Teaching and Courses
Intro
Introduction
Working from my studio in North West London, I offer a range of introduction and advanced classes using either metal clay (PMC and Art Clay Silver) polymer clay (Fimo and Sculpey-Premo) or both together.
These are available as ‘One to One’ sessions or as small groups (up to 3 people) and are booked on a ‘best suitable date for all' basis . One to One classes are the fastest and most flexible way to learn and progress. They focus on helping you to discover and fulfil your own individual creative needs, personal interests and aspirations. At your own speed.
Stone setting into metal clay
Polymer and metal clay combo
Intro to metal clay
Beautiful Beads
Testimonials
Bespoke classes
Rings, rings and more rings
Gift vouchers
Metal clayintro
Introduction to Metal clay- 1 day
Covers all the techniques you need to get started and continue producing beautiful work at home
This beginners class is for anyone who is new to working with metal clay and would like to spend an exciting day experimenting and learning new techniques.
Techniques covered in this class include:
- Rolling out the clay to a consistent thickness
- Texturing and cutting out shapes
- Sanding, polishing and drilling
- Torch firing and basics
- Basic stone setting
- Adding multiple layers of clay
and much more.
Costs and what's included
The class includes 20 grams of metal clay ( eg. enougth to make a pendant and pair of earrings) handout out notes, use of all tools and other materials an a lovely lovely lunch! We start at 10.30 til approx 4.30.
One to one £175.00
2-3 people £155 per person
Poly intro
Introduction to polymer clay- 1 or 2 days
Polymer clay is a fantastic material and perfectly affordable for the current economic climate.
It is more commonly know as Fimo or Sculpey. In this class we will cover all the basics of working with polymer clay to make beads and finished pieces of jewellery.
Topics and area covered include:
- Conditioning the clay
- Different types of millifirori cane work using balck and white and colour
- Forming different bead shapes , round, bicones, swirls, tube, heats and teardrops
- Making blends and mixing colours
-Surface designs- image transfers, using giding waxes, gold leaf, metallic powders etc
- Using specialist tools and resources
- Baking
- Sanding and Buffing
Working with polymer clay at home after the class, is simple and easy as there are not many tools or resources needed to continue experimenting and creating beautiful work.
Costs and what's included:
One to one £165 or 2 day £330
2-3 people £145 or 2 day £290
The class includes all polymer clay, handout out notes, use of all tools and other materials and a lovely lovely lunch! We start at 10.30 til approx 4.30.
Combo met and pol
Metal clay and polymer clay combo (2 days)
Combine the two to produce truly original results (my personal favourite) Polymer clay is a fantastic and economical way to include colour into your silver jewellery. We look at several ways to create bezel settings using metal clay and them explore a range of different polymer clay inlays from image transfer to textures, and millefiori cane work. A fun and challenging opportunity to put your own creative stamp on your jewellery.
Costs and what's included
The class includes 20 grams of metal clay, polymer clay, handout out notes, use of all tools and other materials and a lovely lovely lunch! We start at 10.30 till approx 4.30.
One to one £250.00
2-3 people £210 per person
fireable stone
Stone setting into metal clay
Stones add a great sparkle and shine your metal clay creations. We explore which are the best stones to use, how to make paste and syringe bezels as well as using fine silver wire to create tabs and prongs.
Costs and what's included
The class includes 20 grams of metal clay, fire in place stones eg. enough to make a pendant and pair of earrings, handout out notes, use of all tools and other materials and a lovely lovely lunch! We start at 10.30 till approx 4.30.
One to one £175.00
2-3 people £155 per person
silver beads
Beautiful beads
We cover lots of different ideas for making beads from hand modelled small spacer beads, tube and lentil shapes to different kinds of armatures used for making larger hollow form beads. These are a beautiful addition to your polymer or glass beaded jewellery
Costs and what's included
The class includes 20 grams of metal clay eg. enough to make a good range of different types of beads, handout out notes, use of all tools and other materials and a lovely lovely lunch! We start at 10.30 till approx 4.30.
One to one £175.00
2-3 people £155 per person
Lord of the rings
Lord ( or Lady) of the Rings
We look at design and sizing taking the shrinkage factor into account and consider the various ways on making a ring on a ring mandrel and a wrap around ring using textures, and fire in place stones.
Costs and what's included
The class includes 20 grams of metal clay ( eg. enough to make 2 kinds of rings) handout out notes, use of all tools and other materials and a lovely lovely lunch! We start at 10.30 till approx 4.30.
One to one £175.00
2-3 people £155 per person
Lord of rings
Bespoke Classes
Bespoke class, let's talk and design a day specially for you and your friends.
One to One jewellery making workshops make a special and unique gift- why not give your loved one an experience they will never forget. Purchase a special gift certificate for a one to one or for a small group workshop.
To find out more information about prices and information on the classes offered please contact me using the button below
Testimonial
Testimonials.. what they say......
NEW: Comments from July 'Intro to polymer clay' course at City LitExceptionally well planned, clear detailed instructions that consolidate and expand on the oral instructions.Laid back, supportive and inspirationalThe teaching is informal, friendly and very encouraging, this is the second course I have taken with Debbie as I enjoy her style very much,An excellent start and overview to the possibilities of polymer clayVery informative/allows you to think and create your own ideasExcellent demonstrations and enthusiasmGreat and very inspiring teaching.NEW: Comments from May 'Intro to metal clay' course at City LitVery good, clear stages to follow, continuous support, good inspirational materialOutstanding, everything we needed and ideas for those who wanted to try other thingsThe teaching was at the right level for the experience of the class and was fun. The teacher was always approachable and helpfulExcellent, clear, easy to understand, friendly and informativeDebbie explained everything very clearly and consistently-excellent teacherVery clear, tutor allowed lots of questions to be asked.Debbie was very helpful and not only taught the class but helped everyone individually.TeresaI booked a day with Debbie and learned so much in that time about a variety of subjects including: PMC, polymer clay, making rings, and a variety of other topics, such as doll-making! (don't laugh, it's contagious!)NickiDebbie is very down to earth and her 1:1 workshops are absolutely marvellous.I finished the day with a range of completed objet d'art which I am really pleased with. I highly recommend booking a group tuition or 1:1 with Debbie." Michael BryantThe workshop was an excellent introduction to the properties of Precious Metal Clay and the amazing techniques that can be employed. It was a thorough course with excellent explanations, guidelines and handouts. Debbie is a generous teacher, sharing her experience and expertise. I highly recommend this course to anyone hoping to branch out into the world of metal clay. Jude SmitI attended one of Debbie’s workshops, and found that it totally transformed the way I worked with polymer clay. I learned so many new techniques, and I have been able to use some of them with the young people that I work with.Thanks DebbieCarol BlackburnThoroughly enjoyed your excellent 'one to one' class on metal clay yesterday. It was a great introduction to the material and its many possibilities. I appreciated the professional approach to your teaching which was very clear and the handout notes will be a helpful reminder. The lunch you provided was a delicious break in a day of learning and I was proud to travel home wearing the pair of earrings I had made.Amanda BaptisteSo now I'm ready to get started. Thank you, Debbie. From Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery weekend working with metal clay and polymer clayVery approachable,relaxed but enthusiastic. MariaClear, generous teacher with knowledge, fun- it was great. MelanieFantastic fun and very enjoyable- I’m hooked, thanks Debbie- I think! JuliaA great way to spend a weekend- I would recommend it to anyone. A great stress buster. DesShe was wonderfully helpful and encouraging. AngelaI’ve never learnt so much in such a short time. ErinVery helpful and willing to be flexible. WizzySuzanne BourneHi - just a few words to sum up my day at Debbie's. I spent the day learning about and with practical experience of using silver metal clay. The one to one lesson is great, I had looked forward to this immensely and it was certainly no disappointment. Debbie has a vast knowledge of this subject and teaches in a clear and enjoyable way whilst providing you with helpful notes to refer to. Lunch - delicious - back to work to complete my silver necklace and earrings of which I am very proud. Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge with me, I can't wait to do the polymer clay course next - it's addictive - Regards - Suzanne
