The Sea Glass Studio Jewellery and Art Workshops

Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill or start a new hobby?

The Sea Glass Studio is a welcoming place to do both. A space to have fun, get creative, ignite new passions and meet like-minded people. Everyone is welcome here, whether you’re local, or visiting Cornwall on holiday… you’ll be able to take a piece home with you to remember.

Our workshops are fantastic experience days – perfect for Birthdays, Families, Couples, Stag/Hen Parties and Work do’s too!

Let’s make magic together.

” 🙂 If you’re the lucky owner of a workshop gift voucher, please email hello@sadiejewellery.co.uk to book onto your desired workshop 🙂 “

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Course Details

Previous experience is not necessary on any of our courses – we will guide you from start to finish, in a positive, fun and relaxing environment.

Currently, there are 4 types of workshops available (see below). As the studio grows, more tutors will join to teach a variety of courses throughout the year.

 

Sadie Hodgson – Owner, Jeweller & Silversmithing Tutor

“I’m Sadie, Cornwall’s original Sea Glass silversmith. With 12 years in the industry, jewellery is my world.

I’m incredibly excited to share my experiences and to pass on the love and joy that creating your own wearable treasure can bring!

Sustainability is at the heart of my work, I’m passionate about environmentally conscious practises, removing traditional animal products from the manufacturing process and using recycled materials.

I can’t wait to help ignite the passion of future generations of makers.”

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Gemma Lessinger – Art Tutor

Gemma is a multi-talented artist, specialising in textural seascapes using recycled materials.

Gemma’s remarkable work is celebrated all over the world and has recently had a mind blowing 15m x 9m mural of her ‘Fistral Blues’ installed in the UK’s first Spaceport in Cornwall.

“I paint to express how it makes me feel and that is what I will help you to do in my workshops. With the added benefit of re-purposing and up-cycling, you will learn how to create a textured art piece, focusing on an aerial view of the Cornish Shoreline.”

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Once a course has been completed (or if you’re demonstrably familiar with the equipment already), you will be able to hire 1 of 4 available silversmithing benches – fully equipped with tools included – for a day rate of £20.

This enables students to continue their learning and develop their skills independently without investing in their own tools and equipment.

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Jewellery lesson stacking ring workshop course cornwall handmade sterling silver school Penryn Falmouth Newquay

Location

Nestled in the heart of Penryn, Cornwall, The Sea Glass Studio is situated in Jubilee Wharf: an award-winning, carbon neutral building development with a community of galleries, workshops, creative spaces and a café.

With outstanding river views, Jubilee Wharf naturally inspires creativity. It also has excellent public transport links, disabled access and roadside parking which is free on weekends.

Reviews

“Sadie patiently and kindly guided us through the whole process with clear instruction and supportive encouragement – nothing was too much trouble as far as she was concerned”

“What a fascinating and creative experience we’ve just had at The Sea Glass Studio. Sadie was so welcoming and helpful as my daughter (18) and I joined a workshop and proceeded to learn the art of Stacking Rings”

“Highly recommended: In our class we learned the skills needed to make rings out of copper, and then progressed to the ‘real thing’ using Sterling Silver. Neither of us have any previous experience. We were both extremely happy and proud of our achievements and impressed by Sadie’s patience!”

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‘Taster workshop’ Sea Glass Ring

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Make a sea glass ring using pre-made components (bezel cups and rings).

This short course will last approx. 3 hours.

Your tutor is: Sadie Hodgson

The Process:

During this course you will learn how to melt, forge, measure, cut, file, solder, and finish your own pieces.

You can choose to make 2 matching pieces of jewellery from either a ring, a pair of earrings or a pendant.

To start with, we will practice techniques and explore design options with copper before progressing onto using recycled 925. Sterling Silver for the final design.

All materials and tools will be provided, and at the end of the day you will take home 2 pieces of sterling silver jewellery. Your very own handcrafted treasures! As well as an organic Fairtrade cotton pouch and a little surprise!

Additional info:

Please note, this workshop, requires using a 3.3lb hammer confidently – this is heavy and not suitable for everyone though I am more than happy to assist in this part of the lesson.

Attendees must be 16 years of age and above.

Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult (there is no extra fee). If you / or someone you know are wishing to attend a workshop and are under 16 years, please send me an email and I will be happy to help.

Sensible, closed shoes required and no loose clothing: things can get a little messy in a jewellery making environment and whilst apron’s are provided, it’s worth bearing in mind not to wear your very best clothes!

If you’d like to treat yourself before or after the course… Muddy Beach Cafe, Sunshine Studio Cafe and Baileys Country Store are all close by.

It is not advised to attend this workshop during pregnancy, as some products used in this studio have health and safety warnings against that. Please reach out if you’d like to talk about this.

Extras:

Once the course has been completed you will be able to hire 1 of 4 available silversmithing benches – fully equipped with tools included – for a day rate of £20. This will enable you to continue to develop your new skills independently. Please note, you will need to bring your own silver. I am happy to guide you on what you need to order and where from.

Let’s make magic together…

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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop – Bezel Setting

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‘Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop – Bezel Setting’

Learn the basics of bezel setting Sea Glass into a ring or pendant, from start to finish.

Full day course lasting approx. 6-8 hours, learning how to make your own Sea Glass Jewellery using Bezel Setting techniques. You can choose to either make a ring or a pendant on the day.

Your tutor is: Sadie Hodgson

The Process:

During this course, you will learn how to correctly measure, cut, file, solder, and finish your own pieces.

To start with, we will practice techniques and explore design options with copper before progressing onto using recycled 925. Sterling Silver for the final design.

All materials and tools will be provided. At the end of the day, you will take home your very own handcrafted one-of-a-kind pendant or ring – as well as an organic Fairtrade cotton pouch and a little surprise!

You are more than welcome to bring your own sea glass, however I do have a vast array of shapes and colours to choose from should you wish to use some of mine.

If you are going to bring your own sea glass treasures, please get in touch with me beforehand as I will need to check that it is suitable for bezel setting before we start (size & shape etc).

Additional info:

Bezel setting is the technique of encasing Sea Glass around the back and sides of the Sea Glass piece and folding in the edges to keep it safe and secure.

Attendees must be 16 years of age and above.

Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult (there is no extra fee). If you / or someone you know are wishing to attend a workshop and are under 16 years, please send me an email and I will be happy to help.

Sensible, closed shoes required and no loose clothing: things can get a little messy in a jewellery making environment and whilst apron’s are provided, it’s worth bearing in mind not to wear your very best clothes!

As this course is a full day, please bring your own packed lunch. Alternatively, if you’d like to treat yourself… Muddy Beach Cafe, Sunshine Studio Cafe and Baileys Country Store are all close by!

It is not advised to attend this workshop during pregnancy, as some products used in this studio have health and safety warnings against that. Please reach out if you’d like to talk about this.

Extra’s:

Should you wish to have your Sea Glass cut into a specific shape and size (cabochon) beforehand, for example a perfect tear drop or circle, I can do so for an additional fee of £30. You can either come into the studio and pre-select one of mine, or bring your own. Please let me know in advance if you would like this option as it will need to be cut before the day.

Once the course has been completed you will be able to hire 1 of 4 available silversmithing benches – fully equipped with tools included – for a day rate of £20. This will enable you to continue to develop your new skills independently. Please note, you will need to bring your own silver. I am happy to guide you on what you need to order and where from.

Let’s make magic together…

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Intro to Silversmithing – Stacking Rings Workshop

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‘Intro to Silversmithing – Stacking Rings Workshop’

Learn the basics of silversmithing, and make 3 sterling silver stacking rings from start to finish.

Half day short course, lasting approx. 3-4 hours.

Your tutor is: Sadie Hodgson

The Process:

During this course you will learn how to correctly measure, cut, file, solder, and finish your own pieces. To start with, we will practice techniques and explore design options with copper before progressing onto using recycled 925. Sterling Silver for the final design. All materials and tools will be provided, and at the end of the day you will take home three of your very own handcrafted Stacking Rings. As well as an organic Fairtrade cotton pouch and a little surprise!

Additional info:

Attendees must be 16 years of age and above.

Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult (there is no extra fee). If you / or someone you know are wishing to attend a workshop and are under 16 years, please send me an email and I will be happy to help.

Sensible, closed shoes required and no loose clothing: things can get a little messy in a jewellery making environment and whilst apron’s are provided, it’s worth bearing in mind not to wear your very best clothes!

If you’d like to treat yourself before or after the course… Muddy Beach Cafe, Sunshine Studio Cafe and Baileys Country Store are all close by.

It is not advised to attend this workshop during pregnancy, as some products used in this studio have health and safety warnings against that. Please reach out if you’d like to talk about this.

Extras: Once the course has been completed you will be able to hire 1 of 4 available silversmithing benches – fully equipped with tools included – for a day rate of £20. This will enable you to continue to develop your new skills independently. Please note, you will need to bring your own silver. I am happy to guide you on what you need to order and where from.

Let’s make magic together…

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A moment of colourful calm – Painting Workshop

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Creative Re-purposing – Painting workshop: A moment of colourful calm

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This short course will last approx. 3 hours.

Your tutor is: Gemma Lessinger

Whether you have painted before or have never even picked up a paintbrush, I will guide you to paint and just let your creativity flow. You may think you don’t have a creative bone in your body, but I believe art can be a release for our emotions and stresses, it doesn’t have to look like something that will hang in an art gallery.

As part of this session you will have the chance to either use a classic canvas or a piece of driftwood, salvaged from the Cornish shoreline for you to paint on. Re-purposing something direct from the ocean. I encourage you to bring along any items, such as sea glass, fabric, shells, beach plastic, sand from your favourite beach, things that may be headed to landfill, to see how we can re-purpose them into art.

The Process:

I will have four reference images for you to use; two ocean scenes and two sunset scenes. Each giving you different colour palettes and shapes to work with. You can chose which one you would like to focus on.

What do you want to express? Perhaps use the reference image to remind you of your favourite beach, or do you want to use colour and texture to express a feeling. You are more than welcome to bring along a photo of a special place for inspiration.

It wouldn’t be a Gemma Lessinger workshop if we didn’t repurpose, so I will have either a classic canvas or a large piece of repurposed driftwood for you to work on.

Throughout the workshop I want you to feel that you can express what you feel, as such I am just there as a guide to show you my process and how I re-purpose.  You can be a complete beginner to an experienced artist wanting to learn something new.

All materials will be supplied, but please do bring along anything you’d like to re-purpose into your piece. Nothing is too crazy here – if you aren’t sure just contact me before hand.

Additional info:

You will need to leave your painting at the studio to dry, as they take 24-48 hours to dry off because of all the texture. Postage to you after the workshop can be arranged.

You will come away with a little surprise at the end too!

Let’s make magic together…

“I re-ignited my painting journey during the first lockdown in Covid 19, being forced to pause from the noise of modern life and having nothing to do. I still don’t know what made me reach for my old canvases and dried up paint set, but when I did it was a release.”

“It brought me solace during the unprecedented event we were in, and without me thinking or knowing why I started painting the ocean. I now realise I painted it because it calms me, soothes me when I am feeling stressed and at that time I could not reach it. So, I painted that feeling it gave me.”

“It is so hard to just stop these days, we are constantly running around, working to the point of exhaustion, over stimulated by our phones and social media. We never stop. My aim in this workshop is to get you to do just that, to have a moment of freedom from life’s daily stresses. To connect to your deepest creative self, to stop and intuitively let go and be free.”

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