Mansfield & District

Beadwork

Our weekly Beadwork Group has a maximum of 6 members - all places are full at present.

Our current projects at the moment are based around making gifts for family and friends, personalised Torch Keyrings and Pen Wraps, Trinket Tins and other Ornaments, etc.

A WhatsApp Group named Beading Bedlam have been set up especially for the Beadwork Group. This enables members to keep in touch, get access to help and support, ask questions, send photos and patterns and tutorials whenever they need it between Group meetings.

The Beadwork Group meets at Marilyn Jones’s home every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon.

Marilyn has also been running a separate Monday Beadwork Group for eight years, which you are welcome to join when the Wednesday group is full.

A lot of Beadwork knowledge has been acquired during that time.

A large conservatory ensures that everyone has enough space and the best natural light possible (you definitely need it for threading tiny beading needles).

Mansfield U3A's Beadwork Group will enable members to share knowledge and learn new Beadwork stitches and techniques to make beautiful items. Checkout some of our Photos that show just some of the items created.

Using the finest beads, stones, and crystals, different stitches and techniques will be covered mainly, Peyote, Brick, Square, Herringbone, Right Angle Weave (RAW), Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW). We will also have the opportunity to work with a Beading Loom to make flat pieces.

The group is always open to new suggestions according to members' interests and provides the opportunity to try out something new. Beginners as well as experienced Beaders are welcome.

Members can source their own beads and materials and a Treasurer has been appointed to keep track of any money when the members want to order beads and materials collectively to share the costs. Marilyn also has a varied stash from which beads and other materials can be purchased at cost.

For information of all activities, please go to the Events page.

Contact the Group Leader Marilyn Jones via email: marilyn.jones1947@gmail.com or Landline: 01773 819155 or Mobile: 07803 244841 for more information.

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