Everybody needs a hobby, a thing. I dabble in jewellery making. I did a couple of night classes a few years back and made all the jewellery for me, my mum and my bridesmaids for my wedding. I also made my husband's wedding ring.
But then I had a baby, I still do the odd bit. I put future projects on my Pinterest. I never do them. I have no real interest in selling things, I just like "faffing about" as one friend put it! Sometimes I might make something as a gift or to go with an outfit, but I am never really happy with the quality of my pieces. I have loads of ideas but I needed to practice more to get to the standard I want to be.
Then I had another baby and though I wanted to, going to more classes was going to be difficult. So for my birthday my husband gave me some money towards a distance learning jewellery making course. Every month for six months, whilst I am on maternity leave, I will get a different project to make through the post.
I will post the results of my endeavours here every month along with any other crafty stuff I am inspired to make or do. I appreciate feedback but I am a delicate little flower so be nice!
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The lady who taught my night classes with can be found at Pink Butterfly. She is an excellent teacher and still teaches in a private studio for an excellent price. I own one of her jewellery pieces, she makes some lovely, lovely stuff.
The course I am following is the Cooksons Gold distance learning - Let's Make Jewellery. I may still attend some of their day courses if I can later on in the year.
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