Jewellery Making Classes

Various classes will be available on the day - from Beginners Jewellery Techniques, using Precious Metal Clay (PMC), Chain Maille and more. Equipment and materials will be made available as required, sometimes as a kit to be purchased seperately if there is an option to provide your own materials.

There is something for everyone!

Pre-registration for the classes is advised as we expect them to sell-out quickly. To ensure you don't miss out sign up for updates on our Bead Fair Updates page.

To book any of these classes email the class and number of people to classes@edinburghbeadfair.co.uk. Payment can be made by cheque or paypal. Payment details will be sent when your place has been reserved. Places are only confirmed when full payment has been received. 

Please note we can only accept people aged 16 or over for the classes.


Room 1

European 4 in 1 Chain Maille Bracelet. 11.30am to 1.30pm

Two hour class presented by Agnes Rothney. Cost £20 (+ Kit £28.00)
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This class will teach you all you need to know to get started on this addictive jewellery making technique. The kit includes all the jump rings required and a catch, all in sterling silver.
 
Tin Cup Necklace. 2pm to 4pm

Two hour class presented by Avril Scott. Cost £18
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This elegant necklace with crystals and pearls knotted onto fine silk is perfect for any occasion and would make a wonderful Christmas present if you can bear to part with it!!!

Shopping List:

1 packet of Griffin Perlseide silk cord with needle attached - either Size 5 or Size 10 (depending on how fine you would like the necklace to be and how big your beads are) in a colour of your choice to match or contrast with your chosen beads.

Approximately 40 pearls, beads, crystals (or a mixture) of varying sizes. Avoid using very small (4mm) pearls or crystals as the needle will not go through the hole.

Calottes and clasps will be provided.

 

Room 2

PMC Toggle Workshop. 11.30am to 2.30pm 

Three hour workshop presented by Emma Gordon. Cost £50
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A great chance to learn how to work with this wonderful clay. Design your own toggle to finish off a piece of jewellery. Everything is provided in this class but please bring an apron to avoid mess.

This class can be booked directly with Emma Gordon Book Here


Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet.
3pm to 4.30pm 

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One and a half hour class presented by Agnes Rothney. Cost £20 + Kit (£25.00)
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Another chance to learn Chain Maille and go home with a wonderful sterling silver bracelet. The kit comes with everything you need and tools will be provided to use in the class.
 

 
Room 3
 
Beginners Class. 11.30am to 1pm


One and a half hour class presented by Avril Scott. Cost £16
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This class is great if you have never made jewellery or if you want to learn how to space beads effectively, use crimps and attach findings. Avril will take you through all the basics so that you end up with a beautiful necklace.
You need to bring three/five feature beads and four smaller beads but all other findings are provided.

 
Woven Crystal Ring.  1.15pm to 2.45pm 

One and a half hour class presented by Carolyne Murray. Cost £18
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The perfect Class for anyone who wants to to make this stunning ring. This 'no needle' technique produces amazing results. Everything is provided for this class.
 

Crystal and Pearl Shimmer Necklace.
3pm to 4.30pm 

One and a half hour class presented by Carolyne Murray. Cost £20 
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A multistrand necklace using monofilament but no crimps or glue.  Pearls and crystals are randomly spaced on 4 separate strands of monofilament and then pulled together to create the necklace - a tip shared on the day (which will need to be done at home for health & safety reasons) will  cause the curl to drop out of the monofilament and lock the crystals and pearls in place too. Everything is provided for this class.

 
To book any of these classes email the class and number of people to classes@edinburghbeadfair.co.uk. Payment can be made by cheque or paypal. Payment details will be sent when your place has been reserved. Places are only confirmed when full payment has been received.

 
 
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