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At Bead Shack everyone is welcome!

At Bead Shack we have a variety of classes available. Subjects range from Introduction to Bead/Jewellery Layout and Assembly right through to
Advanced Bead Designs.

Browse through our classes below and call us now to arrange your next session with one of our Bead Masters and begin your journey.

Classes and workshops run all year round.  We don't run a schedule of times, as this doesn't suit our visitors to the area.  Just phone ahead to let us know when you would like to come, and which classes you would like to do, and we will book you in!

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:: Class 1 - Basic Earrings
:: Class 2 - Basic Finishing
:: Class 3 - Bracelet Watch
:: Class 4 - Repairs
:: Class 5 - Bag Charm / Key Ring
:: Class 6 - Floating Necklace - Single Strand
:: Class 7 - Floating Necklace - Multi Strand
:: Class 8 - Chain Linked Necklaces
:: Class 9 - Charm Bracelet
:: Class 10 - Linked Charm Necklace
:: Class 11 - Chandelier Earrings
:: Class 12 - Basic Wire Wrapping
:: Class 13 - Advanced Wire Work
:: Class 14 - Knitted Wire Beaded Bracelet
:: Class 15 - Beaded Bookmark
:: Class 16 - Chain Linked Bookmark
:: Class 17 - Knotted Necklace
:: Class 18 - Spiral Rope
:: Jewellery Repairs
Class 1 - Basic Earrings

You will design and construct two pairs of earrings, one pair with single drops and one pair with double drops.   You will learn the basics of creating a design and then forming the wire for the earrings and trimming to size. The technique learned in this lesson is used in almost all jewellery making - a great place for you to start!

Cost - $18 plus beads

Degree of Difficulty - Easy

Duration of class - 1 hour

 

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Class 2 - Basic Finishing

You will learn tips and techniques for a professional, neat finish to improve your handcrafted jewellery.

Cost - $18 (includes all components)

Degree of Difficulty - Easy

Duration of class - 1 hour

 

 
Class 3 - Bracelet Watch

You will design and create a new watch with lots of bling using crystal beads and sliders, or make an everyday watch using your own colour and style!

Cost - $27 plus beads, plus Geneva watch face ($15+) or bring your own favourite watch to revamp

Degree of Difficulty - Easy to Medium

Duration of class - 1 ½ hours

 

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Class 4 - Repairs

Does Granny's heirloom, or just your favourite strand of beads need an overhaul?   Use our bead design boards to lay out your item and you can pull apart, mend, re-construct, add, subtract, change around or simply repair any of your old beaded jewellery that doesn't fit, is out of style, or is special to your family but not wearable as it is.

Cost - $18 plus parts

Level of Difficulty - Easy

Duration of class - 1 hour

 

 
Class 5 - Bag Charm / Key Ring

You will design and put together a stunning decoration to 'dress-up' your favourite handbag, jeans or keys.   Once you've learned this technique you will want to make one for all your friends!

Cost - $27 plus   beads

Degree of Difficulty - Easy to Medium

Duration of class - 1 ½   hours

 

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Class 6- Floating Necklace - Single Strand

You will make a necklace and matching earrings on a single strand of wire, with beads crimped in place to give the 'illusion' of floating beads.

Cost - $18 plus beads

Degree of Difficulty - Medium

Duration of class - 1 hour

 

 
Class 7 - Floating Necklace - Multi Strand

Design and put together a multi-strand necklace with matching earrings.   Your creation uses wire once again, but incorporates numerous strands that you can twist and turn any way you choose! Bead design boards are used to assist your designing.

Cost - $27 plus beads

Degree of Difficulty - Medium

Duration of class - 1 ½   hours

 

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Class 8 - Chain Linked Necklace

You will design and create a fashionable bead necklace over a metre long, spaced with chain.   You can wear it long, loop it several times as a necklace or wear it as a bracelet.

Cost - $18 plus beads and chain Degree of Difficulty - Medium

Duration of class - 1   hour

 

 
Class 9 - Charm Bracelet

Make little dangles of your own design to attach to a chain bracelet.   Tell a little story with your charms, or just make it funky to suit your mood.  

Cost - $27 plus beads and charms

Degree of Difficulty - Medium to Advanced

Duration of class - 1 ½   hours

 

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Class 10 - Linked Charm Necklace

Make a necklace with lots of dangling drops on chain or links.

Cost - $27 plus beads and chain

Degree of Difficulty - Medium to Advanced

Duration of class - 1 ½   hours

 

 
Class 11 - Chandelier Earings

You will make the most stunning pair of earrings with glass or crystal beads and wire eyepins.   Learn to plan, then put it all together.

Cost - $18 plus beads

Degree of Difficulty - Medium to Advanced

Duration of class - 1 hour

 

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Class 12 - Basic Wire Wrapping

You will learn about the properties of wire, and how to link beads using wire to create an individual necklace of your very own design.

Cost - $18 plus beads and wire

Degree of Difficulty - Medium

Duration of class - 1   hour

 

 
Class 13 - Advanced Wire Work

You will learn advanced techniques for wire use, including hammering and hardening wire to construct 3 pairs of earrings, including your very own handmade wire spirals.

Cost - $27 plus beads and wire

Degree of Difficulty - Advanced

Duration of Class - 1 ½ hours

 

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Class 14 - Knitted Wire Beaded Bracelet

You will be amazed at how easy this one is!   Choice of colour schemes available in kit form.

Cost - $38 (includes kit)

Skills Required - basic knitting skills needed, casting on and plain and purl stitches

Degree of Difficulty - Medium

Duration of class - 1 ½ hours

 

Class 15 - Beaded Bookmark

You will make a variety of beautiful beaded bookmarks suitable for anyone you choose to give them to.   You won't be able to stop at just one - great gift for the teachers, work colleagues, friends!

Cost - $18 plus beads and bookmark hooks

Degree of Difficulty - Easy

Duration of class - 1 hour

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Class 16 - Chain Linked Bookmark

What a great idea for gift giving!   You will design and put together a stunning bookmark using chain, beads and charms.

Cost - $18 plus beads and bookmark hooks

Degree of Difficulty - Medium

Duration of class - 1 hour

 

Class 17 - Knotted Necklace

Knotting beads is an age-old technique.   You will design and construct a necklace as fine or chunky as you like.

Cost - $18 plus beads

Degree of Difficulty - Easy

Duration of class - 1 hour

 

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Class 18 - Spiral Rope

Make a gorgeous rope bracelet out of tiny beads and crystals using a needle and thread and 2 simple threading steps.   You will be amazed!

Cost - $18 plus beads

Degree of Difficulty - Easy to Medium

Duration of Class - 1 hour

 

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Phone: +61 2 4234 1197 | Fax: +61 2 4234 4767 | Mobile: 0415 612 601
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