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I agree. As long as you don't expect other people/benefits to support you. If you earn enough to cover your costs and outgoings then why work more than you need to? Just don't complain when you can't afford to buy the gorgeous shoes or the new handbag.

Totally agree. These small community events are put together by volunteers who often work full time jobs and have families, both of which can end up being neglected while these events are being organised. They put so much time and effort into putting these events together for the communities and to have the deputy lord mayor sue them for something that was clearly an unfortunate accident is just awful. It is a thankless task and stories like this would certainly make me think again about doing something to try and bring communities together or something nice for the neighbourhood ever again. Sorry for going off topic. Go back to your bickering.

I get so many people coming into Jam Jar Beads asking the same questions. Lots of people want to sell jewellery and make their living that way. It is hard work and there are hundreds of other people trying to do exactly the same thing. Definitely agree with everyone on here - you need to put the time and effort into it and it is not, contrary to what many people think, less work than "a proper job". And take the time to get to know your market and perfect product. Remember that other companies have teams to do their manufacturing, another to do the marketing, another for selling. In many handmade businesses, you are everything so there is so much more to deal with than just crafting.

Hello, We are Jam Jar Beads in town. Not really a stallholder (though we are available to do interactive kids jewellery making stalls) but I just wanted to say that if anyone has a craft fair or similar event they want to advertise, feel free to pop in and drop off flyers and posters. We have lots of crafty customers who are looking to both buy and sell. Hope to see you soon!

I had a fab day here last weekend. Thanks so much for having me - can't wait for the next one. The glogg and Scandi food was amazing!

We hold birthday parties at Jam Jar Beads in the city centre.. It's £10 per head and each child makes a necklace, bracelet and earrings to take home. Each child designs their own pieces, then we teach them how to put it together. We also provide free snacks and drinks for the children and tea and biscuits for parents. You're welcome to bring along extra food like sandwiches if you like. Party bags also available!

We hold birthday parties at Jam Jar Beads in the city centre.. It's £10 per head and each child makes a necklace, bracelet and earrings to take home. Each child designs their own pieces, then we teach them how to put it together. We also provide free snacks and drinks for the children and tea and biscuits for parents. You're welcome to bring along extra food like sandwiches if you like. Party bags also available!

We also run classes in various jewellery making techniques, how to make your own beads and also fabric accessories. Take a look at our website for more details. We also run a beading group every other Thursday, which is £3 per session, if you're looking for a cheaper and regular alternative. It's not really a class but everyone is really friendly and happy to help each other out. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like any more info )

Hello all! We're back with the happy haps for May and June here at Jam Jar Beads. I'm not sure whether you've heard, but this year it's the Queen's diamond jubilee. So, to celebrate, we are hosting a few jubilee themed workshops. The Jam Jar Beads elves are still working on this but we will be in touch very soon with details. And we have some lovely workshops for your enjoyment too. As usual, all materials are included in the price of our workshops, as well as supplying you with lots of tea and cakes. If you would like to book a place, you can either, give us a ring or go on our website and book online. Hope we see you soon! Helm chain maille bracelet workshop Saturday 12 May 2012 2.00pm-5.00pm £22.00 per person Another one of our popular chain maille workshops! Learn how to make a beautiful "Helm" bracelet by joining up jump rings and beads using chain maille techniques. Can be made with or without beads. Basic Jewellery Making workshop Saturday 19 May 2012 2.00pm-5.00pm £26.00 per person Our popular basic jewellery making workshop is back teaching beginners how to get started in jewellery making. We make a necklace, bracelet and two pairs of earrings using a variety of materials and techniques. Many of our past sign-ups have gone on to start selling the jewellery online and at craft fairs. We will also go through different types of beads, findings and tools. Saturday 9 June 2012 2.00pm-4.00pm Shoe customisation workshop £18.00 per person Lots have requested the return of our shoe customisation workshop - so here it is! Bring in a pair of your old tired shoes and learn how to make them new again by adding fabrics, trimmings, buttons, beads and other embellishments. All customisations can either be made directly onto the shoe or on removable clips, so don't worry if you have a pair of shoes that you quite like plain too. Wire wrapped earrings workshop Saturday 16 June 2012 2.00pm-5.00pm £24.00 per person Learn to manipulate wire to create your own freeform shapes, then use more wire and beads to decorate and embellish the frame. This workshop would be better suited to people who have had some experience with wire wrapping before. Saturday 23 June 2012 2.00pm-5.00pm Make your own fimo beads, buttons and pendants workshop £25.00 per person Use polymer clay to make your own beads and buttons using different techniques. Pick your own colours to create different sized and shaped beads and buttons to be used in whatever you fancy - jewellery, clothes, scrapbooking...

Thanks Sophie! We also have a beading group every other Thursday (next one is on 17th May) which is like a social for people who making jewellery. We're a nice friendly bunch and we have a range of techniques and skill levels. Everybody helps each other out with things like technique and events and it is a great place to bounce ideas off like-minded people. There is a charge for £3 but that includes all the cake and tea you can eat as well as the usual stuff like room hire and insurance. Get in touch if you'd like any more information.

Hi BetzyJewels Yep we are still here! Two years on... Come down and say hello. We're just on the outside of Orchard Square if you walk towards All Bar One/Leopold Square from the top of Fargate, we're on your right.

Hello lovely people of Sheffield. Jam Jar Beads is having some new workshops over March & April, we have some fabric, beadweaving, chain maille and basic jewellery workshops coming up so take a look at what's going on and if anything takes your fancy, just give us a bell! As always, all materials and tools are provided by us as well as tea and cake based goodies. For images of what you can make, take a look at our website: http://www.jamjarbeads.co.uk/workshops.php Saturday 10th March, 11.00am-1.00pm Chain maille "centipede" bracelet workshop £15 per person A good beginners workshop for those of you wanting to get started in chain maille jewellery making. Learn to create this bracelet using different sized jump rings and linking them in a particular order to form the centipede pattern. Saturday 10th March, 2.00pm-5.00pm Chain maille "rosette" bracelet workshop £20 per person This chain maille workshop is better for those with some basic knowledge of chain maille techniques. Learn to make this intricate bracelet by linking jump rings together in a specific order and pattern to give a striking rosette effect. Saturday 24th March, 2.00pm-5.00pm Beadweaving daisy chain bracelet workshop £16 per person A nice beginners workshop for those wanting to learn to make jewellery weaving seed beads together. Come and learn to make this daisy chain bracelet in your choice of colours. Saturday 31st March, 2.00pm-5.00pm Basic jewellery making workshop £26 per person Perfect for those of you who are new to jewellery making and want to learn the basic techniques for making your own jewellery. In the workshop you will make a chain and bead necklace, a beaded wire bracelet, a simple pair of drop earrings, and a pair of beaded teardrop earrings. Each item uses a different technique and different materials. Saturday 14th April Fabric daisy accessories workshop £15 per person Learn to make these sweet little daisies by manipulating and sewing fabric pieces together, then decorate them with buttons. In this workshop you will make a set of 2 hairgrips and a brooch, but these flowers can be used for all sorts - jewellery, hair accessories, card-making, scarp-booking, or customising clothes. Saturday 28th April, 2.00pm-5.00pm Fimo cake charms & pendant workshop £25 per person Another chance to learn how to make the popular miniature cakes that we sell in store. Make a little mini cake using your choice of colours and toppings. Make the whole cake then decide how you want to cut it up - maybe make a pair of earrings and a necklace? Or slice it up and make a charm bracelet? And don't forget our regular beading group as well. A relaxed social where you can work on your own projects with other beaders, chat and pick up tips from one another for making, selling, supplies, etc. We are all of different skill levels and use different beading techniques. £3 per person. Tea & cake of course supplied! Next meetings are 23rd Feb, 8th March, 22nd March, 5th April, 19th April. As always, get in touch if you have any questions!

Does anyone know a good dressmaker vaguely locally please? I'm actually needing someone to make a Chinese wedding dress for me. Not overly sure if this is very different to making a regular dress? Ta for your help!

You have to at least be in the doorway of a licenced building, you can't be fully outside. But bandstand at Weston Park is a nice compromise. My friend got married there and it was lovely. I'm having an outdoor wedding and am having to have the official ceremony at the Town Hall then have a repeat fake ceremony (I'm told this is called a blessing) on the day for all the guests. We really wanted to have a ceremony outside and this was the only way we could think to do it.

I think either Pronuptia or Choola on Ecclesall Road also do dresses for flowergirls/bridesmaids. I've seen them in the window before. Do you have the older ones already? Is Monsoon worth a look? They have some really nice girls dresses.