Niki.Tasha – Lesson 5 – Colours

There are all kinds of websites that dedicate some space to defining the meanings of colours.  In Lesson 4 – Colour, we discussed colour theory and we explained cool and warm colours.  In addition to the theory, is the ‘feeling’ or reaction one has with colours. 
The warm colours of yellow, orange and red are gregarious, [...]

Niki.Tasha – Lesson 3 – Needles

Needles!  I have so much to say!
Once upon a time needles were an important part of a housemaker’s kit.  They were hard to come by then and were housed in elaborate needlecases; sometimes made of silver or gold and sometimes of wood and whalebone.  A valuable gift for  a sailor to give the sweetheart he [...]

Lesson 1 – July 11 08

Hiya, Niki.  Welcome to your first lesson.  I need you to tell m:
1. What is your motivation to learn beading? 
2. Do you have a style in mind?  For example, beading on fabric, jewellery making, making a fabric with beads, something else not mentioned?
3. What tools do you have?
I will offer choices of equipment once I learn [...]