Beading Workshops

containers In our 2010 season, I am offering workshops in off-loom bead-weaving. The workshops will cover the fundamentals & techniques of this wonderful and very creative kind of beading. As you learn each stitch and add to your knowledge, the choices become limitless.

I will be teaching each Wednesday at The Village Artisans Gallery in Port Carling during July & August. These will be full day workshops, starting at 10 am and run until 4 pm with a 1 hour break for lunch. You can bring your lunch or dine at one of the restaurants in town. Ella's Restaurant is across the street and has great daily specials & sandwiches.and a beautiful outside patio overlooking the Indian River.

worktable These workshops will feature the basic foundation stitches and design principles which will develop into a project for your skill level. Through the flow of the workshops will be discussions about designing jewellery to fit the body and about working with colour. A description of each workshop can be found below.

~ Schedule for the Summer 2010 ~
Every Wednesday during July & August.

JULY

July 7	Peyote and variations	10 - 4
July 14	Herringbone & variations	10 - 4
July 21	Beaded Bezels	10 - 4
July 28	Toggles & Attachments	10 - 4

August

August 4	Peyote and variations	10 - 4
August 11	Herringbone & variations	10 - 4
August 18	Netting & embellishments	10 - 4
August 25	Toggles & Attachments	10 - 4

Cost: full day 10 am to 4 pm with 1 hour break for lunch $89.00

Deposit: $25 non-refundable deposit is required at time of reserving your place in the workshop. Balance of payment to be paid at the workshop.

Class size: Minimum 4 to Maximum 8 people

Beading materials: Beads for the workshop are available for sale in Village Artisans. Some beading materials such as thread and needles will be provided during the workshop. Your can also bring your own stash of beads.

**For the Bezel workshop and Netting workshop there may be a nominal material fee to cover some of the beads and stones used in this workshop.

Reserve your workshop by email or by telephone.....
email: vsharp@muskoka.com
telephone: 705-764-1700

WORKSHOP DETAILS

	Peyote Stitch & Variations The peyote stitch is one of the most important & most versatile of the foundation stitches. During the morning I will focus on teaching: flat even count peyote; flat odd count peyote (as seen in the photo); circular peyote; embellishment for peyote; increasing and decreasing. Depending upon your skill level and preference, you will work on either a flat peyote cuff or a circular peyote bangle, with or without embellishments.
	Herringbone & Variations: Herringbone or Ndebele stitch is another versatile and important foundation stitch. We will work on flat herringbone;circular herringbone and twisted circular herringbone. Your project will be working on a either a flat herringbone or circular herringbone bracelet.
	Beaded Bezels: A great way to get a little “bling” into your beading…. We capture and surround either a crystal rivoli stone or a semi precious agate stone for this project. The stitch used is circular peyote and embellishments.
	Toggles & Attachments: How do you finish off your jewellery and add a closure to your piece? In this workshop we will explore beaded toggles and loops and beaded buckles and how to incorporate your closure as part of your design.
	Netting & Embellishments: In this workshop you will learn flat netting that will form the base for embellishment. Your project will be working on a flat cuff that will be covered with embellishments including pearls, stones and “bead soup”….a mix of different beads. This is an exercise in colour & texture....and patience.

Book your own beading workshop!

Get a group of your friends (minimum 4) together and book your own private workshop at a time of your choosing.
email: vsharp@muskoka.com or 705-764-1700