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Gain an insight into the lost art of French beading. Learning a combination of techniques, you will create your own forever flower - techniques which you could use in the future to create your own stems and designs.
This course is suitable for all levels and is the perfect opportunity to escape reality and get lost in this therapeutic process.
Working with tiny glass seed beads and wire, you will be amazed by how ethereal your finished branch appears. Despite being a solid, sculptural creation, these glass-beaded designs appear soft and delicate, transforming under differing lighting states. Patterns will be provided to assist, alongside demonstrations and plenty of one-to-one support as you are guided through the creation of your Mistletoe branch.
By the end of the course, you will have completed your Mistletoe design, which will last the test of time. Each participant will receive a dedicated gift box for the safe storage of their art.
On this course the tutor will supply all the materials, including:
Plus, the following for use on the course:
You do not need to bring anything. This is precise, delicate work, so you may wish to bring glasses or necessary magnifying items personal to yourself.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Student registration: 10.30am - 11am
Course teaching: 11am – 5.15pm
Morning session: 11am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes: 5.15pm
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the Materials to bring section.
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
Holly graduated from the Central School of Ballet with a BA in Professional Dance and Theatre Studies. Following graduation, she embarked on a colourful career in the theatrical costume industry. During this time Holly stumbled upon French beading, a 19th Century craft that immortalises botanicals, and became completely captivated by the art.
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