Jewellery making course - Bead and Wire jewellery workshop in Bath

Every Wednesday evening in Bath, Somserset

ONLY £20 per session including beads and all materials.

Wednesday evenings 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Taking place at Shiney's bead shop and jewellery workshop located at 5 Saville Row, Bath, BA1 2QP. 

No experience necessary.

Learn how to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces using wire and stringing techniques. We teach you the techniques to make your own individual jewellery designs to take away with you.

The jewellery workshop begins at 6.30pm  and finishes at 8.30pm and will run every Wednesday evening until Christmas.

What will I learn?
1. What tools are required and how to use them safely
2. Wire, beads and findings required to make these items of jewellery
3. Step-by-step techniques to make earrings, beaded and wire bracelets, necklaces, and rings
4. Techniques to finish your jewellery in a professional manner

Example projects covered

Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Caged Bead Bracelet Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn how to make decorative wire cages for beads and then string them to form this lovely bracelet design. Learn the art of wire coiling and secure stringing techniques.

Wednesday 29th February 2012
Wire Sculpture Pendant Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn free-form wire-work techniques to create your own unique style pendants. Learn to bend, weave, wrap and sew the wire to create unique shapes and styles. Great for confidence with wire!

Wednesday 7th March 2012
Bead, Button & Cord Necklace Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn to knot beads into cord to create this casual design. You will discover tips for getting cord through the holes in beads easily and how to finish multiple cord ends securely.

Wednesday 14th March 2012
Chain Tassel Necklace Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn how to make a tassel with chains and attach to a long length style necklace with a wrapped loop. Add some beady charms for decoration too! The wrapped loop is a fabulous technique to learn and will make your finishing more professional and secure!

Wednesday 21st March 2012
Jumble Wire Necklace Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn how to create this jumble wire and bead necklace with free-form wire-work techniques. You will create the strands, add the beads and then learn to secure the wire ends with no sharp edges for a secure and professional finish.

Wednesday 28th March 2012
Hammered Wire Earrings Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn to hammer wire with the chasing hammer and steel block to create some stylish earring designs. We will show you how to make a tear drop end on wire to stop the beads from coming off and how to create shapes and hammer them to make unique earrings.

Wednesday 4th April 2012
Roundmaille, Chainmaille Bracelet Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn the art of chainmaille and make this stunning roundmaille bracelet. Discover tips and techniques for working with jump rings to create this weave with ease.

Wednesday 11th April 2012
Coiling Gizmo Cuff Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn how to use the coiling gizmo wire work tool to create coiled sections that will form this contemporary style cuff bracelet. You will work with memory wire, spacer bars and beads to construct your design. Make it in the colours of your choice!

 

Wednesday 18th April 2012
Beadwork Earrings – Ladder stitch & Spiral Rope Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn the art of ladder stitch and spiral rope stitch to create these pretty earrings with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals and pearls. Learn how to start and finish the thread securely and how to attach the earring fittings.

 Wednesday 25th April 2012
Macrame Friendship Bracelet Evening Jewellery Making Class held in Bath, Somerset
Learn the art of macramé (weaving with cord) and how to make a friendship bracelet with beads and an adjustable slider knot.

Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. These are a representation of the style you will be making. Beads will be provided including SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS where stated. We provide enough beads for your to successfully complete the project, however, you may wish to bring beads of your own, or work with extras purchased in the shop on the day.

How much will it cost?
The Introduction to jewellery making sessions are just £20 per class and include materials such as glass beads, semi-precious gemstones, shells, wooden beads and much much more. Use of tools and light refreshments are also included. Enrol online or call 01225 332 506 to book your place.

Please note: Advance payment and deposits are neither refundable nor transferable if you are unable to attend the workshops. If you have paid deposit only, you are liable for full payment of the workshop if you are unable to attend. Cancellations received 14 days prior to workshop date and cancellations with extenuating circumstances can be transfered. This is at the discretion of the proprietors. If you have a holiday booked or know a specific date that you cannot attend during the 6 weeks, please notify us at the time of booking.

Facilities
Shiney Company is wheelchair friendly. If you have any special requirements or use a wheelchair, we would be grateful if you would let us know so that we can ensure their is adequate space for you and other students.

Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available for this session. We can send the gift certificate to you or directly to the recipient. Please let us know the details in the notes of your order when you pay at the checkout. Thank you.