CLASSES WINTER/SPRING 2012 AT PRECIOUS SPARKLE BEADS
We are delighted to welcome back the multi-talented Dorothy Wood, author of over 28 books, and a familiar face in beading magazines in the UK to teach a number of classes for us. Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended. When you attend a class you also receive 10% off anything you buy in store on the day!
Feb 23 (Thursday) Hair Comb Decoration – 2 hours- with Dorothy Wood- 7.30-9.30pm
Learn how to create a woven flower using bicone crystals and then to attach to a haircomb with further embellishment using pearls or semi-precious beads and bicone crystals, to make a design perfect for a bridesmaid, prom or posh party.
Suitable for all abilities- all materials included in price- £20
Feb 25 (Saturday) Tiara Making- 3 hours- with Dorothy Wood 1-4pm
Learn how to create a tiara using twisted wire techniques, semi-precious beads and bicone crystals. The class covers how to design a tiara, and how to finish the design to a professional standard.
This class is suitable for all abilities and all materials are included in the price - £26
March 17 (Saturday) Wire Flower Brooch – 3 hours- with Dorothy Wood 1-4pm
Learn how to bend and shape silver wire to make a stylish flower shape and then to create a woven centre as a base before adding semi-precious beads or pearls to embellish and create the flower centre. The wire flower can be attached to a chain or finished as a brooch.
Whilst this class is suitable for beginners, some experience with wire is preferable. All materials included in the price- £26
March 29 (Thursday) Crochet Cuff Bracelet- 2 hours- with Dorothy Wood 7.30-9.30pm
Whether you know how to crochet already or not this bracelet is easy to make using a simple chain stitch. Learn how to plait the chains to make a wide cuff style bracelet and to finish the design with a slider clasp. This technique can also be used to make an attractive bib-style necklace.
Suitable for all abilities- all materials included- £22
April 19 (Thursday) Pearl Knotted bracelet- 2 hours- with Dorothy Wood- 7.30-9.30pm
Learn how to string natural pearls with silk cord and to knot between the beads. You can try your hand with a knotting tool or use a tapestry needle, which will let you decide what method works best for you. Knotting a bracelet gives you the chance to learn the technique so that you can make your own pearl knotted necklace.
Suitable for all abilities- all materials included £22
April 21 (Saturday) Knitted Pendant – 3 hours- with Dorothy Wood 1-4pm
Learn to knit with wire, including techniques for casting on, adding beads and sewing layer together. The pendant is part of a set including earrings and a cuff bracelet. You will go away with the pattern and materials to finish the other pieces in the set.
Suitable for all abilities, but some knowledge of knitting preferable. All materials included £26
