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OUR CLASSES ...
All classes cost $30 class fee plus the cost of materials used.
Don't forget that if you can't make the scheduled class, we can offer
private tuition at a time to suit, or a private session for a group of 4-7 people.
Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for class registration details.
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Friday 3 September
6.30pm - 9.00pm
JET SAUTOIRE
A clever fringed sautoire of seeds and crystals. This necklace drapes beautifully.
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Saturday 4 September
2.30pm - 5.00pm
RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE
WORKSHOP
Technique-based class for this wonderfully versatile stitch which is the stitch upon which our new favourite book (Marcia DeCoster's Beaded Opulence) is based. We recommend purchase of the book (available from our studio) as desirable adjunct to class. |
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Monday 13 September
6.30pm - 9.00pm
PEYOTE SPIRAL BRACELET
The twist in this peyote bracelet is formed by using different size seed beads. The number of bead colour and size combinations is endless, and the bracelet is satisfying to make. Finish either on memory wire or with a clasp. Begin in class, finish at home.
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Friday 17 September
6.30pm - 9.00pm
SPARKLING ROSES BRACELET
Sweet chain maille roses and Swarovski crystals in a beautiful bracelet.
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Saturday 18 September
2.30pm - 5.00pm
BEADED BEADS
Learn to make fringe-embellished peyote tubes, very witty little numbers. |
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Saturday 25 September
2.30pm - 5.00pm
BEADING BASICS
A great place to start your beading journey. We'll cover basic design, a little background about bead types and history, wire and threads, tools and their use, and attaching clasps. You will complete a simple single strand necklace or bracelet in class and leave with the confidence to carry on.
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Saturday 9 October
2.30pm - 5.00pm
NEW CLASS!!
RUFFLED LINKS NECKLACE
Pretty ruffles with occasional Swarovski sparkles. (This piece will not be completed in class.)
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Monday 11 October
6.30pm - 9.00pm
CHEVRON LACE BRACELET
This new class incorporates seeds and Swarovski crystals in a delicate netted design. Could also be made as a necklace, as per our studio sample |
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Friday 15 October
6.30pm - 9.00pm
WIRE BASICS
Wirework is an integral part of many of the jewellery pieces favoured today. This is a techniques-based class for those who wish to learn to make earrings or get to grips with chain-linking. So you’ll learn and practise a raft of techniques and come away with earrings or a simple chain-linked bracelet.
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Saturday 16 October
2.30pm - 5.00pm
NEW CLASS!!
BUBBLE BANGLE
Weave a striking bangle using 6mm Czech beads or ...
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BUBBLE BANGLE -
the decadent version with Swarovski crystal beads.
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Monday 18 October
6.30pm - 9.00pm
RIVOLI STARBURST
The latest craze - embellishing Swarovski rivolis. These rivolis are offered in a range of rich colours which we complement with size 15 and size 11 seeds.
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Saturday 23 October
2.30pm - 5.00pm
BEADING BASICS
A great place to start your beading journey. We'll cover basic design, a little background about bead types and history, wire and threads, tools and their use, and attaching clasps. You will complete a simple single strand necklace or bracelet in class and leave with the confidence to carry on.
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Friday 29 October
7.00pm - 9.00pm
BEAD NIGHT
A good place to be on a Friday evening. Bring along a project to work on: be inspired by the creativity of others. For those with some beading experience. $10 each per night. Please book so we are sure to have seats for everyone.
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Saturday 30 October
2.30pm - 5.00pm
NEW CLASS!!
NO SHRINKING VIOLETS
Woven bracelet featuring Swarovski Elements bicones - a substantial bracelet you'll love to wear.
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Saturday 6 November
10.00am - 2.00pm
MEET THE ARTIST:
KARILEA
The stunning and talented KARILEA will be in the studio with a fresh selection of her gorgeous lampwork beads available for purchase. So many of you admire and have collected Kari's beads - take the opportunity to come in and meet with her and learn a little more about handcrafted glass beads.
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Monday 8 November
6.30pm - 9.00pm
TWISTY WIRE CUFF
A neat wrist-hugging cuff. Gorgeous colour combinations with a twist.
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Saturday 13 November
2.30pm - 5.00pm
ROSARY BEADS
Come along and create your own rosary (learn chain linking in the process). Bonus: Deborah will be bringing tales of Rome and the Vatican!
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Monday 15 November
6.30pm - 9.00pm
BEADED CHARM BRACELET
Select your own combination of beads (maybe you have orphans in your bead-stash already) to complete the latest twist on an old-fashioned charm bracelet.
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Saturday 20 November
2.30pm - 5.00pm
BEADING BASICS
A great place to start your beading journey. We'll cover basic design, a little background about bead types and history, wire and threads, tools and their use, and attaching clasps. You will complete a simple single strand necklace or bracelet in class and leave with the confidence to carry on.
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Wednesday 24 November
6.30pm - 8.00pm
A TRIO OF CHRISTMAS TREATS
NEW CLASS!!
SHOT TAFFY FLOWER
These lovely flowers make great Christmas gifts. A few low-cost materials, a glue gun and you're done! Come along to the class, learn the tricks then make a bunch for your friends. (Quick-class fee $15 plus materials)
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Love these gorgeous shot taffy colours!
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Friday 26 November
7.00pm - 9.00pm
BEAD NIGHT
A good place to be on a Friday evening. Bring along a project to work on: be inspired by the creativity of others. For those with some beading experience. $10 each per night. Please book so we are sure to have seats for everyone.
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Saturday 27 November
2.30pm - 5.00pm
COSMOJET BRACELET
An extension of our ring project, this stunning bracelet created with Swarovski’s beautiful cosmojet beads feels beautiful to wear and looks a million dollars.
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Monday 29 November
6.30pm - 9.00pm
A TRIO OF CHRISTMAS TREATS
CRYSTAL BALL EARRINGS
More pretty sparkly earrings - great for presents. Little balls fashioned from Swarovski bicones could also become a necklace, bracelet or sparkle for a special tree.
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Saturday 4 December
2.30pm - 5.00pm
NEW CLASS!!
CHAINS AND CHARMS BRACELET
An ideal project to pick up lots of basic techniques, this bracelet would make a very alluring Christmas piece!
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Monday 6 December
6.30pm - 9.00pm
A TRIO OF CHRISTMAS TREATS
BEADED RING
An old favourite - our design is inexpensive, quick and fun to make. One is definitely not enough!
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Saturday 11 December
2.30pm - 5.00pm
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Well, by this time you've either got it together or you haven't. Either way, it's a great chance to block out a couple of hours to make up some Christmas decorations or pressies.
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MORE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS!
We love these pretty pomanders.
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| SOME OF OUR OTHER CLASSES, NOT PRESENTLY SCHEDULED ... |
Email if you are interested in any of these classes; we can either run them as private sessions or possibly schedule a class.
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NETTED CRYSTAL NECKLACE
This necklace is absolutely stunning - learn a new netted technique which is studded with crystals. We've made our sample into a necklace highlighting gorgous Czech lampwork beads, however you could make a bracelet instead.
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PEYOTE SPIRAL BRACELET
The twist in this peyote bracelet is formed by using different size seed beads. The number of bead colour and size combinations is endless, and the bracelet is satisfying to make. Finish either on memory wire or with a clasp. Begin in class, finish at home.
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PEYOTE SAMPLER BRACELET
A great project for a beginner seed beader. Learn to make a peyote tube then embellish with your choice of crystals and other pretties.
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HERRINGBONE TUBE NECKLACE
Many of you have admired the beautiful herringbone tube from which we hang a glorious Swarovski crystal cross. Learn to make your own! |
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PEARL CHAIN NECKLACE
Learn to create a gorgeous fine chain using wrapped loops, Swarovski pearls and crystals and jump rings. A beautiful piece, plus you'll be an expert "wrapped looper" when this is complete!
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BRICK STITCH AMULET
An old favourite. |
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SPARKLING ROSES BRACELET
Sweet chain maille roses and Swarovski crystals in a beautiful bracelet.
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SEAGRASS SAUTOIRE
Deborah’s much-admired sautoire – we’ll let you know the name of the stitch when we figure it out!
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CROCHETED CUFF
An embellished crocheted cuff, fine wire in your choice of silver, gold or copper, fastened with an easy sliding clasp. Knowledge of crochet desirable. |
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CRYSTAL BALL EARRINGS
More pretty sparkly earrings - great for presents. Little balls fashioned from Swarovski bicones could also become a necklace, bracelet or sparkle for a special tree.
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RIBBONS AND PEARLS
Organza ribbon and Swarovski pearls – join us to make the beautiful and elegant necklace.
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BEADED BEADS
Learn to make fringe-embellished peyote tubes, very witty little numbers.
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COSMOJET BRACELET
An extension of our ring project, this stunning bracelet created with Swarovski’s beautiful cosmojet beads feels beautiful to wear and looks a million dollars.
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Just because I like this bracelet!
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CRYSTAL TWIST NECKLACE
A most delicious stitched spiral twist encrusted with Swarovskis. Begin in class, complete at home.
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BEADED RING
An old favourite - our design is inexpensive, quick and fun to make. One is definitely not enough!
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BRIOLETTE NECKLACE
We love briolettes … learn to incorporate them in this lovely necklace.
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AT A TIME TO SUIT YOU
Private tuition is available in most of our offered classes and almost any technique you wish to learn. Email or phone to find out more and to book your time. $50 per hour, one hour minimum.
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A GATHERING OF FRIENDS
We'd love to host a group of friends, your coffee group or workmates to come together for a couple of hours of fun and creativity. We'll provide instruction on a project selected by your group.
COSTS: $25 per person plus materials.
Minimum 5 people, maximum 7.
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