Gemmology and a tension set ring- all in a day’s work
The magic of the tension set ring The first of our gemmilicious workshops got...
Review
Camberwell-Creative…Wyndham and Comber residents discover hidden talents with Flux Jewellery School
Through his TRA Peter successfully applied for grants that are made available to run social events for residents. If you are involved in your local TRA and would like to know more about partnering with us please get in touch
Take a look at Zoneone Arts
As well as providing a sumptuous visual experience of the creative arts, this website captures the vibrance of the people behind the works, exposing their thoughts and motivations, and a snapshot of their inner workings.
Flux Family workshop fun making jewellery
Getting Creative – Flux Family Workshop fun We ran 2 family workshops this Autumn;...
The beauty of emeralds
Much as we love them, emeralds are tricky stones to work with. Emeralds have a notoriously brittle nature that makes them prone to chipping. So when it comes to designing jewellery to display their beauty, supporting the stone effectively is always the major consideration.
Imogen Belfield, Trendsetter – and Hot100!
Professional Jeweller announces Imogen Belfield as 2014 Trendsetters ...
Casting silver with stone and gem inclusions
When casting silver into a delft clay mould you have to be open to all manner of success; opening the mould is always a breath-holding moment!
There wasn’t much time for taking photos this week – but the Tuesday highlight goes to Lynn, who successfully cast a silver ring with a quartz inclusion
P is for… Precious! UK’s hallmark letter for 2014
The letter element that is included in our traditional UK hallmark tells you the year in which a piece of precious jewellery was made and submitted for assay. Each year this letter changes; we progress through the alphabet year on year (omitting the letter j) – with a change in font and/or the stamp shape at the end of the 23 year cycle. Thus 2014 is distinguishable from the hallmark of 1989 by the letter being in lower case as well as by the sharp modernity of the font.
Best things to do in London – Kazoova
Did you know that you can forage for fungi, and enjoy the feast of your labours, right here on your doorstep? Or that you can learn to fly fish in beautiful countryside, without leaving our city? Would you like to make your very own high heels, or would you rather play Zombies over the weekend? Have you ever tried etching?
With their accent on quirkiness and quality of experience, this community marketplace stands out as more than just a listings site. Here you are guaranteed to find the very best events, carefully hand selected by the discerning Kazoova team. Connecting audience with passionate activity organisers, Kazoova has created a shared space to the switched on London community .
Jewellery Links to recommended suppliers in the UK
Students at Flux frequently ask us about jewellery suppliers and services that we can recommend, so we’ve just added this great links page to our Flux website that let’s you in on all our favourite suppliers and service providers to the jewellery trade.
2011 review – a year at Flux
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!
ACJ reviews Elemental Jewellery
“Vicky Forrester has succeeded in producing a book that is both technically rich and warmly accessible” says Melanie Pike..” if your introduction to jewellery has been of a mostly practical nature then Elemental Jewellery will be an invaluable companion in supporting the development of your own unique creative voice”
Instant attraction and magnetic charm at Flux!
Our theme for the term on Tuesdays is on the use of magnets for clasps in jewellery, and as it is our firm belief that play holds the key to true innovation, today we played like kiddies in a toyshop!
Drawing from the deep recesses half-remembered facts on the laws of magnetic attraction – along with some cautions for pacemakers and credit cards – students were sent on a hunt to find the most unusual magnetic objects..
How to keep your job when redundancies loom
Taking an evening course in the arts or crafts can bring immense personal fulfilment, also enhancing your skills in communicating ideas, problem solving, mental focus, and dexterity.
Jadeite shares top spot as one of most expensive gemstones
But for me none of these gems has the allure of Alexandrite, a spectacular stone that has the ability to change colour depending on lighting conditions. Blue-green in natural daylight, this remarkable gem turns pink-purple in incandescent light. It’s a magical night and day stone, truly a gem for the romantic heart.
So if you are looking for a gift that speaks romance and adventure, look for Alexandrite, choice of the tzars!
Testimonials – And here’s what they said about the Flux experience
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!”
Flux Studios Winter Sale at Vanguard Court
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
New Accolade for Imogen Belfield
Wooohooo!!!
Here at Flux Studios we are very proud of Imogen, who has just been announced as the winner of this year’s Bright Young Gem award at the IJL (international jewellery London)
Jewellery Courses at Flux – wax carving for casting
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.
Great blog about Flux Studios
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Thursday, June 9, 2011 London Jewellery Week: My Day part one. Jewel East. Yesterday...
Did you miss us? Take a tour now!
Artists on show include: Stanza, Sara Mark, Caroline Cary, Nic Webb, Kim Thornton, Annie Turner, Giuseppina Esposito, Victoria Ahrens, Judi Stark, Tatiana Orloff, Grant Aston, Merete Ramussen, Carina Ciscato, Chris Keenan
Flux at the Dulwich Picture Gallery
Flux studios is pleased to be back for the 2010 Christmas bazaar at the...
Hotcourses blow cold
And while I’m on it… here is another bit of misinformation from Hotcourses (yes,...