courses
I have over twenty years experience as a freelance tutor at all levels and abilities from eight to eighty usually teaching various jewellery making techniques, felt making and papier mache. Over the last few years I have been a mentor to students attending the Craft Angels Network scheme run by Model House, passing on my teaching skills to graduates wanting to work in community arts - I also delivered the business skills workshops for the scheme. Recently, I have become a Dynamo Role Model, a WAG funded scheme promoting entrepreneurship to young people. I endeavour to enable students to create to a professional standard and to complete projects that will give confidence and perhaps spark further interest and new adventures. I enjoys the bonding experience that occurs when people are working creatively in a group which is often absent in isolated practice.
I am extremely flexible and can adapt courses for most situations - please contact me for further information.
Forthcoming Courses:
'Aluminium Jewellery' at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff Bay
Saturday 28th January, 2012, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: £50
Back by popular demand - a great opportunity to learn how to design and make yourself a colourful pair of earrings, pendant or brooch in this one day workshop. Suitable for all ability levels, you will learn how to:
design your jewellery
cut & dye the aluminium sheet
pierce, bend and twist the metal
file and finish edges
add jewellery findings
All materials and equipment will be provided. Please do not wear open toed footwear for this workshop. Aprons are available if required.
No prior experience is necessary and all materials and equipment will be provided, however, if you have previous experience in jewellery making, you may benefit from bringing along your toolbox.
You may also like to bring along any sketches or images of designs you would like to make.
To book ring Craft in the Bay on 029 2048 4611
'Felt Winter School' at Model House Craft and Design Centre, Llantrisant
Friday 24th - Monday 27th February, 2012, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: £160
Now in its fifth year - a chance to immerse yourself in feltmaking for four whole days! A real treat! Experiment with different fibres and types of felting including nuno felt, 3D felt and needle felt. You will create samples to help you understand each technique and then develop individual projects creating bags, scarves, vessels, hats and garments.
All materials and equipment will be provided. Suitable for intermediate and advanced levels as the course will be designed to suit the individual requirements of each student.
Please bring along any sketches or images for inspiration, old towels and rubber gloves.
To book ring Mandy on 01443 223087/07803 342538
'Felt Hats' at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff Bay
Saturday 9th June, 2012, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: £50
Design and make your own beautifully soft and colourful hat using merino wool. Learn how to form interesting shapes using hat blocks. Some prior experience in feltmaking is preferred.
All materials and equipment will be provided but you may wish to bring an old towel and bowl to carry your damp creation home!
Aprons available. You may like to bring a pair of rubber gloves as the feltmaking process involves the use of lots of warm soapy water.
To book ring Craft in the Bay on 029 2048 4611
