Hand-Beading for Absolute Beginners with Lyras

Take your clothes to the next level with easy-to-learn hand-beading techniques! Using just a needle, some thread and beads we can transform our everyday items into celebratory pieces that sparkle and shine in the light. With guided instruction and materials provided, you can jump right in to this beautiful and time-honoured traditional craft, elevating and personalising just about anything soft.

Whether you’re a complete novice or an expert needleworker looking to expand their knowledge, this class is aimed to be engaging and exciting for all levels.

What will we cover?

In this class, we will cover:

• Essential Tools and Materials

• Threading & Handling Beading Needles

• Beginner-Friendly Techniques

• Ensuring Your Beadwork is Secure

• Caring for Beaded Items

Accessibility

• Wheelchair Accessible Venue

• Gender Neutral Bathrooms

• Quiet Spaces

Who will be teaching

Lyras Daear (she/her) loves all things textiles and sharing her knowledge with anyone who will listen. She has been practicing textiles since 2017, with special interests being hand weaving, embellishment, and patternmaking. Since 2019 Lyras has been facilitating hands-on workshops in her local community. When not making or teaching, you can find her reading up on anything non-fiction. You can find her work on instagram at @byhiraeth and @t4touchcloth

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More about accessibility 

Other questions or accessibility requests? Just shoot us an email at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.