Beading in London | classes by Jean Power

classes by Jean Power

Ending It All- A guide to stringing and finishing your jewellery | Saturday, 11th October 2008 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, Kentish Town, London. NW1 8PH; This class looks at creating and finishing the perfect piece of jewellery or beadwork. The day will cover:
- Using memory wire
- Using beading elastic
- Stringing- what material or technique to choose?
- Stringing with thread and knotting
- Using gimp/ French wire
- Using end caps and cones
- Using flexible beading wire and crimping
- Using cord with knots and cord endings
- As well as some basic wirework techniques to use when finishing your workYou'll also have the opportunity to try out findings, stringing materials ec you may not have used before- and learn the best ways to use them. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing!The class includes:
Eye pins
- Head pins
- Sterling Silver clasp
- A range of other clasps and findings needed for the day
- Sterling Silver end caps/ cones
- Cord
- Cord endings
- Flexible beading wire
- Crimp beads
- Calottes
- Beads
- A coil bound book covering all you will have learnt on the day
- And lots more!; [click for website] [click for map]

Wirework Class | Sunday, 12th October 2008 | 10am- 4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, Kentish Town, London. NW1 8PH; Wirework is an incredibly popular and satisfying method of making jewellery. With a few basic techniques, and lots of tips, you will soon be able to make bead and wire jewellery in whatever style you prefer. This class will cover all of the basic techniques you need as well as giving you the opportunity to try different tools. Ater finishing the day you will be able to follow any wirework pattern you find in a magazine or book as well as design your own pieces. On the day there will also be lots of finished pieces of jewellery to see and discuss for inspiration. The day will cover:
- Turned and wrapped loops
- Joining sections
- Adding beads
- Using jump rings
- Making head and eye pins
- Forming heart and other wire shapes- Flat coils
- Hammering your work to add texture and change the hardness
- Using a wig-jig
- Wire tubes- both by hand and with a wire-winder
- Using chains
- Designing jewellery and much more! You will leave the class having completed a bracelet and two pair of earrings as well as lots of samples of everything covered on the day. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing!The class includes:
- Sterling Silver wire
- Sterling Silver jump rings
- Sterling Silver clasp
- Sterling Silver chain
- Sterling Silver earring findings
- Three different types of beads for the bracelet and earrings
- A coil bound book covering all you have learnt on the day; [click for website] [click for map]

Chain Maille Chains | Saturday, 8th November 2008 | 10am-4.30pm: Friends House, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ; A day spent learning how to make these beautiful chains using jump rings. Ideal as pieces of jewellery by themselves, or embellished with beads, the chains can also be used for straps for bags or purses. As well as covering the basics of chain maille, the day will consist of exploring six different chains and many variations on them. The chains we cover are:
- Loop in loop
- Twisted/ flower chains
- Clover-leaf (this is a chain invented by me and therefore not available elsewhere)
- Byzantine
- Box
- Plus a surprise one as a reward for the end of the day!We will also look at different ways of using the chains and combining them with other bead or wire-work. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
Jump rings are the only supply you need for the day and I will have a range of these for sale, starting at just £1 a back.
Tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing!; [click for website] [click for map]

Ending It All- A guide to stringing and finishing your jewellery | Saturday, 13th December 2008 | 10am-4.30pm: Friends House, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ; This class looks at creating and finishing the perfect piece of jewellery or beadwork. The day will cover:
- Using memory wire
- Using beading elastic
- Stringing- what material or technique to choose?
- Stringing with thread and knotting
- Using gimp/ French wire
- Using end caps and cones
- Using flexible beading wire and crimping
- Using cord with knots and cord endings
- As well as some basic wirework techniques to use when finishing your work You'll also have the opportunity to try out findings, stringing materials ec you may not have used before- and learn the best ways to use them. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing! The class includes:
Eye pins
- Head pins
- Sterling Silver clasp
- A range of other clasps and findings needed for the day
- Sterling Silver end caps/ cones
- Cord
- Cord endings
- Flexible beading wire
- Crimp beads
- Calottes
- Beads
- A coil bound book covering all you will have learnt on the day
- And lots more!; [click for website] [click for map]

Wirework Class | Saturday, 10th January 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, Kentish Town, London. NW1 8PH; Wirework is an incredibly popular and satisfying method of making jewellery. With a few basic techniques, and lots of tips, you will soon be able to make bead and wire jewellery in whatever style you prefer. This class will cover all of the basic techniques you need as well as giving you the opportunity to try different tools. Ater finishing the day you will be able to follow any wirework pattern you find in a magazine or book as well as design your own pieces. On the day there will also be lots of finished pieces of jewellery to see and discuss for inspiration. The day will cover:
- Turned and wrapped loops
- Joining sections
- Adding beads
- Using jump rings
- Making head and eye pins
- Forming heart and other wire shapes- Flat coils
- Hammering your work to add texture and change the hardness
- Using a wig-jig
- Wire tubes- both by hand and with a wire-winder
- Using chains
- Designing jewellery and much more! You will leave the class having completed a bracelet and two pair of earrings as well as lots of samples of everything covered on the day. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing! The class includes:
- Sterling Silver wire
- Sterling Silver jump rings
- Sterling Silver clasp
- Sterling Silver chain
- Sterling Silver earring findings
- Three different types of beads for the bracelet and earrings
- A coil bound book covering all you have learnt on the day; [click for website] [click for map]

Ending It All- A guide to stringing and finishing your jewellery | Saturday, 14th February 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly St, London, NW1 8PH; This class looks at creating and finishing the perfect piece of jewellery or beadwork. The day will cover:
- Using memory wire
- Using beading elastic
- Stringing- what material or technique to choose?
- Stringing with thread and knotting
- Using gimp/ French wire
- Using end caps and cones
- Using flexible beading wire and crimping
- Using cord with knots and cord endings
- As well as some basic wirework techniques to use when finishing your work You'll also have the opportunity to try out findings, stringing materials ec you may not have used before- and learn the best ways to use them. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing! The class includes:
Eye pins
- Head pins
- Sterling Silver clasp
- A range of other clasps and findings needed for the day
- Sterling Silver end caps/ cones
- Cord
- Cord endings
- Flexible beading wire
- Crimp beads
- Calottes
- Beads
- A coil bound book covering all you will have learnt on the day
- And lots more!; [click for website] [click for map]

Chain Maille Chains | Saturday, 14th March 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London. NW1 2BJ; A day spent learning how to make these beautiful chains using jump rings. Ideal as pieces of jewellery by themselves, or embellished with beads, the chains can also be used for straps for bags or purses. As well as covering the basics of chain maille, the day will consist of exploring six different chains and many variations on them. The chains we cover are:
- Loop in loop
- Twisted/ flower chains
- Clover-leaf (this is a chain invented by me and therefore not available elsewhere)
- Byzantine
- Box
- Plus a surprise one as a reward for the end of the day!We will also look at different ways of using the chains and combining them with other bead or wire-work. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
Jump rings are the only supply you need for the day and I will have a range of these for sale, starting at just £1 a back.
Tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing!; [click for website] [click for map]

Viking Weave Class | Saturday, 4th April 2009 | 10am- 4.30pm: Friends House, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ; Viking Weave is an incredible technique that's both easy to master and satisfying to finish! The class will cover all of the basics of the technique as well as extras such as turning it into finished pieces and adding embellishments. As the finished project may not be completed in class, as well as containing all you will need to make a finished necklace, the class kit also has everything you will need to finish your piece at home and go onto make further pieces. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included for the day including a hand-made wooden drawn plate.
All the tools needed are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing!The class includes:
- Over 15 metres of Sterling Silver wire in two different thicknesses
- Copper wire
- Sterling Silver end cones and clasp
- Dowel
- A hand-made wooden drawn plate
- A coil bound book including everything covered on the day; [click for website] [click for map]

Wirework Class | Saturday, 23rd May 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly St, London, NW1 8PH; Wirework is an incredibly popular and satisfying method of making jewellery. With a few basic techniques, and lots of tips, you will soon be able to make bead and wire jewellery in whatever style you prefer. This class will cover all of the basic techniques you need as well as giving you the opportunity to try different tools. Ater finishing the day you will be able to follow any wirework pattern you find in a magazine or book as well as design your own pieces. On the day there will also be lots of finished pieces of jewellery to see and discuss for inspiration. The day will cover:
- Turned and wrapped loops
- Joining sections
- Adding beads
- Using jump rings
- Making head and eye pins
- Forming heart and other wire shapes- Flat coils
- Hammering your work to add texture and change the hardness
- Using a wig-jig
- Wire tubes- both by hand and with a wire-winder
- Using chains
- Designing jewellery and much more! You will leave the class having completed a bracelet and two pair of earrings as well as lots of samples of everything covered on the day. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing! The class includes:
- Sterling Silver wire
- Sterling Silver jump rings
- Sterling Silver clasp
- Sterling Silver chain
- Sterling Silver earring findings
- Three different types of beads for the bracelet and earrings
- A coil bound book covering all you have learnt on the day; [click for website] [click for map]

Ending It All- A guide to stringing and finishing your jewellery | Saturday, 27th June 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, Kentish Town, London. NW1 8PH; This class looks at creating and finishing the perfect piece of jewellery or beadwork. The day will cover:
- Using memory wire
- Using beading elastic
- Stringing- what material or technique to choose?
- Stringing with thread and knotting
- Using gimp/ French wire
- Using end caps and cones
- Using flexible beading wire and crimping
- Using cord with knots and cord endings
- As well as some basic wirework techniques to use when finishing your work You'll also have the opportunity to try out findings, stringing materials ec you may not have used before- and learn the best ways to use them. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing! The class includes:
Eye pins
- Head pins
- Sterling Silver clasp
- A range of other clasps and findings needed for the day
- Sterling Silver end caps/ cones
- Cord
- Cord endings
- Flexible beading wire
- Crimp beads
- Calottes
- Beads
- A coil bound book covering all you will have learnt on the day
- And lots more!; [click for website] [click for map]

Chain Maille Chains | Saturday, 11th July 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, Kentish Town, London. NW1 8PH; A day spent learning how to make these beautiful chains using jump rings. Ideal as pieces of jewellery by themselves, or embellished with beads, the chains can also be used for straps for bags or purses. As well as covering the basics of chain maille, the day will consist of exploring six different chains and many variations on them. The chains we cover are:
- Loop in loop
- Twisted/ flower chains
- Clover-leaf (this is a chain invented by me and therefore not available elsewhere)
- Byzantine
- Box
- Plus a surprise one as a reward for the end of the day!We will also look at different ways of using the chains and combining them with other bead or wire-work. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
Jump rings are the only supply you need for the day and I will have a range of these for sale, starting at just £1 a back.
Tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing!; [click for website] [click for map]

Wirework Class | Saturday, 12th September 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly St, London, NW1 8PH; Wirework is an incredibly popular and satisfying method of making jewellery. With a few basic techniques, and lots of tips, you will soon be able to make bead and wire jewellery in whatever style you prefer. This class will cover all of the basic techniques you need as well as giving you the opportunity to try different tools. Ater finishing the day you will be able to follow any wirework pattern you find in a magazine or book as well as design your own pieces. On the day there will also be lots of finished pieces of jewellery to see and discuss for inspiration. The day will cover:
- Turned and wrapped loops
- Joining sections
- Adding beads
- Using jump rings
- Making head and eye pins
- Forming heart and other wire shapes- Flat coils
- Hammering your work to add texture and change the hardness
- Using a wig-jig
- Wire tubes- both by hand and with a wire-winder
- Using chains
- Designing jewellery and much more! You will leave the class having completed a bracelet and two pair of earrings as well as lots of samples of everything covered on the day. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing! The class includes:
- Sterling Silver wire
- Sterling Silver jump rings
- Sterling Silver clasp
- Sterling Silver chain
- Sterling Silver earring findings
- Three different types of beads for the bracelet and earrings
- A coil bound book covering all you have learnt on the day; [click for website] [click for map]

Ending It All- A guide to stringing and finishing your jewellery | Saturday, 10th October 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: 10am-4.30pm; This class looks at creating and finishing the perfect piece of jewellery or beadwork. The day will cover:
- Using memory wire
- Using beading elastic
- Stringing- what material or technique to choose?
- Stringing with thread and knotting
- Using gimp/ French wire
- Using end caps and cones
- Using flexible beading wire and crimping
- Using cord with knots and cord endings
- As well as some basic wirework techniques to use when finishing your work You'll also have the opportunity to try out findings, stringing materials ec you may not have used before- and learn the best ways to use them. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
All materials are included and tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing! The class includes:
Eye pins
- Head pins
- Sterling Silver clasp
- A range of other clasps and findings needed for the day
- Sterling Silver end caps/ cones
- Cord
- Cord endings
- Flexible beading wire
- Crimp beads
- Calottes
- Beads
- A coil bound book covering all you will have learnt on the day
- And lots more!; [click for website] [click for map]

Chain Maille Chains | Saturday, 7th November 2009 | 10am-4.30pm: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, Kentish Town, London. NW1 8PH; A day spent learning how to make these beautiful chains using jump rings. Ideal as pieces of jewellery by themselves, or embellished with beads, the chains can also be used for straps for bags or purses. As well as covering the basics of chain maille, the day will consist of exploring six different chains and many variations on them. The chains we cover are:
- Loop in loop
- Twisted/ flower chains
- Clover-leaf (this is a chain invented by me and therefore not available elsewhere)
- Byzantine
- Box
- Plus a surprise one as a reward for the end of the day!We will also look at different ways of using the chains and combining them with other bead or wire-work. Please note:
No experience is necessary to attend this class.
Jump rings are the only supply you need for the day and I will have a range of these for sale, starting at just £1 a back.
Tools are available for your use on the day-you can turn up with nothing!; [click for website] [click for map]