumplings and you have a stunning decoration. Suitable for all abilities.
Price: £30.00

Purple Pearls - Saturday 9th June
Jane Matthews
Purple, gold, bronze or rainbow colour SWAROVSK I ELEMENT pearls in various sizes are combined with seed beads in size 6 and 8. This necklace is a clever twist on the traditional Spiral Rope. This stunning design is fabulous to wear and complements fashion for all occasions. Suitable for all abilities including beginner.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead Dutch Spiral - Monday 11th June 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Learn how mixing different sizes of beads together you can create textural and interesting spirals that make stunning necklaces. Discover Dutch Spiral and learn how to use this versatile stitch to make interesting bracelets, necklaces and more. Suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £15.00

Masterclass Beaded Sculpture - Friday 15th & Saturday 16th June
Laura McCabe
This two day intensive master class will focus on the technical and conceptual elements of beaded sculpture. Students will be working their own original design with guidance, inspiration and technical support from the instructor. For advanced beaders proficient in all the basic stitching techniques and ready to explore the more art-and-design end of beadwork. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £120.00

Deco Bracelet - Monday 18th June
Laura McCabe
Inspired by the geometric designs and bold colours of the Art Deco era, this brand new bracelet design utilizes Right Angle Weave and Peyote stitch to create a stunning cuff with fresh water pearls nestled amongst the woven bead work. Suitable for intermediate to advanced.
Price: £60.00

Masterclass Beaded Sculpture - Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th June
Laura McCabe
This two day intensive master class will focus on the technical and conceptual elements of beaded sculpture. Students will be working their own original design with guidance, inspiration and technical support from the instructor. For advanced beaders proficient in all the basic stitching techniques and ready to explore the more art-anddesign end of beadwork. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £120.00

Georgian Elegance - Thursday 21st June
Laura McCabe
The unique combination of woven beadwork and chain creates a delicate and refined look. An innovative bezeling technique unlike any Laura has taught before, creates an elegant setting for the Cubic Zirconia stones which are further embellished with facetted stones, fresh water pearls, and tiny beaded petals. Knowledge of Right Angle Weave and Peyote Stitch required. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £60.00

Fearless Fimo Bead Bonanza - Saturday 23rd June
Kerrie Venner
Nervous about opening that first packet of Fimo? This introductory level workshop gets you off to a confident start. We will custom blend colours, create simple canes and make beautiful, well crafted beads. Sanding, buffing and polishing methods will be covered and I'll share all my tips and tricks. Suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £30.00

Lorenzo Bracelet - Saturday 30th June
Melanie de Miguel
Inspired by the grand and powerful dynasty of the Medicis, this bracelet combines beautiful large crystals with delicate filigree settings and elegant Fleur de Lys-type connecting components. It is by no means a masculine bracelet but could have been worn by the rich Florentines as an indicator of wealth and style. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Summer Jewels Duo - Friday 6th July
Elizabeth Selwood
Discover how to make two very different styles of necklace in one day. Spend the morning on the first pattern, which combines different sizes and colours of seed beads in a much extended version of daisy chain to produce an informal summery necklace. In the afternoon work on the second pattern which uses seed beads, daggers and 4mm beads to produce a beautiful necklace that is really easy to wear. Suitable for all levels of ability including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Celtic Daisy Chain Maille - Saturday 7th July
Gary Taylor
This delicate design combines two very different techniques. Pretty Celtic flowers set with crystals linked with Byzantine Chain Maille making this pretty design ideal for necklace bracelets and earrings. Suitable for intermediate level.
Price: £30.00

Learn to Bead Tubular Herringbone - Monday 9th July 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Tubular Herringbone is such a useful stitch. It is great for necklaces, bracelets and straps and many different variations can be achieved simply by changing the step up, the size of the beads or the quantity of the beads used in each stack. A very useful stitch to add to your repertoire! Suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £15.00

Calamari Curliness - Thursday 12th July
Heather Kingsley-Heath
Make a colourful roll on bangle of interlinking coils or create a wiggly centre piece for a spirally pendant. Herringbone stitch is the starting point for some intriguing variations for you to explore. Learn how to vary your coils, make invisible joins and create your own delicious Calamari creation. Students need to be comfortable with good thread tension for this class. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Quintuple Lariat - Saturday 14th July
Pam Palmer
The beaded beads of the lariat are made using quintuple (five times) variation of Spiral Staircase and joined together using standard Spiral Staircase to give this lariat an intriguing and interesting texture. Not suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £30.00

Zanzibar - Tuesday 17h July
Sabine Lippert
Sabine is visiting the Studio this week from Germany and this lovely bracelet got its name from the wooden ornamental windows in the ancient houses from Zanzibar. The unique bezeling of the rivoli is highlighted by rich embellished links and is beautifully adorned with SWAROVSK I ELEMENTS.
Price: £30.00

Renaissance - Wednesday 18th July
Sabine Lippert
A beautiful Peyote based project with several layers which is a little tricky so would be suitable for beaders with experience. The openings above the round beads are reminiscent of the special shape of Renaissance sleeves. Glistening SWAROVSK I ELEMENTS sparkle along this lovely bracelet. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Fifty Links Necklace - Friday 20th July
Sabine Lippert
This delicate necklace is made from almost fifty different links! There is a huge variation of little beaded SWAROVSKI ELEMENT treasures, all based on the idea of a loop at each end. All links are attached with jump rings, so the necklace drapes beautifully. Suitable for intermediate beaders.
Price: £30.00

Orchid Bracelet - Saturday 21st July
Sabine Lippert
This spectacular bracelet is based on tubular Right Angle Weave and twists and turns along the outside edge to produce this very interesting bracelet festooned with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and various sizes of beads and drops. A very interesting project. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Taster Session Celini Spiral - Tuesday 24th July 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Have fun mixing different shaped beads whilst mastering your Peyote Stitch to create this interchangeable bangle. Workshop fee includes all materials to make the bangle. Students should have a basic understanding of Peyote Stitch. Suitable for beaders with some experience.
Price: £16.00

Filigree of Pearls - Thursday 26th July
Jane Marie Griffin
Create sumptuous pieces of jewellery using these three dimensional 'Filigree of Pearls'. This technique creates a domed pillow effect that is double sided and can be made in several different sizes. As well as learning how to make the filigree pillows you will also look at the design possibilities of items such as bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Suitable for Intermediate to experienced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Taster Session Rivoli Charm - Friday 27th July 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
If you have always wanted to learn how to bezel around a cabochon, stone or rivoli but thought it was too difficult then this is the session for you. These pretty little charms will give you the confidence to try all sorts of shapes and sizes! Includes all materials and refreshments. Students must have a basic understanding of Peyote Stitch.
Price: £16.00

Imperial Pearls - Saturday 28th July
Lynn Firth
Trap a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Space Cut crystal in the centre of a sandwich of Right Angle Weave made using Swarovski pearls and embellished with crystals and beads. Learn how to make the bezel so the pendant can hang balanced from a rope or chain of your choice. Students must have a working knowledge of RAW. Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Rivoli Roses - Tuesday 31st July
Jean Power
Mix Jean's geometric beading techniques with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS sparkle for these versatile reversible beaded pendants which can be worn alone or jointed together for bracelets, necklaces and more. Students will need experience with Peyote Stitch and Brick Stitch. Suitable for advanced beaders.
Price: £30.00

Shelley Bracelet & Sherbert Fizz - Wednesday 1st August
Carol Kirk
Two designs in one day! This lovely bracelet is made with Miyuki Tila beads, the beads with two holes, and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and seed beads. For the second design learn how to make a rope using Miyuki Triangle beads which is embellished as you work. Suitable for all abilities including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Treasure Trove & Flower Garland - Friday 3rd August
Carol Kirk
Two designs in one day! This lovely bracelet is made with Miyuki Tila beads, the beads with two holes, and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and seed beads. For the second design learn how to make a rope using Miyuki Triangle beads which is embellished as you work. Suitable for all abilities including beginners.
Price: £30.00

Beady Picnic - Saturday 4th August - Free to All
Bring your picnic, chairs or blanket and join us for our Anniversary Celebrations. There will be demonstrations, special offers, a display of entries from our Treasure Challenge and refreshments. Laura Brocklebank from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS will be judging our Beading Challenge and announcing the winners from 2011 at 1 pm and we will be launching our new challenge for 2012!

Taster Session Memory Wire Spiral - Wednesday 8th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Not sure what to do with Memory Wire? This workshop is great fun, easy and effective! Learn how to create these stylish Memory Wire Bangles and decorate with strands of beads, drops and more. Everything you need to complete the project is included in the Taster fee, including refreshments! Suitable for all abilities, no experience necessary.
Price: £16.00

Taster Session Bobble Berry Bracelet - Thursday 9th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Just the thing for the summer. This bobble style bracelet is made by stringing beads, wrapping little berries and twisting to create this effective bracelet in ripe rich berry colours. All materials and refreshments included in the workshop fee. Suitable for all levels, no experience necessary.
Price: £16.00

Flying Ringlets - Friday 10th August
Laura Andrews
Get a new take on three different stitches while learning to seed bead over small armatures. These chain links are so fast and fun to make you may have a new obsession. An intriguing clasp completes this chain as a bracelet or necklace with ease and elegance. Rings have tons of uses! Some basic knowledge of beading would be helpful. Suitable for all levels of beaders.
Price: £60.00

Pave Beads - Saturday 11th August
Laura Andrews
Create European style beaded beads using a new stitch. This new stitch very quickly and easily builds self supporting crystal Pave beaded beads. Add sparkle to bracelets, necklaces, thick chain etc. Warning: beading these sparkling SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS little beaded beads is such fun! Some basic knowledge of beading would be helpful. Suitable for all levels of beaders.
Price: £60.00

Learn to Bead Flat Herringbone - Monday 13th August 10am - 12.30pm
Elizabeth Selwood
Learn how to bead using Flat Herringbone stitch which can be used as a base for embellishment, made into cuffs or collars and much more. Master turning and how to increase and decrease. Suitable for complete beginners.
Price: £15.00

Taster Session Double Spiral - Tuesday 14th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Have you mastered Spiral Ropes and would like to try something a little more complicated? Learn how to master a Double Spiral Rope using different sizes of beads. All materials and refreshments included in the workshop fee. Some beading experience useful but not essential.
Price: £16.00

Taster Session Pearl Watchband - Thursday 16th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Make a delightful beaded watch strap using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals and pearls. Quick and easy to make, you could have one for every outfit! There will be an additional cost for the watch face plus a clasp of your choice (individual prices apply). Workshop fee includes SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, needle, thread and refreshments. Suitable for all, no experience necessary.
Price: £16.00

Taster Session Orgalala Butterfly - Friday 17th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Using simple netting techniques create a scrunchy textured bracelet or necklace. Great for beginners to learn a new stitch and also for beaders with some experience that would like to develop their netting techniques. All materials supplied for the project and refreshments. Suitable for all, no experience necessary.
Price: £16.00

Freya - Saturday 18th August
Sallyann Dunn
Made to celebrate spring, bezelled SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS invarious sizes are put together, not necessarily symmetrically, but you can choose to do so if you wish, all hung from a beaded rope. Sallyann will have various beaded rope instructions available for your to choose which one compliments your design. Working knowledge of Peyote Stitch recommended. Suitable for all levels of beaders.
Price: £30.00

Taster Session Caterpillar Bracelet - Wednesday 22nd August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Lots of lush fringing makes this Caterpillar Bracelet (bet you can't guess why they are called that) have lots of texture and movement. A simple technique but with stunning results. All beads, clasp and refreshments included in the workshop fee. Suitable for all, no experience necessary.
Price: £16.00

Taster Session Dizzy Donuts - Thursday 23rd August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Use some basic stringing techniques and mix with a little bead needleweaving to create this stunning necklace using a semi precious 'donut'. The branch fringing adds movement and sparkle. NB there will be an additional cost of approximately £4.60 for the stone donut. Suitable for all, no experience necessary.
Price: £16.00

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Saturday 25th August
Katie Dean
Learn how to make chocolate dipped strawberries using circular and tubular Peyote stitch with basic increases and decreases. Turn your strawberries into pendants, earrings, key rings and more! Once you've learnt the basic technique, play around with size and colouring. Basic familiarity with Peyote stitch is advisable, but not essential. Suitable for all levels of beaders.
Price: £30.00

Taster Session Daisy Chains - Wednesday 29th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
These pretty Daisy Chains are easy to make once you know how. Create dainty and delicate bracelets and necklaces for yourself or as a gift. All beads equipment and refreshments are provided. Suitable for all levels, no experience necessary.
Price: £16.00

Taster Session Russian Spirals - Thursday 30th August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
Learn how to make these lovely Russian Spirals using seed beads, needle and thread. Different combinations of bead will produce stunning and quick results and in this session you will be able to make a bracelet. Some basic beading experience would be useful but not essential. Cost of the workshop includes all materials to make a bracelet and refreshments. Suitable for beginners.
Price: £16.00

Taster Session Berry Bracelet - Friday 31st August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Lucy Andrews
These Peanut shaped beads produce some amazing textured bracelets just by using simple beading techniques. Come along to this taster and get to grips with these intriguing little beads. Cost of the workshop includes refreshments and all materials to make the bracelet. Suitable for all, no experience neccessary.
Price: £16.00

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