Courses & workshops in Surrey
The classes/workshops listed below will change as new classes are added and old ones removed. Bookmark this page and please do check back regularly for an up-to-date list.
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See the list below for information about
Jewellery/Metalsmithing and Enamelling Courses
Beginners
All levels
Intermediate+
Advanced
10-week courses, two and three-day short courses and one-day workshops
Introductory/beginners (all levels) courses
Courses for more experienced students (intermediate+ & advanced)
One-day introductory jewellery workshops
Jewellery workshops on specialist techniques
3-day Summer Schools
3-day Winter Workshops
Wedding Ring Weekends
Parties and group workshops
Individual one-day Saturday workshops: 1:1 or groups of friends
Monthly Saturday Open Bench Sessions
The courses & workshops listed below are scheduled for
autumn 2024
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Autumn 2024 courses & workshops are listed below.
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Autumn Term 2024 - BOOKING NOW!
Farnham Jewellery School: Term dates 2024
Spring term: 8 January - 25 March (Half-term 12 - 16 February 2024)
Summer term: 22 April - 11 July (Half-term 27 - 31 May 2024)
Autumn term: 16 September - 11 December (Half-term 28 October - 1 November 2024)
Spring term: 8 January - 25 March (Half-term 12 - 16 February 2024)
Summer term: 22 April - 11 July (Half-term 27 - 31 May 2024)
Autumn term: 16 September - 11 December (Half-term 28 October - 1 November 2024)
Courses at my Farnham Studio
FARNHAM JEWELLERY SCHOOL
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Courses taught by Christine Johnson, MA, MLS
Member: Association for Contemporary Jewellery,
Guild of Enamellers, SNAG, Society of Designer Craftsmen,
the Goldsmiths' Centre, Craft Continuum, the Crafts Council, the Artists Information Company
FARNHAM JEWELLERY SCHOOL
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Courses taught by Christine Johnson, MA, MLS
Member: Association for Contemporary Jewellery,
Guild of Enamellers, SNAG, Society of Designer Craftsmen,
the Goldsmiths' Centre, Craft Continuum, the Crafts Council, the Artists Information Company
MONDAY mornings: JEWELLERY - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
10am - 12.30pm. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Mon 16 Sep | Ends Mon 2 Dec 2024. (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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10am - 12.30pm. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Mon 16 Sep | Ends Mon 2 Dec 2024. (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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MONDAY afternoons: JEWELLERY - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
13.30 - 16:00. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Mon 16 Sep | Ends Mon 2 Dec 2024. (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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13.30 - 16:00. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Mon 16 Sep | Ends Mon 2 Dec 2024. (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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TUESDAY mornings: JEWELLERY - ALL LEVELS (includes Beginners and experienced)
10:00 - 12:30. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Tues 17 Sep | Ends Tues 3 Dec 2024. (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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10:00 - 12:30. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Tues 17 Sep | Ends Tues 3 Dec 2024. (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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TUESDAY afternoons: ENAMELLING - ALL LEVELS (includes Beginners and experienced)
13:30 - 16:30. (8 x 3-hour sessions) - Starts Tues 24 Sep | Ends Tues 26 Nov 2024 (8-weeks) £295
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives, copper discs, enamels, decorative media, silver foil, cloisonne wire etc.
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13:30 - 16:30. (8 x 3-hour sessions) - Starts Tues 24 Sep | Ends Tues 26 Nov 2024 (8-weeks) £295
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives, copper discs, enamels, decorative media, silver foil, cloisonne wire etc.
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WEDNESDAY mornings: JEWELLERY - ALL LEVELS (includes Beginners and experienced)
10:00 - 12:30. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Weds 18 Sep | Ends Weds 27 Nov 2024 (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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10:00 - 12:30. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Weds 18 Sep | Ends Weds 27 Nov 2024 (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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WEDNESDAY afternoons: JEWELLERY - ALL LEVELS (includes Beginners and experienced)
13:30 - 16:00. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Weds 18 Sep | Ends Weds 27 Nov 2024 (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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13:30 - 16:00. (10 x 2.5-hour sessions) - Starts Weds 18 Sep | Ends Weds 27 Nov 2024 (10-weeks) £265
From September 2024 a small addition to the course fee has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as silver solders, saw blades, chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives etc.
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Saturday Open Bench Sessions
Open Bench sessions are available on one Saturday a month.
If you need more bench time, need access to workshop equipment, can’t sign up to weekday courses due to other commitments, or just want to have time to focus on creating your own jewellery designs, then the Saturday Open Bench sessions could interest you.
The first SATURDAY OPEN BENCH started on Saturday 24 February. It is planned to have One Saturday Open Bench per month.
The day has two sessions:
Morning (10:00-13:00) £30
Afternoon (13:30-16:00) £25
You can book one or both sessions. I will be on hand to advise and give guidance. The sessions will be similar to the weekday course sessions. You will have access to professional tools and equipment and, as with the 10-week courses, you will need to provide the precious metals for your own projects.
The remaining dates for the 2024 monthly Open Bench sessions are:
Sat 23 November
Sat 14 December
As things can happen on Saturdays, the above dates are subject to change. However, each will be confirmed at least a month before the scheduled date.
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The first SATURDAY OPEN BENCH started on Saturday 24 February. It is planned to have One Saturday Open Bench per month.
The day has two sessions:
Morning (10:00-13:00) £30
Afternoon (13:30-16:00) £25
You can book one or both sessions. I will be on hand to advise and give guidance. The sessions will be similar to the weekday course sessions. You will have access to professional tools and equipment and, as with the 10-week courses, you will need to provide the precious metals for your own projects.
The remaining dates for the 2024 monthly Open Bench sessions are:
Sat 23 November
Sat 14 December
As things can happen on Saturdays, the above dates are subject to change. However, each will be confirmed at least a month before the scheduled date.
Contact me now to book
Short courses and workshops
3-day Winter Experimental Enamelling workshop
Thurs 14, Fri 15, Sat 16 November 2024
3-DAY SHORT COURSE - Thursday 14 Friday 15 & Saturday 16 November 2024: 3-Day course: EXPERIMENTAL ENAMELLING & CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WORKSHOP
10:00 - 16:00 (3 days) - £295
Make enamelled Christmas decorations, jewellery, key-rings or bookmarks. Practise existing skills or learn enamelling techniques from scratch. You may wish to produce a number of test pieces, which can become pendants or brooches. Copper and enamels are included. Small amounts of fine silver may be available to purchase at the studio if you would like to enamel on silver. Alternatively, please order your fine silver sheet beforehand from one of the bullion dealers. Please contact me if you need advice about buying silver.
This experimental enamelling workshop is a great opportunity to learn the art of vitreous enamelling or extend your skills in a fun and well-equipped jewellery studio environment.
10:00 - 16:00 (3 consecutive days) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday. £295
Consumables and materials are included in the course fee, which includes a small addition, which has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives, copper discs, enamels, decorative media, silver enamelling foil, cloisonne wire etc. Further materials may be available to purchase from your tutor during your course.
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10:00 - 16:00 (3 days) - £295
Make enamelled Christmas decorations, jewellery, key-rings or bookmarks. Practise existing skills or learn enamelling techniques from scratch. You may wish to produce a number of test pieces, which can become pendants or brooches. Copper and enamels are included. Small amounts of fine silver may be available to purchase at the studio if you would like to enamel on silver. Alternatively, please order your fine silver sheet beforehand from one of the bullion dealers. Please contact me if you need advice about buying silver.
This experimental enamelling workshop is a great opportunity to learn the art of vitreous enamelling or extend your skills in a fun and well-equipped jewellery studio environment.
10:00 - 16:00 (3 consecutive days) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday. £295
Consumables and materials are included in the course fee, which includes a small addition, which has been introduced to contribute to the cost of consumables such as chemicals, nitrile gloves, abrasives, copper discs, enamels, decorative media, silver enamelling foil, cloisonne wire etc. Further materials may be available to purchase from your tutor during your course.
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Two-day Keum Boo Workshop
Thursday 5 & Friday 6 December 2024
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2-DAY SHORT COURSE - Thursday 5 & Friday 6 December 2024: Keum Boo WORKSHOP
Learn the ancient Korean art of Keum Boo: the attaching of thin sheets of 24kt gold to fine silver. This workshop is ideal both for those who have experience of jewellery making and would like to extend their skills, and also for beginners making a simple piece of jewellery. A piece of fine silver and 24ct gold foil are included. You may wish to bring a supply of your own, particularly if you have a specific piece of jewellery in mind to make during the workshop. Small amounts of fine silver may be available to purchase at the studio. Alternatively, please order your fine silver sheet and gold foil beforehand from one of the bullion dealers. Please contact me in advance of the course if you need advice on quantities and suppliers.
This Keum Boo workshop is a great opportunity to learn this ancient art and to learn or extend your skills in a fun jewellery studio environment.
10:00 - 16:00 (2 consecutive days) - Thursday & Friday. £220
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Three-day Winter workshop
Monday 9 Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 December 2024
3-DAY SHORT COURSE - Monday 9 Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 December 2024: 3-DAY WINTER WORKSHOP
This workshop is for all levels. It is ideal both for those who have experience of jewellery making and would like to extend their skills and also for beginners setting out on their jewellery-making journey. You may wish to bring a supply of silver sheet and/or wire, particularly if you have specific pieces of jewellery in mind to make during the workshop. Small amounts of silver may be available to purchase at the studio. Alternatively, please order your metal beforehand from one of the bullion dealers. Please contact me in advance of the course if you need advice on quantities and suppliers.
This workshop is a great opportunity to focus on creating jewellery to your own designs and to learn or extend your skills in a fun jewellery studio environment.
10:00 - 16:00 (3 consecutive days) - Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday £220
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3-Day Granulation workshop
Thursday 10 Oct / Friday 11 Oct / Saturday 12 Oct 2024
3-DAY SHORT COURSE - Thursday 10 Oct / Friday 11 Oct / Saturday 12 Oct 2024; GRANULATION: LEARN/PRACTISE THIS ANCIENT SKILL
Granulation is an ancient decorative art which was practised by the Etruscans, lost for centuries, and then rediscovered. This short course is ideally for those who have previously attended a jewellery course and would now like to extend their skills to include granulation. The course is also suitable for beginners, as it assumes no previous experience. Please note that no solder is involved. This course will teach the art of attaching tiny silver or gold granules, just as it was done thousands of years ago.
A piece of Britannia silver sheet and Britannia silver wire are included. You may wish to bring a supply of your own, particularly if you have a specific piece of jewellery in mind to make during the workshop. Small amounts of Britannia silver may be available to purchase at the studio. Alternatively, please order your Britannia silver sheet beforehand from one of the bullion dealers. If you wish to work in gold, you will need to purchase 24ct gold sheet and wire before the course from one of the bullion dealers. Please contact me in advance of the course if you need advice on quantities and suppliers.
10:00 - 16:00 (3 consecutive days) - Thursday/Friday/Saturday. £320
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Granulation is an ancient decorative art which was practised by the Etruscans, lost for centuries, and then rediscovered. This short course is ideally for those who have previously attended a jewellery course and would now like to extend their skills to include granulation. The course is also suitable for beginners, as it assumes no previous experience. Please note that no solder is involved. This course will teach the art of attaching tiny silver or gold granules, just as it was done thousands of years ago.
A piece of Britannia silver sheet and Britannia silver wire are included. You may wish to bring a supply of your own, particularly if you have a specific piece of jewellery in mind to make during the workshop. Small amounts of Britannia silver may be available to purchase at the studio. Alternatively, please order your Britannia silver sheet beforehand from one of the bullion dealers. If you wish to work in gold, you will need to purchase 24ct gold sheet and wire before the course from one of the bullion dealers. Please contact me in advance of the course if you need advice on quantities and suppliers.
10:00 - 16:00 (3 consecutive days) - Thursday/Friday/Saturday. £320
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1 and 2 Day Workshops by arrangement
Wedding Ring Workshop
DATES AVAILABLE by arrangement - Contact me for details and to book
The course fee depends on your choice of metal: Gold (9ct or 18ct, yellow/white), Silver, Silver with 24ct gold (Keum Boo)
Please contact me to discuss options, or to arrange a visit to my studio to plan your special weekend - making wedding rings for one another, or for a daughter or son. This weekend workshop is fun and special. Design and make your own wedding rings with an experienced expert tutor. Tools provided and materials included. No experience needed as full guidance will be given.
DATES AVAILABLE by arrangement - Contact me for details and to book
The course fee depends on your choice of metal: Gold (9ct or 18ct, yellow/white), Silver, Silver with 24ct gold (Keum Boo)
Please contact me to discuss options, or to arrange a visit to my studio to plan your special weekend - making wedding rings for one another, or for a daughter or son. This weekend workshop is fun and special. Design and make your own wedding rings with an experienced expert tutor. Tools provided and materials included. No experience needed as full guidance will be given.
Group Bookings for parties and special occasions
DATES AVAILABLE by arrangement - Contact me for details and to book
Birthdays, Christmas, holidays, meet-ups, celebrations.
Book a fun jewellery making session for you and your friends or family (up to 6 people).
Make a silver ring, bangle, bracelet, pendant, chain necklace, or string and knot pearls. Take home a beautiful piece of jewellery. Tools provided and materials included. No experience needed as full guidance will be given.
DATES AVAILABLE by arrangement - Contact me for details and to book
Birthdays, Christmas, holidays, meet-ups, celebrations.
Book a fun jewellery making session for you and your friends or family (up to 6 people).
Make a silver ring, bangle, bracelet, pendant, chain necklace, or string and knot pearls. Take home a beautiful piece of jewellery. Tools provided and materials included. No experience needed as full guidance will be given.
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