Glass jewellery courses

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Learn to create unique fused glass jewellery or incorporate enameling techniques into your jewellery work. The craft of making jewellery is age old: although some of the techniques and materials used are new, you are in fact following in some very ancient and wise footsteps as you embark upon a jewellery making course...

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Jewellery making weekend: enamelling and silver clay at Flatford Mill

Jewellery making weekend: enamelling and silver clay at Flatford Mill

In-person course

An opportunity to explore two different jewellery disciplines in one weekend plus a few general jewellery making tips to make your pieces into wearable art. Vitreous Enamelling is an ancient art form created by fusing powdered glass to copper and then firing at high temperatures in a kiln. Using both opaque and transparent glass you will create some beautiful and unique pieces of jewellery, or decorative pieces. Expect to make at least three enamelled pieces in this part of the weekend class. Silver clay is wondrous stuff, it enables you...

Craft projects for beginners at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Craft projects for beginners at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

In-person course

A series of Craft Taster sessions delivered by a professional maker over the length of a term, providing you with the opportunity to complete a project by combining your newly acquired skills. Over the whole year this course may give you a basic introduction to: Glass Arts, Mosaic, Beading, Jewellery and Textile-based projects. Who is this course for This course is designed for complete beginners to crafts and applied arts, whether you are new to every aspect of craft and design or experienced in a certain area and wanting to...

Fused glass jewellery - weekend 2-day course - Develop your glass jewellery making, design and cold working skills

Fused glass jewellery - weekend 2-day course - Develop your glass jewellery making, design and cold working skills

In-person course

Have you ever wished you could make fused glass jewellery that is unique to you? That has your name and your story woven into the designs? Then this advanced course is for you! On our two-day weekend course, we lead you through a personal approach to developing your creative and design skills in fused glass jewellery. This course will push you onto a new level of glass jewellery design with a focus on achieving a personal style. The course is aimed at students who have some prior experience of working...

One on one tuition in gem cutting: faceting a standard round brilliant or diamond cut: meetpoint faceting.

One on one tuition in gem cutting: faceting a standard round brilliant or diamond cut: meetpoint faceting.

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 1st June 2020

Hello! My name is James Langdon and I will be giving the tuition. I have been a self employed gemcutter for the past 11 years and have sold gems to gem dealers and jewellers in Hatton Garden as well as internationally through instagram. I cut cabochons, faceted gems and concave cut gems too. This short course covers faceting a standard round brilliant or diamond cut: you will need to have completed one of my two cabochon cutting lessons and also my step cut square faceting lesson. Before you arrive I...

One on one gem cutting tuition: faceting an emerald cut

One on one gem cutting tuition: faceting an emerald cut

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 1st June 2020

Hello! My name is James Langdon and I will be giving the tuition. I have been a self employed gemcutter for the past 11 years and have sold gems to gem dealers and jewellers in Hatton Garden as well as internationally through instagram. I cut cabochons, faceted gems and concave cut gems too. This short course covers faceting an emerald cut: you will need to have completed one of my two cabochon cutting lessons and also my step cut square faceting lesson. Before you arrive I will have selected a...

Combining enamelling and jewellery making techniques at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Combining enamelling and jewellery making techniques at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

In-person course

Learn a range of techniques and processes that allow you to creating enamelled jewellery and other small objects. All levels welcome - suitable for those with some jewellery making experience. Mary Ward Centre is an adult education centre with a difference. We provide a wide range of subjects for people at all levels and run courses during the day, evening or weekend to suit your timetable. Get inspired and enjoy excellent teaching in an environment where each individual’s learning experience is valued. That’s what makes Mary Ward Centre ‘the friendly...

Introduction to Glass Fusing (6-Week Evening Course)

Introduction to Glass Fusing (6-Week Evening Course)

In-person course

Bristol - Next course on 1st June 2020

Please see the website for upcoming dates. This course offers complete beginners an opportunity to experiment with the art of glass fusing. Whether you’ve tried other types of glass-working before or are a complete novice, you will learn how to use and work with fusing glass and kilns to produce a range of pieces of your own design. You will also get a feel for how glass fusing fits in with other glass disciplines such as stained glass and glass painting and how these can be combined. Glass fusing is...

One on one gem cutting tuition : faceting basics / the step cut square facet

One on one gem cutting tuition : faceting basics / the step cut square facet

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 1st June 2020

Hello! My name is James Langdon and I will be giving the tuition. I have been a self employed gemcutter for the past 11 years and have sold gems to gem dealers and jewellers in Hatton Garden as well as internationally through instagram. I cut cabochons, faceted gems and concave cut gems too. This short course covers the basics of faceting: you will either need to have completed one of my two cabochon cutting lessons or have a reasonable amount of experience in cabochon cutting. Before you arrive I will...

One on one gem cutting tuition: heart cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

One on one gem cutting tuition: heart cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 1st June 2020

Hello! My name is James Langdon and I will be giving the tuition. I have been a self employed gemcutter for the past 11 years and have sold gems to gem dealers and jewellers in Hatton Garden as well as internationally through instagram. I cut cabochons, faceted gems and concave cut gems too. This short course covers the knowledge needed to cut heart cabochons with an introduction to faceting as a cabochon needs a single, mirror finish facet on the back to complete it. When you arrive we'll select the...

Fused glass jewellery making on The Glass Barge

Fused glass jewellery making on The Glass Barge

In-person course

A 2 day introductory course in fused glass jewellery making. (aboard our Narrowboat ‘The Glass Barge’) taught by Andy & Pam Kallender. No prior experience necessary. Students will design, make and mount several pieces of jewellery over the 2 days, using transparent, opalescent and dichroic glass. Pieces made on the first day will be fired over night and be ready to wear at the end of the course. Day 2 pieces will need to be collected later or we will send on by post after firing. Courses are run at...

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