Cold Enamelling Workshop for 9-16 year olds

Who is this course for?

In this cold enameling workshop your child will design and create up to two pieces of enamelled jewellery.  Under guidance of silversmith Kate Hunter-Parker, they will experiment with copper shapes and enamels to create their own focal pieces for their designs. These will then be turned into wearable pieces of jewellery of their choice using a range of chains, beads or leather. They will also learn some basic jewellery making skills to create their own unique pieces.

This workshop is a great introduction to Jewellery design for all the young budding designers out there.

Kate Hunter-Parker is a silversmith but also a qualified tutor and has a lot of experience of working with children and young adults

2 hour class.

What does the course cover?

This course will allow your child to design and create two pieces of jewellery, they will create two focal enamelled pieces to incorporate into their design. These pieces will be enamelled using the process of cold enamelling. They will then turn their enamelled designs into wearable jewellery by adding beads, leather or chain. They will learn about jewellery findings and tools and how to use them to bring their ideas to life.

What is included in the fee?

The fee includes tuition, the use of tools and equipment and all the materials to make two pieces of jewellery.

There is a maximum of 6 students per class to ensure individual attention.

 What do I need to bring?

• Please wear sturdy and fully enclosed footwear (no open toes or gaping sides) and old clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or damaged.
• Please ensure long hair is tied back. 
• All drink containers/bottles must have lids.
• No food can be consumed within the classroom.

Venue:

The GlassHouse, 5b Albion Road, North Shields, NE30 2RJ.

Course terms and conditions:

Cancellation and Attendance Policy;

• In the event of a class being cancelled by the Host, the option of a full refund will be issued, or the student may request a date transfer if available.
• Cancellations by the student over 28 days of the class date – we will offer a full refund or date transfer (transfer subject to - if another date is available) at the discretion of the student. If a date change has been requested, we cannot offer a refund on a subsequent cancellation.
• Cancellations by the student within 28 days of the class date – we are unable to offer a refund or date change.  Please see following information:
• If we are able to re-sell your place a refund will be given at all times, and every effort will be made to re-sell at all times.  You may transfer your place to a person of your choice, friend or family, please notify us of the name change.  In the event of an emergency, illness, family emergency etc – our terms and conditions apply.
• Non-attendance – if you do not attend on the day of your class, you will not be eligible for a refund or class transfer.
• Bookings made using Gift Certificates – terms and conditions apply as above.
• Payment of your class fee is deemed as acceptance of our terms and conditions.

Payment of your reservation deems that you accept these terms and conditions.