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

*am currently not taking bookings due to a flooded studio and Covid-19

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 £39 each
• 4 students midweek £45 each
• 3 students midweek £49 each
• 2 students midweek £55 each
• 1 student midweek £85
• 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

loyalty discount
there is a £3 discount for previous students attending their 2nd, 3rd etc class.

materials
materials are included in the workshop fee to make 2-3 pieces of jewellery (the photos are examples of the designs covered, the beads available may vary). A small selection of tools and sale beads can be purchased at the workshop.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
level: beginner / beginner plus

option 3 – twisted wire stem brooch 
make a twisted wire stem brooch design
level: beginner plus/intermediate