Beginner's course working with sheet copper and silver learning how to make contemporary jewellery including ring making. Materials not included. 6.30-8.30 every Wednesday for 6 consecutive weeks. Please enquire for hiring workshop space. Next courses dates start Wed 21st Mar, Wed 6th Jun, Wed 26th Sep, Wed 7th Nov.
Beginner's course working with sheet copper and silver learning how to make contemporary jewellery including ring making. Materials not included. 10am-4pm for 2 days. Next course dates are Sat 24th Mar - Sun 25th Mar, Sat 5th May - Sun 6th May, Sat 23rd Jun - Sun 24th Jun, Sat 22nd Sep - Sun 23rd Sep, Sat 3rd Nov - Sun 4th Nov
4 day course to teach you all the skills you need to become a jewellery designer for Wedding Day Silver, making keepsake jewellery from bouquets. More information can be found on the business opportunities. This is only a deposit, the full amount for the course is £795. Next course dates are Monday 27th Feb- Thursday 1st March, Monday 30th April- Thursday 3rd May
Using all forms of Art Clay Silver or PMC, learn how to roll, cut, shape, texture and fire the clay. We will show you how to polish your work to a professional finish. You will make several charms and a pair of stud earrings. Course runs from 10am-4pm, materials included. Next course dates are Saturday 11th February, Monday 26th March, Monday 16th April, Saturday 9th June, Monday 24th September, Saturday 27th October, Friday 23rd November
This 4 day course includes baby fingerprinting, hand/foot/pawprints & drawings, adding colour and sterling silver to keepsake jewellery and all the business advice you need to set up on your own. This price is a deposit, the full cost of the course is £465, saving you money from the individual course listings. Next course dates are Saturday 28th - Tuesday 31st Jan, Saturday 17th March - Tuesday 20th March, Saturday 21st April - Tuesday 24th April, Saturday 12th May- Tuesday 15th May, Saturday 6th October - Tuesday 9th October, Saturday 10th November - Tuesday 13th November
Learn how to make personalised keepsake silver charms from fingerprints. You will be taught the best ways to take a print, how to transfer it into metal clay and also how to fire and finish your work. Ideal for mum's wanting to start their own part time business or just to learn as a hobby. Course runs from 10am-4pm, materials included. Next course dates Sat 28th Jan, Sat 17th Mar, Sat 21st Apr, Thursday 10th May, Sat 6th Oct, Sat 10th Nov
Progress from fingerprints and learn how to take hand/foot paw prints and even children's drawing and writing using a special kit and turn them into stamps to use in your metal clay. You will also make a piece, fire and finish it in the day. Course runs from 10am-4pm, materials included. Next course dates Sun 29th Jan, Sun 18th Mar, Sun 22nd Apr,Friday 11th May, Sun 7th Oct, Sun 11th Nov
You will learn two ways to advance your keepsake jewellery making. Firstly, adding colour using UV resin which makes your jewellery stand out from the rest and seondly learning how to sucessfully combine metal clay with sterling silver to make cufflinks. The ideal follow on course from Beginner's and intermediate. Course runs from 10am-4pm, materials included. Next course dates Mon 30th Jan, Mon 19th Mar, Mon 23rd Apr, Sat 12th May, Mon 8th Oct, Mon 12th Nov
2 day course where you will learn about all the different types of metal clay and their uses. Make a pair of two part earings and a lentil bead to demonstate constuction and movement. You will also work with sheet metal and wire to make a pendant and your own jumprings and findings. Soldering and cold connections are used in several projects. You will be encouraged to think about design but the emphasis is on the materials, processes and techniques. Includes materials. Next course dates are Mon 10th - Tue 11th June. If you wish to gain the Clarise Diploma in Jewellery Design book for level 2 and your pieces will be marked.
2 day course. Improve your skills and design your own jewellery pieces one to one tuition with the tutor. There will be tutorials on ring making with sterling and metal clay so you have the opportunity to practice acurate sizing. Very important for commisions. You will able to make use of the mixed media materials such as sheet copper, glass, enamel, resin and ceramics free of charge. You will be given advise on mixed media and their connections. You can build on the basics learnt on level 1. So not to inhibit individual student design ideas Metal clay and sterling silver not included. Next course dates are Sat 14th- Sun 15th July. If you wish to gain the Clarise Diploma in Jewellery Design book for level 3 and your pieces will be marked.
3 day course. Develop your own style as a designer using your prefered materials There will be tutorials on different types of stone settings and combining found objects with precious metals and mixed media for jewellery. Design plays a major role on this final module together with business for contemporary jewellers, presentation, photography, display and exhibitions. Next course dates are Sat 29th September- Sun 1st October. To gain the Clarise Diploma in Jewellery Design your marks from level one,two and three will be put together with a short test on the principles of design which can be done in class or at home. There is an extra charge for this of £25
A specialist 2 day course where you will learn how to scale down and transfer a design. Using clay, syringe and wire create filigree patterns. You will be taught how to correctly set Art Clay Silver findings which is required on any Art Clay certification courses. Course runs from 10am-4pm. Next course dates are Mon 14thFeb - Tue 15thFeb, Mon 26th Nov - Tuesday 27th Nov
5 day course from beginner to expert. Covers beginner's techniques in metal clay, making charms, pendants and earrings, stone setting, fusing glass and ceramic, fine filigree work, ring making. Includes all materials. Full price of the course is £499 Save over £60 by taking this course rather than separate classes. Why not make your friends and family some bespoke jewellery for christmas with you new metal clay skills.Numbers limited so book now. Course Dates. Sat 11th Feb , Friday 23rd November
