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Godfrey Hole House,
Godfrey Hole,
Hopton,
Wirksworth,
Derbyshire,
DE4 4DF

Jewellery from Wire & Beads - Sara Withers

	This all absorbing workshops provides a wonderful introduction to using wire and beads to make jewellery. Over the 2 days students will be able complete earrings, necklaces and simple brooches, all based on the manipulation of wire. Many different techniques will be covered, all of which may be continued at home without the need for specialist equipment.
The course The techniques taught can be achieved with the use of simple tools and materials. They provide a framework for jewellery-making that can be pursued in the home without using chemicals, burners or other expensive apparatus. No prior experience of jewellery-making is necessary. It is useful, however, to have some dexterity and good eyesight - or glasses!
	Tutor: Sara Withers Sara produces a range of exquisite jewellery, assembling her own hand crafted beads together with others collected from around the world. Her intricate work can be seen at shows and galleries throughout the country. Sara is the author of several books on the art of bead making and jewellery. Titles include 'Exotic Beads', 'Beautiful Beading' and 'The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques'. Her latest, 'The Encyclopedia of Wire & Jewellery Techniques' is due out early 2010.
	Materials The cover charge for the two-day course is £12 which includes wires and a selection of beads. Additional beads can be purchased from the tutor if desired or students may prefer to bring their own. Dig out your old broken items of jewellery and give them new lease of life! Information on suppliers, bead societies and publications will be given during the course.

To view Sara's own website visit www.sarawithers.co.uk

Godfrey Hole House, Godfrey Hole, Hopton, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF

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