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Please note:
All courses must be paid for in advance.
14 days notice of cancellation is required in order that we can try and re-sell the workshop place.
Less than 14 days notice may result in loss of course fee.
Please note:
"Lets Start Bead Weaving"
Relax and Create here at The Bead Trail

Our "Let's Start Bead Weaving" courses are designed with beginners in mind. Each class concentrates on a particular technique. Throughout the lesson you will be given tips and ideas to help you expand your beading skills and continue to create at home. You are welcome to book just the classes you are interested in or if you wish you can book the full six classes and receive a discount of 10%.
Week One
Flat Peyote

Learn how to stitch even count flat peyote and create a pretty bracelet. You will learn how to join and finish threads and to attach a clasp.

Wed 11th Jan, Sun 15th Jan

Cost : £15.00

Materials & Tea/Coffee Included
Week One
Week Two
Spiral Rope

A favourite beginners stitch, we will experiment with various beads to create very different effects.

Sun 29th Jan and Tue 27th Mar

Cost: £15.00

Materials & Tea/Coffee Included
Week Two
Week Three
Daisy Chains

This pretty stitch is perfect as a lariat necklace, no clasp required!

Thurs 2nd Feb, Sun 19th Feb,

Cost £18

Materials & Tea/Coffee Included
Week Three
Week Four
Flat Herringbone

Using size 8s, this bracelet grows quickly and you may be wearing this project on your way home!

Fri 10th Feb, Sun 26th Feb

Cost £15.00

Materials & Tea/Coffee Included
Week Four
Week Five
Netting

An open weave stitch that is light and delicate.

Thurs 23rd Feb, Sun 18th Mar

Cost £15.00

Materials & Tea/Coffee Included
Week Five
Week Six
Right Angle Weave

We have saved the best till last! Don't believe what others say right angle weave is not so hard when you know how.

Sun 4th Mar 2012, Tues 6th Mar

Cost £15.00

Materials & Tea/Coffee Included
Week Six
Finishing Class
Finishing

This class will focus on different ways of attaching clasps, ending lariats we will make our own beaded toggle and bar.
Bring along your unfinished projects if you wish.
This is a full day class.

Frid 9th Mar, Sun22nd April

Cost £25.00

Materials & Tea/Coffee Included
Finishing Class
Notes
Samples of the finished items are also on display in our shop at Blakemere Craft Centre.
All courses start at 10.30am and finish about 1pm. Please note that as we open at 11am during the month of January courses will start at 11am not 10.30am. Materials are included in the price and colour choices will be available on the day.
We also offer a range of Jewellery Making classes.
If you would like further information, or would like to book a class please call 01606 884127
We look forward to seeing you!


The Bead Trail
Blakemere Craft Centre, Sandiway
CW8 2EB. Tel: 01606 884127
Email: sales@thebeadtrail.co.uk
Notes
Hearts & Regal Necklaces - Claire Crouchley
Level - Beginner

Claire will teach you two seperate necklace patterns based on Heart & Regal designs.
Date: Saturday 11th February 2012

Start time: 10.30am
Duration: All day finish at 4pm.
Lunch: A break of approx. 1 hour for lunch. You can bring your own packed lunch or there is a cafe and restaurant on site.

Materials: Not included in the price but available to buy on the day with a 10% discount.,
Cost: £30.00

10% discount on all materials bought on the day of the course.

Tel: 01606 884127 to reserve a place.

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL, PLEASE TELEPHONE IF YOU WISH TO PLACE YOU NAME ON A RESERVE LIST.

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Hearts & Regal Necklaces - Claire Crouchley
Embroidered Cabouchon Brooch - Brenda Day
Level - Intermediate/Advanced

Learn the traditional techniques of bead embroidering, bring along a selection of stones and beads to incorporate into your design.

Date: Sunday 11th March 2011

Start time: 10.30am - 4:00pm

Cost: £27.00 (materials not included)

10% discount on all materials bought on the day of the course.

Tel: 01606 884127 to reserve a place.


Embroidered Cabouchon Brooch - Brenda Day
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