Jewellery
jewellery workshops
Our jewellery workshops are based around different techniques. Examples of each technique are given but can be adjusted to suit tastes. To start jewellery you need to come to the basic threading and crimping course first for the basics and then follow on with each of the other techniques but not necessarily in the order given. It is possible to start anywhere if you wish - guidance will be given. You can also repeat a workshop and do something different using the same technique.
See the workshops list for details of the jewellery workshops. Costs are £2.50 per hour for me and equipment PLUS the cost of materials as these can vary depending on the beads used. Places are limited so to book call me on 01777 228775.
Look at the examples of the sorts of things you can achieve on the pictures below.PLEASE note you may not be able to use the exact beads that are shown here as packs vary but these are an indication of the sort of item you can produce.
Note - To see which workshop each item is on hover over the picture and it should appear.
Using head and eye pins
The above were all examples from the threading and crimping workshop.
The ones below are from the head and eyepin workshop.
Head and eyepins are used for any dangling bits so as well as using them on necklaces we use them for earings, handbag charms, bracelets etc. We look at different ways of using them and the tools to create your own loops.
Simple Weaving
Using thread, elastic etc. we can weave beads to give us designs suitable for bracelets , necklaces, napkin rings etc. Weaving can be done more elaborately using mainly seed beads but that will come later as the time involved for these is considerably more.
Seed bead workshop
Seed beads are very small and so take a lot longer to make an item BUT they are a lot cheaper and nice varied effects can be produced with them , some are included in items above and some workshop ideas are below. There are many more things that could be done and these will be included in time.
Other Miscellaneous pieces
Here are an assortment of other items that could be included in certain workshops or as a miscellaneous ideas workshop.
