A smiling elderly woman with gray hair, wearing glasses with a red and black polka dot frame, and a red shirt, in a festive setting with red decorations in her hair.

Get to Know…

Fran Griffith

Specialty - Bead Weaving

Previously a UK Textile Display Artist, Craft, Gardening and Textile Teacher, and the imaginative choreographer of uniquely creative arts and crafts workshops, Fran Griffith discovered beadwork—and was instantly captivated from the very first moment she tried it.

Two decades later, Fran has grown into a highly respected and accomplished Bead Artist, sharing her passion through teaching, publishing, and exhibiting her work on an international stage.

Fran draws constant inspiration from the wonder of color and shape—dreaming of vibrant bead palettes, detailed patterns, and elegant mathematical designs that unite in stunning harmony.

To explore more of her creativity and designs, visit her website, where her passion shines:

fransbeading.com

Fran’s Creative Portfolio

Ornamental container decorated with gold and purple beads, featuring a butterfly-shaped decorative element with purple gemstones and a pink gemstone on top.
A silver bracelet with multicolored gemstones arranged in a circular pattern, placed on a white textured fabric background. The words "Fran Griffith" are written in rainbow-colored text in the center.
Blue and green beaded starfish-shaped jewelry with a teardrop-shaped gemstone pendant.
A colorful bead bracelet made of multiple strands of small, shiny beads in red, blue, black, and orange, arranged in a twisted pattern.
Gold and blue beaded jewelry set including a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring with sapphire and gold accents, displayed on light fabric with a 'Fran Griffith' logo.
Colorful beaded necklace with a floral or butterfly design around a white card that has the name 'Fran Griffith' written in multicolored letters.
Colorful beaded necklace with purple, orange, and green beads, featuring a floral design and leaf-shaped pendants, displayed on a white bust.
Close-up of a decorative pink and green beaded jewelry piece with a large purple gemstone at the center, placed on a white background. The image features colorful, handwritten text in the lower left corner that reads 'Fran Griffith.'
Beaded necklace with blue and green bead clusters and rhinestone accents, with the name 'Fran Griffith' written in multi-colored text.
A colorful beaded necklace designed by Fran Griffith, with intricate yellow, green, black, and red beads, and small dangling bead ornaments at the end.
Colorful beaded necklace with leaf-shaped beads and small yellow accent beads, laid out on a white background with the name 'Fran Griffith' written below in rainbow-colored letters.
Colorful bead necklace with zigzag pattern and large gem in the center, with the name 'Fran Griffith' written in rainbow colors in the middle.

Fran’s Available Workshops