Bead Classes at Bijoux Beads

In all our three shops we can teach you how to make your own jewellery. Whether you are a complete beginner or are looking to advance your skills, there is a class for everyone.
Classes are a lot of fun and it's a great way to learn a new hobby or to learn new techniques.

New Specialist Classes

Each Shop is running their own Specialist classes. To request more details and the dates of our classes please Click Here to request a copy of our catalogue containing information.

Start Making Bead Jewellery

In this Class we teach you the basics of bead jewellery making and how to finish your jewellery using simple techniques. Also we introduce you to the equipment needed for bead jewellery making and by the end of the session you wll have made several pieces of jewellery and be well on your way to a new hobby or the start of a new career!

Weekdays £38.00
Saturday £48.00
Half days £24.00 Prices are per person including VAT

Cost includes all tuition, ends and findings but excludes beads which you choose on the day.

To book or for further information, please see contact details below.

More Beading Techniques

This class introduces you to further bead making techniques and follows on from our starter classes. In this workshop you will learn how to make a lariat necklace using wrapped loops, a very useful technique to have under your belt which can be used for a variety of projects. The classes also cover making a choker using faux suede or ribbon using jaw end findings which have just arrived at Bijoux Beads. If there is time we can also cover further uses of Tiger Tail.

Price Weekday £45.00
Saturdays £48.00
(per person including VAT)

Price includes all tuition, findings but excludes beads which are chosen on the day.

Please see below for booking details

Chain Jewellery

We have had so many requests from our customer on how to use the large chain currently being used in fashionable necklaces that we have introduced this to our programme this year.

We will teach you to make an necklace and earrings using chain and the class also covers wrapped loops, headpin work and introduces some of the wonderful new embellishments that are in our 2009 collection.

Price
Weekday £48.00
Saturday £48.00

Price includes findings, chain pack and all tuition but excluded beads and embellishments which are choosen and purchased on the day.

For booking and further details, please see below.

Using Embellishments & Knots

This class shows you how you can make quick and easy fashionable jewellery using our new range of embellishments and cords and jump rings. We will be concentrating on making long necklaces which are very wearable at the moment using coins, square, flowers and many of the new items from our 2009 embellishment collection.

Price
Weekday £45.00
Saturdays £48.00
(per person including VAT)

Price includes fndings, cord pack and all tuition but excludes beads and embellishments which are chosen on the day.

Wirework Choker

An old favourite from Bijoux Beads, this class has been so popular that we are continuing it this year and teaches a technique that can be used time and time again.

Prices
Weekday £48.00
Saturday £48.00
(per person including VAT)

Price includes findings, wire and all tuition but excludes beads which are chosen and purchased on the day.

Wedding Day Jewellery

This very special class is aimed at Brides to Be who want to make their own special wedding day jewellery. Our expert teachers will help the Bride decide on jewellery to match her colour schemes and will advise on what beads to use and then will teach techniques to create the perfect wedding day jewellery. Tutors will give guidance where needed and the bride will be shown wirework techniques and how to use the pliers and wire to make that individual piece of jewellery or tiara.

A consulation will be needed beforehand and we aim to have no more that four brides in at a time so we can give your as much help and advice as you need. Further sessions can be booked until the projects are complete.

Full Day £100.00
Half Days £55.00

Prices are per person including VAT includes all help and tuition but excludes the cost of the jewellery and findings which are extra.

Booking

To Book or for further details, please contact us on the numbers below.

Shaftesbury

Tel 01747 855688

Salisbury

Tel 01722 333610

Bath

Tel 01225 482024

Current availability

Private bead jewellery making classes are available (minimum of 4 people).

For all class dates see Our Classes and Workshops page. For an email containing all dates
in pdf format call 01747 820528 or email info@bijouxbeads.co.uk

Please note...

...that although our classes are designed for adults we will accommodate children (over 11yrs) to the 'Starter' class only when accompanied by a paying parent/adult, ie 2 paid places.

We do not offer refunds on class bookings but will, with a minimum of three weeks notice on your booked date, be happy to reschedule your class. Beaders who do not show for a class will not be refunded and cannot be rescheduled to another date.

Refunds will only be issued if a class is cancelled by Bijoux Beads due to unforeseen circumstances.