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WORKSHOPS 2010
It’s our passion to teach you new crafts such as jewellery making and millinery techniques! We pride ourselves on the quality of our workshops - assuring you of individual time and attention! Our workshops help you explore lots of different jewellery making and millinery techniques and our teachers are trained to the highest standard.
We also offer a follow up service after our workshops if there are any of our techniques you are unable to master at home! Book in store, by phone or online. (8 week work shops can only be booked in store or by phone). PHONE: 01-6337814 OR EMAIL: info@beadsandbling.com
Due to the popularity of our workshops we do request a non-refundable deposit if booking in-store.
Why take a workshop with us?
1. Its fun and social - a great way to meet fellow students, share ideas and techniques, learn in a comfortable environment, make new friends and network!
2. Watch a technique in action - its much easier to learn by seeing than to read the technique in a book or by illustration!
3. Learn new expert techniques and tips - something new to add to your skill base!
4. Learn to be better, faster and more efficient at what you do!
5. Learn about new tools and materials and how to use them both safely and efficiently!
6. Did we mention fun! Yes we know we did already but this is really important to us - enjoy what you do and what you learn - its a skill for life!
  We run Master Fascinator courses with one of Irelands leading milliner - Gillian Hughes! New Dates in 2010 - in our Millinery workshop in Kilternan. Cost €250 (materials extra). See Miss Ireland modelling Gillians designs by clicking on the picture above:
Did you know that we use CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements in approximately 15 of our workshops? Look out for this sign on the workshop description for our assurance of quality product to use with your design on our Workshops - Beads and Bling - proud to use only the best!

Whats New for 2010?
As always, we pride ourselves on creating new courses to enable you to increase and improve your jewellery and millinery skills and our offering of the widest range of jewellery and millinery making courses available anywhere in Ireland!   We are delighted to offer new classes for our schedule through to July, 2010. These new classes include Felt Hat Making, Bias Cut Sinamay Hat Making, Precious Metal Clay Jewellery level 2, Earring Class, Straw Hat Making, Master Fascinators and wedding hair jewellery! To download our new course brochure click here!
***Brand new course added - Master Fascinators with Gillian Hughes! This course will take your fascinator skill to the next level - book your place today! For further details on what we will be making check out Gillians pictures on the following link: Master Fascinator Examples

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELLERY
Suitable for beginners! Learn how to sculpt and create jewellery using precious metal clay. We show you how to make a precious metal clay earrings and pendants using various clay sculpting, baking the earrings and pendants with a torch and the finishing touches. For more information click here!
INTERMEDIATE PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELLERY
Suitable for those who have worked with PMC and want to take their skill to the next level! Learn how to sculpt and create jewellery using precious metal clay. We show you how to make a precious metal clay rings and beads using various clay sculpting, baking in a kiln and the finishing touches. For more information click here!
MILLINERY WORKSHOPS
Want to learn millinery techniques to make feather and sinamay fascinators? Beads and Bling is now the Irish Distributor for a major international milliner supplier and along with supplying all the materials, we teach workshops to help you create beautiful fascinators and hats! Read below or click on this link for more information: Millinery workshops!

FEATHER FASCINATORS – FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Learn how to create Feather fascinators with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep two feather fascinators using various milliner techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your fascinator, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your fascinator. We provide a wide selection of quality feathers and milliner material. For more Information click here!

NEW! SINAMAY FASCINATORS – FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Learn how to create Sinamay fascinators with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep two sinamay fascinators using our milliner techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your fascinator, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your fascinator. We provide a wide selection of quality feathers and milliner material. For more Information click here!
INTRODUCTION TO HAT MAKING
Learn how to create a variety of hats with little or no previous experience. Learn how to use various millinery tools such as blocks, techniques such as stitching, blocking, pattern making, and lining and how to make a variety of hats.
You will create and keep hats using our milliner techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your hats, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing. We provide a wide selection of quality milliner materials for this course and light refreshements are also included in the cost. This workshop is run in our workshop in Kilternan. For more Information click here! NEW! Felt Hat Making
Learn how to create a beautiful fine fur felt hat with little or no previous experience. Learn how to use various millinery tools such as blocks, techniques such as constructing, stitching, blocking, wiring, sizing, stiffening and how to finish a felt hat - as each material reacts differently to the blocking and construction techniques this is a new skill for you to learn. Make beautiful felt hats all winter long! For more Information click here!
NEW! BIAS CUT SINAMAY HAT WITH STRAW CROWN!
Learn how to create a beautiful bias cut sinamay hat with straw crown - you can use normal or window sinamay for this technique with little or no previous experience. Learn how to use various millinery tools such as blocks, techniques such as constructing, stitching, blocking, wiring, sizing, stiffening and how to finish a felt hat - as each material reacts differently to the blocking and construction techniques this is a new skill for you to learn. This brim is not blocked in the traditional fashion and we teach you the only way to block window sinamay by joining 'sheet' sinamay into bias strips (prior to blocking), to create a deep sculptured brim that is usually difficult to achieve in this fabric. We will also block a smooth parasisal straw crown and then finish with sinamay trimmings! For more Information click here!
NEW! CLASSIC TAILORED STRAW OR PARASISAL STRAW HAT MAKING!
Learn how to create a classic tailored or parasisal straw hat - with little or no previous experience. Learn how to use various millinery tools such as blocks, techniques such as constructing, stitching, blocking, wiring, sizing, stiffening and how to finish your straw hat either by applying a rolled edge to the brim and crown, creating a classic and smooth silhouette, which needs little other adornment or make a fine parasisal straw hat using traditional blocking methods and construction techniques - as each material reacts differently to the blocking and construction techniques this is a new skill for you to learn. For more Information click here!
NEW! - Millinery Flowers
Learn how to create Millinery Flowers that you can use to complement hat or fascinator making with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep a variety of millinery flowers using our milliner techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your flowers, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your fascinator/hat with these accessories. We provide a wide selection of quality feathers and milliner material. For more Information click here!

Beginner Crystal Tiara & Fascinator Workshop – Full Day Workshop
Suitable for beginners and wire workers with some experience. Learn how to make two different styles of tiara and the basic techniques that can be adapted to make hair combs and pins using wire twisting techniques and incorporating Swarovski crystals. We teach you the techniques to make your own individual designs to take away with you. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 5.30 p.m. with 1 hour for lunch. For more Information click here!

Tiara Level II – Full Day Workshop
Learn how to make beautiful bespoke tiaras with wire, crystals, components and beads. This class teaches you how to make a tiara band, make tree tiaras and make component tiaras. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 5.30 p.m. with an hour lunch break. For more Information click here!

Combs & Clips – Full Day Workshop
Learn how to create fabulous and funky combs and clips using wire and tools with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep a number of clips and combs using wire twisting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design and create your combs and clips, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of crystal and pearl to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 4.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more Information click here!
WEDDING HAIR JEWELLERY WITH GILLIAN HUGHES!
Take your comb making skill to a new level with some of Gillians favourite wedding hair designs. Learn how to create fabulous and funky combs and clips using wire and tools. You will create using wire twisting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design and create your combs, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of crystal and pearl to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more Information or to book a place contact the shop at (01) 6337814
BEGINNER CLASSES
An Introduction to jewellery making – Half Day Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful jewellery with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep a pair of earrings, a bracelet and necklace using threading and crimping techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your matching jewellery set, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of quality glass beads, wood beads and stringing material. Come along and make your own individual jewellery designs to take away with you. For more information and dates click here!

'Ring Making' workshop – Level One – Full Day Workshop
Learn how to make stunning rings with wire, crystals and beads. Each ring is individual and you can be as delicate or as Bling as you choose! The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m. with an hour lunch break.

During the workshop you will make several different style rings, using silver coated wire, buttons and beads. We teach all the fundamentals for making wire rings and this course is an excellent introduction to ring making. While we state that 'no experience is necessary' for this workshop, some of the designs need strength in your hands in order to be able to twist and wrap the wire. Please take this into consideration and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. For more information click here!
Also Available as an evening course!
Wirework – An Introduction - Full Day Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful jewellery with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep a pair of earrings, a bracelet and necklace using wire twisting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your matching jewellery set, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of quality glass and wooden beads. Come along and make your own individual jewellery designs to take away with you. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 4.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!
Also Available as an evening course!
New! Chainmaille – An Introduction - Full Day Workshop
Learn how to create funky chainmaille jewellery with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep three pair of earrings and a necklace using various traditional and japanese chainmaille techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your matching jewellery set, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of quality glass and wooden beads and stringing materials. Come along and make your own individual jewellery designs to take away with you. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!

New! Woven Wire – An Introduction - Full Day Workshop
Learn how to create funky woven wire jewellery with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep a woven wire necklace and a different woven wire bracelet using various woven wire techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of quality glass and wooden beads and stringing materials. Come along and make your own individual jewellery designs to take away with you. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!

Wire Sculpture – Full Day Workshop
Learn how to create a funky intermediate level jewellery using wire and tools - some wire making experience is desirable for this course but not essential. You will create and keep a bracelet, earrings and necklace using wire sculpting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads, buttons and wire to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 4.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!

Wedding Bling! – 3 hour workshop
Learn how to create beautiful wedding style jewellery - some of our most popular designs are yours to create on this half day workshop. We cover several necklace, bracelet and earring styles and you get to make one of each to take away with you - along with the instructions to make the rest! Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of Swarovski crystal and pearls for this workshop. The workshop is a four hour workshop. For more information and dates click here!
MASTERCLASS IN FINDINGS - 3 HOUR WORKSHOP!
Learn how to make all your own findings so you will never run out again! This half day workshop teaches you how to mould and make all your own findings to create a perfect finish to any item of jewellery you make. This half day course covers the a wide range of types of findings including earwires, earhooks, clasps and our gemstone cage! For more information click here!
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GET JIGGY JEWELLERY – FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Learn how to create funky jewellery using wire and a wig jig tool. You will create and keep a bracelet, earrings, pendant and necklace using wire sculpting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads, crystal, chain and wire to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 4.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!
Also Available as an evening course!
CELTIC JEWELLERY – FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Learn how to create Celtic style jewellery using wire and various wire shaping techniques. You will create and keep a bracelet, earrings and necklace using wire sculpting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads, crystal, chain and wire to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 4.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!

HAMMERED JEWELLERY – FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Learn how to create Wire jewellery using wire, hammer anvil and various wire shaping techniques. You will create and keep a bracelet, earrings, pendant and necklace using wire hammering techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads and wire to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 4.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!
KNITTED CUFF – FULL DAY CLASS
Learn how to create a beautiful wire cuff using wire, beads and ribbon. You will create and keep a bracelet using this age old technique – a real merging of the old and the new! Step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads and wire to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!
CROCHET NECKLACE – FULL DAY CLASS
Learn how to create two stylish crochet necklaces (a collar and a long one!) using wire and beads. You will create and keep two necklaces using this age old technique – a real merging of the old and the new! Step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads and wire to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!

WATCH BRACELETS – HALF DAY OR EVENING  WORKSHOP
Learn how to create three different watch bracelet styles on this half day or evening workshop. We teach three different bracelet styles – one to make as a watch and the other two to complete as bracelets to take away with you. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads, wire, chain, crystal and pearls for this workshop. The workshop is a three hour workshop. For more information and dates click here!
INTRODUCTION TO PEYOTE STITCH – HALF DAY OR EVENING CLASS
Learn how to create Jewellery using a basic peyote stitch on this half day or evening workshop. We teach you how to make a cuff and a ring using the flat stitch and the tubular stitch. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads and stringing material for this workshop. The workshop is a three hour workshop. For more information and dates click here!

PEARL STRINGING – HALF DAY OR EVENING WORKSHOP
Learn this age old technique of string natural pearls on this half day or evening workshop. We teach you how to do the stringing, knotting and finishing techniques to professionally finish a necklace. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of pearls, tools and stringing material for this workshop. The is a three hour workshop. For more information and dates click here!
Handmade Lamp work Glass Beads

Have you ever wanted that special bead that you just couldn't find? Maybe to match it to an outfit or just have beads that are totally unique and exactly what you want? Now you can as you can learn to make them yourself!

Suitable for beginners, learn how to make your own Lamp work glass beads using the basic techniques and how to adapt these for different beads. The course will start at 10 a.m. and finish around 4 p.m. with a break for lunch. For more information click here!

Beadwork Ring – Evening Workshop
Learn to make this beautiful beadwork ring or pendant using Swarovski & Czech crystal! This course is suitable for those with or without beading experience! For more information and dates click here!
An Introduction to Charm Style Jewellery – Evening workshop
Learn how to create beautiful jewellery with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep a pair of earrings and a charm bracelet using pin work and create clusters of beads in the style of charms. Learn step-by-step how to design your matching jewellery set, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of quality gemstones, wood beads and glass beads. Come along and make your own individual jewellery designs to take away with you. The workshop is run as part of our evening schedule. For more information click here!

Spiral Cuff & Earrings – Evening Workshop
Learn how to create a funky cuff and earrings using wire and tools with little or no previous experience. You will create and keep a bracelet and earrings using wire twisting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design your matching jewellery set, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of swarovski crystal and pearl to use for this design. The workshop is run as an evening workshop. For more information click here!

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

Ring Making Workshop – Level 2 – Full Day Workshop

Learn how to make stunning rings with wire, crystals and beads. Each dress ring is individual and you can be as delicate or as bling as you choose!! The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m. with an hour lunch break.

Ring styles:

Learn to make a charm ring, manoeuvre wire to make a Celtic style wire wrap ring, how to wire wrap stones with no holes, wire sculpture ring, charm ring and make two styles of beaded rings (all different to the styles taught on the level one workshop)

During the workshop you will make several different style rings, using silver coated wire, crystals and beads. While we state that 'no experience is necessary' for this workshop we would recommend that you attend the level 1 workshop first. Also some of the designs need strength in your hands in order to be able to twist and wrap the wire. Please take this into consideration and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. For more information click here!

New! Advanced Wirework – Full Day Workshop

Learn how to create stunning advanced level wire jewellery using wire and tools - some wire making experience is desirable for this course. You will create and keep a bracelet and necklace using wire manupulation and sculpting techniques. Learn step-by-step how to design and make your jewellery, discover what tools and materials are required and the techniques for finishing off your jewellery. We provide a wide selection of beads, buttons and wire to use for this design. The workshop begins at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 4.30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. For more information click here!

EVENING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE – 3 hour Workshops
Learn some of our most popular jewellery making techniques through our evening classes. These three hour workshops are held in our premises from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Wednesday or Thursday evenings. You can join these classes either individually or sign up for them all! There is flexibility across the two groups if you can’t make all the dates on your group. For more information and dates click here!
Week 1: An Introduction to jewellery making
Week 2: Ring Making - Level One Workshop
Week 3: An introduction to wirework – bracelet & earrings

Week 4: Charm Style Jewellery

Week 5: Spiral Bracelet

Week 6: Sparkling crystal ball necklace

Week 7: Jiggy Jewellery
Week 8: Watch Bracelet

Cost: Individual workshops are €50. Sign up for four workshops for €180 (save €20) or do all eight for €290 (save €110) – our workshops include all the materials! Ring the shop to book your place!

Birthdays, Hen's Parties, Girlie Get-togethers or a fun day out!

Beads and Bling specialise in Beading Parties for ages 5 and up! We bring the beading supplies, the instructors and the fun! We can customise our bead party to any event or occasion! A Beads and Bling beading party takes away the stress of entertainment for your party! You just turn up with the party goers and we will do the rest - ensuring your party is a success! Its great fun and educational! You will learn to create beautiful jewellery using a wide variety of beads. Each person will make something special to take away and be proud of! You can visit us at our Temple Bar Premises or we can come to you! For more details click here!

Looking for a Corporate Event or Unique Team Building Experience? We can Plan a Bead Party Suited to Your Needs. Just click here for more details

Workshops and courses FAQS

Q: What do I need to bring with me for your classes?

A: Just yourself! We supply all the tools and the materials for our classes so you just have to turn up!

Q. What time do your classes start at?

R. The start times of our classes vary:

Afternoon classes start at 2.00 p.m.
Evening classes start at 6.00 p.m.
Weekend classes – Morning or afternoon workshops start at 10.00 a.m. or 2.00 p.m.
Weekend classes– Full day start at 10.30 p.m. and finish any time from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Telephone or email us to confirm starting times – please ensure you arrive on time so you don’t miss any part of the course. Check out our website for directions.

Q. Do I need any special skills to do your classes?

R. No! The good news is that for most of our classes we accept people at beginner level. Only advanced courses will typically require some level of experience. Some wirework classes will require minimum strength in the hands. If in doubt please give us a call to discuss.

Q. What age do you need to be to attend your classes?

R. There are no limits on age for our classes but would recommend that for children they be at least eight years of age. We would ask that you notify us if you intend to book a child onto one of our courses or if you have any special needs that we can help you with.

Q. Do you run classes for Children?

R. Yes. We run sessions for Children. We have upcoming programmes for children and are available to run special sessions for children’s parties but need plenty of advance notice. Give us a call or email us for further information.

Advance payment: Advance payment is non-refundable if you are unable to attend the workshop.

Eight Week Course: If you have committed to our eight week course and have paid a deposit only, you are still liable for the full amount if you are unable attend any of the workshops. Your place is non-transferable.

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Workshops
If you have committed to a workshop and you have paid a deposit only, you are still liable for the full amount if you are unable attend any of the workshops. Your place is non-transferable. If you pay in full for your workshop and cannot attend, the fee is non-refundable.

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