Seed and Heishi Bead Cuteness 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, a mother daughter team 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 and 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 Seed & Heshi Bead Cuteness class you will not only have fun, you’ll walk away having:

• Learnt the fundamentals of beaded jewellery making, design and construction using these beads — including using elastic tiger tail, crimp beads, clasps, jump rings and more to achieve a professional finish.
• Explored your individual style — make trending multi strand bracelets, friendship bracelets, or 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 or a combination of these 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.

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 seed beads, acrylic beads and heshi beads in all sorts colours plus limited access to our other beads for creating focal points in your designs including glass, crystal, gemstone chips, ceramic, wood, metal, and polymer clay. Create beautiful lasting keepsakes of your time learning with us or create your very own handmade gifts for family, friends or even teachers. 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 lolly to keep you focussed, and the satisfaction of making something beautiful with your own hands.The Details

• Duration: 2.5 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, mummy and daughter time or anyone who loves handmade and meaningful experiences.
• Age – 8+ Note that Children under 15 must be accompanied by a participating/paying adult.

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 ItBefore 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.Photos 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. WORKSHOP OUTCOME: One each of necklace, bracelet and earrings or 2x bracelet and 2x earrings.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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