Creative bead jewellery

Learn the basics of beaded jewellery, bead mixing, using mixed media in your designs and how to finish your work using clasps and wire. You will learn how to knot between beads, manipulate and twist wire to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and tiaras. How to use knitting, crochet, bead weaving and macrame will also be taught.

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Key course information

Dates
19/04/12 - 17/05/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
5 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £164
Senior fee: £101
Concession: £77

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV980

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?
visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to show you a mix of beaded jewellery techniques in order for you to create your own personal jewellery.

What topics will we cover?

You will start with the basic techniques used to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings using beads, wire and findings. Then you will learn how to knot between beads/pearls with thread or ribbons. You will progress onto using beads to knit, crochet, and french-knit or macramé a piece of jewellery from wire or thread. Finally, you will learn how to use bead weaving techniques and how to twist wire to make corsages, tiaras, earrings and bracelets.
Design principles and colour harmonizing will also be taught and examples of contemporary and historical beaded jewellery will be used for inspiration.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Make jewellery using beads, wire and findings
- Knot between beads and/or pearls with thread or ribbons
- Use knit, and/or crochet to make jewellery from wire or thread
- Make jewellery using bead weaving and wire twisting techniques
- Apply colour theory and the example of historical beaded jewellery to your designs.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable for all abilities.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, handouts and for health and safety information, and will be able to take part in group discussions. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught by demonstration, one to one tutorials and group discussion as well as with handouts.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Tools and equipment: Supplied by City Lit.

Materials: We supply wire, thread, beads and findings for you experiment with the techniques taught. However, the beads provided are limited in colour, shape and material and you will be recommended to buy your own beads and findings as you progress. The tutor will give you advice on suppliers and types of beads.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Advice on other jewellery courses at City Lit is available from your jewellery tutor and by phoning Visual Arts on 020 7492 2700.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

Select another date / day / time

Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
19/04/12 to 17/05/12	Thu	10:30 - 16:30	5 weeks	£164	£101	£77	VV980	Available	» Select
01/06/12 to 29/06/12	Fri	10:30 - 16:30	5 weeks	£164	£101	£77	VV975	Available	» Select
22/09/11 to 20/10/11	Thu	10:30 - 16:30	5 weeks	£164	£101	£77	VV978	Finished	» Select
12/01/12 to 09/02/12	Thu	10:30 - 16:30	5 weeks	£164	£101	£77	VV979	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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