Beaded jewellery: intermediate

This course is about progressing with beaded jewellery techniques. You will increase skills and make beaded items of jewellery that are multi stranded.

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  • Start Date: 08 Jan 2027
    End Date: 12 Feb 2027
    Fri (Evening): 18:00 - 21:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
    Course Code: VV611
    Tutors:  Beverley Sell
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00

What is the course about?

You will look at creating many stranded necklaces and bracelets using Bead Stringing Wire, Cotton Cord, Silk Thread and Elastic.

What will we cover?

String Beads onto Multiple strands of Bead Stringing Wire. Make a piece of Beaded Jewellery using the knotting technique of Macramé. You will use French Wire to start and finish your work and understand how to use different thicknesses of Elastic. You will be introduced to the findings used for multi strand pieces.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- String Beads onto Multiple strands of Bead Stringing Wire.

- Make a piece of Beaded Jewellery using the knotting technique of Macramé.

- Use French Wire to start and finish your work and understand how to use different thicknesses of elastic.

- Name findings used for multi strand pieces.

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

The course is Intermediate.

This course is for students who have already completed a course in Beaded Jewellery making.

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

You will be taught by demonstrations with accompanying project sheets, with 1;1 support and guidance
from the tutor and by tutor and group discussion on beaded jewellery materials, tools, artists and inspiration.

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

Most tools and materials will be provided by City Lit but you may want to purchase your own materials, your tutor can advise you on where to source these.

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

City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development. Your tutor will advise you on your course. Browse our current online offer for complimentary courses.

Beverley Sell

Beverley has an academic training in Fine Art and Textiles and for a while set up a design business in Knitted Garments. Whilst studying for an MA in Textiles, Beverley started using traditional Bead Weaving, Embroidery and Quilting techniques to create painted and stitched pieces. This led to creating accredited and personal interest short courses in Beaded Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles. Beverley continues to use constructive Textile techniques within her teaching practise. She is actively involved in her community and works closely with local charities to explore how Art and Craft increases Well Being. She is a member of Hastings Arts Forum where she curates Textile shows and exhibits.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.