Oops, it's been a while since I've updated this blog, so sorry!
I'm dealing with an influx of work and some big news in my personal life, so there aren't any workshops happening till about mid-November when I'll be doing a wirework with 20 kids from West Island School. Isn't that exciting?
If your school is interested in doing jewellery workshops (wirework, design, and simple waxwork are usually the most fun ones but I'm ready to discuss different ideas!), please let me know! If you don't have any space, the Crafties is more than happy to accommodate.
Other workshops in the pipeline include another round of intensive wirework for adults and teens and a fun and gorgeous tiara/headband workshop for kids. If you're looking for party activities, please contact me as well and we can plan a fun workshop for your guests!
In the meantime, I'm still accepting apprenticeships for engraving and lost wax carving. I'll be putting up a couple of entries on those soon!
Showing posts with label Workshop Information. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workshop Information. Show all posts
Sunday, October 26, 2014
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:
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!
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.
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
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
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.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
September Kumihimo Classes
Hey everyone, here's more information on our September kumihimo classes. You'll be learning a basic technique for a flat braid in order to understand how metal wires differ from thread, and then once that's done, we'll be doing a fun hollow-core weave to illustrate the advantages of metal wires. I'll also be showing you some finishing techniques, as well as sharing some basic tool knowledge and goldsmith's tips!
Friday, August 15, 2014
Post-summer Update!
Whew, it's been a while since the last entry! Thanks again to everyone who's supported our workshops and sorry for the lack of updates!
Now that summer is ending and we're gearing up for the fall/winter sessions, we're doing some rethinking on how to structure the courses so that they're more effective and convenient for people. Your feedback has been really valuable, and I'm trying to come up with a way we can all make jewellery together without having to juggle our times around. I know how busy everyone is!
As of this date, the only confirmed course that we'll be having in September is the 4-session kumihimo course. We'll be using this beautiful, traditional Japanese braiding technique to create metal jewellery. It's a great introduction course for beginners, and for those of you who are already familiar with kumihimo, I'm sure you'll be fascinated by the difference between using silk cord and metal wires. Lots of ways to create experimental shapes and unusual patterns! For some basic information on kumihimo, check out what I've written about it before.
However, we do have more kids' workshops and wirework workshops coming up, and if you're interested in a proper apprenticeship, let me know!
I'll be updating again really soon with more information, promise! If you want to reach me directly, please e-mail me at jubilatehk (at) gmail.com!
Now that summer is ending and we're gearing up for the fall/winter sessions, we're doing some rethinking on how to structure the courses so that they're more effective and convenient for people. Your feedback has been really valuable, and I'm trying to come up with a way we can all make jewellery together without having to juggle our times around. I know how busy everyone is!
As of this date, the only confirmed course that we'll be having in September is the 4-session kumihimo course. We'll be using this beautiful, traditional Japanese braiding technique to create metal jewellery. It's a great introduction course for beginners, and for those of you who are already familiar with kumihimo, I'm sure you'll be fascinated by the difference between using silk cord and metal wires. Lots of ways to create experimental shapes and unusual patterns! For some basic information on kumihimo, check out what I've written about it before.
However, we do have more kids' workshops and wirework workshops coming up, and if you're interested in a proper apprenticeship, let me know!
I'll be updating again really soon with more information, promise! If you want to reach me directly, please e-mail me at jubilatehk (at) gmail.com!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Our Workshops!
Our jewellery-making courses are ideal for people who want to use their creative energy to design and make unique pieces for yourself, as gifts for others, or even for starting your own business. You'll learn something new each session and finish the courses feeling confident in your ability to harness your creativity to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewellery.
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)
For more advanced learners! This series of workshops will explore more challenging link-making techniques to add extra complexity to your designs.
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.
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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