Do you know of someone who would be spending Christmas day lunch alone this year? We would like to invite them to join us on 25 December from midday for a traditional lunch. Places are limited, please book on this page or call the Guild on 01625 523903 to reserve a place.
A day to concentrate on your stone setting skills. The class welcomes beginners and you will learn how to make a contemporary cabochon rub over setting to add to a piece of jewellery such as a ring or pendant.If you are more experienced in jewellery making it is an ideal opportunity to design an unusual shaped cabochon setting or delve into...
Make some lovely silver stacking rings in one evening with Hannah. Perfect to dip your toe into the jewellery and silversmithing world.7pm -9.30pm Friday 17 January 2025
This workshop is FREE and is jointly sponsored by the Guild and the facilitator who is donating her time without a fee. For the past few years, we’ve been running highly successful one day workshops in Writing for Wellbeing. People have loved them and often asked for more. So, we’re responding for the second year running with another Encore Saturday Session,...
Originating in the 16th century, this script was popularised by the writing masters of the time. It was used in French schools to teach cursive writing and used by clerks for legal documents until type became more widely used.This is a decorative, hand-written style suitable for many purposes and can be accompanied by delicate floral decoration.
A history lecture and virtual architectural visit to Windsor Castle, St Georges Chapel, Windsor town and Eton.Plan your trip for 2025 or learn more about the oldest inhabited Castle in the world, the Royal collection and its important residents.Words from past students:"Alexandra's course was inspiring, she's an expert in her field so very knowledgeable. She made the day FUN"
This course is suitable for beginners and to those with some jewellery making experience. Making a ring is a great project to lay some firm foundations in jewellery making. You will learn a wide range of jewellery making skills such as: • Piercing • Filing • Annealing • Soldering • Basic Forming • Basic hammering • Texturing • Polishing •...
This years new year lunch will tale place at the Alderley Edge Hotel, SK9 7BJ on Thursday 30th January, 12 for 12.30 start. The afternoon includes a floral demo by the fabulous Mark Entwistle titled "This, that and a bit of the other" Please book your place though this page and let Ros know your meal choice by calling her on...
A bangle is the jewellery equivalent of that little black dress everyone should have in their cupboard. It is a great project to lay some firm foundations in jewellery making. You will learn a wide range of jewellery making skills such as: • Piercing • Filing • Annealing • Soldering • Basic Forming • Basic hammering • Texturing • Polishing •...
Make a willow chicken or cockerel on this one day course. This is a fairly full on course and you will need good movement and strength in your hands. Please bring a pair of secateurs, an apron and £10 for materials
This one day workshop will explore an Italian film while practising the language. The viewing of the film will be in fact accompanied by activities devised to comment on the film in an interactive way. Intermediate level at least required, but everybody is welcome. (Film with subtitles in English or Italian)Film details will appear here soon, keep checking back.
Taking place 10am-1pm on Saturday 1st and 8th March 2025. Learn how to make jewellery using epoxy resin. You will be taught how to mix, pour and cast resin using a range of molds and materials. You will be able to produce a range of items, for example: rings, earrings, pendants. This course is run over two separate Saturdays giving the...
This enchanting fairytale is a glorious celebration of ballet.Praised by audiences and critics alike, former Company Director David Bintley’s Cinderella is a sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery, and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and even a dancing frog – something to capture every imagination.The coach leaves the Guild on Thursday 6 March at 6pm prompt.The...
On this course you will make a sitting hare for garden or home. This is a fairly full on course and you will need good movement and strength in your hands.Please bring a pair of secateurs, an apron and £10 for materials
This one day workshop will explore an Italian film while practising the language. The viewing of the film will be in fact accompanied by activities devised to comment on the film in an interactive way. Intermediate level at least required, but everybody is welcome. (Film with subtitles in English or Italian)Film details will appear here soon, keep checking back.
Have you ever noticed how sometimes when you are writing, the more you struggle, the more difficult it is to find the words? Paradoxically, some of the best pieces are those that come with almost no effort. You may have wondered why some days you can sweat over the keyboard for hours, only to produce an awkward paragraph or two. On...
This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. Learn to make your own chains, whether to incorporate into another piece of jewellery or as a stand-alone chain. Exploring modern chain making ideas in depth and create a truly one-off necklace. You will begin by looking at a number of handmade chain examples, focusing on the movement,...
