An Introduction to jewellery making - no experience necessary.
Please call to confirm commencement date...
Learn how to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces using wire and stringing techniques. We teach you the techniques to make your own individual jewellery designs to take away with you.
Held at Shiney Company (Brand new premises in Bristol's Creative Quarter)
4.11- 4.12 Paintworks, A4 Bath Road, Arnos Vale Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3EH
The workshop begins at and finishes at 9.00 p.m. 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings. Call us to find out availability - this workshop runs continuously, you can join at anytime providing a place is available and you can complete 6 consecutive weeks. Tel: 0117 300 9800
What will I learn?
1. What tools are required and how to use them safely.
2. Wire, beads and findings required to make these items of jewellery
3. Step-by-step techniques to make:
- earrings
- a wire beaded bracelet
- a double strand crimped necklace (where the beads are stopped around the wire, sometimes described as an illusion necklace)
- a pin-work pendant on a cord or ribbon
- tripple stringing
- a pin-work necklace
These are just some examples of the items you will make. There are a total of 12 projects over 12 weeks, but we only ask that you commit to 6. If you want to complete all 12, just let us know and we'll make sure we reserve your place.
How much will it cost?
The Introduction to jewellery making workshops are just £20 per session and include materials such as glass beads, semi-precious gemstones, shells, wooden beads and much much more. Use of tools and light refreshments are also included. You can pay the full amount or pay a deposit by selecting the tick box above. Alternatively, you can call us to pay a £40 deposit and pay the remainder weekly, 1 week in advance.
Please note: Advance payment and deposits are neither refundable nor transferable if you are unable to attend the workshops. If you have paid deposit only, you are liable for full payment of the workshop if you are unable to attend. Cancellations received 14 days prior to workshop date and cancellations with extenuating circumstances can be transfered. This is at the discretion of the proprietors. If you have a holiday booked or know a specific date that you cannot attend during the 6 weeks, please notify us at the time of booking.
Facilities
Shiney Company is wheelchair friendly. If you have any special requirements or use a wheelchair, we would be grateful if you would let us know so that we can ensure their is adequate space for you and other students.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available for this session. We can send the gift certificate to you or directly to the recipient. Please let us know the details in the notes of your order when you pay at the checkout. Thank you.
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 27 September, 2006.
