Sue Harle

Manic Bead-Weaver.

As far back as I can remember I have always been absorbed with handicrafts.
I trained as a silversmith then as a leather worker making hand stitched leather goods.
One day a friend invited me to a Spring Fair where I bought a beaded bracelet hand knitted with pliable wire and glass beads. It was perfectly matched to my shawl and greatly appealed to my fashion sense. Having worked in the fashion retailer business for years. I was well and truly inspired, so much so that some very good books later I was well on the way to being a self taught beader.
I had thought one day that I might attempt textile weaving but instead I found my passion in off the loom bead weaving. I particularly love weaving Japanese cylinder beads because of their quality, precision and vast colour range. This teamed  and complemented by crystal, semi precious stones and pearls give me endless pleasure in their variety.

I like to make very wearable bead work.
Pieces that become your favourite.
Beautiful comfortable and hard wearing.

I hope you enjoy my work.