Beaded Jewellery Workshop

Looking for an experience that’s relaxing, creative and a little bit special to do in Melbourne or the Dandenong Ranges? Step into Tall Trees Studio in beautiful Olinda and enjoy a hands-on jewellery making workshop designed to help you slow down, unwind, and create something uniquely yours.Whether you come along solo, with your bestie, or as part of a small group, this workshop is the perfect way to switch off, reconnect, spend a meaningful few hours surrounded by like-minded people and create your very own beaded jewellery to take home.With our small class sizes (maximum 8 participants), you’ll enjoy an intimate and relaxed atmosphere where you can learn at your own pace, ask questions freely, and receive expert guidance from your tutor Siobhan, who will provide support at every step of the process.Slow down. Create with intention. Have a few laughs. Leave with something beautiful.What You’ll Experience:In our Beading 101 class you will not only have fun, you’ll walk away having:

• Learnt the fundamentals of beaded jewellery making, design and construction — including using tiger tail, crimp beads, clasps, jump rings, head pins, bead caps and more to achieve a professional finish.
• Explored your individual style — go boho, minimalist, modern, colourful, or classic. Match, mismatch, or mix it all up — the design choices are endless and uniquely yours.
• Designed and handcrafted your own necklace, bracelet, and earrings that are professional in finish, personal in meaning and entirely your own design.
• Received friendly, expert guidance from Siobhan, an experienced jewellery maker and creative tutor who is passionate about helping you make your ideas shine and who’ll support and encourage you every step of the way.
• Able to upgrade to gemstones at $70 per person, pay on the day. Higher quality pearls are also available and will be per pearl strand cost, pay on the day.

Why Choose Tall Trees Studio?Unlike large, fast paced workshops, we believe in quality over quantity. Our focus is on learning and the joy of creating with intention — not rushing through a project.It’s our quality bead selection too! You’ll have access to our stunning collection of materials in all shapes, colours and styles, including glass, crystal, gemstone chips, ceramic, acrylic, wood, metal, and polymer clay beads to create beautiful lasting keepsakes of your time learning with us. We use stainless steel or plated brass findings in class, and for a touch of luxury we also offer optional upgrades that you can view and pay on the day including semi-precious gemstones and pearls plus sterling silver or gold-filled components.Enjoy the calm pace of our studio, a cosy cup of tea or coffee with bikkies, and the satisfaction of making something beautiful with your own hands.The Details

• Duration: 3–3.5 hours
• Location: Tall Trees Studio, Olinda – in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges
• Group Size: Small boutique- style classes with a maximum of 8 participants for in house events.
• Includes: Tuition, use of all tools, and enough findings and beads to create your chosen necklace, bracelet, and earrings or a combination of this.
• Optional: Bring your own sentimental beads to incorporate into your design

Suitable For: Beginners and creatives of all experience levels – perfect for a girls’ day out, mums’ treat, a solo creative escape or anyone who loves handmade and meaningful experiences.Bookings are essential — spaces are limited to ensure a quality experience for all.Choose a date listed, buy a voucher for a gift or contact us to arrange a private group session.Make a Day of It.Before or after your workshop, enjoy everything Olinda and the Dandenong Ranges have to offer — boutique shops, lush gardens, cosy cafés, and forest walks just moments away.**Note: This class needs a minimum of two participants to proceed.Choose from the dates and times scheduled or get in touch to discuss your individual or private function needs. Be sure to take a look at the other jewellery making classes on offer at Tall Trees Studio too.Photo's depict jewellery made by the tutor and are for context and inspiration, and used as a guide on what you can expect to achieve in this class. Combine your class with lots to do and see locally in and around the beautiful tree lined town of Olinda specifically or the many attractions of the Dandenong Ranges.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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WORKSHOP OUTCOME: One short necklace and earrings set, or 2x bracelet and earrings set or one x extra-long necklace.MATERIALS - Participants have access to all seed beads in 2/2.5/3mm and limited house beads e.g. gemstone chips, small crystal/glass, evil eye etc. Tall Trees Studio will supply all basic materials including findings in stainless steel or plated brass findings.Upgrades - Yes, select and pay on the day.

• Sterling silver and gold filled sold separately,
• A+ pearls strands sold separately,
• Focal beads upgrade $25 - choose up to 6 single gemstones or pearls to use as focal pieces.
• Full upgrade to pearls and gemstone beads $70 - choose from the full range of pearls and facetted gemstones

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