Introduction to bead weaving - 4 workshops available

Booking is now available for 4 workshops for anyone who is new to bead weaving. You can find full details of the workshops in The (Virtual) Beading Room (www.virtual.halfpenney.co.uk) where you can book your place. Alternatively, you can book by telephone (01254 236049) or in person here at The Beading Room. Don't forget to give us a ring before planning a visit, just to make sure we're in!

Advance booking is essential.

Workshops are £15.00 per person and there are only 6 places available on each workshop. All workshops are on a Saturday afternoon, from 1pm until 4pm.

Dates for this year are:
11th March 2017
17th June 2017
19th August 2017
4th November 2017

Necklace workshop now booking

This stunning necklace is the focus of Marlene's workshop on Sunday 25th June. You can bring your own beads or buy a bead pack in either of the 2 colours shown, or why not tell us the colours you want and I'll create a kit especially for you.
The full day is just £20.00 and includes all tuition.
Full details on the Book a Workshop page of www.virtual.halfpenney.co.uk

Another workshop now booking

Diary Date: Sunday 14th May 2017

Hot on the heels of the Spring Garden Workshop, will be Marlene's Posy Vase Workshop, so you have somewhere to keep all those pretty little flowers. This posy vase is beaded around a glass, so it's ok for real flowers too! Bead packs will be available in 2 colours, but you can, of course, bring your own beads and make yours unique! For full details visit the Book A Workshop page at www.virtual.halfpenney.co.uk.

New workshop now booking

Diary Date: 9th April 2017

I have just posted details of Marlene's first workshop of the year. Included in the workshop you will get patterns and full instructions for your choice of 2 flower designs, as well as refreshments during the day. You can bring your own beads, or buy a bead pack - the choice is yours. For full details, and to book, please visit the Book A Workshop page at The (Virtual) Beading Room from www.halfpenney.co.uk or go direct to www.virtual.halfpenney.co.uk.

Special combo clasps

If you use thread rather than wire for your beading and want to attach a lobster clasp to your necklace or bracelet, you may find it difficult to keep a jump ring on the thread at the other end. Worse still, a split ring can often fray your thread. So, what's the answer?

I've been using closed rings for some time now and I find that they are the most effective partner for lobster clasps, especially on necklaces where a fancy clasp might be hidden under hair.

A pack of 5 x medium lobster clasps with 5 x 6mm closed rings, is the perfect partnership. Available in either gold colour or silver colour, they are just £1.20 per pack.

It's been a while .... new delica colours

We've had a busy summer but we've still found space for some new Delica colours and they are all now available on the website.  

 

HD1765 Sparkling Celery Lined Opal AB
£3.75 for 10g

HD056 Lined Magenta AB
£3.50 for 10g

HD067 Lined Flesh AB
£3.50 for 10g

HD256 Lined Crystal / Taupe
£3.75 for 10g

HD149 Silver Lined Aquamarine
£4.25 for 10g

HD251 Galvanised Grey Lustre
£6.50 for 10g

HD234 Lined Crystal / Pale Salmon
£3.50 for 10g

HD215 Opaque Sky Blue Lustre
£3.50 for 10g

HD725 Opaque Light Blue
£3.50 for 10g

HD741 Matte Transparent Crystal
£3.25 for 10g

HD916 Sparkling Light Green Lined Chartreuse
£3.75 for 10g

HD1202 Silver Lined Dark Cranberry
£4.25 for 10g













Bead a tassel using tubular peyote stitch

Our bead groups had a great time during National Beading Week making all sorts of tassels, so I thought I would share one method of beading tassels, using tubular peyote stitch. Small tassels are quick to make and make ideal stocking fillers. Go to The (Virtual) Beading Room - www.virtual.halfpenney.co.uk and find it under Free Stuff.

Happy tasselling!