Beaded Jewellery Making Workshops in Essex & Suffolk

Learn how to make your own beautiful beaded jewellery in a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop in Essex & Suffolk.

Whether you've never picked up a pair of jewellery-making pliers before or you'd simply like to improve your skills, I'll guide you step by step through the essential techniques used to create and finish your own jewellery.

Choose from a 1.5-hour Mini Jewellery Taster Workshop, where you'll make a bracelet or pair of earrings, or spend a little longer getting creative in my 3-hour Jewellery Making Workshop, learning the basics while choosing your own beads, colours and components to create jewellery that's completely personal to you.

No previous jewellery-making experience is needed and all materials are included.

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1.5-Hour Jewellery Making Taster Workshops – £20

Perfect if you'd like to try jewellery making for the first time, these relaxed taster sessions introduce you to some of the basic skills and techniques you'll need to create your own beaded jewellery.

Choose from an Earrings Workshop or Bracelet Workshop – or book both sessions for an extended creative experience.

What's included

  • Choose your favourite colourway from a selection of bead combinations
  • Step-by-step tuition to create your own piece of jewellery
  • Guidance on the tools and techniques you'll be using
  • Plenty of hints and tips along the way
  • All beads, findings and materials
  • Use of jewellery-making tools during the workshop
  • Gift bag for your finished handmade jewellery
  • Hot or cold drink

£20 per workshop | 1.5 hours | Beginner friendly | All materials included

3-Hour Beginner Beaded Jewellery Making Workshop – £35

Spend a little longer discovering the fundamentals of jewellery making in this relaxed, hands-on workshop for beginners.

Drawing on my 30+ years of experience as a jewellery designer, I'll introduce you to the essential tools, materials and techniques used to create and professionally finish your own beaded jewellery.

We'll begin by practising core skills such as forming loops in head pins, opening and closing jump rings correctly and attaching jewellery findings. You'll then have plenty of time to explore my collection of beads and components, experiment with colour combinations and start designing your own pieces.

During the workshop you can create a pair of earrings and a necklace, or choose to make alternative pieces such as bracelets or additional necklaces.

What you'll learn

  • How to use essential jewellery-making tools
  • How to form loops and work with head pins
  • How to open and close jump rings correctly
  • How to attach clasps and jewellery findings
  • How to choose beads, colours and components that work beautifully together
  • How to plan and design your own jewellery
  • Tips for giving your finished pieces a professional look

You'll have access to a wide selection of beads and components throughout the workshop, with plenty of individual guidance as you create.

You can also bring along a favourite piece of pre-loved or broken jewellery and, where possible, I'll show you how it could be repaired, refreshed or transformed into something you can enjoy wearing again.

£35 per person | 3 hours | Beginner friendly | All materials included

Tea, coffee and biscuits are also provided – because creativity is always better with refreshments!

What People Say About My Jewellery Making Workshops

"Amazing workshop! Attended with a friend and we both left with necklaces we were proud to have created. Claire was so knowledgeable and patient, helping us with our designs and demonstrating the correct way to use the tools. Perfect pace too. Would definitely recommend." Jan C.

"Really enjoyable. Claire was extremely attentive and generous with her knowledge." Jane A.

Where are the Jewellery Making Workshops held?

My jewellery-making workshops are held at selected venues across North Essex and Suffolk, including the Colchester and Sudbury areas.

Dates, venues and workshop options vary throughout the year, so click View Workshop Dates & Locations to see what's currently available.

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Beaded Jewellery Workshop FAQ

Do I need any jewellery-making experience?

In the taster workshops you'll make either a bracelet or pair of earrings. In the three-hour workshop you'll have more freedom to create several pieces, including earrings, necklaces or bracelets.

What jewellery will I make?

In the taster workshops you'll make either a bracelet or pair of earrings. In the three-hour workshop you'll have more freedom to create several pieces, including earrings, necklaces or bracelets.

Are all the beads and materials included?

Yes. All the materials you need are included, with a selection of beads and jewellery components available for you to choose from. Jewellery-making tools are also provided for you to use during the workshop.

Can I bring broken or old jewellery with me?

Yes. You're welcome to bring along a favourite piece of pre-loved or broken jewellery. Where possible, I'll show you how it could be repaired, refreshed or transformed using the skills you're learning during the workshop.

Age Guidance

These workshops are suitable for ages 14+.

Younger participants may be accommodated where appropriate, but they must attend with a parent or responsible adult who is also booked onto the workshop. Please contact me before booking if you'd like to discuss whether the workshop is suitable for a younger participant.