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Holidays, short breaks and weekends with a difference!
Courses, workshops, classes and tuition - select subject or location from the options on the left
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Benches Studio - Jewellery Courses
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Dibden Purlieu
Hampshire
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| Telephone: 07515-550326 |
| Website: www.davidsjewellery.co.uk |
Benches, situated on the edge of the beautiful New Forest, is a small fully-equipped studio/workshop offering a range of jewellery courses where you will be able to develop your designing and making skills in a small group led by a qualified teacher. You can be assured of encouragement, fun and the individual guidance necessary for you to produce a unique piece, or pieces, of jewellery to your own design. The level of individual attention will allow you to start from where you are and will take you to where you want to be. You will be amazed how creative you are! |
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The Alpine Experience
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Chalet Calluna
Les Carroz
France
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| Telephone: 07801-832429 |
| Website: www.book4alps.com |
The Alpine Experience is a great way to have a lovely, relaxed holiday whilst being able to concentrate on your craft, free from any interruptions. No phones, no meals to think about, nobody dropping in just when you've settled down to it! Our courses include tassel-making, beadcraft and lacemaking, with instruction taking place over 6 days combined with trips out to visit this spectacular area of mountains and lakes. The tutoring is of the highest level, the accommodation is luxurious, the food is excellent and you will be able to enjoy this beautiful area in the company of fellow enthusiasts. A great workshop holiday! |
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshops
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Held at Breamore, near
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
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| Telephone: 01725-512222 |
| Website: www.silverclayjewellery.co.uk |
Create your own exquisite jewellery in fine silver using silver in a clay form which is fired to produce pure silver. I offer a selection of workshops, ranging from one day to four days in length, covering all levels of experience from complete beginner to the more advanced. The workshops are limited to a very small number of students to ensure plenty of individual tutor support. I also run classes in dichroic glass jewellery, bronze and copper. The classes and workshops are friendly, enjoyable and relaxed, taking place in delightful surroundings on the edge of the New Forest. |
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Sue Heaser - Jewellery Workshops
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The Farthings
Long Green
Wortham
Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PU
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| Telephone: 01379-898479 |
| Website: www.sueheaser.com |
Sue teaches a selection of workshops on both Art Clay Silver and Polymer Clay at her studio in Wortham on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Her beginners' workshops are an ideal way to start making your own jewellery at home. No previous experience is needed and classes are small so you get lots of attention. Sue is the author of 13 major craft books and has taught workshops all over the world. |
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Daisychain Jewellery - Silversmithing Tuition
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Held in Southampton,
Hampshire
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| Website: www.daisychainjewellery.co.uk |
Learn the beautiful art of silversmithing on a one-to-one short course held at my workshop. Tuition will be very individual and the topics covered will depend on what type of jewellery you wish to make and whether you choose a whole or half day's tuition. Most people will complete at least one piece of jewellery such as a ring or bangle to take home. You will then be able to experience the pride of wearing something you have made or enjoy someone else's pleasure at receiving a very personal gift. |
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The Sussex Jewellery School
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Cuckoo Cuckoo Design Studio
Unit 1, Commercial Mews South
Commercial Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN21 3XF
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| Telephone: 07939-696465 |
| Website: www.sussexjewelleryschool.com |
We are all creative beings, and at the Sussex Jewellery School, we aim to prove this to you! Even if you hated art at school and you're a bit daunted by the idea of coming up with good designs - we're here to help. We want you to have a brilliant time on our workshops and pick up all the top jewellery-making tips you can, so we limit our class sizes to a maximum of seven students, ensuring you have substantial individual attention from your tutor. We're in a great location tucked away in an arty mews in the seaside town of Eastbourne, so come and spend some fun time with us! |
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Magnolia Studios Craft and Pottery Centre
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37 Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DQ
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| Telephone: 01604-629578 |
| Website: www.magnoliastudios.co.uk |
Come along and enjoy a fun and creative session painting pottery in our spacious and friendly studio. You can also make your own fashion jewellery and silver jewellery. We run regular workshops and classes or you can just drop in and select something to make from our ready craft menu. |
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Valerie-Anne Evans - Jewellery Workshops
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Held in Sussex in the Brighton and Hove area or
a venue of your own choice including your home
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| Telephone: 01273-724949 |
| Website: www.valerieanneevansjewellery.co.uk |
Jewellery design and creation is a wonderful craft which can be enjoyed by everyone! You don't need to be arty or crafty to learn jewellery-making - all you need is enthusiasm. I offer group and individual bookings and will visit you in a venue of your choice, including your home, or join me at a workshop delivered within Brighton and Hove and surrounding area. The classes, designed for both beginners and the more experienced, are fun, relaxing and set at a gentle pace to ensure everyone can enjoy them. |
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Le Villard - Jewellery Courses
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(Mark and Trudy Wain)
Le Grand Villard
23150 St Hilaire La Plaine
Limousin
France
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| Telephone: 0033-555-813039 |
| Website: www.hiddenfrance.co.uk |
Le Villard is a beautiful traditional old French farmhouse near the historic market town of Ahun in the Limousin area of France. Why not combine a stay in this tranquil setting with one of our popular jewellery courses where you will be given expert tuition and guidance, enabling you to produce simple but stunning pieces which will impress your family and friends! |
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Bay Beading and Textile Breaks
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(Dodie Smith and Allison Ford)
Chartwell
Belyars Lane
St Ives
Cornwall, TR26 2BZ
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| Telephone: 01736-797133 |
| Website: www.beadingandtextiles.co.uk |
Come to beautiful St Ives in Cornwall and enjoy the opportunity of expert tuition in beading and textiles, whatever your level of expertise. Each class is structured to your needs and you will be able to spend time doing what you enjoy, as well as making new friends and relaxing in a picturesque environment. Excellent on-site residential accommodation is available. |
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The Silver Workshop - Jewellery Making
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Paula Louise Paton
Red Roofs
Jackies Lane
Newick
East Sussex, BN8 4QX
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| Telephone: 01825-722428 |
| Website: www.learnsilverclay.co.uk |
We run jewellery making courses in an exciting, versatile new material called Precious Metal Clay (PMC). This material enables individuals with no prior silversmithing experience to produce fantastic designs in pure silver (99.9%). Courses are taught in small groups in my fully equipped workshop in the heart of the Sussex countryside. |
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Exemplar Glass
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The Old Greyhound Coach House
Rainbow Street
Leominster
Herefordshire, HR6 8DQ
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| Telephone: 01568-620098 |
| Website: www.exemplar-glass.co.uk |
We offer year-round courses, workshops and regular classes in all aspects of the fascinating art of glassmaking, including stained glass, lampworking, kiln-formed glass and fused glass jewellery. You can learn to make glass beads, paper weights, tiles, pendants and many other beautiful objects. |
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Linda Jones - Jewellery Courses
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Faulkners Oast (East)
Tonbridge Road
Hadlow
Kent, TN11 0AJ
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| Telephone: 01732-850727 |
| Website: www.wirejewellery.co.uk |
Have you ever wanted to create your own jewellery? But felt you didn't have the time and money to invest in another skill? Now is the time to begin: Wire Jewellery Making just involves three basic tools plus some beads and coils of wire ... the rest is enthusiasm and the determination to try! |
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Flux 'n' Flame - Jewellery Courses
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Held at our studio,
near Milton Abbas, Dorset
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| Telephone: 01258-881690 |
| Website: www.fluxnflame.co.uk |
We run a selection of jewellery-making courses of varying lengths, throughout the year, at our studio which has been purpose-built to cater for a maximum capacity of six students. We are situated in the heart of Dorset close to the historic thatched village of Milton Abbas. |
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Stitch 'n' Craft Textile & Bead Courses
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Swans Yard Craft Centre
High Street
Shaftesbury
Dorset, SP7 8JQ
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| Telephone: 01747-852500 |
| Website: www.stitchncraft.co.uk |
We offer a wide variety of Embroidery and Bead Courses, from in house and external international tutors, throughout the year. Full details and secure online booking available on our web site. We are situated in the historic town of Shaftesbury in a delightful area of Dorset - ideal for a short break. |
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M.C.S.J - Jewellery Courses
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Treesmill Farm
Tywardreath
Par
Cornwall, PL24 2TX
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| Telephone: 01726-817989 |
| Website: www.mcsj.co.uk |
Jewellery making is fun and affordable - come and find out for yourself! We offer a wide range of jewellery related short courses for beginners as well as the more experienced. Our classes are kept small in order to maximise your learning and enjoyment of this craft. |
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'In The Studio' Jewellery Workshop
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59 High Street
Kegworth
DE74 2DA
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| Telephone: 01509-569890 |
| Website: www.inthestudio.co.uk |
Jewellery Making courses, of between 2 and 5 days duration, held in our own workshop. Our courses, which cover all aspects of jewellery making, range from those for the complete beginner right through to those for the advanced jeweller. |
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The Viking Loom - Textiles & Beadwork
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22 High Petergate
York
Yorkshire, YO1 7EH
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| Telephone: 01904-765599 |
| Website: www.vikingloom.co.uk |
We run a selection of classes and workshops throughout the year on beadwork, embroidery, canvaswork, Hardanger, crewelwork and machine embroidery, amongst others. Why not combine a workshop with a visit to our well-stocked shop and a short stay in magnificent and historic York. |
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Bergin Clarke Studio - Metalsmithing
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(Brian Clarke)
The Old Schoolhouse
Ballinaclash
Rathdrum
Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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| Telephone: 0035-340-446385 |
| Website: homepage.eircom.net/~ybc |
Our classes in metalsmithing and jewellery-making are open to all levels of experience from beginners through to advanced and are held in the beautiful village of Ballinaclash in Co. Wicklow. The tuition is geared to each person's individual requirements and is based on doing-and-making. |
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Jinks McGrath - Jewellery Courses
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Streat Place Barn
Streat
Near Ditchling
East Sussex, BN6 8RU
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| Telephone: 01273-890771 |
| Website: www.jinksmcgrath.com |
I am a designer jewellery maker with a special interest in enamelling and the use of colour and interesting stones. The 2, 3 and 5-day jewellery making courses are held in my workshop at Streat Place Barn in the beautiful countryside of the Sussex downland. |
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Bringsty Arts Studio -
Silversmithing and Jewellery Courses
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Pool Cottage
Bringsty Common
Worcester
Worcestershire, WR6 5UJ
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| Telephone: 01886-821297 |
| Website: www.silversmithingcourses.co.uk |
We run silversmithing and jewellery courses for all levels from complete beginners to advanced students at our workshop set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Come and enjoy the lovely surroundings and learn some new skills, or improve on old ones. |
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