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<\/a>\n\tLaying out their necklaces and choosing beads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
My daughter and I gave a workshop for children in the 2nd grade up on the Monday before Christmas.\u00a0 We taught them how to design a necklace, bracelet, and earrings.\u00a0 They learned about symetrical and asymetrical design.\u00a0 They learned the names of chain nose, round nose and bent nose pliers, and crimping pliers.<\/p>\n
Each child made one necklace and then either a bracelet or a pair of earrings.\u00a0 They learned how to use crimps and the crimping pliers; how to make dangles and loops; and how to add a clasp and earring findings.<\/p>\n
We had a selection of beads and plated findings for them to choose from, all included in the workshop cost.<\/p>\n
Each student had\u00a0 a “station” set up, with a hand towel for a mat, and their own set of scissors, bent nose, chain nose and round nose pliers.\u00a0 They had a grand time going through the different beads and findings, and laying out their designs.<\/p>\n
We enjoyed watching them work, and the huge range of designs the girls came up with.<\/p>\n
At the end they wrapped the items they had made as presents in Christmas paper and ribbon, and were ready to take their gifts home.\u00a0 I was impressed that each girl made at least one of her items as a gift.<\/p>\n
It was our first beading class for children, and went very well.\u00a0 We will definitely do it again, and I will work up a list of classes that we can offer to give to the area arts commissions and recreation departments.<\/p>\n