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Heather Kingsley-Heath
English beadwork artist Heather Kingsley-Heath’s love of beads and colour is infectious and she has inspired and encouraged many budding designers. Her’s work is delicate, richly detailed and infinitely wearable, often inspired by history and vintage treasures. As a tutor Heather is a kind, patient, lively and inspiring teacher, generous with her design processes and techniques. She teaches regularly both in the UK and overseas.
Heather is the creator of Albion stitch, a beading technique and has published two books on the stitch. She is also co-author of the Tudor Inspirations beading book. Her work has been featured in many magazines.
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Heather's upcoming dates in 2024
May 17, 2024 - Embellished Birds
July 13, 2024 - Conversations with Color
Heather's Upcoming Classes
- Fri, May 17$95 + kit £15-58May 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT$95 + kit £15-58May 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT$95 + kit £15-58It's time to gather together all those random bits and pieces from the craft cupboard and join Heather to create Embellished Birds. With three patterns to choose from and the option to work in felt or woven fabric, learn how to make the basic bird, and then how to embellish it to build a character.
Sat, Jul 13$95 + kit £10-85Jul 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT$95 + kit £10-85Jul 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT$95 + kit £10-85A class all about color blending and bead embroidery. Working on a pre-prepared base, the class begins with a color discussion and the option to put together a color palette from your stash, unique to you. Then dive straight into colour and texture mixing, the how-to’s of including Cup chain, Montee
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