***Change from published course – now 1 day only***
Use this 1 day workshop with jewellery maker Michelle Pilkington to explore a versatile range of skills in wirework, beadwork and metalwork. Michelle uses recycled metal and tin in her own work and you will learn the techniques she uses to create your your own fabulous and distinctive jewellery and other decorative items.
The course offers the chance for you to develop bespoke jewellery and a range of skills that include:
– Wire and bead techniques and their potential uses
– Links and chain making
– How to incorporate beads, material and cords
– The potential of old broken jewellery and how it can be updated
– Use of recycled metal and tin
Materials charge of £10 payable on the day.
Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, space and guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There is some flexibility depending on how your work is progressing. Depending on the tutor and the group, start times for day 2 can be flexible too.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
All the tools and equipment you need will be provided however, if you have any of the following please bring them:
Old earring hooks
Old jewellery to repurpose
Old or new beads
As always, it's a good idea to wear clothes you don't mind messing up.
