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Courses, Workshops and Lectures
Lectures and Talks
Susan Pochron is an
experienced lecturer and offers a range of well-illustrated beadwork talks and
lectures, including the following:
bookings@heatherfieldbeads.com
Bags of Beads
From pouches to pockets, reticules
and purses. The historical development of purses. |
Beaded fabrics
Methods for applying beads to
fabrics and the use of beads to make fabrics. Beaded knitting, crochet,
tambour work, couching and loom work.
Talk considers historical development of techniques. |
Victorian Beadwork
Use of beads on tea cosies, tea
trays, wall hangings, tassels and other fanciful objects. |
Beads to
wear
Beads in necklaces from Victorian
to modern day |
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of beadwork and/or slides will be used to accompany the talk, depending
on the number of delegates and facilities at the venue. Presentations
are always designed appropriately for the experience and interest of the
group. |
Beading Workshops
Susan Pochron is an
experienced City & Guilds Tutor and offers a range of beadwork courses that can
be tailored to meet the need of a particular group. For most courses no previous
experience is necessary.
bookings@heatherfieldbeads.com
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Beaded tassels
Tassels with a beaded collar
forming the head and a netted overskirt to control the thread tassel
with added decorations and embellishments. As decorative as your
imagination. |
Beaded Tiaras
For weddings, formal occasions or
parties. Methods for using preformed tiara bands. Work a traditional
tiara, embellish with beads, feathers and flowers |
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Free-form peyote or
brick stitch necklace/bracelet
Free-form work allows the use of
irregular numbers and sizes of beads to make a flat fabric of beads.
Truly unique and stunning jewellery. |
Necklace/Bracelet/Earring Construction
A range of techniques for stringing bead necklaces, different finishing
techniques and closure options. Methods for restringing and repairing
beadwork can be considered. |
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Beaded Christmas
Baubles
Add beadwork to your Christmas
ornaments to create unique decorations. Various netting and swagging
techniques considered. |
Crocheted/Knitted
Purses
Methods for working heavily beaded
purses, including pouches, miser purses, reticules and evening bags.
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Beaded Flowers
Constructed on wire these flowers
may be used as vase ornaments, embellish boxes or make buttonholes. |
Fringing Techniques
Fringe construction, durability
and maintenance will be considered together with methods for adding
beads to a variety of fabrics. |
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