Get to Know…
Shona Bevan
Specialty - Bead Weaving
Shona is a London-based bead designer who loves creating striking impact with the tiniest of beads. Her work blends elegance and wearability, with a signature focus on impeccable finishing and refined detail.
Largely self-taught, Shona discovered her passion for beading as a teenager—and that love has only grown stronger over time.
Since 2016, she has been a featured instructor at the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee and continues to teach regularly throughout the UK, Europe, and the USA. You can explore more of Shona’s beautiful designs at:
Shona’s Creative Portfolio
Shona’s Available Workshops
Shona’s Future Workshop Dates
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Keystone Live Virtual Zoom Workshop October 25, 2026, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM EST
(*Non-EU Students Only)
Create the elegant Keystone Necklace, a sophisticated statement piece featuring distinctive peyote-stitched, keystone-shaped components. At its center is a beautifully engraved German glass cabochon, complemented by sparkling crystal accents that add brilliance and depth to the design.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to bezel the focal cabochon, construct the signature open-frame peyote components, and assemble them into a graceful, dimensional necklace. The combination of geometric shapes, intricate beadwork, and shimmering details creates a striking design that is both eye-catching and comfortable to wear.
Ideal for beaders who enjoy peyote stitch and architectural beadwork, this workshop offers the opportunity to expand your skills while creating a timeless piece you'll be proud to add to your jewelry collection.
When, Where & Price
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom
Price: $95 + £60 for Required Kit
Project Details
Design: Distinctive peyote-stitched, keystone-shaped components
Techniques Covered
Peyote stitch
Embellishment with pearls and crystals
Skill Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Suitable for intermediate beaders who are confident with peyote stitch.
This class is not suitable for beginners.
Kit Information
Required Kit: £60
Available for purchase directly from the instructor.
Kits include all materials needed to complete the pendant.
Student Supplies/Requirements
To participate, you will need:
A desktop, laptop, or tablet
The Zoom application (available for Windows, Apple, or Android)
A reliable internet connection
Zoom access details will be emailed the week of the workshop after registration is complete.
Create a piece that captures the brilliance of the sun—elegant, radiant, and uniquely yours.
*SORRY, NO EU CUSTOMERS DUE TO KIT SHIPPING ISSUES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Note: Enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of payment. All payments are final and non-refundable, except in the event that SocialBeadia cancels the class, in which case a full refund will be issued.
If you are unable to attend for any reason, you may transfer your enrollment to another individual— provided you arrange the transfer and notify SocialBeadia in advance of the class. Should you choose not to transfer your seat, you will still receive all instructional materials included with your registration, along with the option to purchase a kit, subject to availability.
Please note that once instructional materials have been delivered, refunds, credits, or exchanges are not available.
Thank you for supporting SocialBeadia and our community of artists. For any questions, please contact info@socialbeadia.com