Throughout the year we offer a variety of workshops for the beginner and advanced jewellery maker.

Here you'll find information on all the workshops we currently offer. Do keep checking back as we're always updating and adding new exciting sessions to the list!!

All the images you'll see have been made by workshop participants during the session.. - I think you'll agree, some beautiful work.
Thank you to everyone who has provided such great pieces to photograph.

Current Workshop Programme
For our current workshop programme click on the link below. If you'd like to receive an update by email just sign up to our mailing list.
Workshop Programme

Booking
To book a place on any of the workshops firstly give us a call on 01865 774298 to find out availability then download and fill out the booking form - simple!!
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Beads & Wire
Explore the use of wire wrapped bead loops to create chains, making head pins to hold beads, making ear wires, using wire to create decorative components. Workshop information sheet available...
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Beads & Stringing
Explore the use of different stringing materials and components, learning how to use crimping tools, making head pins to hold beads, designing beaded jewellery using focal, accent, filler and spacer beads. Workshop information sheet available...
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Beads & Stitching
Explore the use of beading thread, delica beads, crystals, seed beads and semi-precious beads to create texture and form in stitched jewellery. Workshop information sheet coming soon...

                             

Beads & Knotting
Explore the use of beads, leather, nylon cord and silk. Use simple knotting techniques or basic macramé to develop pattern and texture in your work. Workshop information sheet coming soon...

Wire Wrapped Pendants
Learn how to use wire and wrapping techniques with no hole stones to create beautiful unique pendants. Workshop information sheet coming soon...

                               

Wire Rings

Learn how to use wire and beads to create pretty individual rings. Learn ring sizing techniques and simple wrapping.
 
                             

Make a Tiara
Explore the use wire and beads to create your own unique tiara. Learn how to twist wire to capture beads and create bead branches, how to use a tiara base and how to develop your own design.

                               

Enamelling
Explore the use of unleaded enamels and other glass components to add colour and pattern to metal. Learn the how to prepare the metal for enamel, how to apply enamel in various ways and how to fire and finish your piece. Workshop information sheet coming soon...
 
                             
 
Felt Bead Making
Learn how to use felt and felting techniques to create fabulous coloured felt beads, flowers and more. Learn how to use tools and equipment from your kitchen to develop the skill. Explore the use of beads to embellish and decorate your work. Workshop information sheet coming soon...

Making a Silver Ring
Learn the basic silversmithing techniques to make a silver ring. Learn how to pierce, form, texture, file, solder, polish and much more. Workshop information Sheet available...
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Stone Setting
Learn how to set faceted stones and cabochons using various stone setting techniques – Gypsy setting, claw setting, rub over setting. Workshop information sheet coming soon...

                             

Recycle Silver
Learn how to use the cuttlefish casting technique to recycle your scrap silver or fired PMC. Explore other ways of using scrap silver to create new pieces of jewellery. Workshop information sheet coming soon...

                              

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay
Learn how to work with paste, lump and syringe form PMC. Explore texturing, forming, shaping and moulding techniques. Learn how to combine faceted stones with PMC. Learn all the techniques needed to create a pair of earrings and a pendant. Workshop information sheet available...
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Introduction to Precious Metal Clay - 2 Day
In addition to the above learn how to make a PMC bead and a simple ring. Workshop information sheet available...
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PMC Rings
Learn how to use PMC and specific tools to create a series of rings. Learn how to set stones and combine textures for an individual look. Workshop information sheet coming soon...

                               

Current Workshop Programme
For our current workshop programme click on the link below. If you'd like to receive an update by email just sign up to our mailing list.
Workshop Programme