Fun, New and Exciting workshops for 2011. Deborah Beads is pleased to bring you brand new workshops in Enamelling and Bead Making.

Enamelling for Beginners

Learn the ancient art of enamelling, that is fusing glass to metal using a tabletop kiln to fire.  In this one day course we will complete up to four pieces of enamelled work, which make beautiful jewellery - findings can easily be added to create earrings, necklaces, or even use your work as charms on bracelets, and as always you get to keep what you make.The cost of this workshop is £65.

Bead-making for Beginners

Polymer Clay (Fimo)
A little taster into the world of making your own Polymer Clay Beads. Held at Deborah Beads, these lessons will last approximately 2-3 hours during which you will use a variety of coloured clays to create your own unique and funky beads. The cost for this lesson is £35

Friendly Plastic
Friendly plastic is a truely wonderful medium for creating the most amazing beads, charms and pendants. This course will last approximately 1.5 hours. The cost for this lesson is £30

Felt Flowers And Jewellery
Felt has become really popular again recently, and during this lesson you will get to make colourful and funky flowers and Jewellery using handmade felt to use as brooches, other jewellery componants or hair slides.  The cost for this lesson is £30

The cost per person includes all materials required for the lessons.

These are taught by Toni Peers of Curly Girly crafts. Toni has a certificate in teaching adults, has lots of experience in running a variety of workshops for a range of people, is a member of the Encaustic Arts Teaching Network and the Guild of Essex Craftsmen.

Deborah Beads is the only place in North Essex you can have these types of lessons!!

Saturday 11th February 10am to 1pm - Beginners Lampworking

Thursday 16th February 7pm to 9.30pm - Beginners Lampworking

Sunday 25th March 11am to 4pm - Enamelling for Beginners

Saturday 31st March 11am to 1pm - Polymer Clay Bead Making


Should you have any questions please contact me using the details on my contact page.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Debbie & Toni xx

-*NEW* 1 to 1 Introduction to Lampworking -
An introductory workshop where you will get to make your own beautiful lampwork glass beads during a 1 to 1 workshop held in Toni's studio in Colchester. Cost £65 for a 2.5 hour workshop, or if you and a friend fancy having a go together, the cost would be £95 for the two of you.