creatstudio
jewellery and silversmithing courses
Welcome to CreatStudio
Our courses will give you the opportunity to explore the many different qualities of metal through traditional and contemporary jewellery and silversmithing techniques. Join our jewellery and silversmithing courses and work with our highly qualified award-winning tutors. Where you will receive plenty of individual attention in small friendly classes for people aged 18 years upwards.
Creatstudio is centrally located in Faversham, a beautiful medieval market town, with easy access from public parking.
Note: All equipment is provided by us except for silver, which can cost from £15 upwards depending upon the size and the nature of projects. We sell the silver at the price we buy it for, however the price of silver fluctuates so this can be hard to predict. For longer running courses we prefer students to buy their own silver and give all details of dealers.
Our Workshop and Courses Information
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Saturday Jewellery & Silversmithing Courses
Our Saturday courses offer a great introduction to jewellery and silversmithing and are ideal for beginners or people with previous experience. The aim is for students to discover their creative potential and learn traditional and contemporary techniques. Our students are always amazed with the quality of the work at the end of the course. The one-day course can be the beginning of a new hobby or a perfect opportunity to make something special. Suits all levels and ages from 18 years upwards. Maximum 8 students in each session.
Please e-mail for weekend course enquiries.
We can offer discounts for group bookings.
Dates: Starting 16th November, 23rd November 30th November, 7th December & 14th December.
Cost: One Day £85 per person. Weekend £160 per person.
Times: 0930 hours to 1630 hours
Saturday May 7th, May 21st, 2011
Saturday June 4th, June 18th, 2011
Saturday July 2nd, July 16th, July 30th 2011
Saturday August 13th, August 27th, 2011
Saturday September 10th, September 24th, 2011
Saturday October 8th, October 15th, October 29th, 2011
Saturday November 12th, November 26th, 2011
Saturday December 10th, December 17th, 2011
Saturday January 14th, January 28th, 2012
Saturday February 11th, February 25th, 2012
Saturday March 10th, March 24th, 2012
Saturday April 7th, 2012
Saturday May 12th, May 26th, 2012
Saturday June 9th, June 23th, 2012
Saturday July 7nd, July 21st, 2012
Saturday August 11th, August 25th, 2012
One Day Enamelling Courses
Enamel Classes with Joan Mac Karell £85 per day with an additional cost of £10 for copper and enamels. An Introduction to enamel on copper and silver.
No previous experience of enamel is necessary in this one-day workshop you will learn more traditional techniques used in enamelling on copper and precious metals in the second course.
Areas covered will be preparation of enamels, preparation of metal, wet packing of the enamel, blending colour, cloisonne using wire techniques and finishing pieces to a professional finish. Emphasis will be given to design and the making of the piece prior to enamel. No prior jewellery skills are necessary. The tutor will provide silver stampings at an additional cost.
Please call or e-mail for the dates and booking availability
Joan Mac Karell trained originally in printed and woven textiles. This has led to her passion for enamel. She is a highly experienced teacher working at Goldsmiths College London, West Dean College and then at Sir John Cass Department of Silversmithing and Jewellery London Metropolitan University as a Senior lecturer. She is a founder member of the British Society of Enamellers and is a director of Studio Fusion Gallery in London's Oxo Tower design complex. This co-operative gallery was set up in 1995 to promote enamel. www.studiofusiongallery.co.uk
5 Week Jewellery & Silversmithing Evening Courses
5 Week Evening Classes Monday & Wednesday £100; 19:00 – 21:00
Please e-mail for next start dates or if there are spaces available on currently running courses.
12 Week Jewellery & Silversmithing Courses; Starting September 2011 to July 2012
12 Week Jewellery & Silversmithing Courses; Morning, Afternoon and Evening
Join our well-equipped workshop and learn at your own pace and choose your own projects or follow a set course. Our friendly classes suit all levels and ages from 18 years upwards. Maximum 8 students in each session.
It could be possible to join a currently running course if there are spaces available, do e-mail to find out available.
Term Dates 2011/2012
Autumn Term 2011
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Morning Session 09:45 – 12:15
Start Date: Tuesday 13th September 2011 | End date: Tuesday 13th December
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Afternoon Session 13:15 – 15:45
Start Date: Tuesday 13th September 2011 | End date: Tuesday 13th December
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Evening Session 18:30 – 21:00
Start Date: Tuesday 13th September 2011 | End date: Tuesday 13th December
One Tuesday in October has been cancelled. This session has been made up at the beginning of the term
Half term week commencing 24th October
Spring Term 2012
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Morning Session 09:45 – 12:15
Start Date: Tuesday 10th January 2012 | End date: Tuesday 4th April
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Afternoon Session 13:15 – 15:45
Start Date: Tuesday 10th January 2012 | End date: Tuesday 4th April
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Evening Session 18:30 – 21:00
Start Date: Tuesday 10th January 2012 | End date: Tuesday 4th April
Half Term week commencing 20th February
Summer Term 2012
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Morning Session 09:45 – 12:15
Start Date: Tuesday 1st May 2012 | End date: Tuesday 24th July
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Afternoon Session 13:15 – 15:45
Start Tuesday 1st May 2012 | End date: Tuesday 24th July
Cost: 12-weeks £255 per person. Evening Session 18:30 – 21:00
Start Date: Tuesday 1st May 2012 | End date: Tuesday 24th July
Half Term week commencing 11th June
How to Book or Pay for a Course
Booking | Payments
Courses have to be paid for in full at the time of booking. Once you have completed the form, we will be in touch to confirm your place, payment and directions. We accept both cheques and/or BASC. Payment will be required within 5 days of booking. Fees are not refundable, however, we can make changes to bookings if sufficient notice is given and a charge is made.
Use the Form below to register interest or Book A Course
More About Creatstudio
Edward and Carol
Creatstudio is based in Faversham Kent, offering great opportunities to learn professional jewellery making and silversmithing techniques in our relaxed and well-equipped workshop. Students will learn in a small group of no more then 8 people, to ensure that the maximum amount of time is given to each student meeting individual needs. As a leading silversmith and with many years experience as a tutor, Edward is passionate about teaching and encourages his students to achieve their potential as designer/makers. Students not only learn professional jewellery making and silversmith techniques but also get to develop their own individual design ideas.
All tutors are both practising designer/makers and exhibit their work in the UK and abroad, have up to date skills and knowledge of the art and design field.
Edward Mahony - Website
Edward’s career as a practising silversmith has been a successful one. He takes part in major craft events throughout Britain. He has won awards with the Goldsmiths Company for works made and has received many commissions. He has worked at Bromley Adult Education College since 2006, teaching Silversmithing to adults one day a week, also Gravesend Adult Education College and Margate Adult Education College.
He has a BA in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Design at KIAD, PGCE at Christ Church University College, Canterbury, and MA in Silversmithing & Applied Arts at the London Metropolitan University.
Carol Yeh - Website
Carol is a successful jeweller and has taken part in many national trade and craft fairs and has an extensive range of galleries buying and commissioning from her.
Carol's education started in Taiwan where she took a degree in Graphic Design. From there she moved to England and completed a BA in Jewellery at Central St. Martins, London. This was then followed by an MA in Jewellery & Applied Arts, at the London Metropolitan University.
Our Location
How to Find Us
Use the interactive Map - Find Faversham to the left of Canterbury and click on the Red A. We are located behind Hilton Dental Surgery, accessible from Bank Street
Use the interactive Street Map - Parking available off Bank Street
Contact Us
Faversham stands at the junction of two major main-line rail routes; London Victoria to Dover Priory and London Victoria to Margate and Ramsgate. Our studio workshop is in the heart of town centre, close to Central Car Park www.faversham.org
Contact Telephone Numbers: 07897370770 / 07900532154