Learn how to make jewellery!
I teach jewellery making classes in Oxford, Oxfordshire and Reading, Berkshire. I also teach occassional other classes. If you would like to be informed of upcoming classes, please join my newsletter!
Examples of student work:
JASSO – masterclasses
Old Stable Block
Rear of Wells Stores
Peach Croft Farm
Twelve Acre Drive
Abingdon OX14 2HP
New jewellery making masterclasses!
15 and 16 October 2022 – trillion stone setting with Machi de Waard (2 days)
To join, you must be a member of JASSO but joining is incredibly good value at £20/year.
Past classes include: keum boo (1day), little box with a simple one knuckle hinge (2 days)
Private Jewellery Classes in Reading
Private jewellery making lessons are available at my studio in Reading, Berkshire. Please email me if you are interested in gift vouchers.
For beginners:
Are you new to jewellery making? Do you want to see what it’s like to make your own silver jewellery?
“Introduction to Silver Jewellery Making” introduces you to jewellery making, covering many of the basic skills and tools involved. This includes forming, forging, sawing, filing, sanding, soldering and polishing. You will make three silver rings that you can wear home at the end of the day.
A day is 10am – 4pm and includes materials for set projects for £145 for the first person and half price (£72.50) for each additional person. For more information, please email me at machidewaard@gmail.com.
for beginner/intermediate/advanced:
These are some examples of the classes available. Please email me at machidewaard@gmail.com for more details.
Bezel Setting
Tube setting
Bangles: make 2 bangles
Prong setting for cabochons
Prong setting for faceted round gemstones
Thick bezel setting for pear or marquise cabochon
Bezel setting a faceted trillion stone
Making a small round silver box with a simple hinge
Large cuff bracelet with stamping texture and rivets
Cuttlefish casting
Fusing silver to make earrings and a pendant
Shorter lessons are available at £25/hour.
Community Arts at Maiden Erlegh in Reading
The next 10 week term starts the week commencing 19 September 2022. If you have any questions about these classes, please email me.
18:45 – 21:15 Monday evenings – all abilities welcome
18:45 – 21:15 Tuesday evenings – all abilities welcome
18:45 – 21:15 Wednesday evenings – all abilities welcome
Learn or continue learning silver jewellery making. Students will be guided through a series of projects or a single more complex project. Full instruction in the use of tools and equipment will be given. Students can work in silver or copper. Silver can be purchased in class.
To book, please go to this link: https://www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk/page/?title=Workshops+%26amp%3B+Courses&pid=130
