Virtual Bridal Wire Work – Friday 27th September & Friday 4th October 2024 – Times: 10am – 2pm (UK Time) and Recorded
£125.00
About the Workshop
Description:
- An introduction to different types of beads, wire and how to use them
- This hands-on workshop uncovers the mystery of different wired beading techniques to create a variety of petals, flowers, leaves and adornments
- You will learn how to incorporate lace and pre created fixings into your designs including the use of crimping beads
- You will learn how to use the techniques created and secure them on to the following
- Metal and plastic combs
- Double comb headpiece
- Barette spring hair clips
- Metal crocodile clips
- Tiara bands
- Hair pins
- Time will be spent practicing the techniques and in between the 2 sessions you will add to your collection, the final session will be about using these in your designs in different ways
Course outcomes:
- An understanding of different beading and stringing techniques
- A knowledge of bead sizes and measurements
- A variety of beading techniques and confidence to experiment with others
- Different designs for your bridal collection
- Information on suppliers and materials
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced – All Levels
Course Timings
This course will take place live in 2 x 4 hour sessions – 10am – 2pm (UK Time). A further 4 hours independent sewing time should be put aside in between the two sessions. Please note the recording will be available for you for 3 months after the course should you not be able to attend the live session or if you would like to re-visit the techniques.
About your Tutor
Jenny Roberts is one of the North’s leading milliners. Recognised for her couture brand, she has been creating beautifully crafted pieces for her clients for over 18 years.
In 2015 Jenny Roberts launched ‘The School of Millinery.’ She offers tuition in all aspects of millinery from her studio in Harrogate, UK and also virtually via zoom. She teaches to the highest standard for hobby or professional milliners and caters for all abilities. She has many years of experience in designing, making and teaching millinery and is thrilled to have taught at London Hat Week, for ‘The British Millinery Association’ and for ‘The American Institute of Millinery’ and well as being an instrumental part of the Education Committee for ‘The British Hat Guild.’
Required Student Supplies (Minus sewing kit):
- 10 metres of soft silver plated jewellery wire 0.315mm gauge
- Variety of beads ideas include, this can be flexible depending on what you are able to source
- 50 x 5mm round synthetic pearls
- 50 x 3mm toho beads
- 8-10 grams of toho seed beads. Approx. 1.2mm
- 10 grams of bugle beads in different sizes
- 10 grams of small seed beads
- 10 grams of round seed beads
- 10 diamante centre beads which have holes already in
- 5 grams of small square beads
- Crimping beads Crimp Tube Multi Strand Silver Plated Barrel 3x3mm-Pack of 500 (beadsunlimited.co.uk)
- Flower fixing caps i.e. Antique Gold Cap 10x5mm-Pack of 50 (beadsunlimited.co.uk)
- 5 mm satin ribbon in ivory
- Metal and plastic combs 8.5cm (3.25″) Silver or Gold Plated Metal Hair Comb – Petershams Millinery Supplies
- small metal combs Mini Silver or Gold Plated Metal Hair Combs – Petershams Millinery Supplies
- Barette spring hair clips 9cm hair spring clip barrette for fascinators millinery wedding hats H – The Trimming Company
- Metal crocodile clips 9cm metal crocodile clip, for corsages fascinators millinery wedding h – The Trimming Company
- Tiara bands Coloured metal headband 5mm wide for fascinators millinery hats HB034 – The Trimming Company
- Hair pins36Pcs Pearl Hair Pins, Pearl Wedding Hair Pins Hair Pearls, Bridal Pearl Hair Pins for Women Wedding, Rhinestone Pearl Hair Clips Bridal Wedding Hair Accessories for Women Girls : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty
- Uho glue
- .25 metre ivory petersham 15mm wide
- Small motifs of chunky lace i,e. guipure lace this could be a trim or edging which you will cut up
- Small craft scissors for cutting wire
- Small pair of pliers
- 3 small lids or bowls to hold loose beads
Required Classroom Amenities (sink, sewing machine, etc):
- Tray to work on
| Optons | Course Only, Course with Materials (UK Only) |
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