Workshops

Bunyip Beads & Buttons Craft Classes are held in our lovely new workroom, next to The Real McCoy Arcade, a buttons throw away from the shop.  Evening classes are held in the shop itself. 

Full day classes cost £45 and are from 10.30am-4 pm with 1 hour for lunch. 

Half day classes cost £25 - morning sessions from 10.30am-1pm and afternoon sessions from 1.30pm-4pm.

Evening classes cost £20 and are from 5.45pm-7.45pm.

Bunyip Junior classes are £15 and are for 1½ hours.  There are both morning and afternoon sessions available, see Kids Classes section for full information.

All our classes have a maximum number of 8 per class, booking is essential.   We provide lots of lovely refreshments during the lessons.  Prices include some materials.

To book a place, call into the shop, phone 01392 437377 or email info@bunyipbeads.com , you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place.  The deposit is £20 for a full day class, £10 for a half day or evening class and £5 for kids classes.  The deposit can be paid by card over the phone or in the shop.

Terms and Conditions:

Booking  is on a first come first served basis, your deposit secures your place on the class.

We have the right to cancel any class . If we do cancel your class we will return your deposit or move you to another class, whichever is more appropriate.

We require 14 days notice for cancellation, deposits cannot be refunded if less than 14 days notice is given.

We will endeavour, in all eventualities, to deal fairly with any problems that may arise and in return expect to be dealt with fairly by you.

Bunyip Junior Classes: children attending must have an adult with them as they arrive, all absent parents/guardians  will be required to provide contact details and must be in the vicinity of the arcade for the duration of the lesson.  Children who misbehave during any lesson may be excluded from that and any other lesson without a refund being given.

If you would like a workshop tailored to your needs, whether it's a hen do, birthday party or you simply have a big enough group to fill a workshop, please do ask. We can often arrange different dates and times to suit you.

Bunyip Jewellery Making Classes

Cat Frampton has been Bunyip's jewellery teacher for 3 years and has been working in the shop, almost, since it opened.  All her classes are perfect for beginners or improvers.

Beaded Jewellery-Making Class: Full day

Over a full day come and learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Starting with basic earring making and moving on to look at differing threads for necklace making. The afternoon is spent working on a project of your choice with help on hand as it's needed.

Dates: Thurs 18th March, Thurs 15th April. 

Button Jewellery-Making Class: Afternoon

 Spend an afternoon in Bunyip's lovely workroom being shown how to make earrings and a necklace out of pretty, funky buttons. The skills you will learn can be used in all other jewellery making.

Dates:  Sat 13th March

Tiara Making Class: Afternoon

Wedding tiaras can  be expensive, but they don't need to be!  Create a beautiful tiarausing wire and simple techniques.  The design you will be taught can be altered to create the tiara of your dreams. In the 2 ½ hours you will learn how to wrap wire, add beads to a tiara band, create bead flowers and how to finish the piece off so it is easy to wear all day without pinching!

Date: Sat 10th April

Beginner class: Evening

Come in and learn the basics of jewellery making. We begin by making a lovely pair of earrings using headpins and simple wire looping techniques. We move on to making a necklace, learning techniques that will help you with future jewellery making. At the end of the two hour session there is time to ask questions, start a new project or bring out a work in progress that is causing you problems.

 

Dates: Tues 9^th Mar,  Thurs 25^th March, Thurs 8^th April, Thurs 22^nd April

Finishing Techniques: Evening

This class is aimed at people who want to finish pieces to a higher standard. You will learn about different threads; their strengths and weaknesses and which findings fit them. You will leave with a selection of reference threads with their findings so you can use them in your future designs. The lesson ends with time for questions or problem solving and time to begin a new project.

Dates: Tues 16^th March, Tues 13^th April

Wirework Workshop: Evening

In this workshop you will learn how to turn a professional wrapped loop, a technique that makes finished jewellery so much neater and more secure.  We'll then move on to using wire and beads to make a ring.  This technique can be used for making all sorts of pieces, you'll leave with your head buzzing with ideas!  The session concludes with time for questions and problem solving.

Dates: Thurs 11^th March, Thurs 29^th April.

Make 'n Take

Thurs 4th March, Thurs 1st April (no joke!)

Get creative and meet other beaders, all for less than the price of a night out!

1st Thursday of the month, 5pm-8pm, £5 per person, including a free drink Bring a piece you want to finish, ask questions and learn a new technique. Or just come along to meet like-minded people and have fun with beads!

Once a month we will be opening the shop in the evening to everyone interested in coming along and making some beautiful beady things, from beginners to experienced jewellery makers.

This is a completely informal session and is open to all. Short informal lessons will be taught and Bunyip's experienced staff will be available to answer questions and demonstrate techniques.

We'll have all our tools and findings on hand, so you can try before you buy! Bring your friends, have a glass of wine (or a softie) and some nibbles while enjoying some relaxed beading time.

Bunyip Junior - Kids Jewellery Making Classes

Diana Gurr has been teaching children for 10 years and is CRB cleared. She has been making jewellery for 7 years and works in Bunyip regularly.

Bunyip Junior classes will be one off, small classes of up to 6 children. The classes are aimed at teaching children to make a number of items of jewellery including bracelets and necklaces.  They are for children who would love to make jewellery but need a little bit of help and technical know-how.  The classes are 1 ½ hours, with a snack break. All materials will be included.

A parent or guardian must be close to hand during the lesson and contactable by mobile phone. Or they are welcome to join in and learn too!

Bunyip Junior classes will be split into two age groups.

6-9 class dates and times:

Saturday 13^th March -10.30am-12pm

Saturday 10^th April -10.30am-12pm

10-13 class dates and times:

Saturday 20^th March 10.30am-12pm

Saturday 17^th April 10.30am-12pm

Classes can be arranged for a birthday or special treat, please contact us for more details.