Workshops 2010

Fridays 11.00am - 1pm
Saturdays 11.00am - 1pm

  Telephone 07929 245153
Web site:www.ddbeads.co.uk

1. Earrings, Pendants & Necklaces -

Please contact the shop for forthcoming dates.

This is an essential workshop for beginners. Instruction of basic findings & cords will be given. You will be shown how to wire beads on head pins and eye pins making turned loops. This technique will enable you make beautiful jewellery and create a pendant from any bead. Learning how to curl proficiently can be used to good advantage in a variety of ways. In this session you will master this technique and we will look at how this skill can be used to create, necklaces, key-rings, handbag charms, charm bracelets and lariats.

2. Tigertail

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Learn how to use plastic coated wire, one of the most versatile cords available. It is one of the thinnest but strongest beading cords and knowing how to crimp successfully opens up a whole new dimension to beading. We will explore the many uses of tigertail such as making single and multi corded necklaces, bracelets, bag charms and phone charms.

3. Leather & Waxed Cord

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We will look at what can be achieved with leather and waxed cord and how using knots can reduce the number of beads required but give the impression of lots! With outstanding simplicity stunning necklaces with a big wow factor can be made inexpensively. Learn how to make multi corded necklaces. Develop an understanding of when and why other findings are used to finish work, for example how and when to use spring crimps, suede crimps to give a more professional finish.

4. Monofilament

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This workshop is all about creating beaded necklaces where the beads look as though they are almost floating & very straight forward to use. Monofilament is also excellent for making exciting button necklaces and both uses are explained. Please make sure if you wear glasses for close work please remember to bring them.

Booking information

Please note workshops are 2 hours each session and cost £10.00.

Places must be prepaid and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

The cost for each session includes instruction, demonstration and use of workshop. Materials are not included.

Workshop times:

Fridays 11.00am - 1pm
Saturdays 11.00am - 1pm

  Telephone 07929 245153
Web site:www.ddbeads.co.uk