CanBead began for people experiencing illness, trauma, loss and those who support them. We are a charity that works with other charities. Our workshops are free of charge a great distraction, fun and support from others. Our incredible volunteers help break up donated jewellery, sew and assemble the kits and assist at the workshops. All of our CanBead Kits are funded from financial donations, grants and thousands of donated beads.
CanBead Workshops
CanBead offer participants hands on guidance and support so they can create their own necklaces and earrings.
The CanBead participants are given kits which contain all that is needed to make beautiful jewellery. With the CanBead Kit and the skills learned in the workshop, participants have the ability to make fabulous jewellery on their own.
CanBead Kits provide a wonderful distraction from illness, trauma, loss, but also a chance for the user to gain a real sense of achievement and to spend creative, positive time with other people.
CanBead are also involved in running Legacy pendant workshops where participants have the opportunity to make personalized gifts for their loved ones to remember them by.
Our wonderful Regional Coordinators and tutors are expert jewellery makers and most have been creating their own jewellery for years. So, our participants are in excellent hands.
The CanBead participants are given kits which contain all that is needed to make beautiful jewellery. With the CanBead Kit and the skills learned in the workshop, participants have the ability to make fabulous jewellery on their own.
CanBead Kits provide a wonderful distraction from illness, trauma, loss, but also a chance for the user to gain a real sense of achievement and to spend creative, positive time with other people.
CanBead are also involved in running Legacy pendant workshops where participants have the opportunity to make personalized gifts for their loved ones to remember them by.
Our wonderful Regional Coordinators and tutors are expert jewellery makers and most have been creating their own jewellery for years. So, our participants are in excellent hands.
Growth of CanBead
The CanInspire Charitable Trust offer CanBead Workshops in various centers throughout New Zealand.
Currently, workshops are predominantly offered in Southland, Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury, Canterbury, Dunedin, Hawkes Bay, and the Wellington regions, where our volunteer pools are strongest.
To meet the growing demand in these areas and to expand into other parts of New Zealand we need increased funding. Whilst the beads in CanBead kits are mostly donated, the tools and other jewellery components need to be bought.
In each region volunteers are required as well as jewellery experts, bead suppliers and local participants. If you are interested in being part of CanBead, wherever you are, get in touch and we can see how you can be involved.
Currently, workshops are predominantly offered in Southland, Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury, Canterbury, Dunedin, Hawkes Bay, and the Wellington regions, where our volunteer pools are strongest.
To meet the growing demand in these areas and to expand into other parts of New Zealand we need increased funding. Whilst the beads in CanBead kits are mostly donated, the tools and other jewellery components need to be bought.
In each region volunteers are required as well as jewellery experts, bead suppliers and local participants. If you are interested in being part of CanBead, wherever you are, get in touch and we can see how you can be involved.
Please note if you have unwanted jewellery at home, we would love to give them a new home.