Author Archives: Vicky Forrester

Imogen Belfield and Kyle Hopkins at Flux Studios
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2011 review – a year at Flux

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There is much for me to be thankful for, everything to be pleased about…

And here, 3 years after its inception, is a shining example of Flux Studios at its best, achieving all its objectives:

Flux students are inspired to learn more and explore the possibilities of becoming professionals, and become members…

Graduates become members to develop collections and business skills to promote and sell their work….

Members are supported to explore their market through open studios and exhibitions…

Members are given opportunities to develop teaching skills…

Members are challenged to speak about their work through interactions with students…

Students are surrounded by a massive creative community…

Members support each other by sharing workshop skills, business skills and connections…

Members become successful and fly away to set up their own studio…

But always, I hope, they remain Fluxy at heart!

Medusa Collection by Vicky Forrester
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Medusa Collection by Vicky Forrester

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Reclaiming the power of the Snake Goddess, the Medusa collection combines leather and sterling silver into alluring coils that reflect the movement of the snake. Sharp points, hooks, rattling bone-like beads all combine to create edgy, powerful and seductive jewellery that can be worn in numerous ways on the body. These snaking coils can be twisted and manipulated to create unlimited sculptural and wearable forms that wrap around the hand, arm, neck, waist…all waiting to play with you.

Nick really pushed the techniques to produce all these rings!
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Testimonials – And here’s what they said about the Flux experience

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We are of course always pleased to have feedback to help us improve on the services we provide here. I’m pleased to say that people like what we do, and we had so many good comments that I have felt a need to share them! “Lovely place.. great lunch”

“I have enjoyed learning several new metalwork techniques that have given me lots of ideas for future projects – many thanks!”

I have learned various techniques, all of which were new to me”

“I learned lots of techniques.. this has whetted my apetite”

“Very informative… for a beginner I learned a lot!”

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Free and subsidised Jewellery Courses in South London

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More great Jewellery Courses at Flux Studios. We are once again offering our special weekend Jewellery courses from our well equipped South London Studios. Because of a subsidy from the local council these two day short courses and family workshops are now being sponsored for the year ahead. Our weekend courses offer great value at £80 / £40 for local residents, and weekday jewellery courses are free! Please visit the website for more details

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Roll Up! Free (and almost free) jewellery courses for Southwark

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Southwark Adult Learning Services are assisting us to run these jewellery courses for local residents, and the aim is to reach as wide an audience as possible.
Family workshops aim to get adults and children working creatively together, and are free to Southwark residents. They are great fun!

We also run weekend (2 day) workshops and weekday courses (3 days) for adults, focusing on a range of jewellery making techniques, and again thanks to the SALS support our courses for residents cost as little as £40 for 2 days, including lunch and materials – (pewter, copper and silver)

Star - Family workshops at Flux Studios
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Fab family workshop fun at Flux

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I’m endlessly surprised by how much is achieved by the participants – complete beginners, young and old – in such a short time, and by the range and quality of creativity that unfolds in those 3 hours…..Elsewhere, hammers and punches were used to make interesting textures, and beautiful patterns were pressed using the rolling mill. A particular favourite for me was Laura’s landscape.. she worked out a superb solution for a plinth.

Flux Open Studios at Vanguard Court, winter 2011
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Flux Studios Winter Sale at Vanguard Court

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Must be time for Vanguard Court Winter Open Studios! Jewellery / Ceramics / Wood / Painting / Textiles / Furniture /Silver / Jewellery

(Did I mention Jewellery? Only the best in town)

Join us for mulled wine and seasonal cheer 🙂 🙂 🙂

Private View: Thu 1 Dec 6 – 8.30pm
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 December 2011

Rings carved from wax and cast in silver
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Jewellery Courses at Flux – wax carving for casting

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Here’s a beautiful piece by Nic Webb, who quickly grasped the parameters of the material in hand to produce this highly original ring.

In response to popular demand we decided to run a similar course for intermediate jewellery students this term; there are still 1 or 2 places left so if you fancy joining get signed up here

This 12 week course starts 22 September. All other courses at Flux start 13/14 September. Check the prospectus for full details.

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New Courses at Flux – Enrol Now

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Our new Jewellery Prospects is out now..

Check out our extensive range of courses and workshops running in 2011 / 2012

Our usual 12 week day and evening courses are filling up fast, so if you fancy booking a place please do book your place online soon.

We have teamed up with Southwark Adult Learning Services again this year and if you live in or around the borough you can take advantage of some fantastic discounts on these special courses.

We are also pleased to present our free family workshops, running on selected Saturday afternoons