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This week on the podcast, host Kim Thomson talks with Charlotte Smith. Char is a trained HGV mechanic, welding tutor and jeweller. She is passionate about foraging metals, giving new life to discarded items. Char is on a mission to help stop women from being intimidated by tools and to promote safe tool use and confidence.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Elsa Tierney, an award-winning jeweller and goldsmith based in the UK. Elsa, who also has a background in sculpture and art, shares her journey into jewellery making, which began in childhood with crafting hair braids and bangles. Her passion led her to study textiles and fine art, eventually focusing on jewellery. She discusses her book, "Art of Wax," and recounts her career challenges, including overcoming epilepsy and finding affordable studio space.
Now, as a successful jeweller, she continues to innovate and educate, offering classes and maintaining an inclusive studio environment. Her story underscores the importance of resilience and the value of creating supportive spaces within the creative industry.
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The deadline to sign up for a Jewellery Diploma course with Jewellers Academy is fast approaching. You have until midnight on Friday 7th June to get yourself on the list. In this week's podcast, Jessica Rose is talking with Community Manager Anna Campbell all about the ten reasons to join a Diploma this year. If you've been on the fence about it do have a listen so you can decide whether one of the four Diploma courses is right for you.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sara Arnold, a student in the inaugural year of the diploma in silver metal clay. Sara shares her journey into jewellery making, which began when she repaired a beaded necklace from Egypt. Her passion grew, leading her to explore silversmithing and eventually discover metal clay during the lockdown. She expresses her enthusiasm for the diploma, highlighting the new techniques and challenges she faced, which significantly improved her craftsmanship.
Sara details her positive experiences with the diploma, mentioning how it provided her with essential tools and techniques she wasn't previously aware of, enhancing her jewellery making skills. She also values the camaraderie with fellow students and the insights gained from expert mentors on the silver metal clay diploma.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Kelly Twigg, a jeweller known for her sea glass jewellery and active presence on Instagram. Kelly discusses her journey from a Navy career to becoming a self-employed jewellery maker. Kelly's Instagram success, boasting over 30,000 followers, is attributed to her authentic and engaging approach, sharing not just her work but also personal aspects of her life, which resonates with her audience. She emphasizes the value of community and genuine connections over merely using Instagram as a marketing tool. Kelly has enrolled on the Diploma in Silver Jewellery starting in September 2024. She talks about why she make this choice, despite being an established jeweller, so she can practice and hone her skills.
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In this bonus podcast episode, Jess interviews Alexandra, an Advanced Diploma graduate and jeweller who runs her own business called Von W Jewellery. Alexandra specializes in creating fine jewellery pieces using gold and diamonds, employing an experimental technique of melting diamonds into gold. She shares her journey, starting from her early experiences in silversmithing and her advanced studies on the Jewellers Academy Diploma courses, which equipped her with the skills to work with precious materials.
Alexandra also talks about her passion for gold and how she alloys her own metals to control the colour and properties of her jewellery. Alexandra is passionate about experimenting with materials and techniques to push the boundaries of traditional jewellery design, ensuring her pieces really resonate with her customers.
Alexandra is an alumni from our Advanced Jewellery Diploma. Find out more about our Jewellery Diploma courses
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sima Vaziry, a talented metal clay jeweller whose work has been sold through the British Museum for over a decade, and who is the final jeweller to appear in the Handmade Jewellers series. The discussion focuses on how Sima uses her craft to support various charities, highlighting her involvement with Afghan Aid and other initiatives.
She shares how her journey began with creating pieces for charity events, which led to significant opportunities, including collaborations with the British Museum and other high-profile organizations. Sima elaborates on her work with artisans in conflict regions through Turquoise Mountain, a charity supported by King Charles, aimed at preserving traditional crafts. She describes her efforts to teach artisans new techniques and help them adapt their materials to international standards, thus enabling them to sustain their livelihoods.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Iain Sainsbury, who is the featured jeweller in the fourth episode of the Handmade Jewellers series and who recently got accepted to showcase his work at Goldsmith North, a prestigious fair for jewellers. Ian shares his journey of applying to the fair, highlighting the challenges and decisions involved. He emphasizes the importance of having a platform where people can physically engage with his jewellery, which led him to apply to Goldsmith North. Iain describes the application process, which includes submitting a form, providing photographs of his work, and crafting an artist statement. He stresses the significance of high-quality images in presenting his collection effectively. Additionally, Iain discusses the mental hurdles of vulnerability and perfectionism that come with putting oneself out there as an artist, reflecting on his own experiences and growth in the process.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Ange B, a jeweller who makes architectural style jewellery and who features in the third episode of Handmade Jewellers. Ange discusses her journey into working with gold in her jewellery business and explains how she transitioned from working mainly in silver to incorporating gold into her designs. Initially hesitant due to ethical concerns about gold plating, Ange eventually began using recycled gold, starting with a collection featuring mixed metals and gradually adding more gold pieces to her existing collections.
She describes her experiences working with 9 and 14-carat gold, emphasizing the learning curve and the importance of maintaining her ethical principles in her business practices. Ange's approach highlights a gradual and thoughtful integration of gold into her jewellery line, driven by customer demand and personal growth in her craft.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Susannah King. Susannah is featured in episode 2 of The Handmade Jewellers, premiering this week on Thursday 2nd May ay 8pm BST. This week we're sharing a previous podcast recording with her from 2023. Susannah is a fourth generation jeweller and talks about her background in repairing jewellery and how she has built her jewellery business and a community on social media just waiting for her collections to be released, even selling out a collection in two minutes.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Anna Sweet, a jewellery maker who specializes in creating unique pieces with a focus on storytelling, who also features in episode one of the Handmade Jewellers. Anna discusses her journey in the jewellery business, which hit a rough patch when she felt demotivated and lacked creativity. She even contemplated quitting her business. However, after taking a break and stepping back from the pressure, she found renewed inspiration.
A pivotal moment came when she created the "ribbon ring," a charming piece inspired by Victorian jewellery, which went viral on TikTok. This unexpected success reignited Anna's passion for her craft, leading to opportunities like showcasing her work at Selfridges. Through her story, Anna emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to take breaks, experiment, and create for personal fulfillment rather than solely for commercial success.
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In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma.
Tori, who has completed three of the four programmes, shares her experiences and insights into the progression from one diploma to the next. They emphasize the importance of understanding the curriculum and being honest about one's skill level and goals when selecting a program. Additionally, they highlight the benefits of having access to a team of specialized teachers through the Jewellers Academy and the value of structured learning for both personal growth and teaching others.
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In this week's episode, Jess and Anna introduce a new TV-like show called 'The Handmade Jewellers,' which offers viewers a unique glimpse into the world of handmade jewellers. Hosted by Jess, the series will broadcast on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel and features visits to five different jewellers' studios, including homes, shops, and garden sheds.
Featured in the programme are Anna Sweet (@thisstoryjewellery), Susannah King (@susannahkinglondon), Ange B (@angebdesigns), Iain Sainsbury (@iains_jewellery) and Sima Vaziry (@simavaziry)
Each episode includes interviews with the jewellers, behind-the-scenes tours of their workplaces, and hands-on demonstrations of jewellery making techniques. With a mix of personal stories, creative processes, and business insights, the series promises to be both informative and engaging.
Anna and Jess discuss their experiences editing the show and share insights into what viewers can expect. They highlight the diversity of jewellers featured, ranging from established professionals to those balancing jewellery making with other careers. Overall, the series aims to provide a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship and creativity behind handmade jewellery, making it a must-watch for both jewellery enthusiasts and curious viewers alike.
There are five episodes going out on Thursdays at 8pm BST, starting on the 25th April.
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In this week's episode, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss an exciting new silver clay jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Anna Campbell, from Jewellery School Scotland, is the teacher for 'Silver Leaf and Botanical Jewellery', a course suitable for beginners to silver metal clay to learn how to make nature-inspired creations. This brand new course is currently available at 50% off in our pre-sale.
1 What is botanical jewellery?
2 Why is metal clay so accessible for beginners?
4 How does silver metal clay work?
6 How did you make the silver leaves?
8 Bonus business idea for silver clay jewellers!
9 Mold making for silver clay jewellery
11 Mold making with flowers
14 How to sign up for the course with 50% off in the presaleAnna Campbell is a metal clay artist and qualified teacher. She holds both the Art Clay and PMC Rio Rewards certifications as well as the higher diploma in metal clay from the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery. She has been working with silver clay since 2010 and is the founder and lead tutor for Jewellery School Scotland.
https://jewelleryschoolonline.teachable.com/p/silver-leaf-and-botanical-jewellery
This course is available on pre-sale at 50% off and will launch on Friday 19th April 2024 when the pre-sale will end so don't miss out!https://www.jewelleryschoolscotland.co.uk/
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In this week's episode, Ellen Horgan chats with Jen Morant Smith, a jeweller specializing in sustainable materials. Jen shares her journey, beginning with her passion for recycled metals and other found materials like sea glass and pottery. She discusses her motivation to turn discarded items into meaningful jewellery and her journey from a hobbyist to a professional.
Jen also discusses her decision to enroll in the Jewellers Academy diploma in silver jewellery, seeking a formal qualification to boost her confidence and skills, and highlights how valuable she found the facebook group and Jewellers Academy community.
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Tressa, a surgeon and jewellery maker, and explores her journey into jewellery making alongside her medical career. Tressa shares how her interest in jewellery making was sparked during a blacksmithing course with her stepson and how it gradually evolved into a consuming hobby.
Despite her busy schedule as a surgeon, Tressa dedicated time to learn jewellery making firstly through short courses and then through diplomas with the Jewellers Academy, eventually turning it into her business - Russian Blue Jewellery. She discusses the challenges of managing time between her medical profession and jewellery business, emphasizing the importance of being patient with oneself and enjoying the journey. Tressa also shares insights into her creative process, favourite tools, and upcoming plans for her jewellery business, encouraging others to pursue their passions while being kind to themselves.
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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Heidi Hinda Chadwick. Heidi is a Creative Life Coach and Anna is a Business and Mindset Coach and they are each other's coaches! In this conversation they dive into the subject of navigating our comfort zone looking at what a comfort zone is, how to know you are in your comfort zone, tips for getting out of your comfort zone and much more. This is an inspiring and gentle look at how and when we grow.
Episode Description:
4 mins What do you mean by comfort zone? Should we call it our complacency zone?
7 mins When we feel like we're truly living life we're living at an edge
8 mins We want to avoid the negative more than we want to experience the positive
9 What is your motivation, what is your why?
11 mins Negativity bias and getting stuck in 'what if'
13 mins How do you know when you are in a comfort zone?
14 mins Congratulations are in order. Remember that where you are right now used to be out of your comfort zone. Look back at what you do now that used to be out of your comfort zone and remember that you've done it before and can do it again
16 mins You can be scared and still do the thing
18 mins Our brain creates excuses - I don't have time, I'm too old/young, I don't know enough. Look at where your excuses are
23. How fear manifests itself - the three ps - perfectionism, people pleasing, procrastination
25 Stepping out of our comfort zone is how we learn
31 It doesn't have to be all or nothing, let's build our muscle of consistency
33 Are you taking where you are, what you do etc for granted? This is a sign you are in a comfort zone
How to get out of your comfort zone
35. 1. You don't have to take a big leap, make small changes
37. 2. Try/learn something new
40. 3. Know yourself - how do you stay grounded? What makes you feel safe?
43. 4. You don't have to do this alone
44. 5. We only know what is right for us in hindsight. We can't think our way to knowing, we have to try
45. 6. What is stopping you? Get honest with yourself
45. 7. How can I make a fool of myself? How much time and energy can I waste on this?
47. We worry about wasting time but how much time are you wasting worrying about this and not doing it?
48. How is always the wrong question. The questions to ask is what is exciting me about this? Why?
50. We don't always have to push out of our comfort zone. It can be seasonal - sometimes it's spring, we are growing and thriving. And sometimes it's winter and we need to bed in, to practice what we can already doHeidi's website: https://www.heidihindachadwick.com/
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In this week's episode, Jess and Laura Jayne discuss an exciting new FREE silver jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Laura Jane, from Small Dog Silver, is the teacher for 'Make a Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant', which focuses on creating a brooch that can also be converted into a pendant, combining vintage style with modern appeal.
Jess and Laura Jayne share some great tips that feature in the course, such as transferring designs onto metal using sticker printers, using blade butter for sawing, incorporating gallery settings for stone settings, employing hand stamps for texture and detail, and converting brooches into pendants. This course is designed for intermediate-level jewellers who love experimenting with different techniques to create versatile and personalized jewellery pieces.
5 fab tips from the course:
1. Using a sticker printer to transfer designs onto metal 2. Tips for making sawing easier using Blade Butter 3. Using a gallery stone setting 4. Using handstamps to create texture and build up a design 5. How to convert a brooch into a pendant Sign up for the FREE courseLearn more about Jewellers Academy
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Bethany from Silver & Steel, a jewellery studio in Bristol, UK. Bethany shares her journey into jewellery making, detailing how her passion for the craft led her to establish Silver & Steel.
Bethany discusses her ambition to create a sustainable creative community by providing a platform for local independent designers, offering workshops for the public, and providing studio space for jewellers to work and learn together. She emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive environment for artists to thrive and grow, drawing inspiration from her experiences in other creative industries. Despite the challenges of setting up a physical studio, Bethany highlights the positive response from the local community and the value of networking and social media in promoting her venture.
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In this week's episode, Michelle Lierre chats to Nicole Ringgold who is a silversmith and the author of the upcoming book The New Silversmith. Nicole discusses her journey into silversmithing, which began unexpectedly while constructing her home in 2009. Despite facing challenges like losing her home and studio to a wildfire in 2014, Nicole decided to pursue silversmithing full-time. Nicole's determination to succeed, coupled with her desire to be a role model for her daughter, drove her through financial hardships and uncertainties. She emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and taking risks. Throughout her journey, Ringold's resilience and dedication to her craft shine through, inspiring others to pursue their passions despite the obstacles they may face.
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