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Bead Sparks Retreat 2023

Thursday, 16 November 2023 - Sunday, 19 November 2023

Chartres

'Chartres' from Jean Power combines advanced geometric beadwork with different sizes & shapes of beads and crystals to create a series of beadwork that encompasses vessels and jewellery.

Inspired by stained glass Rose Windows, Chartres uses multiple geometric and crystal based components that can be used in a variety of different ways and the instructions will cover many of these.

Skill Level:

  • Intermediate to Advanced
  • Participants must be comfortable with Peyote Stitch and small beads

Requirements:

A full requirements list will be provided. The project uses:

  • Size 11 Cylinder beads e.g. Delicas or Aikos
  • Size 15 Miyuki seed beads
  • 8mm Chaton crystals
  • 4mm Bicone crystals

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Jean Power

Jean Power is a multi award-winning jewellery designer whose work in beads is inspired by geometry, form, colour and the beads themselves.

World-renowned for bringing a unique modern twist to this ancient art-form, Jean is the author of multiple books on beading & jewellery-making and travels extensively teaching her unique designs. You can see more of her work on her website at www.jeanpower.com