As you may have noticed, our tutors have been working on some exciting new additions to the courses we offer at LJS for both beginners and more advanced practitioners and we’d love to invite you to book a place!
These new classes include:
Silver jewellery
Silver clay jewellery
Make a metal clay charm bracelet
Evening and taster classes
For those of you that are working in London during the day, check out our new evening and taster classes:
Stacked silver rings taster (1 evening)
Stone setting 10 week evening class (10 weeks)
Soldering and stone setting in silver (5 weeks)
Perspex jewellery taster (1 evening)
Mixed media jewellery (5 weeks)
Guided workshops
Based on feedback from you, we also now have silver and metal clay guided workshops. These are designed for those with some experience who would like to work on their own projects using our facilities with an expert tutor on hand to answer any questions.
Phew! Lots of exciting new courses to tempt you with! But we haven’t forgotten some of our old favourite classes. Tutor Helen Walls has designed all new projects for our beading classes.
Beginners beading
Designed for complete beginners or those who would like to practice and develop their skills.
Earring project
In this project you will learn how to
- Make your own bespoke earring wires
- Use bead caps
- Make neat and even loops in wire
- Open and close jump rings
Stacking bangles
In this project you will learn how to
- Make your own bangles from wire
- Create your own finish on the bangles including a hammered texture
- Add charms and beads to your bangle
Necklace with decorative components
You will learn how to
- Add beads and charms using wire and jump rings
- Add chain
Double-row necklace
You will learn how to
- Use stringing materials e.g. tiger tail
- Effectively design your piece so it hangs well
- Use crimps
- Professionally finish your pieces
Intermediate beading
Designed for those that have attended beginners beading or those with some beading experience, you will learn a wide variety of more advanced skills on this one day class
Cluster cocktail ring and single stone cocktail ring
You will learn how to
- Make and size your own ring with wire
- Wire wrap beads to decorate your ring
- Make a wire ring with a focal bead
Tassel earrings
You will learn how to
- Make your own bespoke earring wires
- Create a rosary link
- Add chain to make a tassel
Bracelet
You will learn how to
- Design your own bracelet with multiple components
- Create a rosary link chain of beads
- Link elements with wire and jump rings
T bar and toggle clasp
You will learn how to
- Make your own bespoke findings to match your jewellery designs
- Make an effective toggle clasp out of wire
Lariat necklace
You will learn how to
- Make a lariat clasp in your choice of shape
- Make a cluster bead pendant
- Attach chain
Advanced beading
Designed for those that are ready to take their skills to the next level, some more advanced and complex skills and the opportunity to work on your own mixed media project with tutor support
You will learn how to
- Weave beads and chain to make a cuff
- Design your own mixed media variation including cord, buttons etc
- The same techniques can be used to make other types of jewellery including earrings
Structured earrings
You will learn how to
- Make your own wire frames
- Add beaded elements
- Use these design to make a pendant, necklace, lariat etc
Freestyle project
You will learn how to
- Use the techniques you have learnt to design a statement piece with tutor support
- Experiment with mixed media including wire, beads, chain, buttons, cord, fringing, ribbon etc
Hopefully we have something new to tempt you to come and visit us in our new studio at Hatton Garden! If you have any ideas for courses you would like to see please do let us know. We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
Author: Anna Campbell
