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Get to Know…

Heather Kingsley-Heath

Specialty - Bead Weaving

English beadwork artist Heather Kingsley-Heath brings an unmistakable energy to the world of beads—her passion for color, beads, and design is truly infectious, inspiring and encouraging countless emerging designers along her beading journey. Her creations are exquisitely delicate, richly detailed, and effortlessly wearable, often drawing inspiration from history and treasured vintage pieces.

As a tutor, Heather is as exceptional as her work—kind, patient, and full of life. She shares her design processes and techniques with generosity and enthusiasm, making her a deeply engaging and inspiring teacher. She teaches regularly throughout the UK and internationally, connecting with students worldwide.

Heather is also the creator of the Albion stitch, an innovative beading technique she has explored in depth through two published books, Albion Stitch books 1 and 2. In addition, she co-authored Tudor Inspirations, and her work has been featured in numerous magazines, further cementing her influence in the beadwork community.

To explore more of her work, view her website at:

heatherworks.co.uk

Heather’s Creative Portfolio

Colorful beaded necklaces with intricate designs, including pendants and gemstone accents, arranged in a fan shape on a white background, with website URL at the bottom.
Colorful beaded jewelry displayed on coral and rocks, with additional coral pieces on a white plate.
Beaded jewelry displayed on a flower arrangement with white, purple, and pink flowers in a black vase on a wooden surface, with a white patterned tray underneath.
Three decorative bird figurines made with beads, fabric, and wire. The top left features a green and yellow bird with a crown-like crest, the top right shows a white bird with a blue crown and tail feathers, and the bottom center has two birds, one b
A colorful beaded necklace with intricate patterns on a white background, featuring shades of blue, pink, purple, and gold.
Two ornate necklaces with large oval gemstones and intricate beadwork, one in gold and pastel colors, the other in silver and pastel colors, displayed on a white surface near an open shell.
Three beaded necklaces with tassels in blue, pink, and gold colors.
Up close view of three colorful beaded flower brooches in purple, pink, and brown with green beads for leaves on a white background.
Intricate beaded necklace with a large square pendant featuring black and iridescent beads, set against a white background.
Colorful beaded necklace with large beaded shapes connected by metal chain links, on a white background with red text that reads 'Connie zoom class Heather Kingsley-Heath'.
Beaded bracelet with multicolored beads in blue, green, purple, yellow, and gold, arranged in intricate patterns.

Heather’s Available Workshops