ABOUT ME
Many years ago, when I was running my Homemade Cakes Business, in North Somerset., I spent the Easter holiday with a very good friend in Kent. She made me a delightful Glass Bead Necklace - and I was fascinated by her collection of beads.............and that was the beginning of my happy years of bead collecting, exploring the world of semi-precious beads, and learning new techniques. I love to I create, and I derive extra pleasure when people enjoy my creations!
Viva's BeadBox is named after the lovely old mahogany box that I inherited from my maternal
Grandmother Viva, in which she had kept Lace, Buttons and Beads; also In Memory of my amazingly talented daughter Clare Viva ... Mother, Scientist and Artist.
Many years ago, when I was running my Homemade Cakes Business, in North Somerset., I spent the Easter holiday with a very good friend in Kent. She made me a delightful Glass Bead Necklace - and I was fascinated by her collection of beads.............and that was the beginning of my happy years of bead collecting, exploring the world of semi-precious beads, and learning new techniques. I love to I create, and I derive extra pleasure when people enjoy my creations!
Viva's BeadBox is named after the lovely old mahogany box that I inherited from my maternal
Grandmother Viva, in which she had kept Lace, Buttons and Beads; also In Memory of my amazingly talented daughter Clare Viva ... Mother, Scientist and Artist.
Nowadays I particularly enjoy finding unusual shaped semi-precious stone beads, and designing jewellery with contrasting textures and shapes and colours - never repeating a design exactly, and always looking for different ways to show the stones at their best.
I really enjoy creating Bespoke Jewellery, for your special occasion - or for casual wear. I usually ask you to bring some material or your outfit in, so that we can choose the right style and colours for you.
I also make wedding jewellery for the Bride,and for the Bridesmaids, Bride's Mother and Bridegroom's Mother - I have not yet made anything for the Groom - but watch this space.......!
I really enjoy creating Bespoke Jewellery, for your special occasion - or for casual wear. I usually ask you to bring some material or your outfit in, so that we can choose the right style and colours for you.
I also make wedding jewellery for the Bride,and for the Bridesmaids, Bride's Mother and Bridegroom's Mother - I have not yet made anything for the Groom - but watch this space.......!
Basic Beading Workshops
I occasionally hold Basic Beading Workshops for up to 4 people,( limited by room space) - where you can make a necklace and earings, having chosen beads from my collection, or beads that you have brought with you. In a relaxed informal atmosphere, with all the personal attention you need.
If you would like to come to a Workshop, please get in touch, and we will sort out dates to suit you. Do it with a friend, or two and have even more fun!
If you would like to come to a Workshop, please get in touch, and we will sort out dates to suit you. Do it with a friend, or two and have even more fun!
OPEN STUDIO - I am available by appointment most days, so DO contact me and come and visit!
and I regularly have Open Home-Studio Weeks, and hope to send out invitations by email to anyone who has asked me to notify them - please phone me or send me an email if you would like to be on my Invitation list! See the Contact Details page.
I also participate in Made in Wrington Open Studios, as a Guest Exhibitor in a Wrington Artist's Studio, and I have Open Home-Studio during North Somerset Arts Week in May 2013 from Friday 3rd May to Sunday 12th May - open daily from 10.30 to 6pm.
I also participate in Made in Wrington Open Studios, as a Guest Exhibitor in a Wrington Artist's Studio, and I have Open Home-Studio during North Somerset Arts Week in May 2013 from Friday 3rd May to Sunday 12th May - open daily from 10.30 to 6pm.
Collage of Necklaces
Below you can see a group of necklaces made with Coral and Lava, Jasper with silver, Honey Jade with matt Black Onyx, Turquoise &nbranch Coral, and Sponge Coral with Silver and Lava rondelles