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Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design

Contact name: Sheila Roussel
37
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(37)
over 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I currently design and make my jewellery from my studio at home in Birkhill, Angus, making work for private commissions, exhibitions and contemporary gift shops. I studied Jewellery and Metalwork at Duncan of Jordanstone , Dundee and graduated in June 2014 with BDes (hons) 1st class. My background is in Community Learning and Development and I currently work in the V & A Dundee as a freelance designer; as an Craft and Jewellery tutor with Fairmuir Adult Association and as the Craft tutor with NEST Creative Spaces, Blairgowrie. I also run beginners jewellery workshops which are advertised here and on my Facebook page. My jewellery designs are influenced by the beauty of natural forms, their vibrant colours and delicate structures. An ongoing collection of heirloom keepsakes, trinkets and charms adds further inspiration to my work. My designs evolve from immersing myself in making collages, sketching, photography and experimenting with a range of techniques and materials. Taking these initial ideas I make a variety of individual elements using textured sterling silver, hand patterned aluminium and semi-precious beads. These pieces are used either individually or combined with each other to create my collections. ​

Courses, kits & gifts

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Jewellery design workshop - silver pendant or silver earrings
Next date: 22nd Apr 2024
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Jewellery Workshop - Make a Gold Ring
Next date: 22nd Apr 2024
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Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring
Next date: 22nd Apr 2024
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Zodiac Star Sign Pendant
Next date: 22nd Apr 2024

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
11 Mar 24'

Lisa reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

"Sheila was so welcoming and personable. My mum and I attended her workshop as a day out for Mother’s Day. My mum was able to bring along a photo of a pendant she liked and Sheila was able to provide the guidance to help make something very similar. It was such a fun afternoon and we both have a very different appreciation for jewellery now we see the craftsmanship that goes into it! Thank you for a lovely afternoon!"

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"Hi Lisa, I'm glad you had a lovely afternoon. It was very good to meet you both. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend. Please get in touch if you'd like to return on another occasion. Regards, Sheila"

27 Jan 24'

Husna alsaffar reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

"Such an amazing experience being able to craft something so intricate by hand, the whole process from start to finish was so exciting, Sheila was very lovely and welcoming she made us feel so comfortable, chatting away as if we’d known her already! This is such a memorable and sentimental gift as it’s not just the experience you’ll remember forever it’s also a physical gift to keep forever, she even kindly took a Polaroid photo of us to keep as another gift for us to remember this day! "

25 Jan 24'

Helen reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Gold Ring

"What a great morning! Workshop was very well planned and Sheila was an excellent teacher. Really friendly and supportive guiding me through each step. Still can’t believe I took a strand of gold and created a beautiful ring. Would definitely recommend this course. Fab *****"

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"Hi Helen, so glad you enjoyed the workshop and are pleased with your gold ring. You did a really lovely job and made a beautiful ring. Please get in touch if you'd like to return to make some more jewellery. Regards, Sheila"

22 Jan 24'

Rachael and Cat! reviewed: Jewellery design workshop - silver pendant or silver earrings

"Wow what great three hours we spent with Sheila (and Jodie her fabulous Cocker) in her great studio. Sheila taught us well and had us make unique earrings. Sheila helped us quickly develop our design ideas and adapted - tutoring us according to our competence. Snacks and caffeine in abundance in a relaxing atmosphere. *Jodie the cocker only present at our request for anyone who isn’t keen on dogs!"

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"Hi Rachael and Cat Your earrings worked out really well and it was nice to see you wearing them too. Good to know that you enjoyed your workshop. Jody missed you both after you left! Hope you had a safe trip home. "

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