Bench Box
6 Week Wire Jewellery Workshop
6 Week Wire Jewellery Workshop
12 in stock
This workshop is suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery making experience. This workshop will be hosted at Craft Connections, Consett on Thursday evenings between 18:00 - 20:00 over a 6 week period, allowing attendees to build upon techniques week by week.
On this workshop you'll learn how to use wire and beads to create a huge variety of jewellery. Here's what to expect;
Week 1: Learn to make basic 'p loops' and 'eye loops' an essential technique to connect sections of wire/beads together to create earrings, charms, bracelets and necklaces.
Week 2: Learn to form wires using freeform techniques using pliers, creating spirals and hearts. You'll have an introduction to hammering in this session.
Week 3: Learn to create your own beads using wire. Use these within your designs.
Week 4: Learn how to use a wire jig to create different shapes. An introduction to wire wrapping to add beads will be given.
Week 5: Learn to make wire wrapped rings in a variety of designs, incorporating beads for a pop of colour.
Week 6: Learn how to make basic findings such as ear hooks, hoops and clasps allowing you to customise your designs further.
During this workshop refreshments will be provided.Â
Places are limited to twelve people on this workshop to allow individuals sufficient time with Lindsay to assist with each project. Please note that any sessions missed will not be caught up upon, but you will receive the materials, please check you can commit to the full 6 weeks as much as possible.Â
Please ensure you read the 'important information' section below before booking.
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Once purchased, you'll receive an order confirmation. Please keep this as it acts as your ticket for the workshop selected. It will need to be provided on the day to gain entry to the workshop.
NOTE: You'll also be sent a disclaimer form 7 days before the workshop begins. Please complete this before attending as this may result in you being unable to participate.
Delivery
Delivery
This is a service based product, your order confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided upon checking out.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel a workshop, please let us know as soon as possible; email;Â hello@benchboxjewels.co.uk
The following cancellation fees apply:
- Over 28 days before the workshop date, full refund given or the opportunity to book another date.
- Between 10-28 days notice, no refund given but you'll have the opportunity to book another date.
- Less than 10 days notice, no refund given and no opportunity to book another date.
Any refund due will be paid to the original payee only using the original payment method.
If you don't turn up for a workshop, no refund will be given and no opportunity to book another date will be offered.
If you have booked using a gift voucher the following cancellation policy terms apply, note vouchers cannot be refunded:
- Between 7-28 days notice, you'll have the opportunity to book another date.
- Less than 7 days notice, no opportunity to book another date but you can transfer your booking to someone else.
Important Information
READ BEFORE BOOKING
Due to the nature of the tools and conditions/hazards involved in making jewellery, we are unable to accept anyone under the age of 16. Attendees must be able to listen to and follow instructions carefully.
There will be some fiddly work involved when making jewellery, attendees should be able to have a certain level of dexterity to be able to use tools such as pliers. Please be aware that freshly manicured nails may not survive.
When you turn up for your workshop please ensure you are wearing suitable clothing, such as jeans, and no open-toed footwear. Any long hair will need to be tied up. This is for health and safety as the majority of our workshops involve the use of torches/heat and heavy tools.
Let Lindsay know if you have any concerns or questions by getting in touch below.
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