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Here at the Little Bead Shop we know there is nothing like the feeling you get when you create your own perfect wire wrap or complete a knotted item all on your own. What makes it even better is when a friend or colleague at work notices your jewellery and asks "Where did you get your bracelet ?" Its so satisfying to be able to tell them "I made it myself".
The easiest way to learn how to make jewelery is to - well, MAKE jewellery! By making a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings you lean the techniques as you go. By the time you are nearing the end of a class the technique will be cemented in your memory staying with you when you go home.
We have a wide variety of beading workshops, each focusing on a different technique. Our beginners classes are the ideal place to start if you are completely new to beading stringing. If you want to lean how to crack the wire wrapped Loop then consider our Charm Bracelet Class. New this Autumn are our Chainmaille and Bead Embroidery classes.
Our Beading Classes run on weekday evenings and are suitable for beginners. They are held at The Little Bead Shop. We start at 6:30 pm and finish up around 8:30 pm. We keep our classes small you ensure that students get lots of attention. Please see each class description for its cost and whats included - you will always have plenty of time on the night to choose and purchase your beads. To book or for further details call us on 0131 228 5058. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
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EVENING COURSES
We have been busy over the holidays working on an exciting new schedule of classes with our talented team of jewellery designers. We are excited to welcome back the two newest members of our team, Rebecca Anderson and Beverley Wallace. Rebecca is a talented Jewellery designer with a flair for bead embroidery and wire work. She has recently seen her work feature on the front cover of the UK Magazine "Beads & Beyond". Beverley is, amongst other things, an expert at Chainmaille. Helen Chalmers will be back with her sell out Silver Smithing Course, and if its precious metal clay that you are interested in then take a look at the classes run by the talented metal clay artist Emma Baird here.. And of course no schedule of classes would be complete with out the Little Bead Shops proprietor Gil Baird! Our Brand new classes will be announced over the coming weeks, so watch this space!!
Beginners Bead Stringing - 6:30 - 8:30pm
11th, 18th & 25th January - 1st, 8th & 22nd February
Dont know your crimps from your tiger tail?? Then this class is for you. Covering the basics in bead stringing from the different types of threads available, and when to use them, to the different types of finishes available. You'll make a bracelet or necklace with the emphasis being on your own creativity! There are plenty of design example to hand to help get those creative cogs turning. Cost - £15. Includes findings, excludes beads.
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Loops & Dangles
Tuesday 14th January
In this class you will learn the essential jewellery making technique - the Wrapped Loop. This technique is a staple of wire working and being able to make these simple wrapped loops from wire or headpins will take you a long way. In this class you will make a charm bracelet as the repetition involved in making the bracelet allows you to master the technique. Why not bring along your charms from our Art Clay Classes to make a beautiful bracelet like the one shown on the left! Price £15 - Includes Silver Plated Chain & Headpins. Excludes Beads. |
Pearl Knotting
Tuesday 19th January - 6:30 - 8:30pm
Pearl knotting is a wonderful skill to add to your repertoire. Pearls are traditionally knotted on silk, giving the necklace or bracelet a beautiful fluid feel to it. In this class you'll learn all about what thread to use, how to get your necklace started, how to actually knot between the pearls in the traditional way, and how to finish your necklace or bracelet off. £16 - Price includes tuition, loan of tools, thread but excludes your pearls. |
Sunday Classes
Introduction to Silversmithing
17th January 11:00 - 5:00pm
We are delighted to offer you another new and exciting class. Our talented Artist & Jewellery Designer Helen Chalmers will Introduce you to the basics of silver smithing. These basic skills are a very valuable addition to any jewellery makers repertoire. In the morning you will learn-
* Piercing and Hammering
*Annealing and hammering metal for texture
*Saw a Ring Shank
*Saw a couple of Charms
In the afternoon you will -
*Drill the charms for earrings
*Solder the ring shank, simple filing
*Pickle and polish
£75 Fee. Includes Tuition, all materials and a loan of tools. |
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Welcome to our news!
Here you will find up to date news of whats going on at here The Little Bead Shop & Art Clay Scotland. Courses, Guest Artists, Events, Publications, Open Studios, even parties - its all here! Simply hold your cursor over the scrolling text to slow it down.
***Level One Certification Course***
We are thrilled to announce the first Level One Certification of the new year. Taking place in March this course is for experienced students looking to take their metal clay work to the next level. Over three days students complete 7 set projects, providing a thorough education in all the basic methods of working with metal clay. Upon successful completion you'll receive an world recognised certificate and enjoy a substantial discount on your Art Clay Silver products purchased from us. Read more here
New In Store - Making Jewellery Issue 12
The latest issue of Making Jewellery is now available in our online store. Featuring a Faux Bone project by our own Emma Baird, as well as other fantastic projects this really is a must have magazine! Dont forget Bead Magazine with Emma & Gil's collaborative project of stunning crochet chains & fine silver bead caps and clasp. View all magazines online here.
Scottish Bead Fair
An essential day out for any bead fanatic and jewellery maker is the Scottish Bead Fair. Held in Perth on the 14th of March is really is a great day out. Come along and catch Emma's FREE demonstration on Precious Metal Clay! Find out more on here.
Precious Metal Clay Courses
The full day Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Class on the 14th February is now FULL. A new course has been added on Sunday the 21st of March. This course is the ideal grounding in metal clay and will give you the confidence to continue working with this incredible material at home. Cant wait that long?? Then take a look at our Wednesday evening courses. All of our courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to continue working with the clay at home ! Find out more on our Art Clay Course pagehere.
Hattie Sanderson Master Classes - June 2010
We are delighted to welcome Hattie Sanderson back in June 2010 for two brand new Master Classes: Magnetic Focal Clasp & Serenity Ring. A place on each course can be reserved with a small non- refundable deposit. There is also an early bird discount of 10% for all bookings paid in full by March. We expect that the spaces on these two fantastic new workshops will go very fast! Read more about Hatties courses here.
Silver Fingerprint Jewellery - Express Drop in Day
We are pleased to announce our newest service - Saturday Drop in Day for Silver Fingerprint Charms. Between the hours of 2:00 - 5:00 on Saturdays you can simply "drop in" to have your own, a child's or loved ones fingerprint immortalised in pure Silver. Come along early and we'll even have your jewellery ready for you by tea time!!!! Pure Silver Fingerprint Jewellery makes an ideal gift for anyone. Find out more here
Metal Clay Artist Magazine
And finally - the eagerly anticipated 2nd Issue of Metal Clay Artist Magazine is in store now!!! Dedicated to Metal Clay this really is a MUST READ for any metal clay enthusiast - whether a beginner or advanced. This month you'll find a great ring project by Hattie Sanderson as well as an interview with Gordon Uyehara. Call us to reserve your copy or buy online here.
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