St Petersburg Chain Workshop – Bead Weaving with Sue Stallard

Discover the beauty of delicate bead weaving at our St Petersburg Chain Workshop with experienced tutor Sue Stallard at Riverside Beads & Crafts in Market Deeping, near Peterborough.

Join Sue for a relaxing four-hour workshop where you’ll learn the beautiful St Petersburg stitch. This traditional bead weaving technique creates a delicate, flexible chain with a lovely lacy appearance.

During the class, you’ll work towards creating your own elegant St Petersburg Chain lariat necklace, using colourful seed beads to build an intricate repeating pattern.

The featured design combines rich purple, green and gold tones to create a beautiful flowing necklace with decorative beaded ends.

Whether you’re completely new to bead weaving or looking to expand your skills, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn a versatile technique with expert guidance.

Learn the Beautiful St Petersburg Chain Stitch

During this hands-on St Petersburg Chain Workshop, Sue will guide you step by step through the techniques needed to create this distinctive beaded chain.

You’ll begin by learning how to prepare your thread and needle, select your beads and start the St Petersburg stitch.

As your beadwork develops, you’ll discover how to build the repeating pattern that gives the chain its delicate texture and flowing shape.

Sue will also explain how different bead colours, widths and arrangements can change the appearance of your finished design.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll receive friendly guidance and practical tips to help you improve your bead weaving skills.

You’ll work towards creating a beautiful lariat necklace, with the flexibility to continue your project at home if needed.

All materials and a take-home pattern are included, allowing you to complete your necklace and practise your new skills after the workshop.

What You’ll Love About This Class:

• Learn the traditional St Petersburg bead weaving stitch
• Discover how to create a delicate, lacy beaded chain
• Work towards making a beautiful lariat necklace
• Explore repeating bead patterns and decorative techniques
• Learn how to experiment with colours, widths and styles
• Develop your bead weaving skills with expert tuition from Sue Stallard
• All materials and a take-home pattern included
• Continue your project at home if you don’t finish during the class
• Hot and cold drinks plus biscuits provided
• Suitable for complete beginners and improvers
• Held in-store at our welcoming UK bead and craft shop classroom

This workshop is ideal for anyone looking for bead weaving classes in Cambridgeshire or Lincolnshire. We offer a wide range of jewellery-making workshops near Peterborough, Stamford and Bourne, providing a relaxed and friendly way to learn new skills with experienced tutors.

Workshop Details:

Location: Riverside Beads & Crafts, Market Deeping, Peterborough
Tutor: Sue Stallard
Skill Level: Complete beginners and improvers welcome
Duration: 4 hours
Materials: All materials included
Pattern: Take-home instructions included
Featured Project: St Petersburg Chain lariat necklace
Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks plus biscuits included
Group Bookings: Available for private events and creative get-togethers

Please note: The photograph shows an example of the St Petersburg Chain necklace. Bead colours may vary depending on availability. You may not complete the full necklace during the workshop, but you’ll have the materials and instructions needed to finish it at home.

Continue Your Creative Journey

Enjoyed learning the St Petersburg bead weaving stitch with Sue Stallard?

Why not explore more of Sue’s bead weaving and jewellery-making workshops at Riverside Beads & Crafts?

From intricate bracelets and necklaces to decorative beadwork projects, Sue offers a wonderful variety of classes to help you build your skills and discover new techniques.

Our Market Deeping shop also stocks a wide selection of seed beads, beading needles, threads and jewellery-making supplies to help you continue creating at home.

Riverside Beads & Crafts offers a wide range of creative workshops throughout the year. You can explore our monthly schedule and browse our FAQs, including our cancellation policy, on our website.

Book Your St Petersburg Chain Workshop

Fancy discovering a beautiful new bead weaving technique?

Join Sue Stallard for our St Petersburg Chain Workshop and enjoy four hours of creativity, expert tuition and inspiration.

Book your place today and learn how to create your own elegant St Petersburg Chain necklace!