 | ||||||||
 |  |  | ||||||
 | ||||||||
 | ||||||||
 | ||||||||
 | | | | | | | | |
All Beadwork Classes and Workshops are tutored by me,
Fran Griffith!
I have been designing and teaching my own beaded originals for around 9 years. Some classes and workshops are held at my bead shop, frangipani beads, The Courtyard Centre, Lytchett Minster, Dorset. BH16 6BA 01202 620772. I also have a large, light and airy countryside workshop at Crumpets Farm, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset (see Map) where I teach some of the workshops. Another local taching venue with regular classes is Kinson Community Centre, which has free parking and modern, light classrooms, not to mention helpful staff. I also travel to many more distant venues, wherever I’m asked to teach. If it’s possible for me to take my car, I transport my huge and exciting bead shop with me to each workshop so you will always have plenty of bead choice on hand.
Leisure Beadwork Classes at frangipani bead shop, Lytchett Minster.
Leisure Beadwork Classes at Kinson Community Centre, Kinson, Bournemouth
During these sessions you will make an abundance of sophisticated and/or quirky jewellery combining sparkling crystals and light catching glass beads worked with needle and thread. You will learn at least 2 basic stitches per 10 week course with all sorts of hints and tips not to be found elsewhere. A different progression within each stitch will be taught at each session. You will go on to develop and embellish these stitches into exciting individual pieces of jewellery. You will receive handouts to keep with words and diagrams as well as lots of demonstration and samples to look at.
Classes generally run from January to April, Easter to July and September to December. However, you will be able to start mid term if there are any spaces and pay a pro rata fee. Do not be deterred by thinking you may have missed too much! You will learn something you can do, whatever your level.
Cost £90 per 10 week course To book any of these classes, |
|
| |
Wirework at frangipani bead shop "Wire and Bead Fairies”
Have fun making a funky fairy in wire beads and crystals. Around 20 cm tall (8 inches). An Original design by Fran Griffith.
Tuesday 29th Nov 10-4pm To book any of these classes, |
|
| |
Wirework at frangipani bead shop “Beading around Swarovski Rivolis” Bead around a stunning Swarovski Rivoli. Make into a ring, Pendant, Earrings or as a dangle for your phone, bag, window or Christmas tree. Made with needle and thread and suit people who’ve made a couple of items before.
To book any of these classes, |
|
| |
Beadwork at frangipani bead shop “Jewelled Clusters” These sumptuous jewelled clusters can be used on bracelets, necklaces or as hanging decorations for your Christmas tree or windows. These elements are made with needle and thread and suit people who’ve made a couple of items before. Tuesday 13th December10-4pm To book any of these classes, |
|
| |
Wirework at frangipani bead shop “Bag dangles, bookmarks, key rings, earrings, charm bracelets, rings” A fun morning spent using wire to make sparkly, dangly gifts for friends family and you. So much choice you won’t know which to start with! (You’ll make at least two items & up to ten, depending which you choose.) Tuesday 20th December10-1pm To book any of these classes,
|
|
| |
Wirework at Crumpets Farm “Wire Loops and Links” You will learn about the materials and tools you need and how to use them, as well as the essential skills needed to make basic elements for wire linked necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Once you’ve practised the skills you will go on to design and make you’re own piece of jewellery. The non tarnish silver plated wire, clasps and findings are included in the cost of this workshop. Your only extra cost on the day will be the cost of the beads you choose to individualise your own jewellery. Saturday 28th January 10-4pm Also Wednesday 22nd Feb 2012 To book any of these classes, |
|
| |
Beadwork at frangipani bead shop “Serpentine Bracelet” A lovely even serpentine design. This bracelet is made with needle and thread and suit people who’ve made a couple of items before. An Original design by Fran Griffith. Tuesday 31st January 2012 10-4pm To book any of these classes, |
|
| |
Wirework at Crumpets Farm “Wire Flourish and Whirl” This workshop is designed to succeed the wire loops and links beginners session. You will refine your designing and practical skills by learning how to manipulate a variety of inspiring linking shapes and clasps, wiggly, squiggly, loopy and geometric. Once you’ve practised the skills you will go on to design and make you’re own bespoke piece of jewellery. The non tarnish silver plated wire, clasps and findings are included in the cost of this workshop. Your only extra on the day will be the cost of the beads you choose to individualise your jewellery. Saturday 4th February 2012 10-4pm also on |
|
| |
Beadwork at frangipani bead shop “Fireworks over Moscow” The outer design of this dramatic bracelet or choker looks as though it’s smocked with crystals. Made with needle & thread it suits people who’ve made several items before.
Tuesday 7th Feb 2012 10-4pm |
|
| |
Wirework at Crumpets Farm “Tiaras” Learn the techniques and acquire the skills to make a fabulous Tiara. Lots of ideas and personal attention. Sunday 12th Feb 2012 10-4pm | |
| |
Wirework at Crumpets Farm “Wire & Bead Blackberry Necklace” A multi layered wire necklace or bracelet. Called blackberry only because one I’ve made reminds me of them! Coloured wires, sparkling crystals & light catching beads. This workshop is refreshingly easy, everything you do will be right! Suitable for beginners and experienced beaders. Wednesday 4th April 2012 6-9pm To book any of these classes, fran@crumpetsfarm.com |
|
| |
"Propellors”
Strange title, but that’s exactly what they look like. 3D elements with 3 spokes worked in delica beads. The spokes can be made in different lengths. Amalgamate in various ways for necklaces, bracelets, earrings or pendants. These elements are worked with needle and thread and suit people who’ve made a couple of items before.
A new and original design by Fran Griffith. Price: £30 + Materials |
|
| |
“One small step for a man, One giant leap for Mankind”
Celebrating 40 years since Neil Armstrong 1st walked on the moon.............. no, sorry to disappoint you, it’s a mere coincidence that each of these 3D elements reminds my beaders of a tripod based rocket! It’s actually very attractive! Use individually or join together in a variety of ways for necklaces and bracelets. You can make these in different sizes. These elements are worked using delicas with needle and thread and suit people who’ve made a few items before.
A new and original design by Fran Griffith.
Price: £30 + Materials |
|
| |
“After Dark”
Sophisticated Double Chrysanthemum like flowers on a domed peyote stitch base. Individualize by making different length petals with different densities. Make individually as pendants, chokers, or bracelets or if you’ve got many hours to spare, amalgamate lots of them for a handbag! These elements are worked with needle & thread & suit all abilities.
An original design by Fran Griffith.
Price: £25 + Materials |
|
| |
“Eastern Promise”
Lovely multi layered 3D elements with an intricate Eastern flavour. Make in assorted sizes & colours either singly or in pairs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings or pendants. These elements are worked with delicas using needle & thread, is tricky & suits people who’ve made lots of items before! You will find this workshop considerably easier if you attend the ‘One step’ workshop.
A new & original design by Fran Griffith.
Price: £30 + materials |
|
| |
“Get Knotted”
Experiment with coloured wires and sparkling crystals & light catching glass beads. Incorporate textiles & suede thonging. Make at least one original bracelet. This workshop is refreshingly easy, everything you do will be right! Suitable for all beaders.
An original design by Fran Griffith.
Price: £25 + materials |
|
| |
“Carnival”
An undulating textured cuff in a riot of colour with a Wow! factor. Can be made in narrower widths & quieter tones to suit all tastes. This piece is worked with many different sized beads using needle & thread & suits people who’ve made a couple of items before.
A new & original design by Fran Griffith.
Price £30 + materials |
|
| |
“Nests”
A clutch of Iridescent Swarovski crystal olives snuggled in beaded nests made from size 10 or 11 delicas. Use individually as a pendant, brooch or Earrings or link together for Necklaces & Bracelets. This bracelet is worked with needle & thread & suits people who’ve made a few items before.
A new & original design by Fran Griffith.
Price £30 + materials |
|
| |
“Seashells”
Pretty Seashells made in ice cream colours using pearls other glass beads. Make into Necklaces, Bracelets or Pendants. using needle and thread and suits people who’ve made a couple of items before.
An original design by Fran Griffith.
Price £30 + materials |
|
| |
