2016 Workshop Programme

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DIGITAL WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

January – December 2016

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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

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Welcome to our 2016 workshop programme.
The workshops will be available to book via
our website, by telephone and in person from 10am
on Tuesday 20th October 2015.
Each year we try to select a range of workshops to
cover all abilities and types of beading and I hope that
you find something that appeals to your creative side!
Our team of 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 our new tutors include Julia Atkins and Sarah Bramwell from the
UK, Anja Schlotman and Rachel Nelson-Smith from the USA as well as our
very own Jen (Jennifer Kent). All of them have some lovely new designs to
tempt you with. We are also looking forward to welcoming back this year
Laura McCabe and Maggie Meister.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to download our online brochure 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, on-line web site 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.

Studio Groups

We have several groups that meet at the Studio on a regular basis, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea
with biscuits and bead for a couple of hours whilst catching up with projects or working on
new ideas together. Please refer to dates below as sometimes the session has to move due to
other commitments.
The groups are detailed below with scheduled meeting dates below. If you are interested in
joining one of the groups, the contact details with email address are shown. Please, do not
turn up for a group meeting without talking to the organiser first as we can only sit twelve
people comfortably at any one time.
The cost for these sessions are just £1.00 per person to include light refreshments.

Batty Beaders
The Batties 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. They are regular exhibitors
at the West of England Bead Fair and have been going now for over eleven years. If you are
interested in finding out more about this group please email Mary Gray at philip.gray9@
btinternet.com

U3A
The U3A Beading Group (University of the Third Age) meet on the third Wednesday of the
month at the Studio and is run by Elizabeth Selwood. Elizabeth teaches the group beady
projects each month. If you are interested in finding out more about this group please email
Elizabeth at tande.selwood@googlemail.com

Month Batty Beaders 10am-12.30pm U3A 10am-12.30pm
January Tuesday 19th Wednesday 20th
February Tuesday 16th Wednesday 17th
March Tuesday 15th Wednesday 16th
Tuesday 19th Wednesday 20th
April Tuesday 17th Wednesday 18th
May Tuesday 21st Wednesday 15th
June Tuesday 19th Wednesday 20th
July Tuesday 16th No Meeting
August Tuesday 13th Wednesday 14th
September Tuesday 18th Wednesday 19th
October Tuesday 15th Wednesday 16th
November Tuesday 13th Wednesday 21st
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

Saturday 9th January £20.00
Button Bracelet - Gary Taylor
Combine three ancient chainmaille weaves which are decorated 7
with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS pearls to produce a modern and
eye catching bracelet. This advanced design also lends itself to
necklaces and earrings making it a truly versatile and wearable
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.
Suitable for advanced levels.
Thursday 14th January 10am - 1pm

Crazy Daisies - Hilary Hailes
Make this crazy colourful spray of flowers with simple wire work
techniques and using something unusual to create this stunning
arrangement. Add some resin leaves and some sparkle to make
this delightful spray which can be made into a hair clip or other
decorative item.

Suitable for all abilities including beginner.

Saturday 16th January
Harlequin - Heather Kingsley-Heath
Inspired by 18th century street performers and their costumes
Harlequin is a colourful pendant worked in seed beads and
embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Definitely one
to wear when feeling joyful. The techniques are simple netting
worked to a pattern with a more complex process of layering and
embellishment to create the sliding feature bead and lariat tips
Students must be confident with thread tension.
Saturday 23rd January

CRAW Ropes - Jean Power
If you like CRAW then you’ll love this class! Over the day you’ll
learn lots of exclusive variations on CRAW ropes and then
variations on those… leaving you with lots of new possibilities to
add to your beadwork and even how to bead an s-hook clasp to
finish your work off perfectly! You will need to know basic CRAW
to get the most out of this class.
Suitable for intermediate beaders.

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

Wednesday 27th January
Sundance Necklace - Lynn Firth
Combine SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS large pearls with crystals,
Miyuki Delica beads and rice pearls to create these stunning
Sundance pendants that can be worn on their own or as multiple
elements for a stunning necklace or lariat. Students should have a
basic working knowledge of peyote and Right Angle Weave.

Suitable for all abilities but not complete beginners.

Saturday 30th January

Beatrice Cuff - Melanie de Miguel
This is an exciting adventure into lacy swirls, scrolls and
curlicues resulting in a fine, elegant piece of jewellery - think
iron gates, decorative railings, stained glass windows, and
perhaps a little… Francais! The unique secure clasp blends with
the structure discreetly. This very challenging workshop fosters
insight into engineering beaded structures.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 6th February
Fuchsia Necklace - Annette Bolton
This is a neck piece that will certainly catch the light and lots
of attention! Use just one stitch with many different beads and
embellishment to produce a piece of beading that would look
stunning in any colour way. It is has a beautiful centre piece of a
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS pendant.

Suitable for intermediate beaders.

Friday 12th February 10am - 1pm £20.00

Berties Bird Nest - Jennifer Kent
By encapsulating SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in layers of delicate
wire learn how to create a stunning Birds Nest pendant. Berties
Bird Nest Pendant is a perfect project to learn various techniques
and involves peyote and herringbone stitches with wire wrapping
methods. This design is easily translated to create stunning rings
and earrings.
Suitable for all abilities.

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

Saturday 13th February £20.00
Athena - Shona Bevan
Athena is a dramatic bracelet of open marquise shaped 9
components embellished with pearls and connected with sparkling
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Chatons and an integral beaded clasp.
Students will learn how to incorporate different sized beads into
CRAW and use pearls and seed beads to capture the Chatons in
pretty bezel connectors. Experience of CRAW essential.
Suitable for intermediate an advanced beaders.
Friday 19th February
Bright and Beautiful - Hilary Hailes
Learn this easy jewellery making technique and make a necklace
using knotting techniques as well as twisting and curling silver
copper plated wire. Add a few beads to give extra zing to your
creation. Come and have some fun with Hilary at the Studio
whilst expanding your jewellery making repertoire!
Suitable for complete beginners.

Saturday 20th February

Marie Antoinette Necklace - Melanie de Miguel
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS suspended in elegant V-formation
from a delicate beaded circlet incorporating pearls and raised
crystals. The style of the necklace is light and playful as may
have befitted the coquettish French queen. Learn exciting
new techniques to trap Rivolis and set the bicone crystals
3-dimensionally against the circlet.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Wednesday 24th February 10am - 1pm

Rose Windows - Sabrina Rawlins
Use MiniDuo beads to create a little delicate 4-pointed flower
pattern. The inner circle stands above the MiniDuo with the help
of SuperDuos (or CzechMates Bars), and rounds. Use size 15/o
seed beads to encase and connect the flowers.

Designed by TrendSetter Lisa Jordan for Starman Beads

Suitable for all beaders.
To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Saturday 27th February
Kaleidoscope Pendant - Chloe Menage
Work with the exciting 4-hole CzechMates Quadratile and 2-hole
Bar beads for this bold pendant. Incorporating spiky Triangle
beads with Melon beads or fire polished crystals you’ll add layers
for an intricate piece. Add sparkle by including a SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS Rivoli to the centre, or leave it open to show off the
pendant’s depths.
Suitable for Intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 4th March
Orbit - Shona Bevan
A second chance for those that missed Orbit the first time
round. This stunning necklace captures the beauty of Polaris
beads within intricate beaded frames seamlessly integrated with
an attractive beaded rope. The project will stretch Cubic Right
Angle weave skills with this triangular variation of the stitch
incorporating SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicones. Students must
be proficient in basic CRAW.
Suitable for advanced beaders.
Saturday 5th March
French Beaded Cactus - Katie Dean
Build on your knowledge of French beading and learn a more
advanced technique that can be used to make a cactus. The
workshop will begin with a refresher of some loops and the
‘basic’ technique, using clever tricks for stiffening your work.
You will then have the opportunity to put all these techniques
together to make two different types of flowering cactus.
Some experience of French beading would be advantageous.
Tuesday 8th March

Button Up Bracelet - Annette Bolton
Inspired by medieval tiles, and worked in bright spring colours,
this bracelet is sure to be a winner - something that could be
worked over and over again using different colour combinations.
Enclose buttons and rondelles for a stylish look, with many
possible variations.

Suitable for all abilities.

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

Saturday 12th March 11
Articulated Stars - Justine Gage
This eye-catching necklace can also be transformed into a
bracelet and pendant. Turn a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Rivoli
into a sparkling star, then link several into an articulated
serpentine bracelet, add a “Soft Touch” cabochon to finish it
off! The different sizes of stars work up quickly using a netting
technique variation.
Suitable for Intermediate and advanced beaders.
Thursday 17th March
Introduction to Kumihimo Braiding – Pru McRae
Discover the secrets of the ancient Japanese art of Kumihimo
braiding and put them to use in jewellery making. Pru will teach
the basic braiding technique, as well as how to create different
patterns on the braid. You will learn how to achieve good tension
and how to braid with beads and a disk, developing the skills
needed to make an elegant beaded bracelet.
Suitable for beginners.

Saturday 19th March
Beaded Crochet - Gillian Lamb
Have you always wanted to try Bead Crochet but just couldn’t get
started? Come along to Beginners Beaded Crochet and Gillian
guarantees that you will be crocheting a beaded bracelet or necklace
on the day. Warning, beaded crochet can become addictive!
No knowledge of crochet required.

Saturday 26th March

Chain Maille Crystal Lariat - Gary Taylor
A classy looking design which catches the eye and is truly
something elegant to wear for somewhere special. Gary will show
you how to form the chains and combine all of the elements to
produce this sophisticated piece of wearable 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.

Suitable for intermediate chainmaille students.
To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Thursday 31st March
Bead Embroidered Cuff - Lynn Firth

Have fun creating your own unique bead embroidery cuff
incorporating SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, Shibori ribbon, Czech
pearls and seed beads. You will learn how to bezel a round button
or flat back cabochon, two bead back stitch, picot edges and more.

Suitable for intermediate beaders.

Saturday 2nd April

Princess Bracelet - Melanie de Miguel
The Princess bracelet is extremely delicate, displaying a
symmetrical centrepiece of three lightly bezelled Chaton elements,
radiating pretty, crown-like fans. Fine straps of beaded crystal
ladders encircle the wrist and hold the centrepiece snugly in place.
Students will be working mostly in basic and HorSO Hubble stitch

Students should have a basic working knowledge of Hubble Stitch.

Tuesday 5th April £66.00

Fifth Avenue - Anja Schlotman
This piece was inspired by nothing less than the 2014 incredibly
beautiful Christmas décor at ‘Saks Fifth Avenue’ in New York.
Students should be comfortable with odd and even count peyote
as well as ladder stitch.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Wednesday 6th April £66.00

After the Show - Anja Schlotman
With its intricate detail the components in After the Show are
uniquely woven together into this timeless, almost vintage like,
jewellery set that has become one of Anja’s workshop favourites.
Students must be comfortable with odd count peyote.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Thursday 7th April £66.00
Persia - Anja Schlotman £66.00
This delicately woven “Persia“ Bracelet received it’s name as it
brought back thoughts of Persia’s rich history and beautifully 13
hand-woven rugs produced in that region of the world. Once
finished, your colourful new piece will no doubt give you a great
sense of accomplishment. Students should have knowledge of
odd and even count peyote.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 8th April
Fall at Blanche’s - Anja Schlotman
This delicate piece has lots of intricate detail. The only familiar
stitch used is odd count peyote everything else consists of Anja’s
techniques. The necklace consists of three different elements;
small leaves, main centre component and a beautifully designed
beaded bead used as the closure on the reverse.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 9th April

Maya Bracelet - Shona Bevan
Maya is a classy bracelet of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS bicones
and pearls. Keep it slim for a bit of understated glamour or
add an extra row for a cuff that makes a real statement. Using
embellished right angle weave students will create a bracelet
with a base of Swarovski pearls then embellish with plenty of
Swarovski crystal bicones.
Suitable for all level of beaders except complete beginners.
Thursday 14th April

Carousel Lariat - Lynn Firth
Due to popular demand we have included the beautiful tactile
Carousel Lariat adorned with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS,
Crystaletts and glass rice pearls. The centre slider moves up and
down the decorative beaded rope whilst the “carousel” dangles
hang from twisted decorative wire loops A very wearable and
decorative piece.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Saturday 16th April
Basic 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.
Suitable for students with a working knowledge of RAW.
Friday 22nd April

Curly Wurly - Hilary Hailes
Have fun with Hilary making this curly necklace with hammered
wire links to form this elegant necklace. It is light weight and
lovely to wear. Resin leaves are added along with crystal flat backs
to form this stunning fairy tale piece.

No experience necessary, suitable for all abilities.

Saturday 23rd April
Pinch Me I’m Dreaming - Heather Kingsley-Heath
A day of exploring beaded ropes and modified Right Angle
Weave. If you hate RAW, this quick and easy version will have
you loving it! Learn how to bead Heather’s version of the popular
pinch bead and crystal slinky flexible ropes. Discover how to
experiment with the bead combinations to make focal beads
and bangles. Students should be comfortable with basic thread
tension for this class.
Suitable for intermediate beaders.
Friday 29th April

Bicone Delight - Gary Taylor
Lots of techniques going on with this piece, chainmaille, wire
wrapping and stringing combine to make this a really stylish
piece of jewellery. You will learn all the techniques to produce
this sophisticated and eye catching 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.
Suitable for all abilities.

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

Saturday 30th April 15

Peacock Pendant - Chloe Menage

Bezel a large SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS oval stone with seed
beads. Use herringbone to embellish and create sparkling
feathers decorated with Swarovski beads. Turn your peacock into
a brooch or pendant.

Suitable for advanced beaders.

Thursday 5th May
Starlight Bracelet - Siân Nolan
This statement bracelet has been created to complement Siân’s
‘Moonglow’ pendant which proved so popular last year.
Bezels are created for large SWAROVSKI ELEMENT Navettes
in CRAW and RAW, then joined and embellished to complete
this stunning piece of jewellery. Students must be confident with
CRAW and RAW.
Suitable for advanced beaders.
Saturday 7th May
Byzantine Dropper Necklace - Gary Taylor
The work horse of the chainmaille jewellery world is put to good
use to create this eye catching piece with movement and sparkle.
This is a great technique which lends itself to dazzling bracelets
and show stopping earrings. 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.
Suitable for intermediate chainmaille students.
Saturday 14th May

Victorian Collar - Annette Bolton
A netted beaded collar inspired by the Victorian era, which can
be dressed up with more embellishments and SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS, or dressed down to make the colours a feature.
Using mainly seed beads, the netting gives it a lovely subtle
drape, and can easily be adjusted to make a shorter neck piece.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Thursday 19th May
Kumihimo Sparkly Flat Braid Bracelet - Pru Mcrae

Learn how to make the most of the kumihimo square plate and
create a sparkly braided bracelet using satin cord, seed beads
and crystals. Pru will introduce a very effective and versatile
braid structure, which is simple to master and will open up new
possibilities for kumihimo jewellery making.

Suitable for all abilities.
Saturday 21st May

Shibori Silk Flowers - Katie Dean
Use Shibori silk and a combination of Delicas and shaped
seed beads to make this stunning asymmetric necklace. An
alternative design without the Shibori Silk is also included. You
will be working in peyote stitch, netting and herringbone to
make this necklace.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Tuesday 24th May £66.00
Giuila Pendant - Maggie Meister
Giulia Pendant was named for Giulia Farnese - the mistress
of Pope Alexander VI. She is considered to be the true
representation of Renaissance femininity and was chosen by
many painters as an iconic model. The pendant is made with a
variation of RAW using SuperDuo beads combined with peyote
stitch. The chain is a variation of double St. Petersburg chain.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Wednesday 25th May £66.00
Autunno Pendant - Maggie Meister
Inspired by the autumn scenes and colours found in ancient Roman
frescoes each component is made by combining RAW with peyote
stitch. The piece is reversible - one side with a floral motif and the
other side a “coil-shape” encrusted with pearls. Participants will
learn to make different sizes of each component and various shapes
using the same technique. Students should be proficient in peyote
and the basics of RAW.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Friday 27th May £66.00
£66.00
Tramonto Sul Mediteranneo - Maggie Meister
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It is no secret that Magggie loves Italian architecture. The
windows intrigue her whether small or large. Even the simplest
of old homes often have a lovely little window overlooking
the garden or vineyard. The small window of a home she
visits in Naples was her point of inspiration for Tramonto Sul
Mediteranneo (Sunset over the Mediterranean).

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 28th May

Salisbury - Maggie Meister
Salisbury Cathedral and it’s amazing Gothic architecture has
been the inspiration for many books throughout the ages. The
arches are the inspiration behind Maggie’s beautiful pendant.
Components are made with variations of peyote stitch and
chenille chain. Participants need to be proficient in peyote stitch.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 3rd June

Jamez’s Pendant - Jennifer Kent
Learn how to bezel a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Rivoli into a
beautiful pendant using CzechMates Triangles and those lovely
O-beads. This simple but effective pendant is perfect for entry
level beaders who want to create something magical to wear with
a little bit of sparkle.

Suitable for beginner and intermediate beaders.
Saturday 4th June

Celtic Rose Necklace - Gary Taylor
Combine SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS with chainmaille techniques
to make Celtic rose components which are then linked together to
create an eye catching piece of jewellery with a hint of the past. 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.

Suitable for intermediate chainmaille students.

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

Saturday 11th June
Cornflower Necklace - Julia Atkins
In folklore, cornflowers were worn by young men in love and
was one of the favourite colours of the Dutch painter Johannes
Vermeer. The petals are made with Delica and seed beads using
peyote stitch embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. The
flowers are attached to a herringbone collar Some experience of
peyote and herringbone would be an advantage.
Suitable for intermediate beaders.
Saturday 18th June
Summer Breeze - Annette Bolton
A beaded Lariat just in time for the summer. SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS Rivolis and luminous round beads hang from
the bottom of a delicate and dainty chain, using mostly seed
beads, Delicas and crystals. Experiment with different colour
combinations, and play around with the design to achieve even
more possibilities.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Friday 24th June

Bump in the Road - Heather Kingsley-Heath
Stack up an armful of colourful beading for the summer with
Heather’s fun to bead bangle or bracelet, once you’ve made one
you just won’t be able to stop. Bump in the Road is worked in size
11˚ seed beads, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Chatons and Czech
pearls. Students must be confident with basic thread tension.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 25th June
Cedric - Siân Nolan
Siân brings us a brand new design hot off the bead mat! Cedric
the cute caterpillar is worked on a base of right angle weave; legs
are then added in CRAW, he’s then embellished to give a textured
appearance. Knowledge of CRAW would be extremely helpful.
NB: There will be some homework prior to class and a charge
payable to Siân on the day for the specially adapted wooden
needle case and shoe beads. This should not exceed £5.00.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Saturday 2nd July 19
Kajagoogoo - Chloe Menage
Bezel a 10mm bead with SuperDuos, MiniDuos and seed beads to
create a flower that pops! Join together the beaded links using the
same beads for a fun necklace.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Friday 8th July
Tretze Pendant - Jean Power
This sparkling pendant unites peyote stitch with SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS to dramatic effect. The pendant is endlessly variable
as to the shape you want to create and the number and size of
rivolis you want to add around the centre. The pendant is strung
on 1-3 strands of co-ordinating CRAW chain with a beaded
s-hook clasp so you can vary the look each time you wear it.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 9th July
Paisley Lace - Justine Gage
This design is inspired by Irish crochet lacemaking. Make
Paisleys, pinwheels, rosettes, leaves and stars and join them
together with a fine latticework of beads. This is a new approach
to working with SuperDuo beads, which can create all sorts of
shapes. Make up different motifs incorporating SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS then combine them to make a stunning lace collar
or bracelet or individually as pendants.
Suitable for all levels of ability.
Saturday 16th July

Byzantine Lace Ribbon Bracelet - Gary Taylor
Combine SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS pearls with byzantine
chainmaille weave to produce an eye catching, intricate
piece of jewellery that is very tactile. 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.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced chainmaille students.

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

Saturday 23rd July

Peardrop Pendant - Shona Bevan

This classically elegant pendant features a SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS pear shaped stone captured in a unique closed-back
bezel and suspended from a spinning bail. Peyote stitch and
RAW create the distinctive bezel and the necklace is finished
with a delicate looking beaded chain embellished with tiny
Czech pearls. Students must be confident with peyote and RAW.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Thursday 28th July 10am - 1pm £20.00

Rondelle Row - Sabrina Rawlins
Have fun creating this simple yet effective bracelet with lentil
beads and seed beads. Try different stripe patterns, or a multi
colour mix, the palette possibilities are endless!

Designed by TrendSetter Carole Ohl

Suitable for all abilities including beginners.
Saturday 30th July

Summers Delight - Hilary Hailes
Learn how to twist craft wire with beads, flowers and leaves in
your own colour choice to make this stunning, delicate design
that can be worn as a necklace. Add a chain of your choice or
perhaps bead one to compliment the design, either way you will
receive lots of comments on this impressive piece.
Suitable for students with some knowledge of wire work.

Saturday 6th August

Beady Picnic Free to All

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 the entries from the 2015/2016 Butterfly Challenge. We will
announce the winners of the Challenge at 1pm.

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

Friday 12th August 21
Bow Belle - Shona Bevan
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 right angle weave to frame it with
curved crystal wings.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 13th August
Dr Dillamond’s Pendant - Chloe Menage

This steampunk style pendant uses various bead embroidery
techniques as well as peyote stitch for a dainty piece which
measures approximately 7cm. This is good project as an
introduction to bead embroidery.

Suitable for intermediate beaders.

Saturday 20th August
Chained Marble - Gary Taylor
Learn how to capture a marble and turn it into an eye catching
and modern style necklace. Lots of new elements and a few
older ones combine to form the neck chain which can be used to
enhance future jewellery projects. 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.
Suitable for advanced chainmaille students.
Friday 26th August
Scented Pomander - Hilary Hailes
These heady scented pomanders make wonderful decorations
and fantastic gifts for friends and loved ones. They are so
different and can be made in whatever colour way you desire.
Learn how to fold ribbon, add beads and make embellishments
for the top of your scented pomander.

Suitable for all levels of ability.

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

Saturday 27th August £66.00
Double ‘O’ Bracelet and Pendant - Justine Gage
‘Double ‘O’ stitch’ is a new way of working with ‘O’ beads.
Learn this simple stitch, then make a trefoil with a surprising
twist! Six trefoils and a flower make a bracelet. The flower has a
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Rivoli at its heart which also makes a
lovely pendant. Discover the many other variations that you can
make with this stitch! Not suitable for beginners.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 2nd September
Georgie’s Necklace - Jennifer Kent
Inspired by her niece Jen designed this beautiful necklace with
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for her prom debut. Now you can
learn how to make this wire and stitch work necklace along with
matching earrings. Such a simply beautiful and elegant piece it is
perfect for that special occasion.
Suitable for all abilities.

Saturday 3rd September

Astra Bracelet - Shona Bevan
Create a pretty constellation of star shaped Chaton components
and connect them to make a bracelet that will add some twinkle
around any wrist. Students will learn to use pearls and seed
beads to capture SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Chatons in star-
shaped bezels and join them together with slinky connectors.

Not suitable for complete beginners.
Thursday 8th September

Calophylla Cuff - Rachel Nelson-Smith
A wrist full of sculpted peyote components based on seed pods
found on blue gum eucalyptus trees in Rachel’s hometown of
Santa Cruz, California coalesce on a peyote base. Some right
angle weave is included in this design.

Suitable for intermediate beaders.

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Friday 9th September £66.00
Squeezebox Bangle - Rachel Nelson-Smith £66.00
Work the new and challenging infinity stitch into an expanding
bangle uncomplicated by a clasp. Turning the corners is a true £66.00
challenge. Infinity stitch is an amalgam of tubular peyote stitch
and right angle weave with extraordinary body. Make your 23
bangle in one or three bead colours.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 10th September
Bibelot Bangles - Rachel Nelson-Smith
Beautiful bauble-adorned stacking bangles are worked in infinity
stitch and peyote stitch. No clasps needed. Infinity stitch is an
amalgam of tubular peyote stitch and right angle weave with
extraordinary body.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 17th September
Selfie - Siân Nolan
This will be such a fun day creating miniature ‘selfies’ in Delica
beads using Brick Stitch. On the day there will be a selection of
patterns to work from or students may create their own design
capturing personal features. Faces can then be embellished
for a 3D effect. There will be a small charge on the day for any
embellishments and findings purchased from the tutor.
Suitable for all abilities.
Tuesday 20th September
Beguiling Blossoms - Laura McCabe
Inspired by the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan, this stunning
lariat features delicate beaded blossoms on a branch like lariat
necklace. The centre piece, a more complex cherry blossom
constructed with combination stitching, draws it all together
with a detailed slide. Students should be proficient in peyote
stitch, herringbone and RAW.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Wednesday 21st September £66.00
Rose Garden Cuff - Laura McCabe

This delicately beaded cuff is an exploration into the realm
of 3-dimensional bead embroidery. Combination stitch roses
adorn a leather (or ultra suede) cuff that is further embroidered
and embellished. Students will learn about beading on leather
and a tidy way to finish off leather bracelets. Students should be
confident in RAW, peyote, netting and embroidery.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders. £66.00
Friday 23rd September

Doorway to Deco Bracelet - Laura McCabe
This striking bracelet reflects the glamour and clean lines of the
Deco Era. By using combination stitching and a unique method
of attaching a stone to the beaded base structure you will create a
visual doorway into the 1930s. Techniques include peyote stitch
and herringbone stitch, both individually and in combination.
Proficiency in both stitches is recommended.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 24th September £66.00

Jellyfish Lariat - Laura McCabe

This necklace features two jellyfish forms that dangle elegantly
from the ends of a lariat. These unique structures are achieved
with an innovative combination of both herringbone and peyote
stitch. It’s an exploration into the effectiveness of multi-stitch
combinations in engineering 3-D forms. Students should be
comfortable with peyote and herringbone stitch.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Friday 30th September

Bugle Bracelet - Gary Taylor
This lovely design incorporates Miyuki bugle beads with wire
wrapping. Gary will show you how to combine all the elements
needed to produce the delicate eye catching bracelet. There will
be a small charge payable to Gary on the day for the wire used in
class which should not exceed £5.00.

Suitable for all abilities.

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

Saturday 1st October 25
Autumn Leaves Pendant - Chloe Menage
Use brick stitch to create pretty autumn leaves with Delica beads.
You’ll join these together and finish your pendant with a crystal
flower, for a stunning pendant perfect for all seasons.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Friday 7th October
Arrow Heads - Jean Power
These sparkling, reversible beaded components are perfect to
string onto elastic as a dazzling and eye-catching bracelet or to
add to chain, cord etc. for a reversible necklace. Lots of hidden
beading and thread paths along with the size 15 beads make
these an advanced project!
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 8th October
Kendama Pendant - Siân Nolan
Increasing sizes of seed beads create this unique pendant worked
in CRAW. The pendant cleverly captures a large Polaris bead,
or other bead of your choice. A working knowledge of CRAW
is essential for this class as students will be creating three
dimensional shapes.
Suitable for advanced beaders with working knowledge of CRAW.
Wednesday 12th October
Kumihimo Dagger Necklace - Pru McCrae
Kumihimo braiding is often regarded as chunky and casual, but
this delicate and elegant necklace breaks all the rules! It is made
using a specially adapted braid structure, which allows both the
braid and the beads to shine. The braid is not difficult to master
and is a very useful and versatile addition to your jewellery
making skills.
A basic knowledge of kumihimo braiding with beads is required
To book a place telephone 01747 830666 or online at www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Friday 14th October
Victorian Bracelet - Julia Atkins
Victorian jewellery epitomized the romance and sentimentality
of an age during a time of sweeping social and cultural
change. This bracelet is made with seed beads and pearls using
herringbone, netting and right angle weave. Some experience
of these techniques would be an advantage so suitable for
intermediate beaders
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Saturday 15th October
Tudor Bracelet - Gary Taylor
A great chainmaille technique is used to produce a stained glass
window effect which can be scaled up or down to suit different
size SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Let Gary show you the technique
to produce beautiful jewellery with a hint of Tudor style. 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.
Suitable for all abilities.
Friday 21st October
Beaded Reindeer - Sarah Bramwell

Get a head start for Christmas and make a beaded reindeer to
pull Santa’s sleigh. This will make a great gift or a treasured
centre piece for your Christmas table. Using shaped peyote with
small amounts of brick stitch and herringbone stitch.

Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

Saturday 22nd October
Tunisian Crochet - Gillian Lamb
Get creative and learn this different way of using beads in crochet.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to be able to crochet and class starts
with the basics then gives you many different combinations and
ideas, including great ways for using those sparkly SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS crystals and pearls.

Suitable for all abilities including beginners

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Saturday 29th October 27
SuperDuo Beaded Beads - Katie Dean
Learn how to make tiny beaded beads using Prismatic Right
Angle Weave (PRAW). Having mastered this technique, you will
then use it with SuperDuos to create a central structure that is
then embellished with O beads and further groups of SuperDuos
which can then be assembled as you wish. The workshop will also
include a beaded clasp suitable for a bracelet or necklace.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.
Wednesday 2nd November

Pearl Net - Gary Taylor
A very versatile chainmaille design which can be incorporated
into necklaces and bracelets. Learn how to make all the
components combined with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals
and pearls to form this flowing 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.
Suitable for all abilities.
Friday 4th November

Fleur Bracelet - Annette Bolton
This is a fun way to combine two different beading techniques to
make a lovely sparkly and decorative bracelet. Once the bracelet
is complete there are many different ways it can be embellished
with further beads, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS beads and drops.
Quick and easy to make - one wont be enough !

Suitable for all abilities.
Saturday 5th November

Ducks and Drakes Bracelet - Melanie de Miguel
Inspired by remembered images of that lovely childhood game
of skimming stones along the water’s surface, the Ducks and
Drakes bracelet displays pretty, beaded Chatons skipping over
the water between a wake of continuous, arcing and overlapping
waves one either side. Students will learn a new Hubble stitch
called Wave Hubble.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Friday 11th November
Rivolis in Bikinis - Justine Gage
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Rivolis, minimally mounted for
maximum sparkle with a surprise on the reverse. Maximum
bling on one side and subtle squares on the other. Each simple
element is joined in a grid format, and the bracelet is finished
with a button and loop closure. You can choose to make one, two
or three rows.
Suitable for all abilities including beginners
Saturday 12th November

Bethany - Heather Kingsley-Heath
Back by popular demand, Heather’s classic Elizabethan inspired
pendant and necklace. Worked in a combination of stitches to
showcase five gorgeous SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS coin pearls,
and embellished with tiny glittering crystals to create this
reversible pendant. Bethany is simply gorgeous to wear! Students
must be confident with thread tension.
Suitable for intermediate to advanced beaders.
Friday 18th November
Montees Blossom - Shona Bevan
Capture SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Roses Montees in the centre
of pretty blossom components and combine them with pearls to
make a delicate, feminine necklace or bracelet. Each component
covers the back of the Roses Montees so the reverse of your
jewellery is almost as nice as the front!

Suitable for intermediate beaders.
Saturday 19th November
Tudor Rose Pendant - Chloe Menage
Use right angle weave to bezel SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
crystals. You’ll join these together for a circular pendant with a
bubbly fringe. This design would also work well as a brooch.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced beaders.

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

Saturday 26th November £20.00
Dome Bead Bracelet - Gary Taylor
Learn how to capture Dome beads with chainmaille techniques 29
and then link them together to form a tactile bracelet with a
modern sophisticated look. With a great range of colours to
choose from this design also lends itself to necklace and earrings.
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.
Suitable for all abilities.
Friday 2nd December
Beginners Beading on a Loom - Lynn Firth
Have you wanted to have a go at loom work but not really sure
where to start or how to prepare your loom? Come along to
this workshop and learn the fundamentals of loom work whilst
making a bracelet.

Suitable for beginners.

Saturday 3rd December
Crystal Bicone Bracelet - Gary Taylor
Learn how to form, twist and bend wire and join SWAROVSKI
ELEMENTS together to create this delicate design. These
techniques are ideal for necklaces, bracelets and tiara’s. There will
be a small charge payable to Gary on the day for the wire used in
class which should not exceed £5.00.
Suitable for all abilities.

Wednesday 7th December 10am - 1pm

Cordone Le Vie - Sabrina Rawlins
This bracelet showcases the complementary design opportunities
the CzechMates system creates. Each bead has its own texture, shape
and dimension. The uniform hole spacing unites the independent
elements to form a dynamic, three-dimensional art form.
Designed by TrendSetter Kim Rueth
Suitable for all abilities.

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

Tutor Profiles Shona Bevan
Julia Atkins Shona is a self-taught
beader who has been
Julia has been beading passionate about needle
for eleven years and crafts since she was a
the South West Wales child. She believes with
countryside is a constant a little patience and
inspiration for her. She the right thread tension you can achieve
has taught beadwork in anything. Shona regularly teaches her own
Cape Town, Chicago, Tampa and for the designs in Northamptonshire.
Beadworkers Guild UK and at Denman
College in Oxfordshire. Sarah Bramwell
Sarah first learnt how
Annette Bolton to knit by her Grandma
Annette has 20 years at the age of 8. She also
teaching experience embroiders and makes
in beadwork, textiles, clothes and moved into
mixed media and design. beadwork about 7 years
She regularly teaches ago. Sarah writes her own patterns and
residential weekend is constantly developing new shapes and
courses as well as day classes. Annette has structures.
also taught at the Great British Bead Show.

Katie Dean Lynn Firth
Katie Dean has been Lynn has been in the
creating her own embroidery and bead
beadwork and designs trade for over 24 years.
since 2003. She holds She has taught at the
regular beading classes Great British Bead Show
and has been invited and in Japan for the
as guest teacher at various venues. Katie’s Japanese Bead Society as well as at the Studio
designs regularly appear in beading and to groups. She is also a director of Stitch
magazines and she has now published 8 ‘n’ Craft.
beading books.
Hilary Hailes
Justine Gage Hilary has been beading
Justine has been making for approximately 9 years
things since she was and is self taught.
small - either knitting, Until recently she had
crochet, dressmaking, been teaching guests at
or origami, but bead- Center Parcs at Longleat.
weaving brings together She has now designed a new leaf bead which
her mathematical side, and love of solving is currently being sold exclusively through
problems, which is often required when Stitchncraft Beads.
devising new designs.

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

Jennifer Kent Heather Kingsley-Heath
Jen has only been beading Heather is a popular
for a short time but beadwork artist, she
has become inspired continues to create
by the creativity of innovative beadwork.
everything around her. Her work is widely
She is passionate about published in books and
everyone having the opportunity to bead magazines. Heather teaches regularly in the
and is eager to help anyone willing to give it UK, Europe and the USA.
a try.
Laura McCabe
Gillian Lamb Laura is primarily a
Gillian is a self taught self taught beadweaver
“crafts person” and has visiting us from the USA.
taught beading classes in She exhibits her work in
the UK, USA and Japan. national and international
Recently she has been beadwork exhibitions and
specialising in teaching teaches throughout the USA and the world. 
crochet with beads, Laura is also author of Creating Crystal
making it easier for all to learn. Jewellery with Swarovski.

Pru McRae Maggie Meister
Pru has enjoyed jewellery Maggie is a beadwork
making for many artist from the USA who
years and discovered is inspired by jewellery,
kumihimo braiding mosaics, and frescoes.
nearly six years ago. She translates her passion
In 2012 she was for ancient history
placed joint first in the Braiding Britain into jewellery made using seedbeads and
competition. She is a regular contributor to semi-precious stones. Her book, Classical
magazines and appears on television as a Elegance, was published in August 2011.
Guest Designer on Jewellery Maker.

Chloe Menage Melanie de Miguel
Chloe has a love for beads Melanie has been beading
and all things sparkly! since the age of 10.
A member of the Starman Ever experimenting and
Trendsetter design seeking to merge her two
team, Chloe has been passions, beadwork and
published in many of the science, Melanie’s designs
popular jewellery making began to take on a more
magazines. A passionate tutor, she has taught organic approach. Mel regularly teaches at
at many venues around the country and the B&B Show in the US and at the GBBS
loves to make new beading friends. in Daventry.

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Rachel Nelson-Smith Siân Nolan
Rachel resides in the Siân has been beading for
beautiful seaside city about 16 years and has
of Santa Cruz she is had work published in
a master beadweaver various magazines.
pushing the boundaries She has taught workshops
of improvisational in her local area and
beadweaving, combining stitches and wire recently in Germany. Siân is a member and
techniques to surprise and delight the volunteer for the Beadworkers Guild.
viewer.
Sabrina Rawlins
Jean Power Sabrina has been beading
Jean Power is an award- for three years and loves
winning jewellery to use different media.
designer and author of a All things bright and
number of beading and sparkling are her beading
jewellery books. She loves favourites When she is
working in mixed media not busy in the studio helping visitors with
but always returns to her main love of beads. their beading and colour choices she will be
busy planning her next beady project.
Anja Schlotman
Anja found her love for Gary Taylor
jewellery design while Gary has an engineering
working for a bead store background but for many
on California’s Central years now he has been
Coast. Her work is often designing and making his
described in the following own beads and jewellery
words; royal, elegant & very intricate. She which he sells. He is
has built a loyal following of students since constantly exploring and
her first class in 2008 designing with new techniques including
chain maille and wire work.

Stitchncraft Beads GIFT VOUCHERS
Available in £5, £10, £20 & £25 denominations
Why not treat a friend to a Stitchncraft Beads Gift Voucher to celebrate their birthday or special
occasion. They can be used to purchase goods in the Studio, online including workshop fees.

Available online or telephone 01747 830666

Vouchers are valid for one year from date of issue

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

Bead Fair Diary 2016

Stitchncraft will be attending the following Bead Fairs in 2016. If you would
like us to bring anything specific to the show for you please let us know well in
advance of the show date.

London Bead Fair
Sunday 7th February 10am - 4pm
Kempton Park Racecourse
TW16 5AQ

Winchester Bead Fair
Saturday 13th February 10am - 4pm
Otterbourne Village Hall
Winchester
SO21 2ET

Kent Bead Show
Sunday 20th March 10am - 4pm
Date and Venue to be confirmed

The Big Bead Show (Provisionally Attending)
Saturday 9th April & Saturday 15th October 10am - 5pm
Sandown Park Racecourse
Sandown
KT10 9AJ

Somerset Bead Fair
Sunday 17th April 10am - 4pm
Holiday Inn
Taunton
TA1 2UA

The Devon Bead Fair
Sunday 15th May 10am - 4pm
Exeter Castle
Castle Street
Exeter
EX4 3PU

West of England Bead Fair 33
Sunday 12th June 10am - 4pm
Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton
BA9 8BJ

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