On our design led jewellery making courses, held in Lancashire UK, beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendants can be made. Everything you need is included in the price! Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian jewellery components are always available.
Our Bespoke Course Guide gives information of the range and scope of our bespoke courses; design focus, techniques, gemstone properties or specialist one-to-one tuition. For further info contact us.
Spring term courses 2010 ... workshops and courses in Lancaster UK. Download the Course Dates here! You can book the sessions, whole days or whole courses. Please note: 1. Free lunch when you book a whole day. For vegetarian or vegan food, please advise when booking. 2. At the current Lancaster venue there are cats. For a cat free area, please advise when booking. 3. All courses are held numbers permitting.
Intermediate jewellery making & design 1 - 19/3/10
Designing with semi-precious gemstones & crystal You will learn about the physical properties of gemstones and crystal, their care and interaction with each other. We will examine different related gemstones and in relation to a crystal and gemstone jewellery design. Selecting a simple design type you can start a mock up piece of crystal and gemstone jewellery, paying attention to weight and balance. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with some beautiful materials!
Time, date & place: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, Friday 19th March 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
Intermediate jewellery making & design 2 - 19/3/10
Making semi-precious gemstone & crystal necklace: finishing Continuing from the morning session, you can now construct your piece of jewellery, while useful tips about handling this very delicate material will be given. You will also be shown techniques to produce a professional finish. Along with the skills you've learned, you'll have something very special that you have made to take home with you. This is a moderate to skilled workshop.
Time, date & place: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm, Friday 19th March 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
Making & designing gemstone necklaces/ bracelets - easy to mod You will be learning the essentials about gemstones: their physical properties, their care and interaction with each other. You will practise basic knotting, when and where to use it with semi-precious stones. Examining different related gemstones, you will adapt a simple design to make individual pieces of jewellery. For easy to moderate skills.
Time, date & place: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, Saturday 20th March 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
Beginners semi-precious jewellery making 20/3/10 - moderate Learn and practise crimp finishing techniques using the proper tools. You will be shown how to use this to effect with semi-precious stones, useful design tips are given. These skills will enable you to make and complete a gemstone necklace or bracelet with a professional look.
Time, date & place: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm, Saturday 20th March 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
Make drop earrings, tackling different styles - easy We will show you how to design, make and bead some simple drop earrings. Time is given to practise all techniques shown. Design points and finishing tips will be given. As you get more confident multiple and 3D designs can be made. Special attention will be paid to balance and weight. Unleash your creativity in a relaxed atmosphere. Take home some well finished drop earrings, made by yourself!
Time, date & place: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, Thursday 8th April 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
Design and Make ear hoops - easy You will be shown the technicalities of making beaded hoop earrings. With design tips given including balance and weight, you will be able to design, make and complete a well finished pair of beaded hoop earrings for yourself or as a gift.
Time, date & place: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm, Thursday 8th April 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
Make short & long beaded necklaces using waxed thread - easy and versatile You will be shown how to construct both short and long necklaces using waxed linen thread. Knots needed will be demonstrated and practised with useful design tips given. These skills will enable you to make and complete some basic versatile necklaces for yourself or as a gift.
Time, date & place: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, Friday, 9th April 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
Beginners' guide to stretch necklaces - different threads - easy You will be shown how to design and make stretch necklaces, using elastic and other stretchy threads. You will be shown which thread to use and when. Design and effective finishing techniques will be taught. These skills will enable you to make and complete a simple stretch necklace for yourself or as a gift.
Time, date & place: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm, Friday, 9th April 2010, Lancaster UK (venue directions will be sent after booking). Men and women are welcome. Vegan and vegetarian needs catered for. All beads and materials are provided within the price.
