Weaving beads with a loom is a beautiful and traditional Native American art form that you can learn to do, too, with our Beading Technique. Once you have added the warp to your loom, you are ready to begin weaving the weft, which is what you call the thread and beads that run across the warp. You can learn how to make bracelets in designs of your choice.
The 4 hr workshop will take the participants through the whole process of threading the warp of loom and then weave on the weft
All the materials needed ( needle, thread, beads, and loom) will be provided for the project.
Artist – Bhavna Gupta (Crafts Maiden, Bangalore)
Day & Date – Saturday, 24th November
Time -10am -2pm
Fees – Rs 1800 per participant (includes all taxes and material costs) – Loom will be provided only for the workshop and not a giveaway.
Looms are available on amazon or can be bought at the venue separately.
Geometric beadwork workshop is a beading workshop for beginners to learn all about Geometric bead weaving.
Geometric beadwork is an advanced beading technique using world’s finest, “Delica” beads from Japan. Learn the bead weaving techniques of “Peyote” and “Brick Stitch” with Bhavna Gupta. Participants will learn to create their own patterns and weave a personal accessory using these techniques during the 8-hour workshop. They will be taking home a unique beading kit with 8 color pallet of Delica beads, Mat, Needle & 8 Lbs Wax coated Fireline Thread. Limited seats can be accommodated per session as this is an intensive, hands-on workshop.
Day & Date: Sat, Feb 24th & Sun, Feb 25th
Time: 10 am – 2pm (both days)
Venue: Bloom & Grow, Koramangala
Fee – Rs 3,500/- per head (includes all material required for the workshop)
Materials include:
Crafts Maiden Delica Starter Kit worth Rs 1150
1g (Approx 200 pcs) each of 8 Different colors of Miyuki Delica Beads Size #11 including gold and Silver.
5 g (Approx 500 pcs) each of 2 colors Japanese Toho Seed Beads Size #11
1 Beadlone Beading Needle
1 Beading Mat
7mts of Fireline 6Lb Wax coated Nylon Thread
Bead weaving is a great technique and requires minimal space and tools, so it’s easy to get started.
-You will learn 3 core techniques, which will help you understand the basic thread-paths and how you can construct and embellish a piece of beadwork. We will learn how to make earrings, beaded rope necklace and bracelet using the below techniques.
– Right Angle Weave
– Tubular Netting
– Russian Spiral
-Attaching clasps and ear hooks to your designs
-Understand the various tools and types of beads available and what works best with what pattern
-Types of thread available
-Other Resources like links to online resources etc
-Q&A
Who can learn it
This is a beginner workshop, so the only pre-requisite is to be able to thread a needle.
What you need to bring to this class:
All raw materials will be provided. The materials provided will be enough to complete the projects you will learn and begin in the workshop.
However, if you have any ideas of what you would like to make, feel free to bring pictures, sketches or ideas. We can discuss and can provide you with suggestions.
Date – Feb 3rd and 4th
Time – 2pm – 6pm
Cost – Rs 3,500 per participant (includes all material cost)
Register by paying Rs 1000 as advance
Geometric beadwork is an advanced beading technique that allows intricate patterns to be hand crafted into unique pieces of art or personalized accessories. The range of patterns is only limited by minds creativity. The beading technique involves weaving of very tiny “Delica” Seed beads (made of glass) coming from Japan using a fine but very strong thread. The uniqueness of these beads lies in their exact dimensions and cuts. The three key methods used include Peyote, Crochet and Loom weaving. Aside of regular jewelry items, this technique allows you to make 3 dimensional structure in a multitude of colors which can be then incorporated into any kind of personal accessories as charms, bookmarks, keyrings, bag holders etc. These beads are the finest seed beads in the world for no small reason.
Demonstration
A 45-minutes introductory session for the Audience showcasing the beads and the various techniques of Geometric Beadwork through projects that the artist has completed. During the session, the Audience will be able to see the techniques.
About the artist
The artist was introduced to beadwork by an Austrian friend in the Philippines where she lived for almost 8 years. It is through beading that not only did she discover inner peace in a foreign land, also found my inner calling, and a method to give shape to my ideas. She also developed a connect with a worldwide community that believes in Teaching, Learning and Creating things.
Date: Sunday, 26th Novemebr 2017
Time: First session: 2.30pm-3.15pm
Second session: 3.30pm -4.15pm
Fees: This is a free demonstration (Pre-registration is mandatory)
Venue: Bloom & Grow, Koramangala
Bead Jewelry Making – Beginner workshop in Bangalore
Bloom & Grow brings to you an intensive 8-10 hour workshop spread across two days on bead jewelry making.
Students may choose between –
a. 1-day workshop (Rs.1800/-), wherein you will learn :
5 different types of earrings
3 bracelets
2 necklaces
You take away all your wonderful creations.
b. 2 days workshop (Rs.3500/-) wherein you will learn :
10 different types of earrings
5 types of bracelets and
4 necklaces
You take away all your wonderful creations, a tool kit along with your findings.
The workshop would also cover:
Introduction and understanding of the various tools used for making beaded jewelry
Different types of beads
Various findings and materials used for making this jewelry
Different methods used in bead jewelry making
Details on the procurement of material and tools
Needless to say, you can carry the creative work that you finish. Wear it, gift it or sell it!
Date: 23th & 24th February 2019
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 2.00pm -6.00pm
Venue: Bloom & Grow, Bangalore
Fee: Rs 1800 for one day or Rs 3500 for two-day workshop (Booking fee of Rs 500/- can be paid online and the balance can be paid at the venue)
