We had a brilliant time at the Edinburgh Bead Fair yesterday.
We wanted to say a big thank you to all our lovely customers and the new friends we made on the day.
Here are some pictures of Deanne, Cynthia, Adeline and Jared hard at work on the stall. More pictures of our fantastic classes and demonstrations from the day will follow soon!
We can’t believe it’s come around so quickly but… The Edinburgh Bead Fair is tomorrow!
We’re all so excited to be there, not to mention all the fantastic classes we’ll be teaching as well as demonstrations from our very own Emma Baird who will be showing you how to use metal clay and Jared Sanders who will be demoing some basic silversmithing techniques!
And, as if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got one more space left on our fantastic Right Angle Weave Bracelet class! If you would like to book this class, please call us on 0131 228 5058 today to make sure you don’t miss out!
The Little Bead Shop and Art Clay Scotland are delighted to be teaching at The Edinburgh Bead Fair on Sunday 8th May at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange!
In addition to the classes taught by Emma Baird and Gil Baird, there will also be free demonstrations too!
At 12 pm, Emma will be demonstrating the basics of Art Clay and at 1pm, the new member of our team, Jared Sanders, will be demonstrating silver smithing techniques in the main hall!
And as if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have our lovely Little Bead Shop stall with a selection of our favourite stock.
We hope you’ll pop along and pay us a visit.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Team at The Little Bead Shop x
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The Little Bead Shop and Art Clay Scotland are delighted to be able to tell you that we’re teaching at the Edinburgh Bead Fair on 8th May!
Here is our fantastic list of classes!
Right Angle Weave Bracelet – 11:30 – 1:00
With just Seed beads and thread you will create this beautiful banglein whatever colours take your fancy! You will learn how to stitch right-angle weave, a very versatile stitch that can be used to make silky fabrics or self-supporting structures. You may not finish the whole bangle in this class but will be given with complete instructions and materials to complete it after class! Some experience of working with seed beads will be helpful not essential.
Swarovski Crystal Bracelet – 1:30 – 3:00
Simple clean lines are often the best. Using Swarovski Crystals, you will create this fabulous sparkly bracelet. Once you know how, you can make this bracelet in a range of different sizes by simply changing the size of the crystals. This one uses 6mm Bicones. Most students should finish this bracelet in class, even total beginners!
Beginners – 3:30 – 5:00
This is an ideal introduction to the basics in beading. If you really don’t know your crimps from your tiger tail, then this this class is for you. Covering the basics in bead stringing from the different types of threads available, and when to use them, to the different types of finishes available. You’ll make a bracelet or necklace with the emphasis being on your own creativity! But don’t worry – there are plenty of design examples on hand to help get those creative cogs turning.
Chainmaille – 11:30 – 1:00
This is an ideal introduction to chainmaille for a beginner. The lovely loose weave is perfect for a bracelet and adding seed beads to the outside rings gives it that extra “something”. Choose to make in either sterling rings or silver plated. You’ll complete most of this bracelet in the class and will be given a set of instructions to take away with you.
Magical Silver Clay – 1:30 – 3:00
This is a fantastic opportunity to try your hand at Silver Clay. You don’t need any experience to attend this workshop and you’ll make a pendant or charms. Learn the basic techniques including: handling the clay, shaping and forming it, pre-finishing, firing times and temperature, finishing and polishing. 7g of clay is provided. Pieces will be fired after the class and be ready for collection at the end of the day.
Starburst Pendant 3:30 – 5:00
Learn how to make this beautiful swarvoski pendant. Using a beading needle and thread you will first encase your 16mm swavoski rivoli using a circular peyote stitch and size 11 toho seed beads. You will continue the pendant with 3mm swaroski bicones and the 11 tohos. When finished, your piece can be used as either an pendant or brooch. Full instructions will be given so you will be able to continue making more at home.
ALL CLASSES JUST £12!!
To book simply call The Little Bead Shop/Art Clay Scotland – 0131 228 5058.
Full payment is required to secure a place.
The Little Bead Shop 