bebeady jewellery making courses

bebeady jewellery making courses 2010 key: B = beginner, B+ = beginner plus, C = continuing student, I = intermediate & F = full

*1-day beginner/beginner plus classes at Cedar Farm, Lancashire* - cost £38
Sat 21 August	10-4pm	B/C	beadstringing with tigertail thread
Sun 22 August	10-4pm	B/B+/C	beads and wire, twisted & wrapped wire F
Sat 18 September	10-4pm	B/C	beads and wire, charm jewellery theme
Sun 3 October	10-4pm	B/B+/C	beads and wire, tiaras
Sun 7 November	10-4pm	B/B+/C	beads and wire, memory wire
tbc - spring 2011	10-4pm	B/C	beads and leather, suede & cord
other venue	10-4pm	B/B+/C	beads and wire, multi-loop theme
*1-day further skills classes at Cedar Farm, Lancashire* - cost £38
Sat 14 August	10-4pm	B+/I	beads and wire, new designs / trends new
Sat 16 October	10-4pm	B+/I	beads and wire, wrapped loops & beads
tbc - winter	10-4pm	I	beads and wire, hooks and clasps
tbc - spring 2011	10-4pm	I	beads and wire, sterling silver theme
tbc - summer 2011	10-4pm	B+/I	further beadstringing with tigertail thread
tbc - summer 2011	10-4pm	B+/I	beads and wire, spiral skills
tbc - autumn 2011	10-4pm	I	beads and wire, jig skills

*3hr beginner taster class at Samlesbury Hall, Lancashire* - cost £28
tbc autumn	10-1pm	B/C	tba

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At the Cedar Farm classes, there are tea/coffee making facilities in the classroom (tea, coffee, biscuits and milk is provided, please bring any other requirements). At lunchtime students can bring a packed lunch and eat in the room or eat at the cafe or coffee bar at the venue. Lunch is not included in the course cost. Maximum 10 or 11 students refreshment breaks - lunch break 1 hour & a mid-morning / afternoon coffee break At the Samlesbury Hall 3-hr taster class, there are no tea/coffee making facilities in the classroom, but the venue will provide some refreshments at the mid-morning break Maximum 8 students refreshment breaks - a mid-morning coffee break
tools, equipment and materials All the tools and equipment needed are provided at each course. Materials are not included, but can be purchased at each course (generally £5 - £10, depending on the beads chosen) or students are welcome to bring any of their own materials, click on the materials / info* link next to each course for these details * The Samlesbury Hall taster classes include a few materials, such as wire or stringing materials, please refer to class details
beginner /continuing student basic wire skills jewellery making classes
beads and wire, charm theme 1 day course Learn some basic skills and create jewellery with beads and plated components. This class is a beginner level class, it is also suitable for continuing students wishing to practise their basic loops further working on charm style designs. a class approx every 4 - 6 months materials / more info

beads and wire, multi-loop theme 1 day course Learn some basic skills and create further jewellery pieces with beads, wire and plated components. This class is a beginner level class, it is also suitable for continuing students wishing to practise their basic loops further. a class approx every 4 - 6 months materials / more info

beginner/beginner plus/intermediate wire skills jewellery making classes
beads and twisted/wrapped wire designs - brooches and hair accessories 1 day course Learn how to make twisted and wrapped wire designs, and create brooches, hair accessories and a pendant/earrings - using beads, different colours / thicknesses of wire and plated components. This class will cater for a range of skill levels. Students can choose their own level of work depending on how easy they find the techniques. a class approx every 9 - 12 months materials / more info

beads and twisted/wrapped wire designs - tiaras 1 day course Learn how to make twisted wire stems to create a tiara, (and optional beaded flower designs), using beads, wire and plated components. This class will cater for a range of skill levels, from easy to difficult. Students can choose their own level of work depending on how easy they find the techniques. a class approx every 3 - 6 months materials / more info

beads and wire, memory wire 1 day course Learn about memory wire and some basic wire skills and create jewellery pieces with beads, memory wire, wire and plated components. This class is suitable for both beginners (although memory wire is a bit harder to use than normal wire) and students that have attended any of the other courses. a class approx once a year materials / more info

continuing students further wire skills jewellery making classes

beads and wire, spiral skills 1 day course Learn some spiral skills and create jewellery with beads, wire and plated components. This class is a follow-on wire skills class suitable for students that have attended a beginner wire course (or have self taught wire skills) and feel reasonably confident using the tools. a class approx once a year or so materials / more info

beads and wire, jig skills 1 day course Learn how to use a wire jig to create repeat wire patterns and create jewellery with beads, wire and plated components. Jig segments are ideal for creating chandelier earrings / pendants and for incorporating into bracelets and necklaces. This class is a follow-on wire skills class suitable for students that have attended one or more beginner wire courses and feel confident using the tools. a class approx once a year or so materials / more info

beads and wire, wrapped loops and beads 1 day course Learn how to make wrapped loops and a variety of wrapped beads to create jewellery pieces with beads, wire and plated components. This class is a follow-on wire skills class suitable for students that have attended a beginner wire course (or have self taught wire skills) and feel reasonably confident using the tools. a class approx once a year or so materials / more info

beads and wire, hooks, etc 1 day course Develop your wire skills further, making a variety of hooks and eyes and learn how to use them in jewellery designs. This class is a follow-on wire skills class suitable for students that have attended one or more beginner wire courses and feel confident using the tools. a class approx once a year or so materials / more info

beads and sterling silver wire class /workshop 1 day course Learn about sterling silver and practise the skills you have learnt on some of the beginner wire jewellery making courses working with better quality beads, sterling silver wire and components. This class is suitable for students that have attended a beginner wire course (or have self taught wire skills) and feel confident using the tools and making loops. a class approx once a year or so materials / more info

beads and wire, new designs & trends class/workshop 1 day course - new Learn how you can use your basic wire skills and create further jewellery pieces - focusing on new designs and current trends - the theme for this class is combining ribbon and wire skills to make jewellery. This class is a follow-on wire skills class suitable for students that have attended a beginner wire course (or have self taught wire skills) and feel reasonably confident using the tools. a class approx every 9 - 12 months materials / more info

beginner /continuing student various materials jewellery making classes
beadstringing with tigertail thread 1 day course Learn some basic stringing skills and create jewellery with beads, tigertail thread and plated components. This class is suitable for both beginners and students that have attended any of the other courses a class approx every 3 - 6 months materials / more info

further beadstringing with tigertail thread - designs & skills 1 day course Learn some further designs and stringing skills and create jewellery with beads, tigertail thread and plated components. This class is suitable for students that have attended the beginner tigertail thread class or have some self-taught skills either using tigertail thread or beadstringing. a class approx once a year or so materials / more info

beadstringing with leather & cord 1 day course Learn some basic skills and create jewellery with beads, leather and faux suede thong, cord and plated components. This class is suitable for both beginners and students that have attended any of the other courses a class approx once a year or so materials / more info

beadstringing with illusion cord 1 day course - new Learn how to use monofilament to make various knotted illusion style bracelets and necklaces using beads, monofilament and plated components. This class is suitable for beginners*, beginners plus and students that have attended any of the other courses a class approx once a year or so materials / more info


each course includes: many demos, examples, some handouts, opportunity for questions and answers, practical work and 1-1 tutor assistance and feedback
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jewellery making courses also taught by Samantha Taylor in adult education colleges: Lancashire college and Burton Manor college

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