Silver Clay Workshop - MakeMe a silver charm bracelet, pendant necklace and earrings

Experience required: None
Tutor: Melissa Merchant
Course length: 3.5 - 4 hours
Cost: £75.00

Learn to work with silver clay to design and create your own solid silver charms and make your own gorgeous bespoke jewellery.

Silver clay is made up of minute particles of pure silver mixed with a non-toxic organic binder, which bind the particles together in a substance which can be manipulated just like clay - you can roll it, flatten it, cut it, mould it and add textures. Once it has been dried, it is fired with a simple gas torch which turns it into pure silver (it can even be hallmarked!). We will teach you the essential skills to create, dry, fire and polish your own silver clay pieces and even how to inscribe personal messages on them if you wish.

During this workshop you will design and create a gorgeous silver charm bracelet, pendant necklace and earrings. Typically you will make 1 pendant, 6 charms for your bracelet and a pair of earrings. Sterling chain, a chain necklace and ear wires are provided. We can also provide additional beads and other elements to embellish your finished pieces. You can take home your creations in an organza gift bag.

All materials and equipment (including silver clay, specialist tools, chain, jewellery findings and beads) are included.

* this workshop is perfect for hen parties. Each hen can make a pendant necklace and charm bracelet for themselves and a special charm inscribed with a personal message for the bride. It would also be a lovely workshop to make special gifts.

	Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:00 - 1:30/2:00pm Places Available:		Saturday, 10 March 2012 1:30 - 5:00/5:30pm Places Available:
	Thursday, 19 April 2012 10:00 - 1:30/2:00pm Places Available:		Saturday, 12 May 2012 1:30 - 5:00/5:30pm Places Available:

MakeMe a Beaded Cluster Bracelet - master wire wraps

Experience required: None
Tutor: Kelly Smithson
Course length: 3 hours
Cost: £ 49.50

Learn how to do the perfect wire wrap - the secret to so much in jewellery making. You will make your own beautiful beaded cluster bracelet using swarovski crystals, czech glass, freshwater pearls and the gemstones of your choice. You can choose between amethyst, agate, rose quartz, hematite and many more. 

In this 3 hour workshop, our tutor will teach you the tricks to doing the perfect wire wrap every time.

Take home your creations in a lovely organza drawstring bag to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

All materials, equipment (including hands free magnifiers), tea, coffee and homemade cakes are included.

 

	Thursday, 2 February 2012 9:30 - 12:30pm Places Available:		Tuesday, 13 March 2012 9:30 - 12:30pm Places Available:
	Tuesday, 24 April 2012 9:30 - 12:30pm Places Available:

Heirloom Jewellery - upcycle old jewellery into something new!

Experience required: None
Tutor: Oorla Morgan
Course length: 3 hours
Cost: £ 35.00

Do you have a jewellery box full of pieces that you don't wear? Why give new life to these unworn pieces by turning them into something new? Our tutor, jewellery designer Oorla Morgan of Oorla Jewellery, will help you design and create new pieces that you would be proud to wear.

We will provide a selection of silver beads and spacers to fill in any gaps and all the jewellery findings you will need to create a bracelet out of an old necklace or perhaps a pair of earrings made from beads off an unworn bracelet.

Simply bring in your *old jewellery and let us show you what you can make - you'll be amazed!! What might look like junk can be transformed into lovely pieces that you will wear again and again.

We will teach you all the skills needed to transform your pieces. Depending on your materials these may include:

• working with elastic and wire;
• how to use jump rings;
• various means to finish a head pin including using a central loop or a wrap;
• how to string your piece and add your charms securely, including how to make a dangle.

All you need to bring is your old jewellery and let us help you transform it into something you'll actually wear!

All materials, equipment (including hands free magnifiers), tea, coffee and snacks are included.

* costume jewellery or semi-precious stones only as we will not be doing any gem setting or silver smithing in this workshop.

	Thursday, 22 March 2012 1:00 - 4:00pm Places Available:		Sunday,13 May 2012 1:30 - 4:30pm Places Available:
	Wednesday, 23 May 2012 9:30 - 12:30pm Places Available:		Thursday, 26 June 2012 9:30 - 12:30pm Places Available:

MakeMe a Swarovski Charm Bracelet and Chandelier Earrings

Experience required: None
Tutor: Oorla Morgan
Course length: 3 hours
Cost: £ 49.50

Make your own beautiful beaded charm bracelet and matching earrings. Choose from a selection of Swarovski crystal pearls and gorgeous sterling silver charms to complete your piece. 

In this 3 hour workshop, our tutor will teach you skills to make your bracelet and earrings look professional. You will have plenty of opportunity to practice using copper materials and beads to master the skills before you try it with your chosen pearl and silver beads. You will master skills and learn tricks of the trade including:

• Tying a permanent knot and placing it perfectly so it will not be evident
• Opening and closing jump rings without compromising its ability to link your piece
• Various means to finish a head pin including using a central loop or a wrap
• How to string your bracelet and add your charms securely, including how to make a dangle

Take home your creations in a lovely organza drawstring bag to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

All materials, equipment (including hands free magnifiers), tea, coffee and homemade cakes are included.

New dates coming soon Places Available:

MakeMe a Loved Ones Silver Charm Bracelet and Necklace

Experience required: None
Tutor: Kelly Smithson
Course length: 2.5 hours
Cost: £ 49.50

Make a personalised silver and semi-precious charm bracelet and a matching charm necklace to keep for yourself or give as a gift.

Choose from a selection of semi-precious beads including rose quartz, hematite, turquoise, amethyst, green agate, aventurine. You can also selecct from a range of Swarovski crystals, silver round or corrugated beads and delicate charms to create your bespoke bracelet and necklace. Personalise both your creations by stamping an initial onto sterling silver discs and including them amongst your chosen delicate flower, heart and semi-precious stone charms.

In this 3 hour workshop, our tutor will teach you skills and techniques to make your bracelet and necklace look professional. You will learn how to:

• Stamp an initial of your choice onto sterling silver charms using an alphabet punch, jobbing hammer and flat stake
• Use crimping pliers and other jewellery making tools effectively
• Work with jump rings and head pins and other simple wire work jewellery techniques

Take home your creations in a lovely organza drawstring bag to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

All materials, equipment (including reading glasses for finer work!), tea, coffee and homemade cakes are included.

	Thursday, 26 January 2012 9:30 - 12:00pm Places Available:		Tuesday, 6 March 2012 9:30 - 12:00pm Places Available:
	Tuesday, 1 May 2012 9:30 - 12:00pm Places Available:

Polymer Clay Workshop- Cake and Sweetie Charm Bracelet (10+ to adult)

Experience required: None
Tutor: Sarah Cox
Course length: 3 hours
Cost: £ 32.00

Learn how to make your own gorgeous charms that are good enough to eat!  We will show you how to make donuts, chocolate eclairs, cake slices, midget gems and ice creams out of polymer clay which you will then put onto a bracelet for you to take home.

We will teach you the basics of how to work with polymer clay and show you the secret to making the charms of your choice.  You will also learn some basic jewellery making skills including how to work with head pins and make a basic wire wrap to put the charms onto the bracelet.

As well as taking home your bracelet in an organza gift bag, you will also take home a set of detailed workshop notes which will enable you to make more at home in your own time. 

All materials and equipment are provided and tea, coffee and homemade cakes are included.

This workshop is great fun and the results are amazing.  It’s not just for kids!

* This workshop also works well as a party for older children.

Thursday, 16 February 2012 February Half Term 9:30 - 12:30pm Places Available:

Thursday, 12 April 2012 Easter Holidays 12:30 - 3:30pm Places Available:

Polymer Clay Workshop- Rose Necklace and Matching Ring

Experience required: None
Tutor: Sarah Cox
Course length: 3 hours
Cost: £ 30.00

Learn how to make a stunning rose necklace and matching ring!  We will show you how to make rose charms out of polymer clay which you will then put onto illusion wire with other beads and a larger rose to put on a ring band for you to take home.

We will teach you the basics of how to work with polymer clay and show you the secret to making the charms of your choice.  You will also learn some basic jewellery making skills including how to work with illusion wire, how to string your necklace and complete your ring.

As well as taking home your bracelet in an organza gift bag, you will also take home a set of detailed workshop notes which will enable you to make more at home in your own time. 

All materials and equipment are provided and tea, coffee and homemade cakes are included.

This workshop is great fun and the results are amazing.

New Dates coming soon Places Available:

MakeMe a Funky Macramé Friendship Bracelet

Experience required: None
Tutor: Vicky Oldfield
Course length: 2.5 hours
Cost: £ 42.00

Create a cool piece of arm candy in a modern, vibrant colour. Macrame friendship bracelets are all over the catwalk at the moment! You don't have to pay a fortune - we can teach you how to make them!

Choose from a selection of silver plated silver round or corrugated beads in a variety of sizes and leather cord or waxed cotton in a variety of funky colours.  We will teach you how to make the three different styles shown on the left.

Make at least two or possibly three – keep two for yourself and give the others as a gift?

In this 2 1/2 hour workshop, our tutor will teach you skills to make your bracelet look professional. You will learn techniques and tricks of the trade including:

• How to use cord crimps, flat nose pliers and other jewellery tools
• How to complete a variety of macramé knots and how to incorporate them into your design
• How to string your bracelet and add a silver toggle clasp
• How to finish your piece so it looks professional

Take home your creations in a lovely organza drawstring bag to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

All materials, equipment, tea, coffee and homemade cakes are included.

This course is on hiatus until next summer. New workshop on the way!

MakeMe My Wedding Headdress - Design and Make your Wedding Tiara with celebrated Jewellery Designer Clare Yarwood-White

Experience required: None
Tutor: Clare Yarwood-White
Course length: 4 hours
Cost: £ 99.00

Your wedding headdress will be one of the largest and most noticeable accessories you wear on the day.  Join us for this unique workshop to create your own stunning side-tiara that will compliment your dress and hair-style perfectly.

During this 4 hour workshop you will design your own side-tiara, master simple jewellery making techniques, and bring your design to life using the freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and other beautiful materials.  You will take home your headdress beautifully gift boxed and ready for your big day.

1.30 – 1.45         Coffee and welcome
1.45 - 2.30         Headdress design, with consideration of hair-style and wedding dress
2.30 - 3.00         Introduction to techniques
3.00 – 5.30         Create your side-tiara (with a coffee break when required)

The workshop includes the use of all tools and materials, tea or coffee on arrival and tea or coffee with gorgeous homemade cake at break time.

As our present to you, we would also like to give you a 20% discount on future MakeMe workshops booked on the day and 10% discount on Yarwood-White wedding jewellery bought on the day to complient your headdress.  Why not arrive a bit early and have lunch at the wonderful Hot House Cafe where, as a customer of MakeMe, you are also entitled to a discount of 10%.

By private arrangement. Please contact us if interested.

MakeMe Create a Craft Business

Experience required: None
Tutor: Clare Yarwood-White
Course length: Two Day - 9:15 - 4:30pm
Cost: £ 230.00

Learn how to turn your hobby into a profitable business with celebrated Jewellery Designer Clare Yarwood-White

Do you have a passion for your craft or hobby, and dream of making your living from it one day?  Do you imagine having your own studio, and people flocking to buy your beautiful products?  This 2 day workshop will give you the foundations you need to turn your dreams into reality.

Clare Yarwood-White started making jewellery as a hobby in 2003 from her home.  Four years later, she was supplying world famous department store Liberty, had won numerous awards and her jewellery had appeared on television, magazine covers and celebrities.

If you are serious about making a success story from your craft but are not sure where to start, join Clare on this 2 day course and she will share her experience, know how, and trade secrets with you, arming you with top tips and pitfalls to avoid.

Day 1

09.15-09.30              Coffee and Welcome
09.30-10.00              Exercise: Introduce your craft
10.00-12.30              Business Planning

• Getting started
• Managing your money
• What should you charge?

12.30-13.00              Lunch
13.00-15.00              Business Planning

• What is everyone else doing?
• Selling yourself

15.00-15.15              Coffee Break
15.30-16.30              Exercise: Get planning

Day 2

09.15-09.30              Coffee and Welcome
09.30-10.00              Group discussion: Overnight thoughts
10.00-12.30              Marketing

• Building a brand
• Getting famous
• Relationship marketing

12.30-13.00              Lunch
13.00-15.00              Marketing

• Getting the most from your website & social media
• Advertising, exhibitions and promotions
• Photography and display

15.00-15.15              Coffee Break
15.30-16.30              Exercise: Your USP

This practical workshop is designed to give you a head start into planning, launching and growing your craft business, and participation and discussions about your products are encouraged throughout.

You will go home with:

• An outline of a business plan with the first steps you need to take to move your craft from a hobby to a business
• A clear definition of your unique selling points
• Handout notes covering all the subjects in detail
• A list of recommended books for further reading
• A network of likeminded crafts people and a recommended structure for growing your own network
• Two weeks of email mentoring to help you with any questions that you have after the workshop has ended
• A new found confidence and enthusiasm for making your dreams a reality

Cost £230 per person including 2 x tea/coffee & cake breaks and mineral water.  Please bring a packed lunch, or you can buy lunch at the Hot House Cafe on site with a 10% discount.

*BOOK BEFORE 23 December FOR EARLY BIRD RATE OF £195 - simply enter 'Early Bird' at checkout.

New dates coming soon!

Studio Time – Borrow workspace and equipment

When the workshop timetable allows, we have scheduled Studio Time where you can book hour long slots to work on your own project in our workshop. 

Perhaps you don’t want to use your dining room table or floor for your project or you don’t want to be on your own? Come and use our large worktables and borrow a new Janome computerised BCC-30 machine for your sew or craft project. We also have most sewing and craft equipment that we would be pleased to lend you (if in doubt about what we might have, give us a call). We can also provide lots of moral support and might be able to help if you had a question or two. You may also make use of our extensive collection of reference materials on most crafty subjects for assistance or inspiration.

If interested in making a booking, please contact us.

 

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