Champagne Forever

Using different beading techniques, create your very own ‘Champagne Forever’ pendant style necklace.

Recycle the metal tops from your champagne corks and add beads using bead embroidery, building your rope from Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW) and join with bead weaving components.

*Please note, this project will not be completed during the zoom sessions but you will have everything you need to finish this at home.

 

Date & Time:
Sunday 15th & 22nd June 2025
10am to 12.30pm

The zoom session will start a few minutes early to allow everyone time to join for the class

Please be ready to start your class at 9.55am so that you don’t miss any important information.

To allow this class to proceed there is a minimum of four participants. To ensure students receive the ideal level of personal attention there is a maximum of twelve students.

 

Venue:
Zoom

To attend this event, you will need a laptop or tablet, the Zoom Application that can easily be downloaded for either Windows, Apple, or Android devices, and a good internet connection.  

A link to the zoom meeting will be sent out in a calendar booking and email prior to the class.

(The pattern will be sent via email a few days before the class)

 

Skill Level:
This class is for Intermediate beaders. An understanding of CRAW stitch and bead weaving would be helpful.

 

Cost:
$140 + Kit - this includes the 5 hours of Tuition and digital pattern.

 

Kit:

Each kit is $75 and includes all of the beads, backing fabric and clay to build components. The kit does not include the champagne tops but they can be added to the kit upon request.

These kits will are available in Black/Silver and Black/Gold

Once you have booked your space in the class, we will pass your details onto Paula who will contact you regarding your kit colour. Paula will post these out to you prior to class.

Local: Order and pay by June 3rd, to be sent out from June 6th (parcel post).
International: Order and Pay by May 20th, to be sent out by May 23rd (international standard shipping). If kits are ordered after these cut-offs, cannot be assured they will reach the student in time for class, will be at the student’s own risk .

 

Other items Required for Class:

• Champagne Cork Tops 
• Your preferred beading needle;
• Your thread of choice (Fireline / Miyuki  KO or OneG);
• Sharp pointy scissors or thread zap;
• Beading Mat;
• Notebook/Pen/Pencil if you would like to take notes.

 

Tutor: Paula Gething
Paula loves to bead … it is how she relaxes, gets creative and learns. Paula has been beading for more than 15 years, and her great thrill is that her passion for beading is being shared with others – either through teaching, sharing her craft or seeing others wear her finished jewellery.
Paula creates under the business name ‘On a String’.

 

Cancellations:
As this course is provided by a guest tutor no refunds will be available for cancellations unless we are able to sell your place to another student. If you need to cancel your booking and have someone willing to take your place in the class please contact Lynda to facilitate this change.

Should the course need to be cancelled full refunds will be paid.