Sunday, September 14, 2014

Goldsmith creates great work despite having no fingers

I'm so glad a friend shared this with me, and I hope you're as inspired as I am by this intrepid lady!





Tuesday, September 9, 2014

October Kids' Workshop: Pop Bracelets!

Just in time for Halloween parties or to get ready for Christmas gifts, we're making these chunky, funky, and fun pop bracelets this October! Kids can experiment with different colours and materials, and create something that they can share with family and friends!


This workshop is best for kids ages 8 and up, and they'll learn all the techniques they need to make more bracelets or even necklaces at home.

Details:
Date: October 18, 2014
Time: 2-4 PM
Venue: The Crafties in Sheung Wan, 1/F, Sing Kui Commercial Building, 27 Des Voeux Road West. Click here for a map!
Price: HK$350, all materials included!

To register:
1) Email jubilatehk(at)gmail.com with your child's name and a parent or guardian's contact number. 
2) I'll send you payment information, and once you've banked in the payment, your child's place is confirmed in the workshop. 

It's that simple! 

Other details: 
1) If your child can't attend the workshop, we can provide a full refund up to 7 days before the workshop begins. Otherwise, your payment can be transferred to any one of our other workshops. 
2) Children may be accompanied by one adult only.


We look forward to seeing your kids in October!  




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.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Wirework Class: Vintage-Style Charm Bracelets!

In this workshop, you'll be learning to make a chunky vintage-style charm bracelet with techniques that you can use for other jewellery!



Some basic things you'll learn:
- jump rings
- different bead attachments
- an engagement-style link that I'll teach you to modify to create other link shapes
- clasps

and lots of tips on toolwork and finishing!



This is a beginners-friendly workshop, and even people as young as 14 are welcome to join!

You have a choice between two sessions, one on a Friday afternoon and one on a Saturday afternoon. Each session is a full three hours for only HK$680, and that includes all your materials, like copper wire, beads, and polishing products like sandpaper.

You're welcome to bring your own tools (see below for a list) or buy a package from us for only HK$220. Our package comes with all of the tools below, as well as 3 sizes of brass jump ring mandrels (for making jump rings).

Tools:
Round-nose pliers
Flat-nose pliers
Needle-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Barrette needle file #2

You can also buy silver wire and other gemstones from us during the workshop if you want to experiment with other materials!

To register, please send your name, contact information, and which date you'd like to join to jubilatehk(at)gmail.com. I'll confirm your registration and send you payment information.

Your place in the class will not be confirmed until the course fee has been paid. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the workshop. Otherwise, you can transfer the fee to a different course.

See you there!

歡迎任何朋友參與,年紀最小14歲以上
課程時間 2 PM - 5 PM 
10月10日或10月11日
HK$680
基本材料費用全免 (銅䤼,珠,沙紙 etc.)
工具表:
圓嘴鉗
平口鉗
斜口鉗
圓柄銼(竹葉型) #2

歡迎學員自備工具,或者由導師處購買工具套裝($220) 另付加銅芯棒一枝

如有興趣購買其他材料如銀䤼,寶石等

請聯絡導師提供參加者請聯絡 jubilatehk(at)gmail.com 然後你會收到註冊確認和付款方法

(當付款後發覺時間上不能配合上課,可選擇退款(一定要在課程開始7天前通知)或請聯絡導師安排學員參加其他workshop )





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.