The courses I attended, on pewter casting, on making a ring and on creating a piece of jewellery where we domed copper to make a pierced bead were wonderful. What I enjoyed was the easy sociable atmosphere and workshop space in a lovely calm cul de sac, combined with the precision of the work itself. The camaraderie was great, and because there are so many jewellers who come in to rent workshop space, there are loads of opportunities to see really interesting and often extraordinary work, and ask questions of the makers. I liked the small (expanding) but perfect library and how open you are to the ideas, often quite incoherent, of ambitious beginners! I am also impressed by how regularly you offer free courses to Southwark residents, which shows a genuine commitment to your local communities. Having been to one course, it would never had occurred to me to go anywhere else, as the atmosphere and ethos of the workshops so chime with mine! Thanks, Vicky!
Helen Turner Student 2009- 2012
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