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Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

Description

Enjoy learning how to encase sea glass with fine silver to make a pendant or pair of earrings. This is a great beginners introduction to making silver jewellery but is also open to those with some experience. You will be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make your very own pieces of jewellery from these treasures of the sea. Good hand dexterity and eyesight essential. The setting is hard on your hands and requires quite a bit of force from the wrist and arm. Some experience of soldering and stone setting is beneficial but not essential.

What's included in the price?

Materials are included in the course fee. After completing the course Beccy offers online support and guidance as well as links to Facebook tutorials, for those who would like to continue making at home. Your work will also feature on Beccy's Instagram and Facebook page too.

Duration

3½ hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2018

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I was interested in making and designing from a very early age and developed my first jewellery range in 2000. I then discovered my love for teaching in 2004 and have been developing my courses ever since. I have a home teaching studio for 1:1 & 1:2 sessions and in 2017 I set up a teaching studio at Yardley Arts where I can teach up to 11 learners. Qualifications: BA in Designed Metalwork and Jewellery from BCUC and MA Royal College of Art Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery.

Suitable for

Adults
Teenagers
Wheelchair users
Suitable for all abilities
Tutor can travel
Daytime (weekdays)
Hen dos
Public transport
Evenings
Weekends
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Parking provided

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Venue

Yardley Arts,, The Old School Hall, The Square,, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, NN7 1EU

Price:

£66.00

Duration:

3½ hours

Time:

09:30 - 13:00

The course doesn't currently have live dates

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

3 Feb 23'

Rosie and Jeeves reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"We had a really fun morning learning how to make sea glass jewellery. Beccy was a great teacher, she explained everything very clearly and was very helpful and supportive. She also provided loads of sea glass and everything else we needed. We came away with four sea glass pendants which we’re very happy with! Thank you Beccy!"

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery responded:

"Thank you for writing such lovely feedback. Your pieces were lovely and it was great to teach you both."

12 Dec 22'

Cath Bourke reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"Huge thanks to Beccy for an excellent course which has inspired me to do more sea glass jewellery."

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery responded:

"Great to teach you and so pleased you’ve been inspired to do more."

30 Jun 22'

Christine Groves reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"I enjoyed my evening course for sea glass jewellery course. I made 2 pendants and the instructor was very supportive and was available to help solder, bend and just make my pendants look fantastic. It was a great evening learning the techniques."

16 Jan 22'

Kerry reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"This was an excellent course, I learnt so much and Beccy was very knowledgeable and helpful. I came away with a beautiful pendant and would be confident to try wrapping sea glass on my own now. I will be back for more of Beccys course."

26 Jun 21'

Victoria reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"A wonderful class, I can't wait to do more. The venue was perfect, the teaching was clear and supportive. We are given everything to make some some beautiful pieces, and in a friendly small group. We all had as much individual support and teaching as we needed, and Beccy was great at giving everyone the confidence in their own ability. Some people had worked with silver before and some hadn't, and everyone was supported according to their experience and confidence. The 3 hours flew past and everyone completed their jewellery in that time. I couldn't recommend highly enough, thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring."

23 Jun 21'

Chris reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"So enjoyed this class yesterday - Beccy gave us all an understanding of how to make sea glass jewellery - good instructions at each stage plus a helping hand! I came away with a lovely pair of earrings I made."

23 Jun 21'

Emma Boodhoo reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"I thoroughly enjoyed the sea glass course last night. It was set up in a covid safe way. Beccy is a fab teacher and always makes you feel that you will be able to make something beautiful and I'm happy to say that every time I've attended a course with Beccy I have come away smiling. Definitely recommend"

23 Jun 21'

Sue Breach reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I felt ‘Covid safe’ and was made very welcome. This was my first time doing anything like this and I found Beccy’s tuition inspiring. She made me feel I could actually produce something (even though I’m usually all fist and thumbs clumsy!) Each stage was demonstrated clearly and simply by Beccy so that I was not daunted by the more challenging steps. With her help and encouragement I produced two very wearable pendants! I thought it was excellent value and I would recommend her courses to anyone."

9 Aug 20'

Penny McGee reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"I did the sea glass workshop. Beccy is a great teacher. Each technique is demonstrated as you go along, and Beccy guides and supports individually in the class too, so there are no worries if you need something re-explained or have any questions. Everything about the class was ‘Covid-safe’ from the moment we stepped inside, without detracting from the warm, friendly atmosphere in the room. I’m very happy with my sea glass pendant and look forward to future workshops."

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery responded:

"Penny, So pleased you enjoyed the session and felt it was warm and friendly even with the Covid safety measures in place. Everyone did so well and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching the session back in my childhood village. Beccy"

26 Jul 20'

Dawn Humphreys reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"My friends and I had a group sea glass session with Becky in March. I am not a beginner but I was a bit rusty. I made a beautiful pair of green glass drop earrings which I’ve had many comments on since. Materials and equipment were all provided plus new and exciting techniques and tools that I’d never used or seen before! Over all this was a great experience. Getting together with good friends, be productive, learn new things and leave with a sense of achievement and a beautiful piece of jewellery. Perfect! Thank you Becky.X"

18 Jul 20'

Cheryl Bowden reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"I had a lovely time on this course along with my friends, it was great to have the opportunity to sit and make something together and learn a new skill. Beccy is a brilliant teacher, very patient. Beccy demonstrates the process step by step along the way, stoping at each stage for us to complete that step before moving on to the next, giving clear instructions and helping us when we needed it. She is very approachable and provided a relaxed environment. At the end of the course I learnt a new skill that I can’t wait to use again and we came away with a lovely finished piece of jewellery which I just love wearing and that my friends and family comment on, and also a memory of great day shared with the friends that came along on the course with me. I enjoyed it so much I signed up for the resin workshop and will definitely be signing up for more ?"

17 Jul 20'

Stephanie Donnelly reviewed: Sea glass jewellery making workshop with Beccy Gillatt at Yardley Arts in Northamptonshire NN7

"I attended a seaglass jewellery making evening with Beccy in July. Due to coronavirus, Beccy had had to change the normal set-up to accommodate for distancing and single-user tools, and I felt very safe throughout. I had brought my own seaglass and pottery, but the pieces Beccy had brought for us to use were beautiful. She talked us through each step at a level that was understandable, and made a necklace along with us. This made it so much easier to visualise each step we had to take, and video of her making along with us was projected onto a screen behind her so we could see without getting close-up. Beccy was able to come round and help us with anything we were uncertain of, and I always felt she was approachable and supportive of our efforts, with clear instruction where needed. The necklace turned out beautifully and I now have a wonderful piece of jewellery that I will treasure. I've already signed up to another course and intend to do more in the future. It was excellent value for 3.5 hours of teaching, plus all the materials required. I felt that I had truly learned a new skill, albeit at a novice level! I was surprised that we could all make such beautiful pieces without previous experience, which is testament to Beccy's teaching."