I have been making jewellery at Flux Jewellery School since April 2013. Having studied abroad for a couple of years , on my return to London just over a year ago , I was very keen to continue making and learning And examine the possibilities of selling . Unfortunately my search was waylaid by the need for treatment for breast cancer .So, several months later, feeling vulnerable and out of practise, it was important for me to find the right venue. There are many places that offer jewellery courses in London and it was hard to sift through what was on offer : many try to seduce with technicolor websites, short courses for inflated fees, flashy advertising and arrogant and misleading quotes . At the end of the day these places just seem to offer expensive occupational therapy for bored housewives.
Then I came across Flux Jewellery School. It sounded less flash , more serious yet more relaxed and a lot more professional than a lot of the other places .
I spoke to the owner and course director Vicky Forrester who was welcoming but not pushy and suggested I come for a free trial session .
What I didn’t anticipate was finding not just a studio to meet my practical and creative needs but more , much more, all of which has helped me find strength and purpose .Vicky is an incredibly talented and successful jeweller and yet is always open about sharing her techniques . Having the opportunity to work alongside professional jewellers is not only instructive but inspiring . The individual attention, respect and support is so encouraging and the atmosphere so relaxed that I can spend an entire day there and not spare one thought for the daily worries of the outside world.
I am loath to lavish too much praise because one the many charms of Flux is that it is not huge and the groups are small . Flux is a very special place with a lot of equipment and a lot of integrity.
Juliette Mole Student since 2013
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