tools, equipment and materials
All the tools and equipment needed are provided for use during the class at each course.
Materials are not included, but can be purchased at each course or students are welcome to bring any of their own materials

wrapping wire theme
beginners & continuing students
jewellery making
2 week free taster Tuesdays 1-3pm,
class begins 29 September 2010
venue: whittle-le-woods community centre

The theme for the 2 week taster sessions is wrapping with wire.

You will learn how to create a variety of wrapped brooches and hair accessories using wire, beads and plated components.

Items you will make includes: wrapped bead wire brooches, a hair clip / comb or alice band

14 students maximum

twisting and wrapping wire theme
beginners* & continuing students
jewellery making
9 week class, Tuesdays 1-3pm, £79.20
class begins 29 September 2010
venue: whittle-le-woods community centre

The theme this term is twisting and wrapping with wire. You will learn how to twist wire to create different types of stems and use these alongside wrapping to create a variety of hair accessories, brooches and a few jewellery items. You will be using different colours and thicknesses of wire, beads and plated components.

This class will accommodate various skill levels - beginners* and continuing jewellery students. *students will be working with quite small beads and will be working with their hands to twist the wire, so good hand / arm mobility is required.

Items you will make includes: a variety of brooches, a range of hair accessories, including tiaras / alice bands, hair grips and combs/clips, also pendants.

14 students maximum

beadstringing with tigertail thread theme
beginners* & continuing students
jewellery making
11 week class, Tuesdays 7-9pm, £96.80
class begins 29 September 2010
venue: Lancashire College, Chorley

The theme this term is beadstringing with tigertail thread. Learn about the tools, materials and components you will be using. You will learn how to create a variety of jewellery items using beadstringing techniques.

This class will accommodate various skill levels - beginners* and continuing jewellery students that wish to learn how to make a range of jewellery using tigertail thread. *students will be working with quite small beads and will be working with their hands to add beads, braid, crimp etc, so good hand / arm mobility is required.

Jewellery you will make includes:
tigertail thread beaded earrings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces using using a variety of designs. Including: basic stringing techniques, 2, 3 and 4 strand woven/braided designs, fringe and spaced bead designs, how to add chain to your designs, incorporate spacer bars, connectors and dangles, crimps, calottes and gimp. Also how to open and close jump rings and add fasteners.

14 students maximum

for further info on tthe venue or to book, go to:
www.lancashirecollege.com or phone 01257 516327 / 0845 6001331

Usually these classes need a minimum of 10 students for the college to run them.

These courses are partially funded by the Lancashire County Council, so students need to be aware that there is some paperwork to complete as part of the course, mainly to document what you have learnt on the course. The college also offers the weekly classes free (£5 admin fee) for students in receipt of certain state benefits. Contact the college to find out if you would be eligible.