Workshops are held in English and Cantonese, and, if necessary, Putonghua. You also get a free drink courtesy of the super generous Crafties staff!
DISCOUNTS:
Yes, we also have discounts!
1) Students and seniors (it's never too late to start!) with a valid ID get 15% off.
2) Register with a friend, you get 10% off.
3) If you sign up for all three classes, you get 15% off.
By the way, you can't add up your discounts, sorry! All classes are maximum 10 people only, so register before the spaces fill up!
TO REGISTER:
Please send us your name and contact information, along with the course you'd like to join.
1) Via e-mail: jubilatehk(at)gmail.com
2) Via phone (you can text or call): (852) 9192 3729
DETAILS:
Please contact us (not the Crafties!) for payment details. We accept cash, bank-in deposit, and cheques.
All fees must be paid to confirm your place in the workshops. The fees are refundable ONLY UP TO 7 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE WORKSHOPS.
If you cannot attend the workshops, you may transfer to someone else or you can use your fee towards another upcoming workshop. Don't worry, we'll work something out!
We will not take your payment if the workshops are full.
Kumihimo workshops: 4 sessions
Kumihimo is the beautiful Japanese art of braiding. (I've written a short introduction here where you can see a couple of pictures of kumihimo work.) Although kumihimo is usually done with thread, we'll be using coloured wire and beads to interpret braiding techniques, starting from simple to complex.
If you're looking for a versatile jewellery-making technique that gets you creating things fast, then this workshop is ideal for you!
Includes a basic package of coloured wire, beads, clasps and other jewellery findings, and a kumihimo disc.
You can also choose to upgrade to our discounted semi-precious gemstones and copper, sterling silver, or gold wire for extra-special jewellery!
Wirework I: 4 sessions
Wirework is one of the essential basics of jewellery-making. You'll learn the core techniques of making links and wire-wrapping to create your own unique pieces. Here's a brief introduction and some pictures of different types of basic wirework.
These aren't just step-by-step tutorials, but a real grounding in techniques that you can apply to your own designs. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll be creating your own jewellery in no time!
Includes a basic package of copper wire and semi-precious gemstones.
More gemstones and sterling silver or gold wire are available at our discounted prices! You can bring your own tools or buy a set of pliers from us for HKD200.
Tool set: round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, cutters, 3 sizes of brass jump ring mandrels.
Optional: barrette needle file #2 (you can buy this from us for only $120)
Wirework II: 4 sessions
For more advanced learners! This series of workshops will explore more challenging link-making techniques to add extra complexity to your designs.
Includes a basic package of copper wire and semi-precious gemstones. More gemstones and sterling silver or gold wire are available at our discounted prices!
Masterclass: Wax carving
Carving wax? What's that got to do with jewellery-making? In fact, many of the jewellery you see in stores today start off as wax models that are eventually cast into precious metals. If you've done wirework and are ready for the next step, then wax carving is for you!
I'm not too sure about how to organize this group, but if you have a design you want to create for a special occasion (or for whatever reason, of course), please contact me and we can sort something out. If enough people are interested, I'll start a workshop group and we can all save money!
Masterclass: Hand Engraving
One of the oldest traditions in metalwork and sadly dying out. I apprenticed in Italy to one of the last masters of his generation, who has engraved for royalty and presidents, and I would love to pass on skills that I gained. Here are a couple of samples of my old engravings back when I was just getting started to give you an idea.
Hand engraving is definitely challenging to learn, but you'll end up with a rare and unique skill that you can apply to the ornamental decoration of almost anything metal, from printing plates to silver cigar boxes to belts to even weapons. We'll have to set up a schedule of workshops, but a lot of the work is simply practicing on your own! Contact me, I'd love to welcome another engraver into the fold!
Carving wax? What's that got to do with jewellery-making? In fact, many of the jewellery you see in stores today start off as wax models that are eventually cast into precious metals. If you've done wirework and are ready for the next step, then wax carving is for you!
I'm not too sure about how to organize this group, but if you have a design you want to create for a special occasion (or for whatever reason, of course), please contact me and we can sort something out. If enough people are interested, I'll start a workshop group and we can all save money!
Masterclass: Hand Engraving
One of the oldest traditions in metalwork and sadly dying out. I apprenticed in Italy to one of the last masters of his generation, who has engraved for royalty and presidents, and I would love to pass on skills that I gained. Here are a couple of samples of my old engravings back when I was just getting started to give you an idea.
Hand engraving is definitely challenging to learn, but you'll end up with a rare and unique skill that you can apply to the ornamental decoration of almost anything metal, from printing plates to silver cigar boxes to belts to even weapons. We'll have to set up a schedule of workshops, but a lot of the work is simply practicing on your own! Contact me, I'd love to welcome another engraver into the fold!
Disclaimer (have to put this in):
All participants enrolled in activities do so at their own risk and we or the Crafties are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to students or their guests as a result of participating in these activities.
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