Workshops In London
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Our jewellery making workshops are held at our central London shop, near Carnaby Street. All projects are available in a choice of colours. Book any 3 workshops and receive 10% off -book 3 different workshops or come with friends. Special Workshop Offer:a 10% discount will be given on all items purchased after the workshop. This does not apply to gift vouchers and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. We will be developing further workshops over the next few months - let us know what you would like to see coming up! |
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BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP PEARLY BRACELET & EARRINGSThis workshop is ideal for the complete beginner and lasts 2 hours. It introduces you to the basic tools and findings and covers the essential techniques, including making simple loops, basic stringing and finishing necklaces and bracelets. You will then use these techniques to make this pretty bracelet and earrings set to take away with you. |
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INTRODUCTION TO CHAIN MAILLE EMBELLISHED BRACELET & EARRINGSThis workshop is a good introduction to chain maille -you will learn the 2+2+2 technique and be shown how this can be varied.
This technique will then be used to make a lovely chain maille bracelet and earrings set and embellish it with bicones and crystals. |
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INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING - CROSSWEAVE BRACELET
This workshop is a good start to learning the art of weaving. You will be taught this easy but very useful two-strand technique and shown how it can be varied to create different effects. You will then make a bracelet with bicones and pearls.
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INTRODUCTION TO WIREWORK - PENDANT & EARRINGS
This workshop will show you how to make a variety of freeform wirework shapes, using just pliers. You will then use this technique to make this delicate pendant and matching earrings. |
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WRAPPED LOOPS BRACELET
This workshop will focus on the very useful technique of wrapped loops. You will then make this pretty bracelet and earrings set which uses this technique in two ways to create a lovely decorative effect.
Participants will need to have mastered plain loops. |
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WIREWORK 2 - BRACELET
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EMBELLISHED LINK NECKLACEYou will be shown this versatile technique which creates a spider-web effect and, once learnt, can be used in many ways. You will then make this necklace using seed beads in different toning shades to embellish each of the 40mm rhodium links to make a delicate sparkling pendant on a multi-strand necklace. You will need to have been on our Beginner's Workshop or to have basic beading knowledge.
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BEADED BEAD NECKLACE & EARRINGS - CROSSWEAVE
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RHODIUM LINK NECKLACE AND EARRINGS
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MULTI-STRAND NECKLACE WITH HEART PENDANT & EARRINGS
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INTRODUCTION TO THE COILING GIZMO - NECKLACE & EARRINGS
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SHAMBALLA BRACELETS
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TIARA WIREWORK 1 WORKSHOP
This tiara workshop will teach you the essential wirework techniques to make this tiara. You will also see examples of how to vary this technique to make other jewellery.
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BEADED BEADS BRACELET AND EARRINGS
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CHAIN MAILLE FLOWER WORKSHOP
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CHAIN MAILLE KNOT WORKSHOP
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EUROPEAN 4-IN-1 CHAIN MAILLE WORKSHOP
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CHAIN MAILLE STACKED CRYSTAL BRACELET
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KNOTTED PEARL WORKSHOP
This workshop will teach you hand knotting and how to use a knotting tool and you will make this graded pearl necklace using Czech glass pearls.
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NEW: DAISY CHAIN BRACELET
You will learn this delicate flowery stitch which is related to right-angle weave, and make these gorgeous bracelets using seed beads. This technique uses small beads and you will need some manual dexterity and some beading experience.
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PEYOTE STITCH BRACELET
This workshop will introduce you to peyote stitch, which is a very versatile stitch and you will be shown how to make this pretty bracelet using seed beads. This technique uses small beads and you will need some manual dexterity and some beading experience.
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BRICK STITCH PENDANTS AND EARRINGS
You will be shown how to make these classic diamond-shaped earrings and pendant using brick-stitch which creates a lovely stepped effect. This technique uses small seed beads and you will need some manual dexterity and some beading experience.
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NEW: TWIN SEED BEAD BRACELETS
This class is a good introduction to using small seed beads in jewellery making and will show you some easy to make bracelets using twin seed beads which have 2 holes. This workshop uses small seed beads and you will need reasonable manual dexterity to handle these.
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NEW: INTRO TO TILA BEADS - TILA BEAD BRACELET AND EARRINGS
This workshop is a good introduction to using these 5mm 2-hole beads. Tila beads are very versatile and can be used to create some gorgeous designs. This workshop will show you how to make this bracelet and earrings set using tila beads, Miyuki delicas and drops. Some general beading experience is advisable.
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TILA BEAD BRACELET 2
This workshop will show you how to make the delicate design for this bracelet using 5mm tila beads, 4mm fire-polished beads and Miyuki delicas. This design involves more intricate stitching with small beads so is not suitable for in-experienced beaders.
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NEW: WRAP BRACELET
These very trendy bracelets are easy to make and you can vary the length to make your bracelet as long as you want and add an adjustable fastening. You will be shown the stitching technique to enable you to make a bracelet using a sparkling fire-polished bead mix in a choice of colours. You can then use this technique to experiment with different bead sizes and combinations to make some gorgeous bracelets.
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NEW: KUMIHIMO BRACELET
Kumihimo braiding is an ancient Japanese art which is now very popular and can be used to make beautiful necklaces and bracelets.You will be shown how to make different patterns and make a kumihimo bracelet using rattail cord in a subtle mix of colours.
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NEW: KNOTTED BRACELETS
This is is an ideal follow on for those of you who love Shamballa bracelets. You will learn some useful knotting techniques including a lovely twist cord and pretty decorative effect between beads so that you can make these two bracelets.
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NEW: WIREWORK FLOWER NECKLACE
This workshop is a great introduction to this twisted wirework technique and will show you how to make this asymmetrical delicate summer necklace using 28mm frosted flowers embellished with beads and bee charms. It's all freeform so you can make the necklace whatever shape and length you wish.
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NEW: LOOPS AND DANGLES FLOWER BRACELET
If you are a beginner, this is the class to practice making pretty beaded dangles and lots of loops so that you can make this flowery bracelet and earrings set to take away.
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Central London Venue
The workshops are held at our London shop at 1 Marshall Street, WIF 9BA, which is near Carnaby Street and about 5 minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus or Oxford Circus.
Cost
Most workshops costs £25 each but a few cost £30, depending on the materials. VAT is included in the workshop prices.
Special Workshop Offer
A 10% discount will be given on all items purchased after the workshop (apart from gift vouchers). This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
Booking and Payment
Workshops can be provisionally booked in the shop. Alternatively, you can provisionally reserve a place by telephoning 01494 778818 or emailingbeads@creativebeadcraft.co.uk. Workshops can also be ordered over the website.
Please note that ordering a workshop does not constitute a booking. We will contact you to confirm whether a place at your selected workshop is available and will normally confirm within three working days. No payment will be taken before your booking has been confirmed.
- All payment needs to be made in full to ensure your place. Once a booking made by email or phone has been confirmed, we will need to receive payment within three days.
- A maximum of eight places are available at each workshop in order to ensure individual attention. If the minimum workshop size is not met, we may need to re-arrange a session.
- When booking, please let us have the names of the people attending, a contact telephone number and/or email address and the address to send the workshop confirmation.
Cancellations and Refunds
Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend and we will try and transfer you onto another workshop. A refund may be offered on a discretionary basis.
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Group Sessions
It may also be possible to arrange workshops for groups at other times. Please contact us on 01494 778818 or email us atbeads@creativebeadcraft.co.ukwith your requirements, including your preferred dates and a contact number and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Children
We regret that these classes are not suitable for children under 16. We plan to introduce children's classes later.
