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Introducing the Beads Direct Art Clay Silver Masterclass Sessions!
Fancy learning a new skill in the New Year? Why not take your jewellery making to a new level with an Art Clay Silver Masterclass!
Did you see Larissa Johnson teach Kirstie how to make an Art Clay Silver key on Kirstie’s Handmade Britain? Or maybe you spotted her on the Chrsitmas special last night? Great news, now Larissa can teach YOU too!
And what’s more, Natalia Colman who you may have also seen on TV or our YouTube Channel will be teaching the same class AT THE SAME TIME!!
That’s TWO of the UK’s top Art Clay Silver experts teaching you on behalf of Beads Direct. There’s no better time to make sure you get the best help and advice on working with Art Clay Silver.
So now you’ve heard what’s on offer, you must be waiting to find out how to GET INVOLVED! Well here are all the things you need to know:
WHEN: Sat 21st and Sun 22nd January
WHO: The classes are run by Larissa Johnson, Art Clay Senior Instructor and Natalia Colman, Art Clay Instructor.
WHERE: The Yew Lodge, Kegworth (see map below)
Masterclass 1: Silver Clay Fingerprints
Learn how to make a gorgeous personal piece of silver clay fingerprint jewellery.
When: Sat 21st 10am-1pm
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Price: £60*
Please note: this class will now be taught alongside the leaf session, so you will need to choose from one or the other design to make in this session, but both designs are still available.
Discounts available for multiple bookings, please see below for details.
Call us now on 01509 218028 to book your place!+
Masterclass 2: Silver Clay Rings
Learn to make your own real silver ring using Art Clay Silver.
When: Sat 21st 2pm-5pm
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Price: £60*
Discounts available for multiple bookings, please see below for details.
Call us now on 01509 218028 to book your place!+
Masterclass 3: Kirstie's Secret Garden Key
Learn to make your own Secret Garden key as seen on Kirstie's Handmade Britain.
When: Sun 22nd 10am-1pm
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Price: £60*
Discounts available for multiple bookings, please see below for details.
Call us now on 01509 218028 to book your place!+
Masterclass 4: Kirstie's Secret Garden Leaf
Make the Secret Garden leaf as seen on the Kirstie's Handmade Britain website.
When: Sat 21st 10am-2pm
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Price: £60*
Please note: this class will now be taught alongside the fingerprint session, so you will need to choose from one or the other design to make in this session, but both designs are still available.
Discounts available for multiple bookings, please see below for details.
Call us now on 01509 218028 to book your place!+
* Class prices include:
-10g of Art Clay Silver for your project
-Use of tools
-Tuition
-Silver chain to complete your necklace (if appropriate)
-Packaging to take your finished piece home in
-Light Refreshments
Multiple Bookings: Price per class is £60. However, multiple bookings discounts are as follows:
Total for 2 places/classes: £99
Total for 4 places/classes: £179
Multiples apply for multiple people booking together on one masterclass session or one person booking multiple masterclass sessions.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided during masterclasses, but if you are booking multiple masterclasses you may wish to book a lunch at the venue at an additional cost. If you require lunch or an overnight stay please mention this on booking as we may be able to negotiate better rates with the venue.
+ Phones will be open today (23rd) until 1pm and thereafter 9am-5pm Mon-Fri except Bank Holidays.
To book your place, call us on 01509 218028. Make sure you hurry as places will be filled fast!+
About the Tutors:
Larissa Johnson
The masterclasses will be run by Larissa Johnson who is a Senior Certified Art Clay Instructor. Larissa studied Jewellery Design at university and subsequently gained qualifications in teaching and accountancy, and has focused on the arts and crafts sector for many years. Since being introduced to Art Clay Silver, she has been won over by the versatility and convenience of working with this wonderful product. She currently runs her own business of supplying Art Clay products and tools as well as running various workshops in her studio in Berkshire and other venues around the UK and Europe. Due to her passion for Art Clay, Larissa was invited to teach Kirstie Allsop to make an Art Clay Key which made part of her entry with the WI into the New Forest Hampshire county show. Their entry won a prize and was featured as part of Kirstie's Handmade Britain on Channel 4. Larissa's website is http://www.theschoolofjewelleryandcraft.co.uk/
Natalia Colman
Natalia has had a passion for jewellery all her life and uses it extensively in her fashion styling work. She has a vast, personal collection of jewellery and first started making jewellery using crystals and polymer clay when she was 17 years old. Natalia’s area of expertise is metal clay, she teaches jewellery making using Art clay Silver and Art Clay Copper and is a certified Art Clay Instructor. Natalia’s articles and designs have appeared in many jewellery making magazines and she is Guest Designer on a Jewellery TV channel. Natalia has released two best selling DVDs about silver clay jewellery making; ‘Silver Clay Made Simple’ and ‘Further Adventures in Silver Clay’. Natalia’s website is www.silverclaycreations.co.uk
And what's more, Beads Direct staff will be attending the classes too!! :) We can't wait to meet you there.
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