Newsletter No. 10 from Flux Studios. Make It in 2011 - Part 2 We've been busy planning the next 4 months of jewellery making classes and workshops here at Flux Studios. If you're looking to challenge your neural pathways, or if you seek a fun and productive way to spend your time this spring/summer take a look here to see if we can help you out! Weekend / Short Course dates : Design and Make a Silver Ring - 2 and 3 April 2011 Working with Cold Enamels - 7 and 14 May 2011 Delft Casting - 13/14/15 July 2011 SUMMER TERM COURSES STARTING IN MAY - Enrolment and bookings now D06. Beginners Course in Jewellery (AM course) - design and make a silver charm + semi-precious stone Start date: Thu 5 May 2011 (for 6 weeks) £95 G05. Beginners Course in Jewellery (eve course) - rub over settings, granulation Start date: Wed 4 May 2011 (for 12 weeks) £185 C09. Intermediate Course in Jewellery (eve course) - make a box construction ring; other applications Start date: Thu 5 May 2011 (for 12 weeks) £185 A09. Advanced Jewellery Course (day course) - delft sand casting, advanced techniques Start date: Tue 3 May 2011(for 12 weeks) £185 B09. Advanced Jewellery Course (eve course) - delft sand casting, advanced techniques Start date: Tue 3 May 2011(for 12 weeks) £185 SW05. Design and Make a Sterling Silver Ring with Vicky Forrester 2 day intensive course for complete beginners! Study mode: Full days, Weekend Date: Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April 2011
Times: 10.30am – 5pm Max student numbers : 8 Course costs: Full fee £200 non Southwark resident. Full fee £80 Southwark Residents £45 Concessionary rate for Southwark Residents 
| This course is primarily for Southwark residents and is sponsored by Southwark Council, but a limited number of places are also available to non- residents of the borough This course is suitable for students with no previous experience in jewellery-making. Course Aims: The course aims to introduce and develop the practical skills we use for working precious materials in contemporary jewellery making. Course details: You'll be walking home with the most precious ring on your finger at the end of this exciting weekend! Experiment with hammering techniques, learn how to size a ring, cut intricate patterns - You will explore a range of approaches to texturing, shaping and forming metal, completing several experimental rings in gilding metal, before working in sterling silver to produce your final design. Techniques include: texturing of metals; ring sizing; drilling, piercing and filing metal; silver soldering; forming; forging; polishing. The course fee covers the cost of all materials (including silver). Concessionary Rates for Southwark Residents apply because of support from Southwark Council. Please contact us to check your eligibilty before choosing this option | SP01. Working with Cold Enamel with Henrietta Fernandez 2 day intensive course for students at all levels! Study mode: Full days, consecutive Saturdays Date: Saturday 7 and Saturday 14 May 2011
Times: 10.30am – 5pm Max student numbers : 6 Course cost: £200 | This course is suitable for all students who are interested in exploring the use of colour in jewellery Course Aims: The course aims to introduce ways to combine metal and cold enamels to make original pieces of jewellery. Course details: First introducing you to the concepts and applications of the process od cold enamelling, your tutor will assist you to develop and make your design for a pendant, brooch or earrings, which you will then cold enamel with your choice of colours. The second day will focus on cleaning and polishing and finishing methods for you to complete your original designs. The course fee covers the cost of all materials. Metals available for your use include brass, copper and gilding metal.Cold enamels will also be provided. You may also bring your own precious materials to work with. | DC02. Sand Casting with Silver tutor : Vicky Forrester 3 Day Mid-Week intensive course in casting for those with intermediate skills Study mode: 3 full days, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Date: 13 - 15 July 2011
Times: 10.30am – 3pm Max student numbers : 8 Course costs: Full fee £200 non Southwark resident. Full fee £80 Southwark Residents £45 Concessionary rate for Southwark Residents 
| This course is primarily for Southwark residents and is sponsored by Southwark Council, but a limited number of places are also available to non- residents of the borough This course is suitable for people who already have some basic experience in jewellery-making, who wish to further explore their creativity in metal. Course Aims: The course aims to introduce and develop the practical skills we use for working precious materials in contemporary jewellery making. Course Description: This is an exciting opportunity to experiment with a variety of approaches to casting using the delft sand method, first finding and then developing suitable forms to create a mold for casting in silver. It is anticipated that you will produce a range of progressive test pieces which could form the basis of a charm necklace or bracelet. Techniques include: Delft sand casting, working with resistant materials to make prototypes for mold-making. The course fee covers the cost of all non-precious materials but silver must be purchased separately. More info will be provided at the time of booking your place. Concessionary Rates for Southwark Residents apply because of support from Southwark Council. Please contact us to check your eligibilty before choosing this option | Hope to see you soon Best wishes for 2011 info@fluxstudios.org |
