This Comprehensive 10-week course will help you become confident with all the most useful wire-work techniques. It is suitable for complete beginners to wirework or those who have some experience but would like to perfect the techniques, or perhaps you would like to have a lovely morning each week creating some gorgeous jewellery designs.

Each technique is taught through creating pieces of jewellery, some weeks you will work on two or three projects within the session.

Signing up for the 10-week course will save you £50 on purchasing the individual week workshops, if for any reason you can't attend a session you will be sent the recording of the workshop so that you don't miss out (this option is only available to those who buy the course)

Once purchase you will receive an automatic download of all 10 workshop information sheets, these will include all the details of times, dates, materials and links to access the workshop.

Confirmation e-mails and all downloads will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your payment method unless you request otherwise.

Week 1: Spirals

Week 2: Loops, hoops and briolette wraps

Week 3: Coiling, making cones and creating Jumprings

Week 4: Wire weaving part 1

Week 5: Wire weaving part 2

Week 6: Tiara twisting

Week 7: Uniform loops and hoops

Week 8: Freeform wire and achieving symmetry

Week9: Consistent chain links and connectors

Week 10: Cabochon setting and bail making

If you would like to view each week in more detail before you purchase the course then take a look at the individual workshops under the workshops tab on www.gemmacrow.com

Learn How to create this ancient and versatile rope made with wire.

You will discover;

·       how to create the rope in a variety of sizes

·       how to keep even tension in your work

·       how to add wire

·       How to create your own viking knit tools

·       How to create wire end caps to secure and neaten your rope ends.

Materials you will need

·       0.4mm wire

·       0.6mm wire

·       1mm wire

·       A selection of beads for embellishment if desired

Tools you will need

·       Round nose, flat/chain nose pliers, wire cutting pliers

·       A lazy Daisy / viking knit tool or a cylindrical object such as a pen or pencil (bic biro pens are ideal)

·       A draw plate (not absolutely essential but very useful)

·       A soft polishing cloth or piece of soft felt

This week we explore the ancient technique of Viking knit a little further and discover how to use the method to bezel around a cabochon.

You will learn how to:

·       Create a supporting framework for your Viking knit

·       Create evenly spaced starting stitches

·       Achieve the right tension in order to securely and centrally hold your cabochon

·       Create a simple bail or connection points for your cabochon

Materials you will need:

·       0.8 or 1mm wire

·       0.4mm wire

·       2 Cabochons – I recommend ovals or rounds and no smaller than 35mm diameter/width/height.

·       Beads and finding to finish your pieces.

Tools you will need

·       Round Nose Pliers

·       Chain nose pliers

·       Wire cutting pliers

In this workshop we will look at how to add extra interest to your beaded designs by creating wire frames, surrounds, cages and caps. 

Will cover several techniques that can be used in simple threading designs, as connectors in rosary link designs, bracelet centres, earrings and pendants. The list is endless as you discover another skill to take your jewellery designs to a whole new level.

Materials List

·       0.6mm wire

·       0.8mm wire

·       1mm wire

·       Variety of gemstone beads 8-14mm ideally a mixture of sizes and shapes to experiment with

·       Findings, stringing material etc to finish your pieces

Tools List

·       Basic tool kit comprising of flat/snipe/chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters

·       6 step bail making pliers or a variety of mandrel sizes

·       Steel block and jewellers/ ballpein hammer

Take the technique of Macramé to a whole new level by learning how to use wire rather than thread.

You will be astonished at the amazing results and infinite ways in which you can use this technique in your jewellery making.

In this workshop you will master the macramé technique, experiment with a variety of gauges of wire, use multiple working strands for different effects and create a bangle and a pair of hoop earrings, complete with creole style ear wires.

Materials you will need:

·      0.4mm wire

·      0.6mm wire

·      0.8mm wire

·      A selection of gems stones (approx. 3mm for earrings and 8mm for bangle)

·      Findings for finishing and embellishing.

Tools you will need

·      Macramé board or similar tool to hold your threads while you work ( a clipboard or table vice will be fine too)

·      Basic tool kit comprising of round nose, flat/chain nose pliers and wire cutters

Taking wire Macrame to exciting new levels, these techniques will transform your designs and give you so many new ideas of how to create those intricate details without spending hours weaving and problem-solving!

Truly an indispensable set of skills to learn for any wire worker.

In this workshop, you will learn how to use multiple wires to create various effects and motifs, from pendants to cuff bangles, chandelier earrings to beautiful finger rings.

Materials you will need:

·      0.4mm wire

·      0.6mm wire

·      0.8mm wire

·      A selection of beads and gems (6-10mm for main components and 2-4mm for extra embellishment if wanted) SHOP HERE

·      Findings for finishing

Tools and equipment you will need:

·      Macramé board or vice or bulldog clipboard

·      Basic tool kit comprising of round nose, flat/chain nose pliers and wire cutting pliers.

This wonderful technique is perfect for creating strong and striking jewellery. 

The finished braids or plaits can be used on their own or as bases to work onto. On this workshop you will learn how to create perfectly uniformed multi strand plaits and braids, discover how to use them as bases for cuffs, collars, tiaras and how to use sections to create interesting pendants and connectors. We will also explore the various ways in which you can neatly finish your plaits and braids

Materials you will need:

·      1mm aluminium wire (I highly recommend using aluminium for larger pieces such as collars and cuffs and for mastering the technique of braiding) you will need approximately 10 metres .

·      0.6mm wire

·      0.8mm wire

·      Gemstones for embellishment and decoration

·      Head pins and findings for finishing designs

Tools and equipment you will need

·      A table vice or clamp device

·      Masking tape

·      Basic tool kit comprising of, flat/chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters

·      Acrylic/nylon hammer or rawhide hammer or at a minimum nylon jaw pliers.

Prong settings are such a useful and beautiful way to set gemstones and cabochons, they are safe, secure and prevent obscuring the beauty of the gem you are setting. Such simplicity in a setting means that more precision is needed, this workshop will help you achieve that precision and help you with strategies to achieve the perfect prongs for your gems, whether creating a ring, pendant, or connector.

This workshop will cover creating single prongs, double prongs, how to space prongs and how to navigate different shape gemstones. We will use these techniques to create a ring, complete with a woven shank and a simple cabochon pendant.

Materials you will need:

·      0.4mm wire

·      0.8mm wire

·      1mm wire

·      Selection of cabochons suitable for rings and pendants (any shape)

Tools you will need:

·      Basic tool kit comprising of; flat/chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters

·      Ring Mandrel or similar

·      Ruler

·      Paper and pencil

·      Blue tack or similar (useful not essential)

Whether you are hammering for function or texture, getting to grips with how to hammer your work is an essential skill for jewellery making.

In this workshop, I will show you how to work harden your wire so that it holds its shape and strengthens your designs. I will also so show you how to flare and taper your wire to create brooch pins, headpins and also how to hammer for texture and extra decoration.

You will create a host of jewellery and findings, including headpins, S-hooks, brooch pins and simple wrap around rings.

Materials you will need:

(wires would be best in bare copper or sterling silver if you prefer)

·      0.6mm wire (not essential)

·      0.8mm wire

·      1mm wire

·      1.5mm wire

·      Gems/beads to embellish if desired.

Tools you will need:

·      Ball pein hammer (a flat end and a ball end)

·      Texture hammers (not essential)

·      Steel block

·      Basic tool kit comprising of, flat/chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters

·      Ring mandrel

·      Wire mandrels or 6 step bail making pliers

·      Needle files

This workshop takes wire weaving one step further to create beautiful flowing designs that require no embellishment.

In this workshop, we will build on the basic wire weaving techniques and learn how to effectively split, add and remove wires to achieve beautiful fluidity and movement. Organic in its nature this technique will allow you to create completely unique patterns and designs every single time.

Materials you will need:

(Mixing or contrasting wire colours works well in this technique)

·      0.4mm wire

·      0.8mm wire

·      Findings to finish design

Tools you will need:

·      Basic tool kit comprising of, round nose pliers, flat/chain nose pliers, wire cutters

·      Nylon jaw pliers (not essential)

Join Gemma Crow and Laura Binding for this exciting instalment of our Ink & Doodle workshop series.

We have worked together to develop new techniques that enable us to get striking stained glass effects using shrink plastic and alcohol inks.

Combining our joint artistic and jewellery making skills to bring you several projects that will evolve throughout the day, including - earrings, pendants, rings, charms.

We will also share techniques of how to finish and protect your pieces and give you many examples of how you can progress from this workshop.

Skill Level - Beginner

Duration - 1 Day (split into two halves 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon)

Date & Time -

Location - Online Zoom workshop

(Recording of the workshop will be available after the event)

It is important that you have a well-ventilated area to work in

Materials Needed

• Clear shrink Plastic (Ideally A4)
• Alcohol Inks
• fine black alcohol ink marker (sharpie or similar)
• Isopropyl 90%
• Copper tape/ aluminium tape
• Jumprings and jewellery findings of your choice
• 0.8mm wire
• Beads for embellishment if desired
• Clear acrylic spray varnish (optional)

Tools and equipment needed

• kitchen towel
• a cool air blower, can be a hand puffer, electric blower or even a straw will work if these can't be obtained
• scissors
• basic tool kit comprising round nose and chain nose pliers and wire cutters
• ruler
• pencil
• Fine paintbrush
• pipette
• a heatproof surface
• heat gun, embossing gun or standard oven to shrink your plastic