Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design

Contact name: Sheila Roussel

42
Total bookings

Rating

(41)

almost 7 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

gold award

Dundee

Jewellery design workshop - silver pendant or silver earrings

2½ hours

Next date: 28th Oct 2024

(10)

£70.00

gold award

Dundee

Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

2½ hours

Next date: 28th Oct 2024

(29)

£70.00

gold award

Dundee

Zodiac Star Sign Pendant

2 hours

Next date: 28th Oct 2024

(1)

£65.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

3 Oct 24'

Faye Lockwood reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

"I took my mum to her ring making experience and honestly we had such a lovely time. Sheila was excellent, she was really patient and explained everything well. It was a safe and clean workspace that was very obviously looked after well. We had a blast and came away with some lovely pieces. Well worth it!"

29 Jul 24'

Lynsey reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

"Had a lovely afternoon making rings at Sheila’s studio. Great experience would 100% do it again. "

15 Jul 24'

Valerie Shepherd reviewed: Zodiac Star Sign Pendant

"I attended Sheila's Zodiac pendant workshop with 3 friends, 2 of whom were celebrating special birthdays within months of each other. This was our gift to them. Sheila's workshop is bright and spacious. It is well equipped with everything we needed laid out in preparation prior to our arrival. Sheila is an enthusiastic and competent teacher. She demonstrated the process step by step and gave us ample opportunity to practice the more complex part before starting our own jewellery creation. Sheila instinctively knew the bits we would find more challenging. She supervised, supported and encouraged us throughout resulting in 4 beautiful zodiac pendants. There was lots of chatter, laughter and stories during the afternoon. Overall a fabulous experience. Thank you Sheila."

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"Hi Val, so glad you all enjoyed the workshop. It was nice to meet your friends and see you all having a nice time. You made a great job of your Zodiac pendants! I hope the rest of the celebration day went well too. Regards, Sheila"

13 Jul 24'

Mary McGregor reviewed: Jewellery Workshop - Make a Silver Ring

"We had a wonderful time making rings for each other, celebrating nearly 50 years of friendship. What a patient and talented teacher Sheila is. She was warm, welcoming and took us through the process step by step. We will treasure our memories of the experience and of course our lovely wee rings forever. We may even be back to make matching pendants. We also thought her jewellery was gorgeous. I will be recommending this experience to all my friends. "

Sheila Roussel Jewellery Design responded:

"Thank you Mary. Pleasure to have you and Bernadette come along and make your rings for each other. They were beautiful. Get in touch any time if you’d like to return. Regards, Sheila. "