Workshop Calendar

‘Flowers & Frames’ Jewellery Workshop

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Using a variety of acrylic frames in flowers, arches and circles – think super light weight, in gorgeous pastels and metallics – and adding beads – students will learn how to create unique earrings with Paula. Students will be able to choose from 5 different designs on the day and can purchase additional kits if ...

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Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Cuffs & Bangles Workshop

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Take your polymer clay skills to the next level as Dani shows you not only how to create her mokume gane but also how to create bangles and cuffs from these veneers. You’ll learn how to construct your bangle and how to reduce the amount of work needed when finishing your pieces to obtain a ...

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Paint Intuitively with Leanne

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Embark on a creative journey like never before with this brand new workshop where Leanne will teach you about various mediums and guide you through painting intuitively. Discover the joy of expressing your innermost emotions and thoughts through the vibrant language of colors. In this immersive experience, students will be guided by Leanne to trust ...

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Faux Enameling | A Comprehensive Introduction

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Dani, with Erin as her assistant, will show you how to create some beautiful faux enamel pieces that you can then turn into jewellery or accessories. This is very much a freeform workshop where students will be shown several techniques and then given the freedom to follow their creativity and create in their own style, ...

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‘Art for Mental Health’ Workshop

There is no doubt that art and creativity have a positive impact on our health – particularly our mental health. This brand new workshop from Leanne focuses on a number of practices such as neurographic art to help support students’ mental health. Neurographic art helps to interpret, express, explore and resolve emotions and thoughts, understand ...

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An Introduction to Silver Metal Clay

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

After 5 years living internationally, Lara is back in Australia and ready to get back to her ‘Whimsical’ family. We are so excited to have her back and are hoping that once again she will be regular here at the studio. If you’ve never used Metal Clay before, this workshop is for you! This class ...

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Creating Butterfly Canes from Polymer Clay Workshop

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

In this brand new workshop, Siobhan will teach you, step by step, how to achieve a stunning butterfly wing cane from polymer clay that can be used in multiple applications. You will firstly create a complex skinner blend plug of your choice of colours before embarking on transforming it into a spectacular butterfly wing. The ...

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Bursts of Colour Workshop

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Step into a world of vivid colour and uncomplicated creativity with this brand new workshop. Leanne will introduce students to an exciting new medium that has endless possibilities and potential within the page. Whether you’re a seasoned artist seeking inspiration or a newcomer to the world of mixed media colour, this workshop is sure to ...

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Pods and Leaves | An Introduction to Fold Forming & Metal Forming

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Learn the basics of foldforming to create leaves and pods from metal. You will learn about work hardening and annealing metal, flame colouring metal, colouring metal with other patinas, texturing, cleaning and drilling metal, and creating jewellery with your pieces (including making your own ear hooks if you wish). This is a freeform class where ...

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CosClay Figurative Sculpture Workshop

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Sculpting is fun, and can be approached in many different ways. In this brand new, full day class we will be using CosClay and exploring and creating polymer clay components and the foundation skills required in order to create a successful figurative sculpt. The day starts with a fun exercise and two technique demonstration sessions. ...

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‘Wrapped and Woven’ | Tumbled Stone Pendant Wire Workshop

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

In this brand new workshop, Alana will introduce you to the fundamentals of wire-wrapping and wire-weaving techniques, allowing you to create your own beautiful and unique tumbled stone pendant. We’ll start by covering the essential techniques of wire wrapping, teaching you how to construct a wire cage to securely hold your chosen tumbled stone. You’ll ...

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‘Carousel’ Pendant Workshop

The Whimsical Bead Studio Healesville, Victoria, Australia

Create a decadent pendant, with varying pearl, and ‘Rula’ bead circlets, encasing a crystal in the smaller piece. Finished with a drop bead and a simple silk ribbon, you can make this piece in one day and wear it straight from class. Use netting, peyote and beadweaving stitches to make a unique, everyday wear piece. ...

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