NEW CLASS! Dichroic Glass Fusing: Sunday 1 August: 11am-4pm

We are thrilled to offer you this new course in dichroic glass fusing - but beware.... it's addictive! In this class you will learn how to make beautiful pendants and cabochons. The colours are wonderful and the results fantastic!

You'll learn how to cut the glass as well as how to execute "full" and "tack" fusing. We promise you won't be disappointed.

This class is suitable for complete beginners and you'll take home three finished pendants.

Fee: £85 which includes tuition, all materials and loan of tools.

For more information or to book your place, pop in to see us, visit our website or call us on 0131 228 5058.

Love,

The girls at the Little Bead Shop x

Just for Father's Day - Silver Fingerprint Jewellery 10% Discount Special Offer!

We all know it's Father's day this Sunday and the girls at the Little Bead Shop are delighted to tell you that, just for this weekend, we are offering a fantastic 10% discount on silver fingerprint jewellery!

By using a combination of traditional silversmithing techniques and Art Clay Silver (often referred to as metal clay) we can capture a fingerprint directly into fine silver. What better gift for a dad than his child's fingerprint cast into a beautiful pair of cuff links or a charm for a necklace? It makes a perfect, truly personal gift.

Pushed for time? If you pop in before 2pm on Saturday you can get your beautiful personalised gift the very same day!

Arranging your silver fingerprint jewellery is easy - just pop in to see us or call us on 0131 228 5058 and tell us your requirements.

Love,

The girls at the Little Bead Shop

Children's Classes: Beautiful Beaded Ribbon Necklace: Saturday 10 July and Saturday 31st July

This amazing class will show budding young jewellery designers how to make beautiful necklaces using organza ribbon and sparkly beads.

Helen will take you through this three strand necklace project and show you how to use ribbon crimps for a professional finish and how to knot ribbon to suspend beads!

The classes cost £10 and are running:


Saturday 10 July 11am-12.30pm
Saturday 31st July 11am-12.30pm


This class is suitable for children ages 10 and above and all materials are provided. There are only six places per class so book soon to avoid disappointment!

Remember to pop in to see us, visit our website or give us a call on 0131 228 5058 if you would like any more information.

Love,


The girls at the Little Bead Shop x

Children's Charm Bracelet Class: Tuesday 6th July and Tuesday 27th July

In this brilliant class, Helen will show you how to turn any beads you like into lovely charms, which you will then turn into a beautiful spangly gold or silver plated charm bracelet!

You will be shown how to use pliers properly, and the correct way to do a wrapped loop, an indispensable technique for any budding jewellery designer.

This class is suitable for ages 8 and above, with a maximum of 6 places and costs £12.50, inclusive of all materials.

These great classes are running:

Tuesday 6th July 11am-12.30pm

Tuesday 27th July 11am-12.30pm

Book now as places are limited!

Remember to pop in to see us, visit our website or call us on 0131 228 5058 if you would like more information.

Love,

The girls at the Little Bead Shop x

Children's classes: Fimo Food Making: Thursday 24th June and Thursday 22 July!

Yum yum! Delicious looking treats made into charms? This is your chance to let our very own Zoe show you how to make gorgeous cupcakes like the ones above and turn them into jewellery!

This class lasts for two hours and is suitable for ages 10 and above. Places are limited so book soon!

The classes are on:

Thursday 24 June 11am-1pm

Thursday 22 July 2pm-4pm


The class costs £12.50. The price includes all materials, but bring an apron or old T-shirt as it might get messy!


Give us a ring on 0131 228 5058, visit our website or pop in to see us for more information.


Love,



The girls at the Little Bead Shop x

Just for Father's Day - silver fingerprint jewellery

Father's Day is fast approaching and with 20th June just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about presents. And we all know that getting presents for dads can be a bit tricky sometimes!

And, lets face it, there aren't that many holidays where we get to spoil our dads. So why not treat him to a really special gift?

By using a combination of traditional silversmithing techniques and Art Clay Silver (often referred to as metal clay) we can capture a fingerprint directly into fine silver. Our on site artists are fully qualified in Art Clay Silver so we can guarantee that everything is finished to a high standard.

And what would make a better, more personal gift for dad than a loved one's fingerprints cast into a pair of fine silver cuff links. Or a link in a bracelet or even a necklace?

Arranging your silver fingerprint jewellery is easy. Simply call us or pop in to see us and tell us your requirements.

Now you can "drop in" on a Saturday between 2pm - 5pm to have your, or your child's prints taken. Come along at the beginning of the session and your jewellery will be ready for you by the end of the day!

Please call us on 0131 228 5058, pop in to see us, or visit our website for more information.

Love,

The girls at the Little Bead Shop x

Beginners Bead Stringing - Monday 31 May

At the Little Bead Shop, we know that there's nothing more satisfying than the first time you make a piece of jewellery, apart from of course having someone compliment you on something you've made yourself!

The easiest way to learn how to make jewellery is to start making it - and once you've mastered a few basic techniques, the sky's the limit!

We're pleased to be able to tell you that we are running a Beginners Bead Stringing Class on Monday 31 May 6.30-8.30 pm. Perfect for beginners, this class will teach you the basics from how to use crimps and tigertail, different types of threads and when to use them as well as teaching you about the different types of finishes available.

By the end of the class you will have made a beautiful necklace or bracelet of your own design and leave with the techniques to make the kind of jewellery you've always wanted to!

The class runs from 6.30-8.30pm and costs £15 which includes findings, excludes beads.

For more information, please pop in to see us, give us a call on 0131 228 5058 or visit our website .

Love,

The girls at the Little Bead Shop x