Penny Akester Jewellery reviews

24 Jul 24'

Daisy reviewed: Wax Carving & CASTING for Jewellery Making - Two Day Workshop

"I have just done Penny’s wax carving and casting 2 day course. Penny was so helpful and knowledgeable and it was really great fun! I am looking forward to casting at home now I have the knowledge that Penny shared. I will definitely be doing another course with Penny. Thank you for a lovely creative weekend :)"

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Thanks Daisy - great to meet you, and congratulations on some lovely pieces! Do get in touch at any time if you have questions"

29 Dec 23'

Naz reviewed: Pearl / Gemstone Knotting (Jewellery Making) - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Had a fabulous time. Penny was patient with her instructions. My girls and I had a lovely time. "

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Naz, thank you for your review! I'm glad you all enjoyed the day "

23 Nov 23'

Justine reviewed: Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Had a fantastic day with Penny learning the basics of wax carving. She shared all of her knowledge and it was great to see her actually making an item alongside me. Great pack of supporting information too! Would definitely recommend."

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Aw - Thanks Justine! Glad you enjoyed the day - have fun with future wax experiments! x"

6 Nov 23'

Clare reviewed: Wax Carving & CASTING for Jewellery Making - Two Day Workshop

"My sister and I really enjoyed our workshop with Penny. She is very knowledgeable and has ALL the tools! It was the perfect balance of clear instruction and creative freedom. Oh, and we were really happy with our final rings! "

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Clare - great to meet you both, and congratulations on some great work! Very glad you both enjoyed the weekend - thanks for leaving this review!"

8 Aug 23'

Jon reviewed: Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Signed up for this course as I really wanted to design and make my own ring - as a complete beginner the course was brilliant - enough time to go through each stage of the process thoroughly and to really craft your carving. Penny was great at offering advice and techniques to achieve YOUR design. The follow up information for casting and polishing was equally as thorough and really pleased with the ring I designed in the session and the other two I have made since!!"

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Jon - so glad you had a good day - your rings have come out great - well done on your hard work!"

16 May 23'

Justine reviewed: Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"I had a brilliant day learning all about wax jewellery making from Penny. She is a very experienced jeweller and teacher, and taught at a perfect pace, with a great mix of demonstrating and letting me have a go, and in the afternoon I could experiment more, thanks to Penny’s patience and support. I am really chuffed with the rings I have made! "

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Justine! I'm so glad you're pleased with the rings - great to meet you - have fun with lots more experimenting with wax to come! I'd love to see pictures of the finished rings, if / when you get them cast!! Penny"

7 Mar 23'

Jan Kernon reviewed: Pearl / Gemstone Knotting (Jewellery Making) - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Penny is a great person and a brilliant teacher. If anyone wants to learn how to thread and bead this is the course/person who will give you confidence and the knowledge to be able to achieve our goals"

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Jan - how lovely - I'm so glad you enjoyed the class and found it helpful! Have fun creating / re-doing your necklaces! "

19 Feb 23'

Jane Tiller reviewed: Pearl / Gemstone Knotting (Jewellery Making) - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"This was a really lovely craft to learn. Tuition was first-rate and learning aids are provided. Penny is a great tutor....gives clear instructions and demonstrations. She is patient and helpful and helps you sort your mess out with ease.....and sometimes you do make a mess with knots and bird nest thread tangles. All in all a thoroughly excellent class. So nice to come away with 2 bracelets you've made yourself and the knowledge and skills you can try to use for yourself. I'd recommend having a go, it's great."

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Jane, thank you for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed the day - have fun practicing your knotting..."

2 Nov 18'

Joanne Jones reviewed: Copper Electroforming for jewellery - 2 day course in central London

"Hi All.. I have recently done the copper electro-forming course with Penny. I have been wanting to do it for some time and I finally found someone super talented to teach me. I did Pennys electro-forming 2 day course. I wanted to combine the course with my love of crystals which penny helped me with and she customised it to what I wanted to achieve. Penny is an amazing teacher and really recommend the course to anyone. No previous jewellery experience needed either :-). Penny has inspired me to start making jewellery with copper and crystals and I have began making a collection to sell on my instagram... Watch this space.. Thank you Penny x"

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Thanks for the review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the weekend - can't wait to see what you create with it, do share lots of pics - good luck with all your ideas/plans!!"