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Penny Akester Jewellery

Contact name: Penny
62
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about 12 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Hi, I am Penny, a jeweller and teacher based in Camden, London. I have been making jewellery since 1994 and teaching jewellery making since 2009, I have a teaching qualification for teaching adults, plus BA and MA certificates in Jewellery. I have been teaching all around London, both privately as well as at various different colleges / adult education centres for 16 years so far. I am fascinated by the process of making - transforming basic materials into treasures. in my jewellery courses, I love to share these amazing processes with you and help guide you to create your own beautiful jewellery. I love sharing my skills, and the fun of seeing an idea come to life. I focus on small groups - with a maximum of 3 students, so that everyone gets lots of support and attention and plenty of opportunity to get really hands on with their jewellery making. Do join me for a fun and creative day making your own gorgeous jewellery.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Beginners Beading - Jewellery Making Workshop - In London
6 hours
Next date: 10th Jan 2026
3 places left
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Beginners Silver Clay ('PMC') jewellery Workshop - in London
7 hours
Next date: 6th Dec 2025
1 place left
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Pearl / Gemstone Knotting (Jewellery Making) - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London
4 hours
Next date: 22nd Feb 2026
2 places left
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Silver Casting for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London
6 hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2025
1 place left
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Silver Clay Charms - Evening Jewellery Making Workshop - In London
3 hours
Next date: 8th Dec 2025
1 place left
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Silver Stacking Ring Making - Evening Workshop - In London
3 hours
Next date: 12th Jan 2026
3 places left
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Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London
6 hours
Next date: 19th Dec 2025
3 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
16 Nov 25'

Jane reviewed: Silver Clay Charms - Evening Jewellery Making Workshop - In London

"My son and I had a wonderful evening with Penny where we made some lovely pieces of jewellery. She was very patient, and explained everything very clearly, and had a great sense of humour that helped everything along. I would highly recommend if you are interested in silver jewellery and it's a great introduction to jewellery making."

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Jane, congratulations on your first piece of jewellery! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the evening, do get in touch any time if you start experimenting at home and have questions! Have a great week Penny"

18 May 25'

Sheila A reviewed: Beginners Beading - Jewellery Making Workshop - In London

"Penny’s jewellery and teaching skills are phenomenal and I had a splendid day in excellent company. I wholeheartedly recommend this course and I will be booking a bead stringing next. "

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Aw - thank you Sheila, great to meet you, and i hope you have lots of fun experimenting with your beads once you get home! Happy Beading x"

7 May 25'

Zara reviewed: Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Left the course feeling confident to try out my newly learned skills, and excited to experiment more. Great day - thank you."

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"HI Zara, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! Great to meet you - hope you have fun experimenting some more at home...."

21 Apr 25'

Daryna reviewed: Beginners Silver Clay ('PMC') jewellery Workshop - in London

"It was an awesome experience. The tutor was patient, informative and skilled. I am happy to start with silver clay and create more jewellery :)"

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Daryna, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! Have fun experimenting with silver clay at home! Penny"