Beaded Necklace Workshop

Libbie Coulson is running a beaded necklace workshop at Hotwalls Studio 8 on Wednesday 4 November, and if you miss that one, she's got two more dates lined up: 6 January and 3 February 2027. Each session runs for about an hour and a half to two hours, and you'll walk away with a finished piece.

It's pitched at beginners and jewellery lovers alike, so you don't need any previous experience to join in. All the materials are provided, which means you can just turn up and get stuck in without worrying about sourcing your own beads or tools. The session starts with the practical side of things: how to finish a necklace securely, so you know it'll actually stay together once you're wearing it. From there, it's over to you to pick your colours and design a piece that reflects your own style.

As for the materials, you'll be working with high-quality Czech fire-polished beads and Miyuki bugle beads, and the whole thing is finished off with a sterling silver clasp. It's a hands-on way to spend a couple of hours, and Libbie describes it as a mindful creative activity by the sea.

The studio is in Old Portsmouth, at Hotwalls Studio 8 on Broad Street in Drayton, PO1 2FS. With the sessions running on 4 November, 6 January, and 3 February, you've got a few dates to choose from if the first one doesn't fit your schedule.