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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.
Our Beading Classes in the spacious classroom at The Little Bead Shop. Please check the course than you are interested in for the start times, though generally evening classes begin at 6:30 pm and finish up around 8:30 pm, while day classes vary. We keep our classes small you ensure that students get lots of attention. Please see each class description for its cost and whats included - and ensure you arrive in plenty of time to choose and purchase any beads. To book or for further details call us on 0131 228 5058. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
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DAY COURSES
Our move to our new premises on Bruntsfield Place means we are now able to offer you classes during the day. Our spacious Classroom and Studio is the prefect location to learn a new skill. We are very busy behind the scenes designing brand new projects for the summer, which will be added very soon.... meanwhile we are thrilled to offer you our first day Classes......
***NEW***Polymer Clay Cane Making
Saturday 7th August 11:00 - 4:00 pm £65.00
The Beauty is in the detail, and in this exciting brand new class you'll learn how to create your own colourful and unique canes full of colour and patterns. Making these incredibly complicated canes is surprisingly easy once you know how, and the variations possible are literally endless. Once you have designed your cane you'll be shown how to make some polymer clay beads and then how to decorate them with your unique cane. After heating the beads you'll be shown how to treat the beads to make them durable and long lasting. You'll leave the class with ample polymer clay canes left over for future creations, and one finished bracelet. Price includes 4 packs of polymer clay and a loan of all tools. |
Comprehensive Beginners Beading
Next Date TBA £45
An exciting new venture for The Little Bead Shop - a five hour Introduction to the wonderful world of beading!! This will cover all of the basics of beads and beyond, including crimping, stringing and wrapped wire loops. On top of this we will also cover inspiration for design and colour macthing, an essential for any beading newbie !! Price Includes Tuition, all wires and findings, excludes beads.
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Pearl Knotting
Next Date TBA
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.
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EVENING COURSES
Beginners Bead Stringing - 6:30 - 8:30pm
Monday 12th July, Monday 19th July, Monday 26th July
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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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.
*****Kids Classes for Summer*****
Helen & Gil have been working hard planning a schedule of exciting classes for Kids that will take place over the summer. Starting on Thursday the 24th of June these two hour classes are a fantastic way to introduce your child to a new skill as well as keep them occupied! Suitability for each class ranges from 8 years to 13 years of age. There are a wide range of classes to choose from including - Fimo Food Making, Saftey Pin Bracelet, Bead Stringing & Macrame. Full details will be online soon, but if you cant wait that long call us for full information on 0131 228 5058.
SilverSmiting Courses
We are really excited to bring you, once again, these very popular classes in Silver Smithing Techniques. Taking place in our spacious Studio/Classroom you can choose from Level 1 for complete beginners, or Level 2 if you have already completed Level 1 or have gained experience elsewhere. Read more here.
Our New Home!
Its been a busy time recently as we moved, but we are settling nicely into our new shop. Come and visit us 120 Bruntsfield Place.
Free Metal Clay Demonstrations
Our first ever FREE metal clay demonstration proved to be very popular. Ideal for you if you are totally new to Metal Clay, these demonstrations will tell you all you need to know. We talk you though the different clays on the market and show you the basics of working with Art Clay Silver. Meet the Instructor, look at and handle the kinds of things you could expect to make in class and have the opportunity to ask the Instructor Questions. Next Date coming soon!!
Silver Metal Clay Courses
With a move to a premises with a new larger dedicated class room on site there are lots of new classes being planned. These will be launched soon, but meanwhile we have a few new classes to tempt you.. see our Art Clay Course pagehere.
Silver Fingerprint Jewellery - Express Drop in Day
Our Express Saturday Drop in Day for Silver Fingerprint Charms is proving to be really popular!. 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
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