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  1. Hi Achoo, we still have 2 free spaces and you are welcome to come along. You can read more about it here http://bit.ly/2pmw0SF Can you send me your email address to mine [email protected] Then I can register you for the course and send more specific info. best regards Vicky
  2. Hi N, If you are interested to learn how to engrave for yourself, we have a weekend course coming up that will introduce you to these skills... It will take some practice before you would be skilled enough to engrave your precious knives, but you might find it satisfying enough to want to perfect the technique and have the confidence to go for it. We have a limited number of free places available for local people... We have a free weekend opportunity for you to come and explore the art of hand engraving, on 24/25 March, thanks to the generous support of Southwark Adult Learning services. Do you like to draw? are you interested in calligraphy? Join us for a 2 day jewellery course to learn the ancient art of decorative hand engraving on metal. It's a dying art, and if you have an aptitude for it there's a great opportunity for a rewarding and lucrative career in it too! We will teach you how to sharpen and prepare your tools, and how to cut lines and texture the surface of metal using these tools. Working on copper for the course, you will then build confidence to be able to hand engrave on more precious metals in your own time. This is a weekend course, running Saturday 24 March and Sunday 25 March10-5pm. You will need to attend both days. Eligibility for a free place: You must live in Southwark. You must be 19+ (no upper age limit :) You must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and not be in full time education You must be able to attend both Saturday and Sunday. This must be your first course at Flux since September 2017 Fancy joining us? please message me for more course details and info on how to book. Flux Jewellery School, delivering creative opportunities for Southwark people, in partnership with Southwark Adult Learning services Best Vicky
  3. Thanks so much for the recommendation Robert Poste's Child :) We are always pleased to hear how we are doing, and Im glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. Hope to see you back here some time soon Best, Vicky
  4. Hello East Dulwich, We have a free weekend opportunity for you to come and explore the art of hand engraving, on 24/25 March, thanks to the generous support of Southwark Adult Learning services. Do you like to draw? are you interested in calligraphy? Join us for a 2 day jewellery course to learn the ancient art of decorative hand engraving on metal. It's a dying art, and if you have an aptitude for it there's a great opportunity for a rewarding and lucrative career in it too! We will teach you how to sharpen and prepare your tools, and how to cut lines and texture the surface of metal using these tools. Working on copper for the course, you will then build confidence to be able to hand engrave on more precious metals in your own time. This is a weekend course, running Saturday 24 March and Sunday 25 March10-5pm. You will need to attend both days. Eligibility for a free place: You must live in Southwark. You must be 19+ (no upper age limit :) You must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and not be in full time education You must be able to attend both Saturday and Sunday. This must be your first course at Flux since September 2017 Fancy joining us? please message me for more course details and info on how to book. Flux Jewellery School, delivering creative opportunities for Southwark people, in partnership with Southwark Adult Learning services Best Vicky
  5. Hello East Dulwich, We have a free weekend opportunity for you to come and explore the art of hand engraving, on 24/25 March, thanks to the generous support of Southwark Adult Learning services. Do you like to draw? are you interested in calligraphy? Join us for a 2 day jewellery course to learn the ancient art of decorative hand engraving on metal. It's a dying art, and if you have an aptitude for it there's a great opportunity for a rewarding and lucrative career in it too! We will teach you how to sharpen and prepare your tools, and how to cut lines and texture the surface of metal using these tools. Working on copper for the course, you will then build confidence to be able to hand engrave on more precious metals in your own time. This is a weekend course, running Saturday 24 March and Sunday 25 March10-5pm. You will need to attend both days. Eligibility for a free place: You must live in Southwark. You must be 19+ (no upper age limit :)) You must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and not be in full time education You must be able to attend both Saturday and Sunday. This must be your first course at Flux since September 2017 Fancy joining us? please message me for more course details and info on how to book. Flux Jewellery School, delivering creative opportunities for Southwark people, in partnership with Southwark Adult Learning services Best Vicky
  6. Hello East Dulwich, We have a free weekend opportunity for you to come and explore the art of enamelling, on 24/25 Feb, thanks to the generous support of Southwark Adult Learning services. Weekend workshop in Experimental Enamelling Techniques - 24/25 Feb 2017 If you like to wear colour, if you like to draw, and if you like jewellery this is a fantastic opportunity for you to bring these interests together as we present a weekend of exploration and experimentation with a range of exciting enamelling techniques. (see photo for examples) This is a weekend course, running Saturday 24 Feb and Sunday 25 Feb 10-5pm. You will need to attend both days to complete the pendant, which is yours to keep. Eligibility for a free place: You must live in Southwark. You must be 19+ (no upper age limit :) You must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and not be in full time education You must be able to attend both Saturday and Sunday. This must be your first course at Flux since September 2017 Fancy joining us? please message me for more course details and info on how to book. Flux Jewellery School, delivering creative opportunities for Southwark people, in partnership with Southwark Adult Learning services Best Vicky
  7. Weekend workshop in Experimental Enamelling Techniques If you like to wear colour, if you like to draw, and if you like jewellery this is a fantastic opportunity for you to bring these interests together as we offer you the chance to explore a range of enamelling techniques we use in jewellery making.(see photo for examples) This is a weekend course, running Saturday 24 Feb and Sunday 25 Feb 10-5pm. You will need to attend both days to complete the pendant, which is yours to keep. Eligibility for a free place: You must live in Southwark. You must be 19+ (no upper age limit :) You must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and not be in full time education You must be able to attend both Saturday and Sunday. This must be your first course at Flux since September 2017 Fancy joining us? please message me for more course details and info on how to book. Flux Jewellery School, delivering creative opportunities for Southwark people, in partnership with Southwark Adult Learning services Best Vicky
  8. Free 2 day jewellery course in Keum Boo If you live in Southwark this course is FREE* If you are out of borough the course is ?225 for the weekend Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced This weekend jewellery making course introduces you to the art of keum boo: fusing fine gold foil (24ct) to a finished piece of sterling silver jewellery. The ancient Korean technique of keum boo is both beautiful and cost effective, and over the 2-day workshop we will also highlight additional techniques that can be applied to further enhance the contrast of colour and texture to produce highly individual pieces of jewellery. The course fee covers the cost of all materials for an initial project. Additional materials will be available for purchase if you wish to work on a larger or second piece of jewellery. More advanced students may wish to bring along exsting work that they would like to embellish.You may also bring your own precious materials to work with. Note this is a 2 day course, you need to attend both Saturday and Sunday Weekend 15/16 July 2017, 10am - 5pm both days Email me for a link to the website booking page Free place RULES: You will need to make a contribution towards the cost of your precious materials - ?20 suggested donation. You are eligible for a free place on this course if 1)You haven't done a course with us at Flux yet this academic year (since August 2016) 2) you have been legally resident in this country for at least 3 years 3) you are not in full time education [email protected] -------------------- V
  9. Free 2 day jewellery course in Keum Boo If you live in Southwark this course is FREE* If you are out of borough the course is ?225 for the weekend Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced This weekend jewellery making course introduces you to the art of keum boo: fusing fine gold foil (24ct) to a finished piece of sterling silver jewellery. The ancient Korean technique of keum boo is both beautiful and cost effective, and over the 2-day workshop we will also highlight additional techniques that can be applied to further enhance the contrast of colour and texture to produce highly individual pieces of jewellery. The course fee covers the cost of all materials for an initial project. Additional materials will be available for purchase if you wish to work on a larger or second piece of jewellery. More advanced students may wish to bring along exsting work that they would like to embellish.You may also bring your own precious materials to work with. Note this is a 2 day course, you need to attend both Saturday and Sunday Weekend 15/16 July 2017, 10am - 5pm both days Email me for a link to the website booking page Free place RULES: You will need to make a contribution towards the cost of your precious materials - ?20 suggested donation. You are eligible for a free place on this course if 1)You haven't done a course with us at Flux yet this academic year (since August 2016) 2) you have been legally resident in this country for at least 3 years 3) you are not in full time education [email protected] -------------------- V
  10. Free 2 day jewellery course in Keum Boo If you live in Southwark this course is FREE* If you are out of borough the course is ?225 for the weekend Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced This weekend jewellery making course introduces you to the art of keum boo: fusing fine gold foil (24ct) to a finished piece of sterling silver jewellery. The ancient Korean technique of keum boo is both beautiful and cost effective, and over the 2-day workshop we will also highlight additional techniques that can be applied to further enhance the contrast of colour and texture to produce highly individual pieces of jewellery. The course fee covers the cost of all materials for an initial project. Additional materials will be available for purchase if you wish to work on a larger or second piece of jewellery. More advanced students may wish to bring along exsting work that they would like to embellish.You may also bring your own precious materials to work with. Note this is a 2 day course, you need to attend both Saturday and Sunday Weekend 15/16 July 2017, 10am - 5pm both days Email me for a link to the website booking page Free place RULES: You will need to make a contribution towards the cost of your precious materials - ?20 suggested donation. You are eligible for a free place on this course if 1)You haven't done a course with us at Flux yet this academic year (since August 2016) 2) you have been legally resident in this country for at least 3 years 3) you are not in full time education [email protected]
  11. Free 2 day jewellery course in Fabric and Metal Jewellery Weekend 8/9 July , 10am - 5pm daily If you live in Southwark this course is FREE* If you are out of borough the course is ?225 for the weekend Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced If you love the softness of silk, delicacy of lace, intensity of leather or the natural look of cotton, and want to incorporate these qualities into your designs to create fabric and metal jewellery, this course is for you! Combining textiles with metal elements can give permanence to the etherial qualities of fabric, and we will explore a number of ways to draw contrasting elements together using a variety of joining methods including cold connections like riveting, screw threading and weaving. Exploring the characteristics of materials (resistance, colourfastness, water resistance, stretch, thickness, composition, stiffness), this knowledge will assist you to design unique metal structures ? and appropriate connection methods- to accommodate the fabric. This course gives a great opportunity to explore how to work with different materials in your jewellery making practice, whether you are beginner or advanced. Note this is a 2 day course, you need to attend both Saturday and Sunday Weekend 8/9 July , 10am - 5pm both days Email me for a link to the website booking page Free place RULES: You are eligible for a free place on this course if 1)You haven't done a course with us at Flux yet this academic year (since August 2016) 2) you have been legally resident in this country for at least 3 years 3) you are not in full time education [email protected]
  12. Free 2 day jewellery course in Casting Techniques for Jewellery Perfect for parents with kids at school - Timings are geared to fit in to the school run If you live in Southwark this course is FREE* If you are out of borough the fee is ?190. This 2 day course is suitable for complete beginners and for those with some experience of making. We introduce a range of home-studio casting techniques for creating jewellery and other small accessories. You will have the opportunity to experiment with cuttlefish, delft sand and plywood mould making. Pewter, a low-melt metal, will be used for casting into the moulds, and we will also look at ways to incorporate other materials into the cast. You can also include materials like glass, wood, plastic or stone in your cast. We will also discuss the wider applications of studio casting for developing multiple casts using the lost wax process. If you wish, once you have successfully made a cast in pewter you can also use silver. Ask for more advice if you would like to try to make your final piece in silver. It is anticipated that you will produce a range of progressive test pieces that could form the basis of a charm necklace or bracelet. Techniques include: Cuttlefish casting, delft sand casting, acrylic / ply method of casting, silicon mould making working with resistant materials to make prototypes for mould making. More info will be provided at the time of booking your place. Concessionary Rates for Southwark Residents apply because of support from Southwark Council. Note this is a 2 day course, you need to attend both Thursday and Friday 6/7 July 2017, 10am - 3pm both days Email me for a link to the website booking page Free place RULES: You are eligible for a free place on this course if 1)You haven't done a course with us at Flux yet this academic year (since August 2016) 2) you have been legally resident in this country for at least 3 years 3) you are not in full time education [email protected]
  13. Free 2 day jewellery course in etching techniques for jewellery, weekend 20/21 May On this fun weekend course you will experiment with a variety of ways to apply texture and pattern to copper or silver using a range of etching techniques. You will produce a range of tests pieces which you will then make into wearable items such as pendants, earrings or a bangle. Methods to explore include acid etching / electro-etching/ photo etching. This is a weekend course, running Saturday 20 May and Sunday 21 May, 10-5pm. You will need to attend both days to complete the pendant, which is yours to keep. The course is free, and you will be provided with copper to explore and experiment with designs and ideas. If you wish to make a final piece in silver we can provide this at cost. (average cost - but depending on the size of your final design - ?20) Eligibility for a free place: You must live in Southwark. You must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and not be in full time education You must be able to attend both Saturday and Sunday. This must be your first course at Flux since September 2016 Fancy joining us? please message me for more course details and info on how to book. Flux Jewellery School, delivering creative opportunities for Southwark people, in partnership with Southwark Adult Learning service
  14. Free 2 day jewellery course to design and make a pendant or charm in sterling silver, with a semi-precious stone. On this fun weekend course you will learn how to cut, shape and texture silver; choose a semi precious stone and make a setting to add it to your pendant. Possible stone include moonstone, agate, amethyst, lapis, topaz, peridot, citrine, garnet etc This is a weekend course, running Saturday 22 April and Sunday 23 April, 10-5pm. You will need to attend both days to complete the pendant, which is yours to keep. The course is free, however as you are using precious metals, if you enjoy the course and you are happy with your pendant at the end of the weekend, we ask that you make a donation towards the silver and the stone you will use on the course. (it's voluntary, we suggest ?20 but you may wish to pay more or less- this helps us to keep teaching these free classes and workshops) Eligibility for a free place: You must live in Southwark. You must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, and not be in full time education You must be able to attend both Saturday and Sunday. This must be your first course at Flux since September 2016 Fancy joining us? please message me for more course details and info on how to book. Flux Jewellery School, delivering creative opportunities for Southwark people, in partnership with Southwark Adult Learning services
  15. Hi Rodney, We only work with metal. Thanks for your interest.
  16. If you live in Southwark this course is be FREE* If you are out of borough the course is ?225 for the weekend Do you like to draw? are you interested in calligraphy? Join us for a 2 day jewellery course to learn the ancient art of hand engraving on metal. It's a dying art, and if you have an aptidude for it there's a great opportunity for a rewarding and lucrative career in it too! We will teach you how to sharpen and prepare your tools, and how to cut lines and texture the surface of metal using these tools. Working on copper for the course, you will then build confidence to be able to hand engrave on more precious metals in your own time. Note this is a 2 day course, you need to attend both Saturday and Sunday Weekend 18/19 March 2017, 10am - 5pm both days Email me for a link to the website booking page Free place RULES: You are eligible for a free place on this course if 1)You haven't done a course with us at Flux yet this academic year (since August 2016) 2) you have been legally resident in this country for at least 3 3) you are not in full time education [email protected]
  17. We have a few free places on our silver ring course coming up on the weekend of 17/18 September If you live in Southwark and you are over 19, and you have been living in the yuk for at least 3 years, you can join for FREE! Make gifts for your loved ones or decorate your own hands with jewellery that you have designed and made yourself. Come along to learn how to cut, bend and shape metal sheet to make your very own ring. Make some experimental rings in copper then make your favourite design in sterling silver! If you fancy joining us please email me back so I can register you at this special rate. You can find more information about it on our website fluxjewelleryschool.com; it's the firs course listed under the Courses and Classes / Southwark Courses menu. Our studio is in SE5. You will need to attend both days (sat and sun). Looking forward to meeting you Best V
  18. We have a few free places on our silver ring course coming up on the weekend of 17/18 September. If you live in Southwark and you are over 19, and you have been living in the yuk for at least 3 years, you can join for FREE! Make gifts for your loved ones or decorate your own hands with jewellery that you have designed and made yourself. Come along to learn how to cut, bend and shape metal sheet to make your very own ring. Make some experimental rings in copper then make your favourite design in sterling silver! If you fancy joining us please email me back so I can register you at this special rate. You can find more information about it on our website fluxjewelleryschool.com; it's the firs course listed under the Courses and Classes / Southwark Courses menu. Our studio is in SE5. You will need to attend both days (sat and sun). Looking forward to meeting you Best V
  19. Yes, it's FREE! Last places remaining.. This is a FREE 2 day (weekend) jewellery making course, and it introduces students to the art of keum boo, an ancient technique that involves fusing fine gold foil to a finished piece of sterling silver jewellery. On the course you will make a ring , pendant , earrings or similar in sterling silver, and you will learn to apply the gold foil to it to create permanent,lasting beautiful colour contrast to your design. And yes, you get to keep it too! No previous experience is necessary to join the course. If you are a Southwark resident and you have not attended a course with us(since August 2015), Please send me an email to [email protected] (you need to be 19 or older too) Looking forward to hearing from you Vicky
  20. Yes, it's FREE! This is a FREE 2 day (weekend) jewellery making course. You will learn basic silver jewellery making techniques; you'll make a simple piece of jewellery in sterling silver and you'll learn how to apply Keum Boo (gold foil) to the surface for decoration and contrast. You are likely to make items like for eg a ring , pendant , earrings or similar in sterling silver, and yes, you get to keep it too! No previous experience is necessary to join the course. If you are a Southwark resident and you have not attended a course with us (since August 2015), and if you are interested to know more, please send me an email and Ill get back to you straight away. [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you :) Vicky
  21. If you like to draw or paint, and fancy wearing your creations, here is a fantastic weekend opportunity for you.. We are offering a FREE place to a lucky local resident for our first vitreous enamelling course here at Flux Jewellery School http://fluxjewelleryschool.com/2016/04/enamel-techniques-bringing-new-dimensions-to-your-jewellery/ T+C's Must be a Southwark Resident Must be 18+ Must be able to attend both days 10am-5pm Must be your first course with us since August 2015 (if you attended before then you are welcome to apply again for this opportunity) Please email me for full details and how to book best Vicky
  22. Due to a last minute cancellation we have another fabulous FREE jewellery workshop this weekend. We're experimenting with casting techniques.. learn how to melt pewter,make a mould using cuttlefish bone or sand, add stones or other materials to your mould before pouring your metal to make wild and original jewellery!. Make a ring or a pendant or a charm - or lots of test pieces to fire the imagination for bigger future projects. You must be 18+ and you must live in Southwark. You must be able to attend both days of the workshop. The course runs 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday (27+28 Feb 2016) More info: http://fluxjewelleryschool.com/event/casting-techniques-for-jewellery-dc10/ On;y one place available - get in touch asap via email - respond to this thread or email me at [email protected]
  23. Due to a last minute cancellation we have another fabulous FREE jewellery workshop this weekend. We're experimenting with casting techniques.. learn how to melt pewter,make a mould using cuttlefish bone or sand, add stones or other materials to your mould before pouring your metal to make wild and original jewellery!. Make a ring or a pendant or a charm - or lots of test pieces to fire the imagination for bigger future projects. You must be 18+ and you must live in Southwark. You must be able to attend both days of the workshop. The course runs 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday (27+28 Feb 2016) More info: http://fluxjewelleryschool.com/event/casting-techniques-for-jewellery-dc10/ On;y one place available - get in touch asap via email - respond to this thread or email me at [email protected]
  24. Hey everyone, we have another great opportunity here for 2 places on our weekend jewellery course - TEXTILIZE YOUR JEWELLERY! On the course you will explore ways to combine your favourite textiles - fabric/paper/leather/embroidery - with metal and other hard materials to make very accomplished jewellery. At the end of the weekend you will make a pendant or earrings to your own design. You must be a southwark resident. This must be your first course with us (for this year, ie you must not have attended a course at Flux in the 5 months) You must be able to attend the whole weekend, 10am-5pm sat and sun More info http://fluxjewelleryschool.com/event/fabric-metal-jewellery-textilize-tx01/ Please reply or email me ([email protected]) if you would like to attend. Please dont ask to come then fail to turn up - we like to give places to people who can use the opportunity well! best V Forrester
  25. We have a few free places on our silver ring course coming up on the weekend of 7/8 November. If you live in Southwark and haven't done a short course with us this term you can join for FREE! Make gifts for your loved ones or decorate your own hands with jewellery that you have designed and made yourself. Come along to learn how to cut, bend and shape metal sheet to make your very own ring. Make some experimental rings in copper then make your favourite design in sterling silver! If you fancy joining us please email me back so I can register you at this special rate. More info about the course here.... http://fluxjewelleryschool.com/event/design-and-make-a-silver-ring-sw11/ Our studio is in SE5. You will need to attend both days (sat and sun) thanks
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