Jewellery Making Courses
One-to-One Jewellery Making Courses
Ever wanted to try your hand at making jewellery? Don’t have the time to sign up for weeks of evening classes? Frustrated in a large class wasting valuable time waiting to see the teacher? Come and stay at my house on the edge of the moors where you will use my workbench and studio having one-to-one tuition.
A contemporary jewellery designer for over 30 years, I offer informal courses tailored to individual needs. From beginners ‘try out’ sessions, to those with experience wishing to develop their skills further. My specialities for advanced students are repoussé, chasing, raising, box-making, stone setting, gemmology and diamond grading.
Commission work often involves re-designing and melting down old jewellery — worn out pieces or heirlooms that are no longer fashionable. Bring your own gold and silver to melt down and turn into something contemporary. Stuck for ideas and looking for inspiration? We can design the piece together using my extensive design book. There are two workbenches, so it is possible for couples to come and make each others wedding rings, creating a truly unique and special heirloom to be passed on to future generations.
Courses run Friday to Sunday, arriving Friday night for dinner and to discuss the jewellery you wish to make, followed by two days of tuition 10 – 5pm on the Saturday and Sunday with an hour for lunch. After a day at the workbench there are lots of walks nearby to explore in the evening, ranging from Blackstone Edge on the moors to a more leisurely saunter along the picturesque Rochdale Canal. Weekday courses can also be arranged.
The all inclusive residential price is £299, the non-residential price including lunch both days is £249, all types of dietary requirements can be catered for.
Due to demand I am now also offering ‘one-day taster’ tuition courses for £125.
To book a place please telephone me on 01706 378424 / 07768 327044 or you can contact me via e-mail or use my on-line contact form, a deposit of £100 is required payable by debit/credit card or cheque.