@ 38 South Street, Manningtree
As from 1st April 2009, classes will be held at 38 South Street, Manningtree, Essex.
Views of students in the workshop
*Classes are @ 38 South Street, Manningtree. I can accommodate four students.
Daytime and evening classes are now available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
There are places available on Tuesday and Wednesday evening available now!
All class places are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Daytime classes are from 10.30am until 4pm with an hour for lunch. (places to eat nearby)
Evening classes are from 7pm to 9pm. Monday and Tuesday
Prices: 6 daytime classes cost £180.00. 6 evening classes cost £84.00
Individual tuition also available please ask for availability.
Individual tuition £25.00 per hour by prior arrangement.
Your tutor is Richard Whitehouse. He is a talented silversmith and jeweller who has many years of experience. He is also a qualified Further Education Teacher. He was trained at the Vittoria Street School of Jewellery and Silversmithing in Birmingham. He has worked in both Birmingham and in London, for Stuart Devlin, who was for a while, the Queen's jeweller. He now has his workshop where he makes jewellery and silverware.
You do not need any previous experience or tools for the course.
These are some of the skills can will learn:
Designing and making jewellery from scratch.
Making larger items in Silver.
Joining metals by soldering.
Finding and setting your own semi precious stones and cabochons*.
Using and understanding tools correctly. Learning about Chasing and Repoussé.
Hammering and texturing techniques.
Using fittings and findings (the small bits and pieces used in jewellery making such as clasps, hinges, clips etc.)
If you are a more advanced student, you can start at a more advanced level.
Each student will be taught at their own level without pressure and will be able to work at their own pace. Classes may be mixed with beginners or more advanced students.
Each student has their own jewellers bench. Basic tools and materials are provided free of charge. This does not include silver, gold and semi precious stones. Classes are no more than four students.
*A cabochon is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished smooth as opposed to facetted.
For further information please contact
Richard Whitehouse.
Telephone 01206 390339
There is room for four students at a time, so if you would like to join a class let me know as soon as possible. Please fill in the form below and return it to me at my home address.
The choice is between daytime for those of you that want to do a full day or evening for those who have less time. Obviously, the more time you spend in the workshop, the more you will learn.
Daytime classes run from 10.30am until 4pm with an hour lunch break.
Evening classes run from 7pm until 9pm.
The courses will last for 6 weeks. There are various cafes, pubs and restaurants in Manningtree.
Tea and coffee is always available.
Basic materials and tools are provided. Please bring an apron with you.
If you would like to work in silver, gold or semi precious stones, you will need to buy these yourself. I will tell you where to buy them.
The cost of each class is £30.00 for a daytime class and £14.00 for each evening class.
Please enclose payment with this form for six daytime classes at £180.00 or for six evening classes at £84.00
Please make cheques payable to Richard Whitehouse.
Please leave a message on my home phone 01206 390339 or my mobile number 07812 815433 if you cannot attend a class:
Download an application form. This includes a map showing how to find us. Please read it carefully before filling it in. Please contact me before sending it!
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Email me for further information