Heather Kingsley-Heath Classes via Zoom!
Each design is made because I love to wear beadwork. Next it is taught in classes and workshops because much of my year is taken up visiting to teach groups and travelling to shows and events. I love it because every class is different, but they each have at their heart the pure pleasure of beading together. The moment when an idea clicks for a beginner is magical, equally so, when an experienced beader turns at the end of the day to say they have had a great day and discovered something new.
Sometimes the story of an idea is too big for just one design, so I write books too. My books are a way of sitting down and having a conversation with you, each chapter revealing a new design, or a fresh way to use a technique. |

Friday, September 10 - Antiquarian Bracelet - Wait List Only!
The antiquarian bracelet is a gorgeously textured bracelet straight out of a treasure hoard.Two elements are combined to make the bracelet, introducing a fun new way to bezel 8mm chaton and 14mm rivoli. The two elements can be combined in different ways to make wider or narrower bracelets, and a variety of necklace shapes. This design is worked in sizes 8, 11 and 15 seed beads. 8mm chaton and 14mm rivoli with a 3 loop sliding clasp.This project is appropriate for intermediate beaders, you must be confident with thread tension and able to make thread path and direction changes. Techniques: Modified Right Angle Weave,
Albion Stitch, Netting.
This workshop will be held on the Zoom app. You must have a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone and a WiFi connection. Zoom is a free app and easy to download on either a Windows or Apple platform.
Directions and any materials you require will be mailed, so please register early to insure that you receive the materials before the class!
The antiquarian bracelet is a gorgeously textured bracelet straight out of a treasure hoard.Two elements are combined to make the bracelet, introducing a fun new way to bezel 8mm chaton and 14mm rivoli. The two elements can be combined in different ways to make wider or narrower bracelets, and a variety of necklace shapes. This design is worked in sizes 8, 11 and 15 seed beads. 8mm chaton and 14mm rivoli with a 3 loop sliding clasp.This project is appropriate for intermediate beaders, you must be confident with thread tension and able to make thread path and direction changes. Techniques: Modified Right Angle Weave,
Albion Stitch, Netting.
This workshop will be held on the Zoom app. You must have a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone and a WiFi connection. Zoom is a free app and easy to download on either a Windows or Apple platform.
Directions and any materials you require will be mailed, so please register early to insure that you receive the materials before the class!
Saturday , September 11 - Gardenalia Pendant

Inspired by traditional English country gardens, this pendant has delicate traceries of beadwork magnified through clear glass cabochons. Little leaf formations sparkle with softly coloured crystals, and a chaton pendant hangs from the bottom. At the top, a cr ystal encrusted bail supports a beaded chain. This design uses sizes 11 and 15 seed beads, 3mm firepolish crystals, 20mm glass cabochons and 8mm crystal chatons.The pendant measures 11cm including the pendant and bail.
Skill level: intermediate, must be confident with thread tension and able to make thread path and direction changes.
Techniques: Modified Right Angle Weave,
Albion Stitch, Netting.
This workshop will be held on the Zoom app. You must have a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone and a WiFi connection. Zoom is a free app and easy to download on either a Windows or Apple platform.
Directions and any materials you require will be mailed, so please register early to insure that you receive the materials before the class!
Skill level: intermediate, must be confident with thread tension and able to make thread path and direction changes.
Techniques: Modified Right Angle Weave,
Albion Stitch, Netting.
This workshop will be held on the Zoom app. You must have a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone and a WiFi connection. Zoom is a free app and easy to download on either a Windows or Apple platform.
Directions and any materials you require will be mailed, so please register early to insure that you receive the materials before the class!
Sunday, September 12 - Magian Periapt

An amulet pendant with a rich texture and lavish abundance of crystals. The pendant is a combination of stitch techniques that combine to create a hollow yet self supporting ring. Bails are added to carry beaded rings that link a beaded chain at the top, and a sparkling rivoli pendant at the bottom. This design uses size, 11 and 15 seed beads, 4mm bicone crystals and 14mm rivoli.
This workshop will be held on the Zoom app. You must have a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone and a WiFi connection. Zoom is a free app and easy to download on either a Windows or Apple platform.
Directions and any materials you require will be mailed, so please register early to insure that you receive the materials before the class!
This workshop will be held on the Zoom app. You must have a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone and a WiFi connection. Zoom is a free app and easy to download on either a Windows or Apple platform.
Directions and any materials you require will be mailed, so please register early to insure that you receive the materials before the class!
We’ll keep you posted!
Class Prices and Information
Zoom Classes - $90/day
1/2 day of classes - $50
1 day of classes - $95
2 days of classes - $180
3 days of classes - $270
Each additional day - $90
Please note: Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
To register, please call (312) 316-1910 or email citybeads.chicago@gmail.com. Payment is due at the time of registration and will be refunded only in the event another student can fill your seat.
We’ll keep you posted!
Class Prices and Information
Zoom Classes - $90/day
1/2 day of classes - $50
1 day of classes - $95
2 days of classes - $180
3 days of classes - $270
Each additional day - $90
Please note: Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
To register, please call (312) 316-1910 or email citybeads.chicago@gmail.com. Payment is due at the time of registration and will be refunded only in the event another student can fill your seat.