The Manchester Royal Exchange workshop
I had some of my jewellery in an exhibition at the Royal Exchange in Autumn 2009 and was asked if I was interested in teaching a jewellery making workshop... 2010 they have been running different arts and crafts workshops on the first Saturday in the month.

tiaras
bebeady - summer 2010

Another interesting and excellent course. Good value, informative, excellent tuition. Plenty of time for 1-1. Good demonstrations. Well worth travelling from the Isle of Man!! Louise and Chris

tiaras class summer 2010

Christine's beaded flower hairclip design

tiaras class summer 2010
Jessica's tiara design

beginners wire, charm theme bebeady - spring 2010

Fantastic - enjoyed every minute - time goes too quickly, Jean

Really enjoyed the course today - feel I learnt a lot - the basics. Very helpful, Adele

Very good, interesting and good value for money, Conrad

An enjoyable day, good instructions and easy to follow each step, Gill

A really fun, enjoyable day, Helen

Fab Day! Really good - great to learn new techniques, Elizabeth

Brilliant! Sarah

beadstringing with tigertail thread bebeady - spring 2010

Excellent, really enjoyed it. Very relaxing and great that you can produce so many finished items. Perhaps, let participants know they could bring own beads etc, Gemma
There is a materials list on the further info section for each class and I also email a materials list with the deposit receipt - and encourage students to bring along and recycle their old beads or broken jewellery, Samantha

Excellent, Jane

further beadstringing with tigertail class
spring 2010

Danika's tigertail thread earrings

Tiaras
bebeady - spring 2010

Excellent, learnt a lot in 1 day, Michelle

Another brilliant lesson, well explained and very enjoyable, Linda

Excellent day, made lots! Jane

Excellent content and instruction, helpful handouts and enjoyable demonstrations, anon

leather & cord class
spring 2010

a students beaded leather and cord necklace design at Burton Manor College

further wire skills, jig theme
bebeady - summer 2010

Excellent - left to experiment, but advice and support on hand when requested Neil

Really enjoyed it! Endless ideas to explore and develop Anna

Loved it, great day! Jacqui

Excellent venue. Really interesting course. Very informative and a good amount of time for practising all the demos shown. Claire

Excellent course as usual. Lots of opportunity to experiment and play. Always a treat to see what the other students have produced. Monica

jig class summer 2010

Monica's jig designs

jig class summer 2010

some of Danika's jig earrings

beadstringing with tigertail thread
bebeady - summer 2010

Fantastic, really enjoyed it. Jane
Really lovely, Elesha
Fantastic, really enjoyed it. Friendly and good value for money, Charlotte
Very enjoyable, Diana

further wire skills, spirals theme
bebeady - spring 2010

Learned lots of new techniques. Really pleased with the amount of new techniques covered during the day - can't wait to go home and start using them. Always a good day out - a chance to switch off from ordinary routine and enjoy learning new skills, Francine

Fantastic! What a wonderful course, I was so enthralled that the day flew by, thanks Sam! Andrea

spiral class spring 2010

Lindas's spiral pendant design,

its great, when students experiment and develop designs further

spiral class spring 2010

Andrea's spirals

beginners wire, multi-loop theme bebeady - spring 2010

Very good, easy to follow instructions and demonstrations. Nice small class, ideal for any one-to-one help, Louise

Excellent. Very clear and friendly instructions and plenty of question opportunities and help available. Very good venue, light, comfortable, well suited and good facilities. Lovely, sensible size group, good amount of help and attention. Nicole

Great class for a beginner, felt I've come far. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, Irene

Well presented interesting demonstrations. Very helpful tutor, answered questions willingly. Good selection of beads etc to use/buy, Jean

Excellent tuition, good explanations and demos and plenty of time for 1-1 tuition. Good handouts, Christine

Excellent as usual. Good venue, Jane

Brilliant, always come away inspired! Doris

Brilliant, have been 3 times now and will book for more! Jean

Fascinating! Thank you for the biscuits & chocolates, Sue

"I loved every minute and can't wait for the next one" Nov08

"Very enjoyable - all tasks explained and clearly demonstrated. I am amazed that I can produce 'professional' looking pieces. All credit to Samantha." Nov08

"Although I feel fairly confident in my jewellery making skills, I always find plenty of things to interest me on these courses. An enjoyable day out!" Nov08

"I meant to write this email immediately after the session I attended on Sunday 8th June at Cedar Farm. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it and to compliment you on your teaching skills. I really learned a lot and it was a great joy to be part of such a well organised and prepared learning session. I felt inspired by your enthusiasm to buy tools and beads and I'm having a good time making ear-rings for myself and friends - not sure they're of a high standard, but I'm having fun!"

"I progressed thoughout the day and became more confident using the tools. Thoroughly enjoyed the course."

"Very inspiring tutor, many thanks"

"Great fun!"

"Cannot praise this course enough, I did not believe I could produce items like this. Thank you."

"Can't wait for the next jewellery making class!"

"Very enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere."

Tutor explained everything clearly and at appropriate pace. Loved it!"

"Really enjoyed the course. Improved skills from the beginning of the session."

"A very enjoyable day."

"Excellent course, I have now found another hobby."

"Samantha was a very good and patient tutor. The course exceeded my expectations and I would like to attend further courses run by Samantha"