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Our design led jewellery making courses and workshops are based in Lancashire. At present, we take up to 5 people in venues in Lancaster and Morecambe. We can take a maximum of 10 people at other venues, depending on the venue.
Course dates for 2010: Click on the link to download the course dates for the Summer Term 2010
Next course: Please see course bookings for the next date(s).
Download the courses price guides here: Standard Courses
Bespoke Courses
All Courses
For more details and prices please email us at: courses@designed-4-you.co.uk
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Basic introductory course
The course lasts up to 3 hours. Price per course will vary between £30 to £35 pounds, depending on numbers and materials used.
Please see course bookings for details.
A wide selection of beads and findings are included in the price. Semi-precious gemstones and precious metals are not used in this course.
The object of the course is to design and make your own piece of wearable jewellery.
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This starts with a guide to basic bead stringing, the types of thread, the handle and hang of each type and where it is suitable to use them. This is followed by an introduction to the most useful findings and when and where to use them. You will be encouraged to handle each item shown, and will be given individual help.
Basic tools and techniques will be shown, explained and demonstrated.
You will then be invited to choose your beads etc and we will discuss some basic design ideas. You will be encouraged to start experimenting with your selection. Whenever necessary please ask for help with any aspect of jewellery making or design.
You will have the opportunity to make either a necklace, bracelet, anklet or earrings. Should you finish and there is time, you may choose to make a second different piece of jewellery.
Examples of our own personal jewellery will be available to handle and discuss, and a limited amount
of our finished jewellery will be on sale.
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More challenging course
The course lasts up to 3 hours. Price per course will vary, depending on the materials and components used. Please see course bookings for details.
This course is for those who have some experience of beading and would like to design a matching set of items, or make a more intricate piece of jewellery.
Semi-precious gemstones and pearls will be provided to use in conjunction with other materials and findings
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If you want special feature gemstones and beads for your design, we will have a selection with us
which you will be able to purchase.
The course will entail a guide to threads and their most effective use, a wider range of tools, some more intricate findings and dealing with knotting and other useful techniques. We will also deal
with neat finishing of your piece. Wirework will not be dealt with in this course.
Design ideas and scaling your pieces will be discussed. The course will last up to 3 hours.
Examples of our own personal jewellery will be available to handle and discuss, and a limited amount of our finished jewellery will be on sale.
If there is anything you are particularly interested in making or learning about please discuss this with us at booking time. If you would like us to bring some sterling silver or gold beads or findings please notify us.
Safety notes ... Please be aware:-
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that whilst every care will be taken to ensure your safety including, being shown how to properly use the tools and findings, customers take the course at their own risk. Your statutory rights are not affected.
- that because jewellery-making uses small parts and many of the tools are sharp, including strong cutters, adult courses are not suitable for children.
- that for safety reasons no alcohol is allowed on the course venue. We refuse the right of anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs to participate in the course.
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Fabulous course opportunities
If you have a group that would like a course or courses please contact us for details. Although based in Lancashire we may be able to accommodate other areas by prior arrangment.
If you want a course for more than 10 people, we may be able to accommodate this by prior arrangement. As extra staff will be needed the price may be greater.
Fancy something different?
designed for you is available for bookings at celebrations and special events including:-
hen parties, making bridal gifts, wedding anniversaries, leaving dos, mum's time out, guys - design and construction days, children's parties, vegetarian and vegan events, family fun... Price on application for these events.
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Gifts:
A special present for the lady of your life: These range from our standard basic courses to our super-deluxe bespoke one-to-one course - don't laugh we have one - and it's a really luxurious treat!
Giving your guy the opportunity to practise his design and construction skills. Men can make great jewellery designers, let them have a go! Bespoke courses from the basic to luxurious can be arranged at dates to suit your guy.
Please read the safety notes above before arranging a
course.
For more information on these courses, please contact us.
Courses for Children
Children over 10 years may be catered for, provided a resposible adult accompanies the child and remains in attendance. The child must be able to concentrate for a considerable time, and have manual dexterity. Please read the safety notes above before arranging a
course.
Group Courses
In addition for groups of children or young people at least 2 responsible adults must be in attendance
all the time, both to help and to satisfy the requirements of The Child Protection Act.
For safety reasons only limited tools will be available. Please contact us to discuss this option, but please check the safety notes above before arranging a
course.
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