Experienced tutors teach an extensive workshop program from weekly, weekend & 4 week courses at the Etelage upstairs studio. Tutors offer a personalised, informative & inspirational experience for every student in a fun, relaxed & friendly atmosphere.
Learn how to use wire & create amazing jewellery that will surprise & impress you as well as your friends.
Wire is really versatile. Rigid wire can be bent, coiled, twisted, woven and manipulated to form different shapes and link beads together. Wire is available in different gauges, hardness, shape, finish and colour. Rigid wire can be bent, coiled, twisted, woven and manipulated to form different shapes and link beads together. Wire is available in different gauges, hardness, shape, finish and colour. Wire is measured in millimetres except in the USA where it is measured by gauge known as the Standard Wire Gauge or SWG*.
Etelage are now stockists of a beautiful range of quality English beading wires.
● crochet masterclass
Learn basic crochet stitches to make your own crochet jewellery.
TIP: use 30gu wire and a number 6 crochet needle
Sat 25 June 10:30am – 4pm cost: $99
Tutor: Nanda Altavilla became obsessed with small shiny objects when she accompanied her Mum to work in a bridal shop. She learned to crochet at nine, taught by a friend of the family. However it was not until much later that she discovered that crocheting with wire and beads can make unique and beautiful jewellery. Nanda is a local resident, a scientist and Mum.
● woven beaded brooch
Using wire, small Czech crystals & a brooch sieve. Weave 8 petals to create a unique flower brooch.
TIP: use 26gu for weaving
Sat 16 July Time: 10:30am-3pm Cost:$79
Tutor: Christine Smalley Founder & Creative Director, shares her passion & knowledge of jewellery design in regular workshops.
Her passion for the modern deco 1920s style, 1970s boho chic, artisan traditions & vintage design governs her artistic expression.
Christine established Etelage in 2002. Two instructional beading DVDs later & a business nomination for business innovation (Telstra Awards 2009) Christine continues to persue excellence in her passion for all things adorned. Christine is also a regular blogger, teacher (incl TAFE, Notebook Magazine's Craftroom and schools) and loves all things vintage. Christine teaches introductory to advanced creative jewellery making, including the design principles of colour, texture & composition to create innovative work from Etelage’s impressive unique bead range!
● wire wrapped earrings
Learn how to create a frame, then wire wrap crystals around it to create great 1960s inspired earrings.
TIP: use 18gu to create a frame and 24gu for wrapping beads around it.
Tues July 26 Time: 7:15- 9:45 cost: $49
Tutor: Christine Smalley
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beautiful beads and bespoke jewellery
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beautiful beads and bespoke jewellery
