Beading and beadwork jewellery courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Beading and beadwork courses, classes and workshops across the UK. Learn the art of beading from experienced beaders! Courses cover traditional bead loom weaving, off loom bead stitching and jewellery stringing or discover how to combine beading techniques with skills such as crochet, macramé, kumihimo, wirework and embroidery. Learn beading techniques and start creating unique jewellery and decorative items.

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Lampwork bead making with Cheshire School of Glass

Lampwork bead making with Cheshire School of Glass

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 25th July 2021

For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk Come and try your hand at lampwork bead making on this exciting new course at CSG taught by the extremely knowledgeable and inspiring Gill Hesketh. You will learn how to safely manipulate molten glass over a gas-powered flame in the creation of beads, teardrops, swizzle stick twists and stringers. Gill makes for a truly magical course where you will be fully hands-on in the whole process, producing your own beautifully colourful...

For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk Come and try your hand at lampwork bead making on this...

Necklaces, ancient fresco-style, from an unexpected source. Beads for a new age.

Necklaces, ancient fresco-style, from an unexpected source. Beads for a new age.

In-person course

Warwickshire - Next course on 10th July 2021

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 maché 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 which is so appealing. Bring old egg boxes, a sieve and medium sized saucepan, plus any beads you might like...

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 maché beads, perhaps...

Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for Beginners

Flamework (Lampwork) - Making glass beads for Beginners

In-person course

Essex - Next course on 6th July 2021

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...

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...

Macrame - Beaded Bracelet

Macrame - Beaded Bracelet

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 18th May 2021

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,...

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...

Lampworking workshop: half day beginners workshop

Lampworking workshop: half day beginners workshop

In-person course

County Durham - Next course on 18th May 2021

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...

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...

Beaded Snowflakes

Beaded Snowflakes

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 18th May 2021

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.

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...

Lampworking workshop: full day beginners workshop

Lampworking workshop: full day beginners workshop

In-person course

County Durham - Next course on 18th May 2021

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...

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...

Polymer Clay Sparkle: jewellery making at West Country Creative in Lifton, Devon

Polymer Clay Sparkle: jewellery making at West Country Creative in Lifton, Devon

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 18th June 2021

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...

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...

Handmade canes, beads and jewellery from Polymer clay in Bedfordshire.

Handmade canes, beads and jewellery from Polymer clay in Bedfordshire.

In-person course

Bedfordshire - Next course on 18th May 2021

Whether you have worked with Polymer clay or not, let's get creative!! Polymer clay is a bakeable clay, which comes in different brands and colours. I personally use Premo by Sculpey for workshops as it conditions so well. Many students have mentioned how they remember polymer clay from their childhood and are amazed that it has progressed into such an inspiring and interesting craft. Now together we can have a creative day and make Handmade Beads and jewellery in Polymer Clay. You will get to choose in advance three complimentary...

Whether you have worked with Polymer clay or not, let's get creative!! Polymer clay is a bakeable clay, which comes in different brands and colours. I personally use Premo by...

Wire Jewellery

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 27th June 2021

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. Safety and hygiene measures are in place to keep us all safe from Covid 19 which are available after booking. Your necklace can...

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...

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