Jewellery courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

COVID 19 UPDATE I am opening limited course dates for May to September, if you are in a group "bubble" I can accept bookings for up to three people. As the situation is quite uncertain in terms of the long-term impact of Covid 19, and potential lockdowns, I will keep updating each student who has booked in as to the current situation. Course Overview This is a great beginners introduction to making silver jewellery and is open to anyone, whether they have had some experience before making jewellery or not....

Join us for your intro to working with epoxy resin. This course is designed for first time epoxy users. We have been making river tables, pouring live edge epoxy pieces and using resin long enough that it is time to share all of the secrets with you. In the workshop, you will learn the properties and durability of epoxy resin and how to use it with timber. Get creative and walk away with your very own unique live edge pour. If you want to start making your own resin projects...

Make your own Sterling Silver necklace in Lockdown!! As we are living in a time of uncertainty & fear we feel it is still important to have events & occasions to enjoy whilst in lockdown, so join us in a making your own jewellery from the comfort of your home. Our virtual workshops will run on a Friday evening from 7-9pm or a Saturday afternoon from 2-4pm. When you book onto a workshop, you are purchasing all of the tools & equipment to keep as this protects against any cross...

This is a truly special day as you both spend time together creating your own Wedding Rings. Jewellery Designer Sarah Madsen will guide you both throughout, so no prior experience needed. Rings can be made in 9ct or 18ct Yellow, White, Rose Gold, Platinum or Sterling Silver. Ring Styles can be Flat, D-shaped or Round/Halo style. Finishes available such as Polished, Matt or Hammered. Sarah Madsen is a BA Hons Degree Jewellery Designer from Central St Martins College, London. She individually hand makes all her own work from her studio...

Arrive at the Woodland Studio at 10.30am, we will have tea/coffee and biscuits and talk through the day. We will go over tools and processes used, discuss designs, patterns and finishes. Then we will saw a section of the jeweller’s wax for each person to start their own carving. We will have a hot drink and biscuit break at about 11.30. We will then continue to work on our carvings, it’s all about thinking how you want the finished ring to look. I will be on hand to guide, mentor...

It is very exciting to be able to offer this new Silver Jewellery Making course at 'White Stones Studios' on Portland. Over the five week course on Tuesday mornings, from 10 am to 2pm, students will be taught all about piercing, texturing, forming and soldering silver. There will be an introduction to stone setting and you will be designing and creating a silver ring, bangle or pendant. Making silver jewellery is a hobby in which there is so much to learn. Students will be more than welcome to return and...

For more details on this course, date availability and the other courses we offer, visit our website at www.cheshireschoolofglass.co.uk Come and try your hand at lampwork bead making on this exciting new course at CSG taught by the extremely knowledgeable and inspiring Gill Hesketh. You will learn how to safely manipulate molten glass over a gas-powered flame in the creation of beads, teardrops, swizzle stick twists and stringers. Gill makes for a truly magical course where you will be fully hands-on in the whole process, producing your own beautifully colourful...

This is a one day workshop for one person. On the Silver Jewellery taster day you will be able to get a feel what it is like to work with silver. We will use silver sheet and wire to form shapes for pendants, bangles and rings. You will learn about soldering, and using the piercing saw to cut out your designs. By the end of the day, you will have a finished piece of jewellery to wear and enjoy. The cost of materials will be approximately £20 paid to the...

At Creative Escapes we offer luxury holidays in Spain with a difference, it's a taster week! Karen and Kathryn invite you to join us on a fully tutored craft activity holiday from our beautiful Cortijo. Our week’s itinerary is planned to encourage you to try many different activities and inspire your creativity. Saturday: - Pick up from Almeria airport or transfer from Murcia Airport (we can arrange this for you, just ask!). - Upon arrival at the Cortijo we will have welcome drinks and canapés. Over a leisurely lunch, we'll...

Join us for an exciting day experimenting with Polymer clay. You will learn about conditioning the clay, mixing colours, creating various beads using different techniques and curing the clay in the oven. The beads that you make will then be made up into a necklace and earrings. There will be plenty of demos throughout the day with lots of time for students to experiment with the various techniques. Individual attention will be given to the students with advice on colour and design considerations. All materials and equipment will be provided....