About Patty

Powered by years of beading and teaching experience

Patty McCourt was born in Colombia and moved to England in 1985 along with her husband, Bill and has since lived in Jordan, Indonesia and Ecuador. She has 2 lovely girls, Katerina and Stephanie.Patty's beading career started after successfully finishing her Diploma in 3D Design, Custom jewellery and her City and Guilds Teaching Certificate and her passion, patience and enthusiasm for beading knowledge have made her workshops very popular in Nottingham (at South Nottingham College in West Bridgford) and the surrounding areas, including many branches of the Women’s Institute.Patty supplies a variety of excellent quality beads and materials from around the world to enthusiastic beaders of all levels of ability, ages and budgets.You will find a wide choice of Japanese beads: Miyuki, Matsuno and Toho in different sizes and an extensive range of colours, as well as Czech and Swarovski Crystals, threads, findings and much more.New to beading? No problem, learn how to custom design your own jewellery such as necklaces, bracelets, rings and home accessories; create unique pieces of jewellery for your own use, as stunning gifts for family and friends or if you wish for sale. Learn about tools, techniques; the different types of beads and threads; relax and make friends; share ideas; get support and mostly have fun!!