You can book your own bespoke jewellery making taster classes for yourself, your family, group of friends or work colleagues and enjoy learning new skills in a friendly, informal and relaxed environment
Available various midweek dates at my studio during mid Feb-April and mid Sept-mid November
options are 2 hour taster workshops or 1-day classes from 10.30-4pm
cost 2-hour taster workshop (includes materials & refreshments)
depends on group size:
- 5-7 students midweek £35 each
- 4 students midweek £39 each
- 3 students midweek £45 each
- 2 students midweek £49 each
- 1 student midweek £75
- these tasters are also ideal for children age 8-14yrs, there is a discount of £5 per child, needs a minimum of 2 adults in the group
materials
materials are included in the workshop fee to make 1-2 pieces of jewellery (the photos are examples of the designs covered, the beads available may vary). Further materials can be purchased at the workshop if there is time for you to make additional jewellery items.
taster topics
choose one of the beginner class topics from the list below, each topic is for a 2 hour class and covers specific materials, skills and designs.
booking a bespoke taster
To secure your booking there is a 1-1 or group deposit of £22 to be paid in advance via paypal or cheque – see booking info
beadstringing with tigertail thread:
option 1 – basic beaded designs
make 1 or 2 pairs of beaded earrings and a beaded bracelet
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 2 – floating designs
make 2 pairs of earrings including a pair of floating style earrings and a floating style necklace
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 3 – 2 strand braided designs
make 1 or 2 pairs of beaded earrings and a 2-strand braided beaded bracelet
level: beginner / beginner plus
beadstringing with elastic:
basic beaded designs
make 2 elasticated bracelet designs: 1 basic design and a further design with a charm or alternative type of elastic (photo added soon)
level: beginner / beginner plus
beadstringing with cord:
option 1 – basic beaded designs
make a knotted bead cord necklace and a bracelet
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 2 – basic button and beaded designs
make a knotted button and bead cord necklace or bracelet and a pair of cord button earrings
level: beginner / beginner plus
beginners wirework:
option 1 – basic wire skills
make 2 or 3 pairs of bead earrings and pendants, learn how to make basic loops and how to use jump rings/hoops to make earrings and pendants
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 2 – charm jewellery – pendant or bag charm
make 1 or 2 pairs of bead earrings or pendants and a charm style pendant or bag charm
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 3 – charm jewellery – charm bracelet or necklace
make 1 or 2 pairs of bead earrings or pendants and a charm bracelet or necklace
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 4 – spiral designs – earrings and charm designs
make 1 or 2 pairs of spiral earrings or pendant sand a charm bracelet or necklace.
level: beginner – intermediate
beaded / twisted wirework:
option 1 – beaded wire brooches
make 2 or 3 beaded wire brooches, includes the basic beaded wire brooch design and adding a charm to your brooch design
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 2 – beaded wire brooch / hair accessory
make a beaded wire brooch and a beaded wire hair comb or tiara base
level: beginner / beginner plus
option 3 – twisted wire stem brooch
make a twisted wire stem brooch design
level: beginner plus/intermediate
