DUCHESS CRAFT ACADEMY BEADED BAG MASTERY PROGRAM AGREEMENT

This agreement outlines the terms and conditions for participation in the Beaded Bag Mastery Training Program offered by Duchess Craft Academy by Duchess Beads.
By enrolling in this program, the student confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms stated below.
1. Training Overview
Duchess Craft Academy agrees to provide one-on-one training in beaded bag making.
During this program, the student will be guided through the process of creating ten (10) different styles of beaded bags, progressing from beginner level to advanced level techniques.
The training may include:
Step-by-step instructional videos
Practical assignments and guided practice
Demonstrations of techniques
Progress review and feedback
Structured learning sessions
The goal of this program is to equip the student with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to create professional beaded bags.
2. Support During Training
Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification when necessary.
Where required, live video guidance sessions may be provided to assist students in correcting mistakes or overcoming technical challenges during the learning process.
Support will only be provided within the agreed training duration and communication channels.
3. Branding Guidance
As part of this training program, Duchess Craft Academy may provide basic mentorship on branding and brand direction.
This may include guidance on:
Choosing a brand name
General brand positioning
Basic brand identity direction
Duchess Craft Academy may assist the student in creating a logo once the student has finalized a brand name.
However, Duchess Craft Academy does not assume responsibility for building, managing, or operating the student’s brand or business.
4. Sales and Business Responsibility
Duchess Craft Academy does not guarantee business success, product sales, or financial outcomes.
While the training program teaches the skill of making beaded bags, all business activities including:
Sales
Marketing
Pricing
Customer acquisition
Brand growth
remain the sole responsibility of the student.
5. Materials and Tools
Students are responsible for purchasing the materials and tools required for the training program.
Duchess Craft Academy will provide guidance on:
Recommended materials
Where to source materials
Cost-effective alternatives
Improvisation techniques using available materials
However, the academy is not responsible for supplying materials unless otherwise agreed.
6. Exposure Opportunity
Students may be given the opportunity to be featured during the WWVP Women’s Forum event, where their work or introduction video may be showcased.
This opportunity is intended to provide additional exposure and visibility.
However, participation in this event does not guarantee partnerships, customers, business opportunities, or sales.
7. Student Commitment
To gain the full benefit of the training, students are expected to:
Attend scheduled training sessions
Complete assigned practical exercises
Practice the techniques taught
Communicate challenges promptly
Maintain respectful communication
Failure to actively participate may affect the student’s learning progress.
8. Intellectual Property
All teaching materials provided during this training program, including:
Lesson videos
Training guides
Teaching methods
Demonstration techniques
remain the intellectual property of Duchess Craft Academy by Duchess Beads.
Students are not permitted to reproduce, resell, redistribute, or teach these materials to others without written permission from Duchess Craft Academy.
9. Payment and Refund Policy
Enrollment in the program confirms the student's commitment to participate in the training.
Unless otherwise stated:
Training payments are non-refundable once the program has started.
Failure to complete the program does not entitle the student to a refund.
10. Completion and Certification
Upon successful completion of the training program and required assignments, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion from Duchess Craft Academy by Duchess Beads.
The certificate confirms that the student has completed the training program, but it does not represent a guarantee of professional success or business income.
11. Agreement
By signing this agreement, both parties confirm their understanding of the scope of the training and the responsibilities of each party.

From Beads to Becoming

The soul and story behind Duchess Beads - identity, culture, and confidence woven into every strand.

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Who we are

Duchess Beads is a Ghanaian-owned brand rooted in culture, creativity, and empowerment. Every piece is designed to remind you of who you are or who you are becoming.

It Started before it started

I am the face behind Duchess Beads. And Duchess Beads did not start in 2008 - that was simply the year it became visible to the world. The truth is, it has been alive in me for as long as I can remember.

Beads, Creativity and becoming

As a child growing up in Ghana, I was fascinated by creation. My mother owned beautiful blouses adorned with beads, and when she wasn’t looking, I would carefully remove beads and string them into necklaces of my own. There was a deep joy in transforming what already existed - twisting it, reimagining it, making it mine. Even then, I didn’t just feel like I was making jewelry. I felt like I was becoming something.

“Duchess Beads existed in spirit long before it existed as a business”.

Patience Edirin

Designed in dreams. Made by hand.

While other children dreamed of becoming doctors, engineers, or lawyers, I dreamt of beads and designs. Sometimes quite literally - I would sleep and see patterns, colours, and arrangements, then wake up with the urge to bring them to life. Beadmaking was not a hobby for me. It was intuitive. Spiritual. Purposeful.

Why “Duchess”

The name found me early. I remember watching a movie about royalty and hearing titles like Duke and Duchess. The word stayed with me. Somewhere in Tema, Community 3, I felt an immediate connection - not because I came from royalty, but because every time I strung a bead together, I felt like royalty.

Before 2008 — The becoming

Duchess was alive in me long before the world saw it.

2008 — Visibility & intention

I began creating with intention and started earning from my craft.

2017 — The unveiling

In November 2017, Duchess Beads officially stepped into the social media space.

Adornment is not vanity. It is identity.

Every piece is designed to remind the wearer of who they are and to honour who they are becoming. This brand is for bold women, bold men, and bold children - for those who know themselves and those still discovering.

Culture & Heritage

Rooted in Ghanaian creativity.

Bold Expression

Wear your identity boldly.

Craftsmanship

Handmade with intention.

Empowerment

Skill-building and legacy.

Beyond jewelry: learning, empowerment, legacy

Duchess Beads goes beyond adornment. Through teaching beadmaking and mentoring aspiring creators - especially women - the brand has become a tool for economic independence and self-expression. I have watched women rediscover their confidence, creativity, and courage through this craft - and that, to me, is legacy.

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