THE EXPERIENCEÂ DAY
Are you a small party, group or team looking to spend a day having fun, building some team memory's and to have something to laugh and chat about in days to come? Â
This might be just for you!
The team building day is for up to 10 people, to come to the workshop and to see who can create the best piece by the end of the day.Â
You have exclusive use of the workshop for your team for the whole day 9am- 5pm (or longer if needed). Two dedicated teachers at your disposal. All the tools and materials you need and as much tea, coffee and snacks as you like!
HOW IT WORKS
The day is organised in several parts.
-We start off with the usual heath and safety speech and introduction to the workshop tools, layout and your pieces of silver. All over a cup of tea or coffee of course!
-You are given two discs of silver of different sizes, one piece of silver square wire and a chain or cord of your choice.
-After this we show you several ways you use these pieces of silver, techniques you can use, ways to form your silver into various designs. With plenty of examples of what you can create for inspiration.
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DESIGN TIME
You now have time to design you desired piece!
Think carefully about how you like your piece of jewellery to look, how it will fit together, what finish you like and how you can use the techniques you've been shown. Are you going to make a pendant, bracelet or ring and pendant set?
Be mindful of the time though, every minute designing if eating into your making time!
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This is where the competition begins!!!
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Your design and finished pieces are judged on techniques used, quality of finish and inventiveness of the design!
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Lunch
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At this point you might have gotten a bit hungry, all this learning can build up an appetite!
Lunch time is up to you, I can arrange for sandwiches to be brought in or there are a great many great cafes in the high street just down the road! We highly recommend The Happy Cactus Cafe who are happy to book in large tables with notice, just let me know what you would like to do! Take an hour or so for lunch then come back ready to crack on.
GET MAKING!
On your return from lunch its time to start making!
The workshop is specially arranged to allow people to be working in situe. This is where there is lots of great team building opportunities!
-The central work bench is set for 6 places, you'll pick a team member to share with encouraging working together and giving you the opportunity to encourage each other along the way.
-Around the room are more work spaces each one set up for each technique. Soldering, Hammering, polishing and so on. This is really where it becomes a hive of activity like the old fashioned jewellery quarter workshops!
-Lots of moving around gives you the opportunity to look out for each other, being aware of your colleagues and the chance to observe each other at work.
-Your teachers can now advise and teach in smaller groups and one to one at each station as when you need it. Of course you can always help each other.
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"You teach best what you most need to learn" Richard Bach
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Put you new skills to good use and create something truly unique!
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COMPETITION TIME!
It's time to judge who's a budding jeweller and who's more of just an ideas guy!
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Your teachers will judge your work on:
-Amount of techniques used
-Inventiveness of design
-Effective use of materials
-Level of ability
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Celebrate with a glass of bubbly at the end or a non alcoholic option and your day is complete!
Take home your pieces to show off in the office and to your friends and family along with your sense of achievement and pride in what you have created!
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ANY OTHER NOTES!
Here's a few FAQ's
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-Dates are flexible and this is booked as required so there's no specific dates lined up. I'll do my very best to work to what suits you.
-Prices are subject to how many people are participating and how many teachers are required. Groups of under 6 people starts at £90 per Person. Groups of over 6 people requires two teachers and is £100 per person.
-Lunch is not included in the price, this can be discussed as an optional extra.
Please contact me for a quote for you size of group and requirements.
-This is a practical all day session so wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
-Aprons are provided but clothes may still get polish or dust on them.
-Footwear must be sensible and closed in ie. trainers, boots or pumps, no sandals.
-Please have any long hair tied up.
If you are planning to go out on the town afterwards you are welcome to change clothing at the workshop.
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-Alcohol must not be consumed before or during the day. You will be using flame torches during the afternoon for soldering, hammers and other power tools so this applies to lunch time as well. You can have celebratory drink at the end.
Anyone who does consume alcohol will not be able to partake in the class for the safety of others.
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-Finally, this is meant to be a fun and stress free day for you to enjoy. If you are feeling nervous in anyway please know that is completely normal!
If there is anything which is making you too uncomfortable just let us know and we can do that part for you rather than limit your design. There's no judgement when it comes to that!
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If you think this is just what your team needs with please get in touch with Nikki either via messenger, email or phone for more details.
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Thecourtyardworkshop@gmail.com 07935079012