Jewellery Repair and Upcycle Class

Who doesn't have a stash of unworn and broken jewellery in their bottom drawer?

Empty your jewellery drawers girls. It is time to transform your broken inherited and pre-loved jewels to create wearable jewellery or simply just make a one-off statement piece at our new studio in the iconic Flour Mill in Summer Hill! Located moments from light rail stop Lewisham West and a 7 min walk from Summer Hill station. Easy access to the M4 and a variety of small bars and restaurants are right on our doorstep.

Thrift, revamping, reclaiming and recycling have become synonymous with craft in recent years. Reacting against the technological advances of the 21st century, ostentation is fading and bigger issues: sustainability, climate change, global poverty and ethical trading are becoming important.

Give old jewellery a fresh lease of life and bring a vintage charm to your designs through an inspired use of beads and charms.

Bring your own broken treasures and create something wearable. You will also receive valuable tips in cleaning and preserving your jewellery.

During the two-hour class, you will learn:

• How to make simple repairs to jewellery
• Loads of finishing touches and professional tips
• How to string beads on wire and finish off with a clasp
• How to convert clip ons to studs
• How to make a necklace or bracelet longer.
• How to glue stones.
• How to link charms and chain (linking is a technique used to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets and chokers)

• Convert clip-on earrings to pierced or vice versa
• Restring a broken strand of beads (or some collected ones) on a strong flex stainless steel wire
• Glue loose or missing diamantes, brooch bars etc.
• Add an extension chain for extra length in a short choker
• Change ear fittings to sterling silver or surgical steel if you have sensitive ears

• New skills and new jewels!
• Knowledge of sustainable style.
• Tools supplied to use on the day.
• A sumptuous afternoon tea.

• Empty your jewellery box and bring along ALL your broken jewellery or things you want to recreate to make wearable again (note: not all jewellery may be repaired on the day).
• Your enthusiasm!
• Glasses if you wear them.
• Notebook if you want to take additional notes.

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum or Xmas gift.

Christine Smalley is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines.

See additional precautions taken   

I disinfectant all the tables and chairs before and after each class and have available for class participants hand sanitiser pumps in the kitchen, bathrooms, and workshop space.

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