Beading and beadwork jewellery courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Create beads from a sustainable source. Come join a one-day bead-making workshop in a Warwickshire village and go home with a unique necklace made from papier-mâché beads, perhaps earrings too. Love putting different colours and textures together? Create a collection of handmade fresco-inspired beads and experience the magic of threading them and seeing your necklace emerge. This workshop will seek to recreate that ancient long lost treasure effect that is so appealing. Bring old egg boxes, a sieve and a medium-sized saucepan, plus any beads you might like to include....

Are you a bead or glass fanatic? Then this course is for you. Learn how to make your own glass beads, which will give you a real feel for how bigger pieces of glass are worked to make sculptures. Flamework/Lampwork bead making is the process of making glass beads using; in this case, a hot head. In this beginner's class (for up to 2 people) we will look at: equipment and health and safety, using the torch, making a basic doughnut shaped bead, plus decoration and some shaping. Expect to...

Macrame is a very satisfying and versatile hobby, and this class is a great introduction to the craft. You'll learn the basic skills you need to create sennits, or chains of knots, and add semi-precious stone beads to create your own unique macrame jewellery, while enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). Take home your own beautiful bracelet and a desire to make more! Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery,...

Half day lampwork workshop, 1-2-1 tuition. Unless you are booking from the same family bubble, then I can accommodate up to 3 people. Using the guidance from the UK government website there are new guidelines in place while attending a workshop - please contact me via the 'Ask a question' button for more information. I am pleased to be able to offer various tuition packages in this fabulous technique known as lampworking - 'The art of melting glass rods in the flame of a torch'. With over 14 years of...

Add some sparkle to your Christmas tree! These gorgeous decorations are made with tiger tail wire and faceted fire-polished glass beads for festive sparkly brilliance! This class will teach you the skills you need to make lovely beaded wire snowflakes in your choice of colours. Beginners will probably make one snowflake during the class, but if you're quick enough you'll be welcome to make another, at no extra cost. Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter.

1-2-1 lampwork course - one day. If you are booking from the same family bubble then I can accommodate up to 3 people. Using the guidance from the UK Government website there are new guidelines in place while attending a workshop - please contact me via the 'Ask a question' button for more information. I am pleased to be able to offer various tuition packages in this fabulous technique known as Lampworking - 'The art of melting glass rods in the flame of a torch'. With over 14 years of...

Create your own unique piece of handmade jewellery using just wire, pliers, your hands and wrapping techniques. Adding glass beads for colour and texture, you’ll experiment with copper wire and the stitching and wrapping techniques I’ll teach you to create different effects, finally bringing all your work together to make your own necklace. If the advertised date doesn't suit, do get in touch to discuss alternative dates, which can be arranged to suit, especially if you have a group of friends interested in doing a workshop together. Safety and hygiene...

For those who love a bit of glitz and glamour! Polymer clay is a fascinating medium with which to use a range of metallic foils as the effects that can be achieved are seemingly endless. On this course, you'll learn how to prepare your clay and apply imitation gold, silver or copper leaf to a clay sheet. We will enhance the effects of the foil by adding alcohol inks - the patterns and effects you can create are simply beautiful! Everyone will design their own necklace and make a selection...