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DIGITAL WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

January – December 2017

Shop and mail order: Opening hours
01747 830666 9.30am – 5pm
Tuesday to Saturday
(Answer phone available
at other times)

The Studio, 2 Chaldicott Barns, Tokes Lane, Semley, Nr Shaftesbury, SP7 9AW

www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Welcome to our 2017 workshop programme.
The workshops will be available to book via
our website, by telephone and in person from 10am
on Thursday 20th October 2016.
Each year we try to select a range of exciting
workshops to cover various abilities and types of
beading and I hope that you find something that
appeals to your creative side!
All of the tutors work extremely hard to bring you unique and inspiring
designs. In our online brochure we can only show you a small picture to give
you a flavour of the design but if you click on the picture on the website
booking page you can view a larger image. If you do have a question about
a specific workshop please don’t hesitate to email and we will do our best to
answer your query. We also aim to have the tutors’ sample pieces on display
at the Studio ahead of the workshop date so you can see the designs for real.
This year we welcome to the Studio for the first time our new international
tutors; Nancy Cain from USA, Anna Lindell from Sweden and Kinga Nichols
from USA.
Keep your eyes on our regular monthly newsletter for our “Workshop
Extras”. Here you will find information for additional workshops that we run
throughout the year including ‘technique classes’.
Thank you for taking the time to download our online brochure, we are
sure you will find lots of lovely workshops to enjoy, and we look forward to
welcoming you to the Studio soon.
Happy Beading!

Workshop Booking Diary Date Page Booked

Workshop Title

Workshop Booking Information

Workshop Fees
All full day adult classes run from 10.00am – 4.00pm (unless otherwise
stated) and cost £36.00 per person excluding materials (unless otherwise
stated). All workshop fees are payable at time of booking.

Tea, coffee, fruit teas and squash will be available to help yourself throughout
the day and you are welcome to bring a packed lunch.

Please see our cancellation details below for our refund policy.

Cancellation
Should you need to cancel your place for any reason, up to 2 months prior to
the workshop date, then an amount of 50% of the fee will be refunded to you.
Any cancellations made after this point will incur a forfeit of the full fee paid.
Should we manage to re-sell your place then a full refund will be given.

We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to two weeks prior to the event
if there are insufficient numbers. Should the workshop have to be cancelled
we will refund your fee in full. We regret that refunds cannot be given in any
other circumstances and course fees or deposits are not transferable.

Bookings
You may secure your place by telephone, online via the website or in person.
A requirements list will be sent to you approximately 4 weeks prior to the
workshop date.

By placing a booking for a workshop you are deemed to have read and agreed the
above terms.

Group Visits

If you are a member of a beading group or have a group of friends that are beaders
why not have a relaxing day out at our Studio. The workshop area is available for you
to use, at no charge, to sit and relax and enjoy light refreshments. Please note there
is a maximum seating area of 12 people and you would need to telephone the Studio
prior to your visit to check availability.

Private Workshops

We are also able to offer private workshops for groups of between five and twelve
students for a private workshop with Lynn Firth. There will be a workshop fee
chargable for this based on the numbers attending. Please telephone the Studio on
01747 830666 to discuss your workshop requirements.

Batty Beaders Beading Group

The Batty’s meet normally on the third Tuesday of each month. They are a
‘self help’ beading group who enjoy each others company whilst they sit and
bead and have been meeting now for over twelve years. If you are interested
in finding out more about this group please email Mary Gray at philip.
[email protected]

Month Batty Beaders 10am-12.30pm
January Tuesday 17th
February Tuesday 21st
March Tuesday 21st
Tuesday 18th
April Tuesday 16th
May Tuesday 20th
June Tuesday 18th
July Tuesday 15th
August Tuesday 19th
September Tuesday 17th
October Tuesday 21st
November Tuesday 12th
December

Getting to the Studio
The Stitchncraft Studio is situated approximately 2 miles to the north of Shaftesbury on the
A350 Shaftesbury to Warminster Road. The A350 links to the A303 just 4 miles to the north.
Off the A350 follow the sign for Semley and Wardour Castle. The Stitchncraft Studio is
approximately ½ mile on the left hand side on the brow of a hill set back off the road.
You can also get to the Studio easily by train and then a taxi ride from nearby Tisbury
railway station. Tisbury is on the main railway line from London Waterloo.

Local Taxi Numbers
The Hansom Cab Co Telephone 01747 852020
Maple Taxis Telephone 07742 097696

Accommodation

If you are visiting our Studio and would like to stay in local Bed & Breakfast
accommodation, here are a few details you may find useful. Please mention Stitchncraft
Beads when making your enquiry or booking.

Holbrook Bed & Breakfast
www.holbrookbandbshaftesbury.co.uk Telephone 01747 858522
Little Corner Bed & Breakfast
www.littlecornermotcombe.co.uk Telephone 01747 851796
Mereworth Bed & Breakfast
www.mereworthhouse.co.uk Telephone 01747 828640
The Chalet
www.thechalet.biz Telephone 01747 853945
The Retreat
www.the-retreat.co.uk Telephone 01747 850372
The Royal Chase Hotel
www.bestwestern.co.uk Telephone 01747 853355
Whitebridge Farm Holiday Cottages
www.whitebridgeholidaycottages.co.uk Telephone 01747 830462
Shaftesbury Tourist Information - has a list of additional accommodation in the area.
www.shaftesburydorset.com Telephone 01747 853514

6 To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Wednesday 11th January 7
Introduction to Beadwork for Beginners
Would you like to learn to bead but really don’t know where to
start or what the difference is between a seed bead and a Delica
bead? Come along to this informative yet practical workshop and
learn the basics of beadwork that will give you the confidence to
embark on your own beaded projects.

Suitable for absolute beginners.
Saturday 14th January
Byzantine Wave Necklace - Gary Taylor
A stylish piece of chainmaille jewellery which is complimented
by the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS drops. Gary will show you how
to create the undulating waves which gives this piece of jewellery
a unique look. There will be a small charge payable to Gary on
the day for the jump rings used in class which should not exceed
£5.00. Experience of working with pliers an advantage.
Suitable for all abilities.
Saturday 21st January
Mermaid Scissors Keeper - Angela Massey
Use four classic bead embroidery stitches to make this luscious
mermaid scissors case as a one-of-a-kind gift or beautiful addi-
tion to your own beading or sewing basket. If you prefer not to
use a face it can be substituted with an equivalent sized cabo-
chon, button, or other element. Students must be proficient in
even count peyote stitch bezels for Rivolis, as no tutorial for
this part of the project will be provided
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Thursday 26th January

Scarf Ring - Sarah Payne
Add a little bling to your scarf with this sculptured scarf ring.
This is both practical and decorative. Choose your colours to
co-ordinate with your favourite scarf then add crystal for the
bling that every lady loves.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 28th January
Oculi - Heather Kingsely-Heath
Oculi is a richly textured set of bezelled dome beads with
intersecting panels. These two elements are linked together, to
create an ornate statement. Oculi is worked using a variety of
beads including sizes 15 and 11 seed beads, Czech pinch beads
and 14mm dome beads. Students can choose to make a bangle or a
more closely fitting bracelet.
Suitable for all students who have mastered basic thread tension.
Friday 3rd February

Anita Bracelet - Justine Gage
This delicate classy bracelet has a secret! It was inspired by
fabulous Indian jewels, with pearls and rich vibrant colours. You
will learn a new way of capturing a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Rivoli. It also has an invisible clasp. And the secret? It is
reversible! Surprise your friends with a quick flip, and get two
looks for the price of one!
Suitable for intermediate beaders.

Saturday 4th February

Nuts & Bolts - Heather Collin (taught by Lynn Firth)
Nuts and Bolts is the combination of three different patterns that
make up this rather delightful and very tactile pendant. Make
more than one to suit your wardrobe and seasons. This project
uses prismatic right angle weave, right angle weave and peyote
stitch. Students must be familiar with RAW and peyote stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Thursday 9th February

7-Cord Braiding on the Kumihimo Disk - Pru McCrae

This workshop introduces the highly versatile 7 cord braid.
Strictly speaking it is not kumihimo because its origins are not
Japanese, but it is made on the kumihimo disk and it is a great
addition to your braiding skills. The workshop is suitable for
complete beginners because it is a simple braid structure, but it
is also suitable for more experienced braiders, who are looking
to expand their repertoire of braids.

Suitable for all abilities including beginners.

8 To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 11th February 9

Bow Belle - Shona Bevan

A second chance to sign up for Shona’s beautiful and popular Bow
Belle. Stretch your Right Angle Weave skills with this statement
bracelet that puts a stunning oval stone at the centre of a bow that
will never come undone. Capture the stone with a unique bezel
then use variations of RAW to frame it with curved crystal wings.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 18th February
Cogs in Time - Chloe Menage

Use CRAW and 2-hole CzechMate Triangle beads to create rings
that you’ll embellish with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals and
fire-polished beads. In this workshop we’ll stitch spiky rings of
different sizes and join them together for a steampunk-inspired
necklace. The design possibilities for these components are endless!

Suitable for advanced students.

Thursday 23rd February
Bead Embroidery for Beginners - Lynn Firth
Learn how to use a focal Geode cabochon, SWARVOVSKI
ELEMENTS cupchain, pearls and Miyuki seed beads to create
wearable pendants and brooches using different bead embroidery
techniques. You will learn how to prepare the fabric, how to place
your design on the beading foundation and add Ultra Suede
with a beaded edge to create a neat finish. Some basic beading
knowledge desirable but not essential.
Suitable for beginners
Saturday 25th February

Bumble Bee - Heather Kingsley-Heath
The bumble bee is a little three dimensional beaded treasure
and one of Heather’s most popular workshops. It is worked in a
combination of stitches and a mix of bead sizes. The translucent
wings sparkle with a scattering of tiny 2mm crystals. This
workshop includes a beaded felt flower for the bumble bee to call
home. Students must be confident with thread tension.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 4th March
Elica Necklace - Jean Power
Turn sparkling SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Rivolis into intricate
pendants with a matching SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal or
pearl chain. The pendants are beaded using Miyuki size 15 seed
beads. Students must be comfortable working with CRAW
(cubic right angle weave) and small beads.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 10th March
Jewelled Links - Annette Bolton
Little raised jewelled squares make up this lovely bracelet. The
squares are linked together and then they are highly decorated
and embellished with fire polished beads and SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS crystals. You can experiment by using a variety of
colours, or obtain a sophisticated look by beading the bracelet in
one colour, the choice is yours.
Suitable for all beaders but not complete beginners.

Saturday 11th March
Bubble Hubble - Melanie de Miguel
Students will learn how to use the Bubble Hubble technique and
develop it by manipulating both the orientation of the squares
and the bead colours within the stitches. As this is a technique
workshop, students can expect to make a number of samples
throughout the day. Students must have previous working
knowledge of Hubble Stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Friday 17th March
Tulip Blossom Necklace - Sabrina Rawlins
Tulip Blossom is a fun and dainty necklace to bead. Learn how
to make these lovely blossoms with Tulip beads and make a
necklace chain for them to sit on in size 15º seed beads whilst
mastering right angle weave (RAW).
Suitable for all beaders with some experience of beadwork.

10 To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 18th March 11
Borgia Pendant Series - Shona Bevan
Borgia is a series of three double-sided pendants made with
beautiful teardrop shaped pearls and embellished with crystal
bicones. The workshop will cover the techniques to create each
pendant, as well as how to make a beautiful elegant rope to
suspend them from. Bead the rope with all seed beads for a simple
look or incorporate crystals for some easy to wear glamour.
Suitable for beaders with experience of right-angle weave.

Thursday 23rd March
Introduction to CRAW - Siân Nolan
Everything you ever wanted to know about Cubic right angle
weave (CRAW), but were too afraid to ask! If you have been too
scared to try this versatile stitch, here is a great opportunity to
give it a go. It’s sure to become a firm favourite in your stitch
library! As well as learning the stitch Siân will show you some
simple, but stunning, design ideas. Students must have a
working knowledge of right angle weave.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 25th March

Conquering Bead Crochet - Gillian Lamb
Have you always wanted to crochet those lovely beaded ropes or
perhaps take the technique a little further? Come and learn Gillian’s
unique “guaranteed to work” way to crochet with beads and for
those who would like to try out something new another interesting
method of bead crochet. Suitable for all levels from total beginners
to those who have some experience.
Suitable for all abilities.

Thursday 30th March

Beaded Egg - Sarah Payne
Follow in the footsteps of Fabergé with this pretty beaded egg and
create a stunning centre piece or an Easter present for someone
to treasure or even keep for yourself. Use your own colour
combinations to make your special egg unique and why not add
some SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for that extra sparkle. Working
knowledge of peyote stitch essential.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Friday 31st March £66.00

Dicey Druzy - Laura Andrews
This stylish pendant with beaded cube beads converts into a
dice game with collapsible cup. Students will learn to bezel a
druzy bead, build perfectly fitting beaded cylinders and create
dice made of beads. Previous experience with peyote stitch is
recommended for this project.

Suitable for all abilities but not complete beginners.

Saturday 1st April £66.00
Kabedoscope - Laura Andrews
Escape to the bliss of mandalas in motion with this necklace that
is also a functioning kaleidoscope. The focus will be on beading a
sturdy cylinder of beads to house the kaleidoscope parts. Next we
will move on to the joy of embellishing and enhancing. Previous
experience with peyote stitch is helpful.
Suitable for all beaders but not complete beginners.

Thursday 6th April

Pearl Kisses Bangle - Lynn Firth
This lovely bangle is created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
pearls, Miyuki seed beads and Czech MiniDuo beads. The beads
form delicate pearl ‘kisses’ on the outside edge of the bangle.
Have fun mixing and matching different colour ways with this
cheeky design. Students should have a working knowledge of
right angle weave.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 8th April
Hilzingen - Heather Kingsley-Heath
For beaders who want a quick and easy way to create a flexible
cuff to show off many of the pretty new accent beads. The base
is worked in size 8 seed beads. The detail is worked in size 15
and 11 seed beads with a choice of accent beads. This design is
slightly stretchy and made more so with the use of Sono beading
thread. Students must be confident with thread tension and
basic right angle weave.
Suitable for intermediate beaders.

12 To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 15th April £66.00
Flower Net - Gary Taylor
Learn how to create delicate, pretty, free flowing flower shapes 13
from wire which are joined together to produce a tactile lacy effect
necklace or bracelet. Use simple wire working techniques to create
an eye catching delicate piece of jewellery. No experience of wire
work necessary. There will be a small charge payable to Gary on
the day for the jump rings used in class which should not exceed
£5.00. Experience of working with pliers an advantage.
Suitable for all abilities.
Saturday 22nd April

Samara Cuff - Justine Gage
This cuff was inspired by the way light filters through Moroccan
carved wooden screens and it looks more lovely when held up to
the light! With an invisible fastening, this eye catching bracelet
can be made with any number of rows and columns to suit your
style. As an additional bonus the base unit can also be made into
a variety of beaded beads.
Suitable for all abilities including beginners.
Thursday 27th April
Embellished Prumihimo Braided Bracelet - Pru McCrae
This bracelet is braided on the Prumihimo disk and then
embellished with beadwork. The workshop is perfect for those
who have enjoyed beaded kumihimo on the regular disk and
would like to develop their skills and learn how to create their
own designs. Prior experience of regular Kumihimo essential.
Suitable for intermediate students.

Saturday 29th April

Flowers in the Snow - Siân Nolan
New pastel SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Rivoli’s and Czech etched
lentils give this pretty flower necklace a frosty appearance like
spring blooms just breaking through the snow. Right angle weave
is used throughout this project and the flowers are made with
various sizes of fire polished beads. Students must be proficient
in RAW for this project.
Suitable for intermediate students.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Friday 5th May
Pentocular - Jen Kent
A fun pendant created using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS pearls
and Miyuki drop beads to net two Polaris beads in place. Hung
on a simple chain of CRAW. A working knowledge of CRAW
(cubic right angle weave) is useful but not essential.
Suitable for intermediate beaders.

Saturday 6th May
Revolution Necklace -Shona Bevan
Create a revolution with this striking v-shaped necklace that
combines Czech SuperDuos and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.
Three different circular components unite to showcase the beauty
of the SuperDuos and contrast them against the sparkle of a set
of three Swarovsk Rivolis.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 13th May
Slinky Bracelet - Sallyann Dunn
Based on St Petersburg stitch, with some adaptations, this
Slinky Bracelet forms a very fluid tactile material. The bracelet
is fastened with snap fasteners that are hidden when wearing so
they won’t be seen. Beaded with Miyuki seed beads and a bit of
sparkle with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicones.
Suitable for all abilities of beaders.

Wednesday 17th May £66.00

Sea Flower - Nancy Cain

Learn a new technique Nancy developed called Pinch-in-the-Ditch
which has multiple uses and applications. It is related to stitch-in-
the-ditch but with a new twist. Create structural shapes around
three 14mm Swarovski Rivoli stones with seed beads and circular
peyote stitch. The central Rivoli is double encased whilst the rope
is tubular peyote with gentle undulations. Students need to be
proficient in peyote stitch.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

14 To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Thursday 18th May £66.00

Couture Cuff - Nancy Cain

Couture Cuff is a beautifully sophisticated statement piece hand
crafted in structural peyote. The structure of the cuff’s channel is
stitched with an inventive technique that Nancy developed called
Pinch-in-the-Ditch. The reward of taking time to hand craft
the Couture Cuff is a magnificent display of beads and crystals,
so comfortable to wear and beautiful to behold on the wrist.
Students need to be proficient in odd count peyote stitch.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Friday 19th May £66.00

Fusion - Nancy Cain

This watch style piece is built from two separate components
which are engineered in Peyote stitch and built in stages allowing
the underside to have a fun peek-a-boo of embellishment. It is
created from the outside-in and the inside-out alternately using
the working and tail threads. You can make a bangle bracelet just
using the square Puffy Links or a ring of just the centre component.
Students must be confident in peyote stitch.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders

Saturday 20th May £66.00

Bobbin Bracelet - Nancy Cain
Bobbin Bracelet is a big, comfortable and classy reversible
bracelet. Seven rivoli components on each side wrapped with
6mm SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS pearls and are connected with
Swarovski bicone crystals. Make one side subtle and the other
side a party! Students need a working knowledge of peyote stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders

Saturday 27th May 15
Guinevere Cuff - Heather Collin (taught by Lynn Firth)
A beautiful textured Medieval Cuff, stitched in Cubic Right
Angle Weave. The Matte Metallic beads enhance the knobbly
texture of the beaded beads and the double closure at the back
holds it securely in place. A wonderful pattern to add to your
collection and the beaded beads within the structure are quick,
fun and interesting to bead. Students should have a working
knowledge of CRAW.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 3rd June

Lotus Flower Necklace - Sabrina Rawlins
This lovely design teaches you how to bezel around two sizes of
SWAROVSKI ELEMENT Rivolis with Czech Tulip beads. The
Lotus flowers sit delicately on a CRAW (cubic right angle weave)
chain. This statement necklace can be made in many colour
combinations to compliment your outfits.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Friday 9th June

Little Tiny Beaded Beads - Justine Gage
Use seed beads to make three types of hollow, self-supporting,
geometric beaded beads. Once mastered they can be embellished
with various shaped beads to make them larger and more
interesting. Make them to match a project you are working on
or simply string as a bracelet or necklace! Students need to be
comfortable working three dimensionally and in RAW.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 10th June
Rondo - Gary Taylor
Rondo combines two different chainmaille weaves to form necklaces
and bracelets that look super complicated. This clever piece of
jewellery using two different sizes of jump rings which also lends
itself to being decorated with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals
and beads. There will be a small charge payable to Gary on the day
for the jump rings used in class which should not exceed £5.00.
Experience of working with pliers an advantage.
Suitable for all abilities.
Saturday 17th June

Bead Embroidery Pendant - Angela Massey
This pretty little pendant is made using an image that’s been pre-
printed on cotton lawn which is then backed, layered, and beaded
to create all kinds of different looks. Once you’ve learnt how to
make the pendant you can apply the same technique to larger
projects to create book covers, beautifully embellished images for
wedding albums, family photos, and many other creative projects.
Suitable for all levels of abilities including beginner.

16 To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 24th June £66.00
Make a Wish! (Needle Case) - Siân Nolan
Who doesn’t need a magic wishing wand from time to time?
The magic wand (which can be made in two different lengths)
is made using a mix of advanced peyote and netting stitches,
topped off with a sparkling SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Star
Pendant, embellished with glittering Loch Rosen, jingly bells
and a special glass bubble containing magic fairy dust (3 wishes
maximum). A secret wish can be written and hidden inside the
wand. Note: This is not a toy.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 1st July
Celtic Knot Bracelet - Sarah Payne
This stunning statement bracelet is made using Miyuki Delica
beads and uses 3 dimensional structure to frame the traditional
pattern on the base putting a modern twist on a contemporary
style. Explode circular peyote outwards to make arches and
embellish with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicones. The workshop
will concentrate on the technique used to ‘explode’ the peyote.
Students must be confident with peyote stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Tuesday 4th July

Garland - Sabine Lippert

The Garland bracelet is rather sturdy like a cuff. It is based on
a zig zag rope, beaded in Chenille stitch, which is covered with
pretty blossoms and arcs.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Wednesday 5th July £66.00
Signora - Sabine Lippert
Signora is a beautiful necklace which is beaded mixing many
different beading techniques including peyote, right angle weave,
cubic right angle weave and Chenille stitch. The workshop
instructions include not only the lovely necklace but also a
matching bracelet to complete the look!
Suitable for intermediate and advanced students.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk 17

Friday 7th July £66.00
Night and Day - Sabine Lippert £66.00
Night and day is a convertible necklace which can be worn either
long or, if you prefer, short. The textural spheres glisten with
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS chatons whilst the beaded Chenille
stitch rope has a little bit of “spike” with the addition of Rizo beads.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 8th July
Charming - Sabine Lippert
The Charming necklace is beaded with a cocktail of techniques.
These include right angle weave, cubic right angle weave and
Hubble Stitch. This lovely tactile necklace has chains of beaded
spheres which cleverly hang from a central component.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Friday 14th July

Tetra Star - Jean Power

Learn how to turn circles into triangles and then into pyramids
and then beyond for fabulous stars that have a hidden secret…
This design can be beaded as either a pendant or an ornament,
with or without crystals and with or without the secret opening
which allows it to be a wearable or an ornamental vessel.

Suitable for advanced beaders.
Saturday 15th July
Crystal Split Byzantine Necklace - Gary Taylor
Gary will show you how to take the Byzantine chain maille
weave to another level! This is a great weave which compliments
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicones to give them the maximum
sparkle, whether for a necklace or a bracelet this definitely has
the wow factor. There will be a small charge payable to Gary on
the day for the jump rings used in class which should not exceed
£5.00. Experience of working with pliers an advantage.
Suitable for all abilities.

18 To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Friday 21st July £20.00
CzechMates Chrysanthemum - Sabrina Rawlins 10am - 1pm
Learn how to use the CzechMates 2-hole Crescent beads 19
and combine them with Lentil beads to form a pretty puffy
dimensional flower. The flowers can then be joined to make a
lovely summer bracelet.
Designed by TrendSetter Nichole Starman
Suitable for all abilities.

Saturday 22nd July
Sea Shore - Annette Bolton
This two-sided lariat can be worn in various ways with a different
design on each side. Polaris beads, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Rivoli and Chatons add extra interest and sparkle. A double
delicate chain completes the design. Added interest comes with
using a different colour for each row of the pendant.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 28th July
Phoebe Necklace - Sallyann Dunn
Phoebe is a necklace for everyday wear or even something
special. The necklace is beaded predominately in tubular
netting which is embellished with more seed beads and sparkly
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicones. This project is not too
difficult, suitable for most beaders, but a little knowledge of
netting would be useful.
Suitable for all levels of beaders.

Saturday 29th July

Garland Necklace - Shona Bevan
Learn to make two sizes of ring shaped components that are
embellished to create a flower effect. Make a necklace with a
whole garland of flowers or just choose your favourite bloom to
make a simple pendant.
Suitable for all levels but not complete beginners.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 5th August
Picnic Day
Pack up your hampers, bring your chairs or rugs and come and
join in our annual picnic day at the Studio. Fun and games with
prizes, have a go sessions, demonstrations and a display of entries
from our “Fit for a Queen” beading challenge.
Free to all so come and join in the fun from 10am - 4pm.

Thursday 10th August
Inside Out Kumihimo Bracelet - Pru McRae
An alternative method of adding beads to kumihimo which
captures the beads on the inside of the braid rather than
positioning them on the outside. They are clustered to form a
beaded bead effect and a reliable method of achieving regular
spacing will be explained. An excellent ending method is used where
the fastening is braided into the design, avoiding the need for glue.
Students must have prior experience of beaded kumihimo.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced kumihimo students.
Saturday 12th August

Tiaras and Fascinators - Chloe Menage
Learn all the basic techniques to create elegant and personal
hair decorations, perfect for weddings and proms. Chloe will
guide you step by step through the different wirework techniques
and assist you in designing and making your own creation. No
previous experience necessary but come armed with ideas!
Suitable for all abilities.
Saturday 19th August

Feodora - Jen Kent
This Fabergé Imperial egg inspired pendant is created by
encapsulating SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS with right angle weave
and assembled around a Polaris bead. The pendant is then
adorned with CzechMates triangles and hung with a chenille
stitched lariat. Students should be confident at RAW. There will
be some homework prior to the class for this project.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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Saturday 26th August

Spring Dropper Necklace - Gary Taylor
Combine several different techniques to format an eye catching
necklace and the design also lends itself to stunning earrings.
Wirework, chainmaille and bead techniques combined make
this necklace a sophisticated piece of jewellery. There will be
a small charge payable to Gary on the day for the jump rings
used in class which should not exceed £5.00 Students should be
comfortable working with pliers.
Suitable for all abilities.
Wednesday 30th August £66.00

Deco Darling Bracelet - Laura McCabe £66.00
This delicate design features a circular multi layered centrepiece £66.00
set atop a rhinestone-encrusted band. Innovative use of
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal cuphain creates the look of
Deco era rhinestone jewellery. Techniques include right angle
weave, flat and tubular peyote stitch. Total proficiency in both
odd and even count peyote stitch is a prerequisite for this
workshop.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Thursday 31st August
Tudor Rose Necklace - Laura McCabe
Taking its motif from the classic heraldic emblem of England,
this necklace is comprised of five 3-dimensional rose elements
linked together with circular beaded components. The roses
are constructed in an innovative fashion using one continual
thread rather than assembling separate beaded components.
Total proficiency in herringbone, peyote and right angle weave
stitches are prerequisite for this workshop.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 1st September

Modern Medieval Bracelet - Laura McCabe
This unique dimensional bracelet fuses modern and medieval
jewellery aesthetics. The intricately beaded domed structures
are reminiscent of the fine detail of medieval work while the
crystal spikes add an element of modern day style. Combination
stitching is used to incorporate right angle weave, peyote stitch
and herringbone stitching all into a single element. Proficiency
in all three stitches is highly recommended for this workshop.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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Saturday 2nd September £66.00
Oceanside Deco Necklace - Laura McCabe £66.00
Inspired by the elegance of geometric forms predominant in £66.00
the Deco Era, this delicate necklace features two “sea snail” £66.00
elements with a cascade of sparkling rhinestone chain. The
combination chenille and herringbone stitch neck strap provides
an ideal complement to the centrepiece. Advanced combination
stitching is used to construct the forms in this piece and a
solid understanding of right angle weave, peyote stitch and
herringbone stitch is necessary.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Tuesday 5th September

Isabella Vessel - Maggie Meister
Inspired by a painting where a lady was wearing a chain around
her waist and from it hung a pomander. The Isabella Vessel
combines three stitches: right angle weave, peyote and the
wonderful new Hubble stitch. The vessel opens to hold a treasure
of your choice. Participants must be familiar with right angle
weave and peyote stitch. There will be homework prior to this class.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Wednesday 6th September

Deco Revival Necklace - Maggie Meister
The necklace was inspired by an architectural feature
found in many Art Deco buildings. Participants will learn to
capture a coin-shaped bead in a circular peyote bezel. Each
component is made by building off of the focal coin with brick
stitch using three colours. The chain is made with Double St.
Petersburg stitch using tiny square beads. Participants should be
familiar with peyote and brick stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 8th September

Chain for Lady Blanche - Maggie Meister
This beautiful and delicate chain was inspired by a book from
the Museum of London about the Cheapside Hoard which was
discovered by workmen in 1912. In the workshop, participants
will learn to make components using a variation of Huichol
Stitch (a type of netting), Cubic Right Angle Weave, and Peyote.
Participants should be familiar with peyote and CRAW.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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Saturday 9th September £66.00
Le Château Bracelet - Maggie Meister £66.00
The rounded turrets of the French Châteaus were the inspiration £66.00
for the Le Château Bracelet. The bracelet is made using Melanie £66.00
de Miguel’s incredible Hubble Stitch and CRAW. Hubble Stitch
has so many possibilities and has a nice rhythm to it. The bracelet 23
is reversible and embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
crystals and Czech fire polish beads.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Thursday 14th September
Bubastis - Anna Lindell
Create a luxurious bracelet using CzechMates QuadraTiles, seed
beads, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Xilions and a touch of gold
seed beads. The square shapes in the bracelet are recurring in
Anna’s necklace “Bastet”, dedicated to the Egyptian cat Goddess
and stitched for the Battle of the Beadsmith 2015.
Suitable for advanced beaders.
Friday 15th September
Forget Me Not Bracelet - Anna Lindell
The small, delicate Forget Me Not flowers are forever in bloom
in this sweet bracelet design. With seed beads and CzechMates
QuadraLentils the little flowers are stitched before assembling
them with a touch of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Montees.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 16th September
Radiolarian Moth- Anna Lindell
Create an exquisite necklace using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Radiolarian pendants and Crystal Fine Mesh. The Radiolarian
Moth is beautiful simply hung on a chain or cord but to complete
the look in this class you will also stitch two beaded buttons and
a lovely neck strap to compliment the moth using Hubble Stitch.
Suitable for advanced beaders.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Thursday 21st September
Dagger through the Heart - Siân Nolan
This tactile lariat is made using pretty Czech Pinch beads using a
combination of right angle weave and peyote stitch. The beaded
rope culminates with cleverly captured free moving beads then
swishy fringes end with edgy SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS dagger
pendants for a trendy contemporary look.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 23rd September
Serpentine - Heather Kingsley-Heath
A combination of beadwork stitches result in this intriguingly
complex spiral pod, with kinetic bails and a beaded teardrop
pendant. Embellished with varying sizes of glass pearls and tiny
crystals, the design also includes a pretty beaded chain of seed
beads, pearls and crystals. Students must be confident with
thread tension.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced students.
Saturday 30th September
CRAW Donut - Shona Bevan
Some people like their donuts with sugar or sprinkles, why not
try one with crystals instead? Stunning in its simplicity, the
Donut offers a challenge to those who want to practise their
CRAW (cubic right angle weave) skills and create a beautiful
piece of modern beaded jewellery. Students must be confident
with CRAW (cubic right angle weave).
Suitable for advanced beaders.
Saturday 7th October
Imogen - Sallyann Dunn
Imogen is a very wearable bracelet with lots of bling! The design
is created from a base of right angle weave and layers are then
added using various sizes of pearls, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
bicones, various sizes of pearls and size 15 seed beads.
Suitable for beaders with some experience.

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Jointed Father Christmas - Sarah Payne
This Father Christmas is worked in shaped peyote with
embellishment adding detail. Using techniques adapted from
traditional toy making, this Santa has jointed elbows and knees
allowing him to be posed to suit your personal Christmas
display. He stands about 7.5cm tall in his black boots. Of course
you can make him in green for a very traditional Santa.
Suitable for advanced beaders.

Saturday 14th October
Dress Up Dolls - Siân Nolan

Dress up a metal doll armature with clothes made in right angle
weave and accessorise with metal charms. Your doll can be worn
as a pendant, used as a bag charm or ornament. Doll measures
approx 9cm tall. Students must have previous experience of
RAW. Payment to the tutor on the day for the metal doll/
charms (not more than £6).

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 20th October

Iskra Box - Jean Power
Learn how to use geometric beading techniques to create a
striking vessel that stands on its own beaded feet. The lid has
a large crystal centrepiece and further crystal highlights are
incorporated into the beadwork. The class will cover all the
techniques needed to make the vessel as well as how to bead
variations to make unique piece of beadwork. Students must be
familiar with peyote stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 21st October
Nora’s Butterfly - Chloe Menage
This pretty flutterby is inspired by art nouveau enamel jewellery.
You’ll use 2-drop brick stitch, peyote and embellishment
techniques to stitch a sparkling butterfly with Delicas and
seed beads. The pattern includes instructions for butterflies of
different sizes, perfect for hair combs, pendants, earrings or
more! In the class we’ll work on a smaller butterfly that will be
achievable in the allotted time.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Friday 27th October
Wave Hubble Masterclass - Melanie de Miguel
Go further into the realms of Hubble stitch on a great beading
adventure to explore the next exciting technique called Wave
Hubble. This produces gorgeous, lacy beadwork with exciting
patterns and a wonderful silky, tactile quality; learn how to use
the technique to create beautiful, flexible ropes both vertically
and horizontally. These can then be morphed into rigid, toroid
forms, to be used as toggle clasps and methods for bezelling
rivolis! Students must have working knowledge of Hubble Stitch.
Suitable for all abilities but not complete beginners.
Saturday 28th October

Conquering Bead Crochet - Gillian Lamb
Have you always wanted to crochet those lovely beaded ropes or
perhaps take the technique a little further? Come and learn Gillian’s
unique “guaranteed to work” way to crochet with beads and for
those who would like to try out something new another interesting
method of bead crochet. Suitable for all levels from total beginners
to those who have some experience.
Suitable for all abilities.

Thursday 2nd November

Lantern Pendant - Heather Collin (taught by Lynn Firth)
A Christmas Tree decoration that can be worn as a pendant.
These beaded Lantern Beads look awesome when worn as a
pendant on a long chain. They also look fantastic if beaded up in
your Christmas decor colours and used as the most wonderful
little Christmas Ornaments. They measure only 6cm. Students
must be comfortable with peyote stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 4th November
Samarkand - Heather Kingsley-Heath
A mixed media combination of padded silk textile construction
encased with detailed beadwork of repeating motifs.
Samarkand pendant is worked in a combination of stitches and
has a central pendant, bail and tassel, the design includes a pretty
beaded chain. A materials pack of silk/quilt batting/plastic tube
can be supplied on the day by Heather for £7.00 per pack.
Students must be confident with thread tensions.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced students.

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Tuesday 7th November £66.00
Japonica Bracelet - Kinga Nichols £66.00
The design was inspired by Japanese watercolour paintings £66.00
featuring foggy mountainsides and conifers and beautiful £66.00
pagodas which are both incorporated into the design. The
cabochons have been made specifically for this project. The 27
design elements are simple, stylized, and hopefully every bit in
line with the vision that inspired them.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Wednesday 8th November

Bees Knees Pendant - Kinga Nichols
This bead embroidery class teaches you how to design around
unusual shaped stones. The finished piece is angular, modern,
highly unusual and really wearable. Kinga has been making these
types of pendants for years and this is a culmination of all the
things she has learned from the previous versions. Very blingy,
very textural and a show stopper for sure.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 10th November
Dark Side of the Moon - Kinga Nichols

The Dark Side of the Moon bracelet is elegant, it’s modern and it’s
simple because sometimes simplicity is perfection. The repetition
of elements creates pleasing harmony whilst the subtle layers of
colour and texture make it just right. A beautiful wearable piece of
jewellery that will be very much admired.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 11th November

Pristigenys Alta or Short Big Eye Bracelet - Kinga Nichols
A bead embroidery class featuring this fun big eyed fish who lives
in the Western Atlantic. The bracelet is a wrap style on an Italian
lambskin cord and is fastened with a magnetic clasp. Wonderful
textures and really intense colour in this design but the best part is
the glow in the dark skeleton!
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Thursday 16th November
Moonlight Necklace - Annette Bolton
Annette has used cream and white beads for this lovely light
catching necklace but it would also look stunning in other colour
combinations. SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS pearls, crystals and
Rivolis give a lovely texture, drape and sparkle. A very elegant and
wearable necklace that will receive many compliments!
Suitable for beaders with some experience.
Saturday 18th November

CRAW Squares Bracelet - Shona Bevan
Embrace a rainbow of seed beads and practise your CRAW skills
while making this fun bracelet with an integral beaded clasp.
Learn how to make versatile square components with sparkly
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS centres and combine them into an
easy-to-wear piece of jewellery that’s sure to brighten up your
day. Students should be familiar with cubic right angle weave.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 24th November
Andromeda Stars - Justine Gage
Reach for the Andromeda stars! These individual beaded
elements are beautiful either way around with a rivoli on one
side and a flower on the back. There are variations with up to eight
points and can be joined together in any number of arrangements.
An outline will be given for a 5’ long lariat with tasselled ends.
Students must have a working knowledge of peyote stitch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 25th November
Apophis Cuff - Sabrina Rawlins
This eye catching elegant bracelet uses SuperDuo beads and
features lovely Crystaletts® buttons running through the centre
to add some all-important sparkle. This bracelet can be made in
various widths.
Suitable for all abilities of beaders.

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Saturday 2nd December
Pearl Drop Necklace - Gary Taylor
This delicate necklace is so pretty and oh so wearable. The design
has a pearl drop centre piece and matching chain and has plenty
of chainmaille techniques to keep you occupied and inspire you
to design even more classic styles. There will be a small charge
payable to Gary on the day for the jump rings used in class which
should not exceed £5.00. Experience of working with pliers an
advantage.
Suitable for all abilities.
Saturday 9th December

Stained Glass Candle Holder - Sarah Payne

Create a stunning candle holder using transparent beads to
create a pretty stained glass effect. Using shaped and tubular
peyote with added embellishment the pattern gives the effect of
diamond shaped leaded glass windows. Why not make one in
Christmas colours for a pretty festive table decoration.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Additional Workshops for 2017

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Don’t forget, we can organise private workshops for groups of 6 students or more with
one of our in house tutors and also ‘One 2 One’ sessions if you would like help with a
particular technique or finishing a project.

Contact the Studio on 01747 830666 for further information

email: [email protected]

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Tutor Profiles Shona Bevan
Laura Andrews Shona is a London based
bead designer who loves
Laura has been beading to create a big impact
since she was a child. with tiny beads and
Training in art, colour, makes elegant, wearable
theatrical costuming, and jewellery with a focus
various other disciplines, on beautiful finishing. Shona has taught at
have led Laura to the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee and
teaching the art of beadwork. Laura is eager regularly teaches across the UK.
to share her love and knowledge with us at
the Studio when she joins us to teach from Sarah Payne
the USA. Sarah first learnt how
to knit by her Grandma
Annette Bolton at the age of 8. She also
Annette has 21 years embroiders and makes
teaching experience clothes and moved into
in beadwork, textiles, beadwork about eight
mixed media and design. years ago. Sarah writes her own patterns and
She regularly teaches is constantly developing new shapes and
residential weekend structures.
courses as well as day classes. Annette has
also taught at the Great British Bead Show.

Nancy Caine Sallyann Dunn
Nancy has been teaching Sallyann has a City and
bead classes for over Guilds Certificate in
20 years and for the Embroidery, Bead Needle
last 11 years on the Weaving and an Adult
international/national Teaching Certificate. She
circuit. In her workshop has been teaching beading
sessions, she shares her passion for structural for approxiateley four years and loves all
peyote stitch by delving into the process of types of beading.
designing and structure.

Lynn Firth Justine Gage

Lynn has been in the Justine has been making
embroidery and bead things since she was
trade for over 24 years. small - either knitting,
She has taught at the crochet, dressmaking,
Great British Bead or origami, but bead-
Show and in Japan for weaving brings together
the Japanese Bead Society as well as at the her mathematical side, and love of solving
Studio and to groups. She is a director of problems, which is often required when
Stitchncraft Beads which she runs with her devising new designs.
husband Kevin.

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Jennifer Kent Heather Kingsley-Heath
Jen has been beading Heather is a popular
since she started at beadwork artist, she
the Studio and has continues to create
discovered an affinity innovative beadwork.
for beadweaving. Her Her work is widely
desire to share her work published in books and
through patterns and tutoring is juggled with magazines. Heather teaches regularly in the
being a mum of two. She is passionate about UK, Europe and the USA.
everyone having the opportunity to bead
and is eager to help anyone willing to try. Anna Lindell
Anna is a Swedish bead
Gillian Lamb artist who loves to create
Gillian is a self taught lifelike designs using seed
“crafts person” and has beads as a base. She’s a
taught beading classes in former member of the
the UK, USA and Japan. Starman Trendsetter
Recently she has been design team, a regular contributor to Bead &
specialising in teaching Jewellery Magazine and has been teaching in
crochet with beads, Europe for a number of years.
making it easier for all to learn.

Sabine Lippert Laura McCabe
Sabine Lippert is a self Laura is primarily a
taught bead designer self taught beadweaver
teaching her designs for visiting us from the USA.
more then 7 years. She exhibits her work in
She gave up her full time national and international
corporate job in 2011 to beadwork exhibitions and
concentrate on her love of beads and became teaches throughout the USA and the world. 
a full time bead artist. Sabine teaches widely Laura is also author of Creating Crystal
in Europe and USA. Jewellery with Swarovski.

Angela Massey Pru McRae

Angela has been making Pru has enjoyed jewellery
beautifully detailed bead making for many
embroidery pieces for years and discovered
private commissions kumihimo braiding
and galleries for the last nearly seven years ago.
ten years. Her work is in In 2012 she was placed
many private collections and in the last few joint first in the Braiding Britain competition.
years she has started to share her knowledge, She is a regular contributor to magazines
believing that everyone can bead embroider. and appears on a jewellery making television
channel as a Guest Designer.

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Maggie Meister Chloe Menage
Maggie is a beadwork Chloe has a love for beads
artist from the USA who and all things sparkly! A
is inspired by jewelery, member of the Starman
mosaics, and frescoes. Trendsetter design team,
She translates her passion Chloe has been published
for ancient history in many jewellery making
into jewelery made using seedbeads and magazines. A passionate tutor, she has taught
semi-precious stones. Her book, Classical at many venues around the country and
Elegance, was published in August 2011. loves to make new beading friends.

Melanie de Miguel Siân Nolan
Melanie is an Siân has been beading
internationally renowned for about 17 years and
beadwork tutor and has had work published
designer, whose work in various books and
has been featured in a magazines. Siân has
number of publications. taught workshops locally
Experimenting with design and seeking and in Germany and last year her first book
to merge her two passions, beadwork and ‘Siân’s Needle Cases’ was published.
science, Melanie created Hubble Stitch and
has published two books about it. Sabrina Rawlins
Sabrina has been beading
Kinga Nichols for four years and loves
Kinga Nichols was born to use different media.
in 1980 in Hungary. At All things bright and
19 she packed up her life sparkling are her beading
in a backpack and moved favourites When she is
to the US where she has not busy in the Studio helping visitors with
been residing ever since. their beading and colour choices she will be
In 2013 Kinga started teaching and she busy planning her next beady project.
hopes to continue this as her chosen
profession for a long time to come

Jean Power Gary Taylor
Jean Power is an award- Gary has an engineering
winning jewellery background but for many
designer and author of a years now he has been
number of beading and designing and making his
jewellery books. She loves own beads and jewellery
working in mixed media which he sells. He is
but always returns to her main love of beads. constantly exploring and
designing with new techniques including
chainmaille and wire work.

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