Pandorion beading classes

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List the beads in our catalogue. Search for beads by type, size and colour.

Ear wires, necklace clasps, and everything to finish your beadwork.

We have a range of kits for making lovely beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The kits include needle and thread, beads, and a full set of instructions, and are suitable for beginners to intermediate level.

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We are building up a gallery of some of the beadwork that our students have made. Click here to see it

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Beading classes at Pandorion

Pandorion has a programme of beading classes and workshops to suit everyone from the beginner to the more advanced.
Many of the classes are run in the shop in Colchester, and some are available via distance learning.

For classes run at the shop, there is a maximum of 8 students per class.

Watch this short video of some of the students enjoying themselves at a Pandorion workshop.

Here is a summary of what's on offer. You can click on the links below for more detailed information.

City&Guilds Bead Needle Weaving 7722-11 Level 1

We are pleased to say that we are a C&G Approved Centre for 3 courses in Bead Needle Weaving.

We currently offer distance learning for the 7722 level 1 course. Students can work at their own pace at home and we are just a phone call or email away. To achieve the certificate you will need to complete 7 projects of beadwork and the basics of colour, line and texture.

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C&G Level 1

City&Guilds Bead Needle Weaving 7822-73 Level 2

The level 2 course is now available for distance learning.

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C&G Level 2

Mixed Ability Classes

Our Beginners and Improvers Course runs for six weeks, and is held several times throughout the year. It is open to all, regardless of your level of beading knowledge.

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Mixed ability

Gallery

Click here to see some of the work that our beading students have made.

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Gallery

Precious Metal Clay

We occasionally run a Saturday workshop in Precious Metal Clay (PMC), where you can learn how to make simple jewellery items in silver. The next workshop will be on the 14th of August.

Please contact us for more information.