Wato everyone,
Eight months of starting Jewellery Making Cornwall, here are just a few of the successes. The following are pictures of participants in the six week beginners course held here in the beautiful surroundings at Perranarworthal, between Truro and Falmouth in sunny Cornwall.
I will post more of the activities here in future posts. For now, like me, for sure you are all impressed with this fine snapshot of the work completed by people, most of who have never made a thing before. The more intricate are from some who have continued to be a part of this creative hub, joining the weekly three hour sessions for improvers.
I will post more pictures of the site and exciting opals and other stones shortly through my friend Stuart Wheeler who is joined next door.
Jewellery Supply South West is on Facebook if you wish to look beforehand
A week three beginner!!!!! As you see, a real talent for sawing. As you can imagine, this lady was super proud of her achievements. This is the ladies name in Arabic cut out and sweat soldered to the pierced pendant.
A first attempt for a lady to make a chunky signet ring for her sweetheart.
Clay casting with my specially made half’s specifically for making rings easier to cast, rather than the more usual round rings.
The downside is not as accurate as ‘proper’ casting. However, its only a bit of elbow grease to clean up.
A pretty nice result, for sure you will agree. The chap never takes it off. Awwww.
The level of creativity some people come up with is astonishing.
Wonderfully simple with unique one off fitting.
A smashing lady made this tie clip for her fathers birthday.
He was in tears upon receiving it. Amazing the effect our handiwork can have. giving work so much more meaning that its utilitarian face value.
A Disney princess had this idea for a bracelet. What a result don’t you think. Everything made from scratch, down to the individual ball ends.
Some of the abstract forms are truly wonderful.
A lady made this for her daughters birthday. Turquoise being a favourite stone.
Lady came in with an idea. Can we make this. Yes, you can, and she did.
Another request made real by the person who thought it here in the workshop.
Another birthday present for a daughter. Ruby flower designed by Mum.
Contemporary clean and very sophisticated and exacting. Zara is now promoting her own brand, starting out on her jewellery making adventures after completing the beginners six week workshops.
The final project for Zara. Pretty awesome you will agree.
Check this out. The killer clown. A very creative lady who is a photography whizz. As you can see, a massive undertaking for a first personalised project. Bloody brilliant bracelet eh.
Another final project, flower ring, designed and made here by a young lady with a strong will and the determination to back it up. Wonderful achievement.
A 15 year old young man came with his grandmother who is already an improver. This is what he made never having touched a tool before. As you can imagine, his Mum was over the moon.
Loving the layers and three dimensions.
Whats to add!!!!
I will post more pictures of students work from time to time.
Until the next time, not eight months.
All my very best wishes.
Stu.
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