Coventry
Coventry – 1 Off Studio
Address: Beading Crafty, 25 The Square, Brandon, Kenilworth CV8 1EF.
01926 85844225 (Beading Crafty)
Tel: 0845 4310650 Email: Carol@1offstudio.com
Contact: Carol Merkl
Tutor: Carol Merkl
Carol Merkl comes from a family of artists and studied Fine Art at the University of South Africa. She has recently made a career change to better utilise her creative talents.
Having started her jewellery making journey by studying beading and traditional silversmithing she soon discovered the delights of Precious Metal Clay and has been smitten by its endless possibilities and versatility ever since. She has a successful business making and selling her silver jewellery and has now established her own studio in Coventry where she runs training courses and open studio days.
Carol has been running courses ever since completing her PMC Certification and teacher training at The PMC Studio in early 2009.
Course: Precious Metal Clay Jewellery
General course; suitable for beginners and those with some experience. During the course you will be able to make a small pendant or several charms to your own design. You will learn how to roll, texture and cut the clay. Once you have made your design you will refine your piece prior to firing and polishing.
Day: Saturday
Time: 10am – 3pm including one hour for lunch
Cost £ 85 per person including vat and a pack of 7g PMC3 clay.
Dates: 25 January, 8 March, 13 September
Course: Precious Metal Clay Masterclass – Gem setting
This course is designed for those who have completed the Precious Metal Clay Jewellery Course or have previous metal clay experience. As numbers are limited on this course confident beginners are also welcome.
Here you will design your own item of jewellery and learn different gem setting techniques to produce something truly unique.
Time: Time: 10am – 3pm including one hour for lunch
Cost £ 85 per person including vat and a pack of 7g PMC3 clay.
Date: Saturday 17 May
Accommodation
There are various Premier Inns nearby including Coventry, Warwick and Leamington Spa.
Travel
Train: The nearest train station is Coventry with a bus service to the training location.
Road: Coventry is ideally situated along the M1/M6 motorways.
Parking
There are various Pay and Display car parks nearby.
Lunch
You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, there are various coffee shops nearby.
