New Sacred Star Class Added

posted: Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Due to demand I've added a brand-new Sacred Star class this May!This class is a beaded ornament/ decoration which sits on its own specially designed stand which can be used to display it all year round.Inspired by the large (7

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Vessel Projects Inspiration

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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Fun Memories Of Kew Masterclasses 2026

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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Meraki Behind The Scenes

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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Bead Sparks 2026 Launches

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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More Project Variations

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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Celestial Virtual Classes

posted: Thursday, 19th March 2026

Celestial is here!

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Chartres Virtual Class 2026

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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Estrella Virtual Class 2026

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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Bead Sparks 2026 Coming Soon

posted: Thursday, 12th March 2026

Roll on November when Stephanie Burnham and I return with more Bead Sparks fun!

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