Jewellery Making Classes
at
The Bead Shop Nottingham

The majority of our workshops are held in our workshop room above our shop in the city centre. We can also offer Virtual classes hosted via Google Meet.

If you’re interested in a specific class or 1-2-1 tuition, virtual class, or would like to hire our workshop room Please get in touch for more details.

Please see our cancellation policy at the bottom of the page.

In person – Introduction to Jewellery Making Workshop

A great class for beginner jewellery makers. Learn how to create loops and make earrings and a bracelet using wire and beads.

In person – Introduction to beading and stringing Workshop

A great class for beginner jewellery makers. Learn basic beading and stringing techniques and how to finish jewellery professionally.

Silversmithing 1 Day beginners workshop

Learn how to get to grips with all the important techniques to begin silversmithing.
Another date coming soon – do let us know if you’d like to be notified by emailing us.

Introduction to Silver Art Clay

The perfect introduction to the wonderful materials that is Silver Art Clay.

Beaded Cactus workshop with Guest Tutor Lesley Belton

Learn how to create a beaded cactus using seed beads and with with the French beading technique.
The class has been postponed, if you add your email address to be notified when it’s rescheduled you’ll get an automatic email.

CRAW (Cubic Right Angle Weave) stitch Workshop

Great to grips with this complex stitch and make a simple and effective necklace.

Introduction to Polymer Clay Techniques Workshop

Get to grips with some of the most useful and practical processes when working with polymer clay. You’ll learn how to condition the clay, mix colours, create ombre colour blends and make simple cane designs.

Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop

Join us for our Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop taught by Hana. Learn how to safely cut and layer glass to create your own dichroic glass jewellery.

Fused Glass Coasters and Hangings Workshop

Join us for our Fused Glass Coasters and Hangings Workshop taught by Hana. Learn how to safely cut and layer glass to create your own coasters or decorative hanging (or both). (This class is fully booked).

Fused Glass Festive Decorations Workshop

Join us for our festive Fused Glass class, perfect for making unique items and gifts.

2 Week Resin Jewellery Workshop

Learn how to use resin to create pendants and discover the possibilities there are with this interesting medium. A great class for complete beginners.

Embroidery Workshop

An Embroidery workshop with a little difference, using beads, threads and found materials.

Jesmonite Jewellery Workshop

Learn how to mix and colour Jesmonite to create your own colourful jewellery.

If you didn’t see the beading, craft or jewellery workshops you are looking for please get in touch. Or check out our YouTube channel for our bead tutorials.

Please note, all children must be accompanied by a participating adult. If you have any questions do let us know via email.

Cancellation Policy
Please note we cannot refund places if you are unable to attend a workshop. If we are able to re-sell your place then you may exchange for a future workshop. If you give us as much notice as possible if you’re unable to attend there is a much higher chance we’ll be able to resell your place.

Refunds can only be given if we cancel a workshop. This would only happen in the unlikely event of a tutor illness or insufficient numbers booked (this is always a last resort). In the case where we do not have enough bookings for a class we will always contact you and discuss alternative options, for example, rescheduling the workshop or offering a 1-2-1 alternative. If you have any question please email us or give us a call 0115 958 8899.