Bead art handmade on the Bellarine

Classes

  • Fees inclusive of beads and thread, tution and full-colour instructions where relevant.
  • All equipment provided. Kits, patterns and additional beads may be purchased on the day.
  • Visit the Gallery - if you see something in the Gallery you'd like to learn how to make - let us know. We can custom our classes to your interests and skill level.

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Email: daxdesign@bigpond.com

Beginners
Various patterns available - samples only
Notes
Bead a bracelet - 'Peyote' stitch. Learn the basics of 'Peyote' single needle weaving. It's a beautiful stitch for flat-weaving.

Code: Classbeg1

  • 2 hour class
  • Beads and clasp provided
  • Project not completed in class
  • Choice of bead colours
Bead a bracelet - Nbdele stitch. Learn the basics of a South African two bead stitch.

Code: Classbeg2

  • 2 hour class
  • Beads and clasp provided
  • Project not completed in class
  • Choice of bead colours
Bead a pair of earrings - Peyote stitch. Learn the basics of 'Peyote' single needle weaving.

Code: Classbeg3

  • 1 hour class
  • Beads and earring findings provided
  • Project may be completed in class
  • Choice of bead colours
Bead a pair of earrings - Netting stitch. Learn the basics of netted single needle weaving.

Code: Classbeg4

  • 1 hour class
  • Beads and earring findings provided
  • Project may be completed in class
  • Choice of bead colours
An introduction to netting - beading a netted collar.

Code: Classbeg5

  • 2 hour class
  • Beads and clasp provided
  • Project not completed in class
  • Choice of bead colours
Intermediate Various patterns available Notes
Beading an amulet bag - learn how to do circular 'Peyote' stitch to make a fringed amulet bag with embellishments.

Code: Classint1

  • 2 hour class
  • Beads provided
  • Participants should be familar with flat-weave 'Peyote' stitch
  • Fringing and embelishment techniques demonstrated
  • Project not completed in class
Beading a cabachon - learn how to bead around a cabachon to make a necklace, bracelet or brooch.

Code: Classint2

  • 2 hour class
  • Cabochon and beads provided
  • Gemstone cabochon included but shape, size and colour will vary
  • Project not completed in class
Beading 'found' objects - learn how to bead around a a found object (shells, buckles, buttons, small clay masks, etc.) to make a necklace, bracelet or brooch. Lots of examples for inspiration.

Code: Classint3

  • 2 hour class
  • Bring your own found objects
  • Project not completed in class
  • Choice of bead colours but you may want to bring your own.
Making your own patterns - learn how to graph your own patterns

Code: Classint4

  • 1 hour class
  • Graph paper supplied
  • Project not completed in class
  • Lots of examples and tips

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