Hi!  I am the designer and tutor for Jubeadilation. I live with my family in beautiful Peachester, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. I began running jewellery classes for ArTTable, but soon wanted to offer more designs than they had available. I test out new designs by wearing them myself, and if they receive positive comments I offer them as workshops.

At the workshops I'm always surprised and pleased to see how different each person's jewellery can be. Somehow, although they are all receiving the same instructions, they make something that is uniquely theirs. The interaction at workshops helps to perfect the kits, so I feel comfortable that people will manage them successfully.

I aim to have each workshop or kit introducing a new concept or skill. If you make the kit or attend a workshop you will then be able to apply the new skill to make yet more jewellery, choosing your own beads and producing "wearable art" that is truly unique.

Fundraisers

One of the rewards of running jewellery workshops is being able to run them to raise funds. In 2010 a workshop for Pakistan flood victims attracted the attention of the University of the Sunshine Coast journalism students, resulting in a video. (Note, if you click on the video link you will be leaving the Jubeadilation site.)

 If you would like to raise funds for your favourite charity or community group, look here.

  Publication: Step by Step Wire Jewelry
Vol 5 No 5

This bracelet uses the same technique as my Strands of Silver necklace to produce the tubular plait. The catch is masked by the focal bead. This is an easy-to-wear bracelet because the length can be adjusted to fit, and the bracelet squeezed into shape that keeps it sitting where you want it.

It has also been my pleasure to use this bracelet design to support charities. A raffle has rised $30 for the Haiti Earthquake appeal, and an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event auctioned one for $120!

 Sydney Bead and Gem Show

This choker necklace was a finalist in the 2008 Bead and Gem Show competition and was on display in Sydney. It is a slight variation on my Swirl 'n' Twirl kit. The standard kit just uses seed beeds, but you can see I've added a few pearls which has given it added character.

The Swirl 'n' Twirl kit is available at my workshops, where you can choose from a wide range of colours. If you can't make a workshop you can still buy the kit; Just contact me on (07) 5494 9817, or use the contact form. I can email you pictures of colour options.

Publication: Creative Beading Magazine Vol 3 No.3

My Czech Fantasy design is a variation of my Knotted Necklace that was published in the Creative Beading Magazine in 2007. It uses Czech Glass beads, and incorporates wire "nuggets" and ribbon, creating a light and delicate  affect. Available as kits or workshops.