I'm thrilled that I have just started an MA at the Royal College of Art in Jewellery & Metal. It's all very exciting and I am already working on my first project. This does mean that there might not be much blog updating for a while, as the course is full time. I'm also still teaching my evening jewellery making classes at Maiden Erlegh in Reading. As ever, if you have questions about jewellery or jewellery making classes, please feel free to contact me!
10 Sept 2022
28 Aug 2022
Jewellery Making Classes in Reading
Community Arts at Maiden Erlegh in Reading
Jewellery Making Classes in Reading
The next 10 week term starts the week commencing 19 September 2022. If you have any questions about these classes, please email me at machidewaard@gmail.com
18:45 – 21:15 Monday evenings – all abilities welcome
18:45 – 21:15 Tuesday evenings – all abilities welcome
18:45 – 21:15 Wednesday evenings – all abilities welcome
Learn or continue learning silver jewellery making. Students will be guided through a series of projects or a single more complex project. Full instruction in the use of tools and equipment will be given. Students can work in silver or copper. Silver can be purchased in class.
To book, please go to this link: https://www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk/page/?title=Workshops+%26amp%3B+Courses&pid=130
31 May 2022
Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 16-19 June 2022: stand A11
I'm delighted to be participating in the Craft Festival at Bovey Tracey for the first time this year. You can find out more about how to get to the festival and how to buy tickets here: www.craftfestival.co.uk/Visitor-info-BoveyTracey.
The festival is open Friday - Sunday from 10 - 5 each day.
Directions
SAT NAV co-ordinates TQ13 9AL
Bovey Tracey is only 2 miles off the A38 Exeter to Plymouth Expressway.
Exit the A38 at Drumbridges Roundabout and follow signs to Bovey Tracey town centre.
Follow the AA signs to The Craft Festival.
Nearest train station Newton Abbot. Regular buses from Exeter, Torquay and Newton Abbot stop at Bovey Tracey. The nearest train station is Newton Abbot. Bus 39 takes you to Bovey Tracey from Newton Station. Exeter International Airport is 18.5 miles away.
Tickets available here: www.craftfestival.co.uk/Ticket-info-BoveyTracey
30 May 2022
Whiteknights Studio Trail 2022
Whiteknights Studio Trail 11 & 12 June
11 – 12 June 2022 Whiteknights Arts Trail at the Museum of English Rural Life. 11 – 6 each day.I'll be there, next to the cafe with all the cakes, ha! I'll be alongside Ursula Waechter, a ceramicist.
9 May 2022
Oxfordshire Artweeks 14 - 22 May 2022
I am taking part in Oxfordshire Artweeks once again this year! It is 14 - 22 May 2022. The opening hours are 10 - 5.
I will be there:
10 - 12 on Saturday 14 May
all day Sunday 15 May with a special Meet the Authors events with my co-author Janet Richardson.
10 - 1pm Friday 20 May
all day Saturday 21 May
I am exhibiting with 4 other jewellers in a fabulous barn filled with other art such as paintings and ceramics. There's also a lovely farm shop in which you can get a snack or hot or cold drink. And there's plenty of easy parking!
Venue
25 Apr 2022
Henley Arts Trail venue 12: Eyot Centre
Come visit me and Janet at the Henley Arts Trail!
See jewellery, buy jewellery, talk about jewellery and jewellery making!
30 April, 1 & 2 May
10-5pm each day
Venue 12: Eyot Centre on Wargrave Road, Henley-on-Thames
16 Mar 2022
Silver Jewellery Making at Community Arts Maiden Erlegh - starting in May
Hurrah!
Silver jewellery making classes are starting again at Community Arts at Maiden Erlegh in Reading!!! Finally, after much Covid disruption, we are starting classes again from 9 May 2022.
I will be teaching the Monday and Wednesday evenings (Cathy will be teaching the Tuesday evenings).
To book, click here: https://www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk/page/?title=Workshops+%26amp%3B+Courses&pid=130
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1 Mar 2022
Craft Festival Cheltenham 11 - 13 March 2022
Craft Festival Cheltenham
I am excited to be exhibiting at this show in Cheltenham Town Hall the weekend of 11-13 March! I would be delighted to see you if you can make it. There will be crafts galore, events, demonstrations - and if you're into The Great Pottery Throwdown, Keith Brymer-Jones will be interviewed live on the Friday!
4 Jan 2022
Happy New Year 2022!!!
Happy New Year! New Year, new goals, new plans!
I have lots of plans, including teaching and craft events. Hopefully Covid will calm down and everything will go ahead.
Craft Fairs:
At this year's events, I'm will be showcasing a new range of modern lockets, which I am very excited about! Craft Fairs and events I'll be doing this year include:
11 – 13 March 2022 Cheltenham Festival of Crafts
30 April – 1 & 2 May 2022 Henley Arts Trail
14 – 22 May 2022 Oxfordshire Artweeks
11 – 12 June 2022 Whiteknights Arts Trail
17 – 19 June 2022 Bovey Tracey Festival of Crafts
Jewellery Making Classes:
JASSO near Oxford
I'm doing a series of Masterclasses in Abingdon, near Oxford at the fabulous workshop of JASSO. You must be a member of JASSO, but at £20/year it is very good value. Details can be found at this link: https://jasso.org.uk/jasso/short-courses/
- Sunday 20 February – Keum boo (1 day)
- 19 and 20 March – little box with a one knuckle simple hinge (2 days)
- 15 and 16 October – trillion stone setting (2 days)
Henley School of Art, Henley on Thames
Monday Afternoon - Beginners Silver Jewellery Course
SPRING TERM - An 8 Week Course! See details here: https://www.thehenleyschoolofart.com/event-details/daytime-beginners-silver-jewellery-course-with-machi-de-waard-spring
Term starts Monday 24th January 2022
Half Term Monday 21st February 2022
Last day of term: Monday 21st March 2022
Only 3 spaces left!