Bead Jewellery course London: City Lit

Jewellery: make a beaded necklace

Learn how to manipulate wire to make a beaded necklace and finish your work using clasps. Learn how to colour-coordinate and combine different beads. For all abilities. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
22/10/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £64^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV972

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This short course is designed for those who have no experience in making beaded jewellery. The course will begin with an introduction to the tools used, then the designing and making of a simple beaded necklace using wire and beads. You will have the option of making a necklace with knotting between beads.

What topics will we cover?

You will make a beaded necklace using wire pins. You will learn how to knot between beads, how to attach clasps and how to manipulate wire in order to twist it around beads. You will have the opportunity to apply these methods to a piece (or pieces) of jewellery of your own design.

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

- Knot between beads
- Attach clasps
- Make head pins and eye pins
- Tie and twist beads onto wire
- Take away a piece of jewellery of your own design.

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

The course is for beginners, or those with experience of making jewellery using metals but not using beads.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. 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?

Through demonstration, practical work, advice and guidance, photographic examples of jewellery and technical notes, as appropriate.

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

No.

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?

Other jewellery courses at City Lit. Please see the course guide or browse the website for details.

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:

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