I feel very honoured to have been invited by the Bead Society of Great Britain to teach a workshop at their annual AGM weekend this summer.
This year they are holding their AGM at Hampshire Cultural Trust’s HQ, at Chilcomb House, Winchester on Friday 5th July, followed by my workshop on the Saturday, close by at Andover Museum.
Attendees of the AGM will have the opportunity to look at beads and beadwork from the Trust’s collection in the study room. The collections include beads from both archaeological contexts as well as more modern beaded items such as purses. You might remember my own explorations through their regency archives as part of my Jane Austen research.
Lovely Lockets Beading Workshop
Saturday 6th July 10am – 4pm
Andover Museum, Hampshire
In this innovative beading workshop we will explore the delight of beaded lockets. Based on my popular beaded locket patterns, this class is the ultimate exploration of the possibilities offered by these keepsakes.
The lockets use peyote stitch as their base and in the class I will help you design and create your own unique beaded locket with added embellishment, hinges and a clasp.
You’ll need an 18mm x 25mm cabochon, (or photo and acetate), Delica beads and a selection of other beads to embellish. Come armed with ideas and inspiration and I’ll help you design and bring to life your perfect beaded locket keepsake.
I will have a selection of my handmade literary cabochons available to purchase on the day, should you wish to.
The class is FREE to members of the Bead Society. Find out about joining the society on their website – it’s just £15 for the year if you’re in the UK (£30 for international) and members receive a printed Journal four times a year.
