Introduction to Gemmology with Stuart Pool from Nineteen 48 Ltd

We are situated on the ground floor and right by the entrance to the furnace building which makes access to our workshop easy for all. We have a lovely open workshop space which welcomes and accommodates all students.

However the toilet facilities within the Furnace building are limited for disabled use unfortunately. If you have a carer to assist you, they are very welcome to join you during your session.

If you have any special needs or concerns, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to help and discuss any worries you may have.

Absolutely! We run private sessions for groups of friends and family frequently. We will require your available dates where all members of your group can attend so we can compare them against our Workshop calendar. We can then plan what you would like to do on the day.

You do not have to book a full day session, we will discuss options and prices with each individual group so we can tailor the day for your needs. Private sessions can be run during weekends or weekdays depending on what other classes have been booked in at the workshop.

We have frequent availability for Friday evenings from 6pm .

Please arrive in good time for your course so you do not miss any vital information. Aim to arrive 5 – 10 minutes before your session so you can find the workshop, park and settle in before we start. All course start and finish times are advertised on your course booking confirmation.

For longer sessions of more than 4 hours, we will schedule in an informal break time to either allow for lunch or for a break in the session to refresh.

Please do not arrive any earlier than 10 minutes before the start of your course as your tutor will be busy preparing for the session and will not be able to let you in.

You don’t need to bring anything with you. We do suggest wearing older clothes as some of the work you will doing can be dusty and messy.

We have aprons which you can wear to protect your clothes. You will also need to wear close toe shoes to prevent any injuries in the workshop as you will be using heavy tools and could working with hot materials or chemicals, depending on your chosen course.

If you are attending a day workshop, bring along some lunch.

If you struggle with eye sight, bring along any glasses which help with close up work. We do have reading glasses and each bench has its own magnifying lamp to help magnify your work if you struggle.

You may also wish to bring a note pad, there will be handouts for some classes, but often, students like to make additional notes as tutors provide lots of helpful tips and tricks during their courses, which you may wish to note down.

Unfortunately we have been let down many times with this arrangement and can no longer reserve spaces for students on weekend courses. Spaces must be booked and fully paid for in order to secure a space.

There aren’t many shops in close proximity to the workshop. We suggest bringing your own packed lunch for day workshops so you do not loose any valuable workshop time travelling into Woking for supplies.

We have a microwave, fridge and kettle in the workshop. We will provide tea, coffee and water throughout your session and biscuits.

The Mayford Centre is situated off the B380 Smarts Heath Road. Our sat nav postcode is GU22 0PP.

The first time you visit The Mayford Centre, it can be difficult to find your way to the workshop itself.

Click here to see our contact page where we have put together some instructions and maps to help you find your way.

There is free parking at The Mayford Centre. Most of the time you can park directly outside the workshop unit which is based within the Furnace Building at the Mayford Centre.

Occasionally there are busier times where parking can become a little more difficult, however you should still be able to find parking along side the football fields near the Furnace building or within the larger main car park.

We have put together a series of Pinterest boards to help inspire you before you visit the workshop. Click here to see our Workshop 925 profile.

For our term time classes and flexible weekend workshop sessions we will contact you in good time to discuss the project you have in mind for your time with us, so we can plan what materials you will need to purchase for your designs. We will provide you with a material list for you to purchase in time for your session. You will be assisted at every step of the way and we work hard to support you through every step of the process.

For courses which include materials, generally you will follow a set project to teach you a specific technique rather than it being a course where you design and make your own pieces. However, jewellery is personal and you will all have different tastes, so if you are booking onto a workshop such as silver ring making, bangle making, spoon making, if you have a set idea, please don’t hesitate to let us know, it is important to us you get the most from your day and leave with something you will treasure and your ideas might be easy to accommodate.

All tools required for you session are available at the venue. Your consumables such as solder, flux, and saw blades etc are also included in the cost of the course unless otherwise stated within the course description.

Most courses (particularly the term time classes and weekend flexible day workshops) DO NOT include materials as clearly stated in the class description.

If materials are included, this will be clearly stated within the course description. Should a student have additional projects in mind that is not covered by their chosen course and the tutor agrees that there is time for the additional project to be tackled, the materials required for this additional piece will need to be purchased by the student prior to the class date.

We have a small amount of materials available to purchase at the workshop but it is best to discuss your requirements with your tutor before the date of your course so we can make sure you are prepared and can get the most out of your day. It also helps us plan ahead if you have specific ideas in mind.

For set classes which follow a particular technique, we advise you stick to the set project outlined by the tutor. If you have a specific design you wish to create, it is best to book a flexible workshop session where you are able to create a specific design, and there is more flexibility to do so, this is where term time classes are more ideal for this style of learning.

We try our very best never to cancel a class, but sometimes it is not in our control due to tutor illness or insufficient student bookings.

If we have to make the difficult decision to cancel a class due to insufficient bookings or tutor illness, we will contact you within 24 hours of your scheduled class to inform you. We will offer you a range of alternative dates for the session to run and for you to attend or the option to switch to any other course of your choice.

This is a very rare occurrence and we will work hard to make sure we find an alternative that suits your schedule. If we can not find a date which suits your schedule, you will be offered a refund minus card fees. We are flexible and work hard to find you alternatives should this ever occur. We are not responsible for any accommodation or travel fees.

If you decide to cancel your booked course we are unable to refund you. Please check your dates thoroughly before booking. If you can’t attend you are welcome to transfer your space to a friend or family member if they would like to take your space.

We can list the space on the website and if another student books your space, we can transfer you to an alternative course, however it is not our responsibility to find a replacement for your booking.