posted: Tuesday, 31st March 2026
It might not always seem obvious, as each finished piece is a different shape and made of different materials & components, but there is often a path of ideas running from one project to another with my large vessels
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posted: Sunday, 29th March 2026
Back by popular demand!In April 2026 Stephanie Burnham and I will be teaching our striking masterclass virtually over 3 sessions with 2 different times which we hope will suit you
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posted: Saturday, 28th March 2026
I posted back in January about sitting with paper & felt tips figuring out a new geometric structure I'd not made before and at the time I wasn't sure if it would work in beads
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posted: Thursday, 26th March 2026
Bead Sparks 2026 is here!We're excited today to launch our projects for this November and bring you all the information about booking a space or entering the ballot.If you booked for last year (or are on our mailing-list) we have already emailed you so do check your inbox
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posted: Friday, 20th March 2026
How many variants of a project are too many?…. None!Having fun working on the 4th variant of a new project which will be revealed very soon…It was fun to go back to the drawing board and play with one of the original components to make this and it's got me thinking about other variants I can make…
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posted: Thursday, 19th March 2026
Celestial is here!
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posted: Sunday, 15th March 2026
Chartres is back!A brand new set of dates for this 3-part (spread over 3 months) intermediate/ advanced class to create a stunning beaded vessel with multiple lids/ pendants
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posted: Friday, 13th March 2026
Estrella is back for 2026!This 2-session Zoom beading class is to make a striking and unique pendant/ brooch which combines geometric beadwork with crystals for a real wow factor
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posted: Thursday, 12th March 2026
Roll on November when Stephanie Burnham and I return with more Bead Sparks fun!
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posted: Wednesday, 11th March 2026
The Summer 2026 Secret Beadalong has launched!Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about the 12th Summer Secret Beadalong... and 24th Secret Beadalong in total...This summer I've been inspired to revisit a previous summer Beadalong, which was interchangeable, to add new parts..
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posted: Tuesday, 10th March 2026
It's your last chance to book at spot at my only Crystal Petals classes for 2026 so be sure to sign-up soon if you want to come as spaces are limited
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posted: Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
What a different 1/4 century makes!
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posted: Friday, 6th February 2026
My Sacred Star classes begin next week (there's a date in April also) so if you want to do this advanced class then grab one of the remaining spots asap!
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posted: Wednesday, 4th February 2026
* Coming home from a holiday filled with sunshine & fun to cold & snow = boo* Coming home to post filled with sparkly Rivolis = yay!
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posted: Saturday, 31st January 2026
I've snuck away for some Winter sun as I desperately needed some vitamin D and warmth but of course and fitting in beading as I play with a project variation by the pool each day.
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posted: Friday, 23rd January 2026
Designing a project is never a straight line in one direction from start to finish, but a winding road with twists & turns plus set-backs amongst the triumphs.
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posted: Thursday, 8th January 2026
After much demand my Stallur pattern has launched!Stallur is a striking series of beadwork which combines geometric & crystal beaded pendants/ earrings with their own beaded stand for display and storage
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posted: Tuesday, 6th January 2026
When something's the same but different…
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posted: Thursday, 1st January 2026
What a colourful year 2025 was… even if my Top Nine posts on Instagram have a bit of repetition!I guess some projects just catch the eye and my Crystal Lotus, Horizon & Celestial (all of which will return as classes in 2026) were especially popular
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