Semesterboende i Balwest

If you enjoy wearing silver jewellery, making your own is a great way to experience the process of making your own special piece. You will learn the entire process of making a bangle with an optional charm. From measuring, cutting, soldering, texturing and shaping to the final stage of polishing. After that, add a charm that you will need to make from silver sheet and involves more hammers, filing and soldering. All in all, a great experience and it will give you an insight into the process I enjoy so much. I am happy to teach children from 8 years old but they must be supervised by yourself. Prices for children are set to make an anklet or bracelet, if you wish them to make a bangle (will require use of a naked flame, you will need to book an adult session). Please note Please ensure you have closed shoes with enclosed toes (a hot bit a silver between the toes makes me cringe), cloths to get dirty, jeans are ideal. Baggy, woolly tops are a hazard in the workshop. Hair is best tied back out the way, it's very easy to singe. I have spare aprons, eye and mouth protection. Also, I have had a few customers request to change what they would like to make on the day - I can often accommodate this but it normally takes much longer, for this I will have to charge extra on the day. Please ask for more details. 3 people = 3 hours, each extra person add half hour onto the time.

Set back from the harbour front within the Sloop Studios the print studio is a chance to get messy in a working makers space. From experiencing hands on carving to making your own print runs. Erin will be on hand to help you with your design and guide you how to make your own stamps or screens. Learn the basics to making a lino block to printing your own fabric samples. All materials are provided with pockets of print knowledge. Other things to note The studio is open to families, one to one workshops and parties. The studio is a very relaxed working studio. Private and public facilities close by. The studio can accommodate and cater to specifics. Please feel free to get in contact.

During the workshop experience you will learn traditional craftsmanship jewellery making skills and techniques in small groups in a relaxed atmosphere. You'll be welcomed into my home, where the sterling silver ring making workshop will take place. You will learn to size your finger, measure out silver, cut, file and shape the metal before moving on to soldering, texturing and polishing. Eco silver and use of tools are included in the price and your pieces of jewellery will go home with you. Although designed for beginners, all are welcome to come and get creative with silver. The workshop will last approximately 3 hours. If you can't find a day or time that fits in with your plans, just get in touch as I am happy to change the workshop calendar to suit you. Please note that I have a friendly dog. She will not be taking part in the workshop and will only be allowed in to greet you if you agree...however, if you have allergies this is something you need to consider.

BSUPA accredited Instructors, will coach you through your experience on this ready to ride lesson. The lesson is aimed to teach you all the fundamentals of paddle boarding, from different paddling positions to turning, and to give you the knowledge and skills to SUP safely, as well as having a lot of fun learning new balancing skills. Water safety and general weather conditions for paddleboarding are also taught on this lesson. On the day you will be required to fill in an industry standard liability form. Other things to note In the summer months the water temperature is high enough not to use a wetsuit, but it is always recommended to contact us prior to your lesson and we can advise on appropriate clothing. "Stand up paddle boarding is more than just a sport, its a way to see and explore our natural surroundings, a tool to travel and connect with nature, a state of mind, a lifestyle. It teaches us how to respect and appreciate our natural surroundings."

Introduction to clay, where does it come from and how does it feel. Hand-building techniques, use coils of clay to build a pot. Pottery as a process, history and modern methods. Ceramics and how clay becomes a cup, how does this simple cup come to be, how the potters' wheel can be used to create a cup. Using the potters' wheel, guided step-by-step to experience the process of throwing on the potters' wheel. Throwing yourself in at the deep-end, making a cup on your own. Cleaning the hands. Sharing experiences. Other things to note No prior experience needed, I will provide all the tools and equipment plus tea and coffee. The process is fun and engaging yet relaxing. Soon after, you will receive your cup in the post.