Jewellery making course - Bead and Wire jewellery workshop in Stroud

15th Sept until 20th October 2010

ONLY £20 per session including beads and all materials. Cost of deposit £40.00
Total cost of course £120.00

Wednesday evenings 7pm to 9pm

Taking place at Shiney's new bead shop and jewellery workshop located at 27 High Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1AJ. 

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 7pm  and finishes at 9pm 6 weeks from Wednesday 15th Sept 2010 - 20th Oct 2010.

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

1. Jumble Wire Necklace Jewellery Workshop

Great for wire-work confidence and finishing wire ends.

2. Button and Wire Rings Jewellery Making Class

Learn how to work with wire to create the ring band from scratch! Add a button to embellish and finish the ends neatly.

3. Chain and Pinwork Necklace Jewellery Making Workshop

Learn to make perfect loops on wire and create bead links, adding chain for a fashionable design.

4. Illusion necklace Jewellery Making Workshop

Work with monfilament to make this popular style of necklace. Change the beads to crystals for a bridal look! Learn how to finish the ends and secure the beads to create the illusion of floating beads.

5. Twisted Wire Bracelet Jewellery Making Workshop

Learn how to twist beads into wire to create this pretty bracelet. Finish the wire ends with neat loops and learn to attach the finishings professionally.

6. Crystal Ball Earrings Jewellery Making Workshop

Learn how to bead a crystal ball with 6mm Swarovski Crystals. Turn them into earrings by attaching them to ear wires.

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 01453 753 609 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.