Courses in jewellery making, taught by experts. ‘Great ambience, inspired teachers, brilliant courses’  Summer Jewellery Courses at Flux Studios
We have a range of exciting courses in jewellery making planned for the summer months, so whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, treat yourself to some 'you' time - come and learn some new skills; enjoy the creative and inviting ambiance at Flux Studios....It's the place to be this summer...Book Now!
 
(Autumn long courses also open for bookings - Click Here to view


jewellery making course, how to make a silver ring 

jewellery making course in casting techniques - delft clay casting

delft casting technique for jewellery, using sterling silver


Ray Ashley, locketmake a silver box with Ray AshleyRay Ashley, lidded box


make a silver box or locket with Ray Ashleymake a silver box with Ray Ashley 

 

 Enamelling with Vladimir Bohm
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S02. Introduction to Jewellery Making -
Design and make a sterling silver ring 
with Vicky Forrester
 
1 day intensive course: Saturday 25 July 2009

Study mode: Full day, Saturday
 
Times: 10 am – 4.00pm
 
Course costs: £75 inclusive of precious materials
 
Max student numbers - 10
 
This course is suitable for complete beginners.
 
Course details:
You will experiment with a variety of approaches to texturing metal before designing and making your very own ring in sterling silver.
 
Techniques include: texturing of metals; ring sizing; piercing and filing metal; silver soldering; polishing.
 
All tools and equipment are provided for you to use, and the course fee covers the cost of  materials, including your silver!

 


S01. Experiment with Delft Casting
with Vicky Forrester

3 day intensive course:  Mon 20-Wed 22 July 2009

Study mode: Full days, Mon, Tue, Wed
 
Times: 10 am – 4.00pm

Course costs: £150
 
Max student numbers - 7
 
This course will suit all levels of skill/experience in jewellery making.
Student numbers are limited to 7 to ensure good access to specialist equipment and tutor support.
 
Course details: You will 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 for a charm necklace or bracelet. You may also choose to make a ring.
 
A list of materials is available from the tutor in advance.
 
NOTE 2 places remaining - if there is sufficient demand I will run a second course later in the summer. Please book now or register your interest here
 

S03. Boxes and Lockets with Ray Ashley


3 day intensive course: 7-9 August 2009

Study mode: Full days, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times: 10 am – 4.00pm

Course costs: £150
 
Max student numbers - 10
 

This course requires intermediate skills in jewellery making to make best use the techniques involved

Course details: You will be introduced to a variety of approaches to creating boxes and lockets before designing and making your own personal piece.

Techniques include: box making and how to create hollow forms; hinges and clasp making; making a lid that fits.

Sheet copper and gilding metal will be provided; students wishing to work in precious materials must purchase their own. Tutor guidance is available in advance.

S04. Enamelling with Vladimir Bohm

2 day intensive course: August 2009

dates to be confirmed

Study mode: Weekend, Full days

Times:
10 am – 4.00pm

Course costs: £120

Max student numbers - 10

This course requires at least basic skills in jewellery making to make best use the techniques involved.

 Vladimir Bohm leads this exciting course, introducing his innovative approach to enameling.

More info to follow soon..

 The course also incorporates some basic silversmithing techniques.

 

Autumn Courses at Flux Studios:
 
D01. Beginners Course in Jewellery

Start date: 24 September 2009 (for 10 weeks)

Study mode: Thursday mornings, 3hrs per week

Times:
10.15am - 1.15pm

Course costs: £150

This course is suitable for students withwith no previous experience in jewellery-making.
 
Course details: Through a series of short, fun projects you will learn how to design and make jewellery. Beginning with cuttlefish casting you will explore casting as a method for creating 3D forms in pewter. Subsequent projects include making a ring or bangle using copper or gilding metal (you may also use silver if you wish to purchase precious materials)
 
 Pewter and other non-precious materials may be purchased from the tutor. Precious materials can be purchased through our usual supplier.
 

C04. Beginners and Intermediate Course in Jewellery

Start date: 17 September 2009 (for 12 weeks)

Study mode: Thursday evenings, 3hrs per week

Times:
6pm – 9pm

Course costs:
£165

This course is suitable for students with basic skills in jewellery-making, as well as for those with no previous experience.

Course details: This term we will begin with cuttlefish casting as a starting point for personal development; using pewter as our initial material for experimentation, students will explore casting as a method for creating 3D forms in metal.

 Experienced students may wish to experiment with more complex casting methods, also incorporating other materials (perpex, glass, wood, found materials) in their pewter catsings to add colour/contrast to their designs.

 Pewter and other non-precious materials may be purchased from the tutor. Precious materials can be purchased through our usual supplier.
 

B04. Intermediate and Advanced Jewellery Course

Start date: 15 September 2009 (for 12 weeks)

Study mode: Tuesday evenings, 3hrs per week

Times:
6pm – 9pm

Course costs: £165
 
This course is suitable for students with intermediate and advanced jewellery making skills. Students will be challenged to improve existing skills, also developing new skills by exploring new techniques. 
 
Course details: The group focus for this term will be 'Etching'. As well as experimenting with more traditional stop-out techniques we will look at photo-etching as a means of transferring patterns or images onto metal.

Please note, I anticipate that more advanced students are likely to arrive with a personal project in mind; I am always happy to facilitate on an individual basis to support your personal requirements.

Non-precious materials may be purchased for £5. Precious materials can be purchased through our usual supplier.
 

A04. Intermediate and Advanced Jewellery Course

Start date: 15 September 2009 (for 12 weeks)

Study mode: Tuesday mornings, 3hrs per week

Times:
10.15am – 1.15pm

Course costs: £165
 
This course is suitable for students with intermediate and advanced jewellery making skills. Students will be challenged to improve existing skills, also developing new skills by exploring new techniques.  

Course details: The group focus for this term will be 'Etching'. As well as experimenting with more traditional stop-out techniques we will look at photo-etching as a means of transferring patterns or images onto metal.

 Please note, I anticipate that more advanced students are likely to arrive with a personal project in mind; I am always happy to facilitate on an individual basis to support your personal requirements.
 
Non-precious materials may be purchased for £5. Precious materials can be purchased through our usual supplier.
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