"Silversmithing for a Change" workshops
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| Regular, advanced student, Sue, made this silver bucket with silver and copper flowers and tools as a birthday present for her sister. Groups can make a collective piece or make their own individual pieces of jewellery. |
My career background is in the field of Community Learning and Development. I specialise in designing, organising and delivering adult education for disadvantaged groups in both the UK and internationally. I currently work for a local authority, and have worked extensively in the voluntary sector, and in higher education.
I work with a wide range of social groups experiencing difficulties and inequality eg women, homeless young adults, people living in remote areas and disadvantaged urban areas, people experiencing physical and mental ill-health, ex-offenders and people at risk of offending, older adults, people with literacy and numeracy needs, people experiencing prejudice and discrimination, and people who have survived abuse, trauma and disaster.
I also work with a wide range of groups who may not be experiencing any current difficulties, but are keen to discover silversmithing and expand their own skills.
I work from the belief that group work that focuses on working together to develop new skills and interests can assist people to improve their concentration, increase their self-confidence and social skills, and their ability to look outwards and move forwards to change and improve their lives.
My style is welcoming, friendly, supportive and encouraging, based on Transformative Education theory and practice (bell hooks / Augusto Boal / Paulo Freire).
In case you are wondering...
I am a qualified and experienced teacher
BA Community Education
PGCE Academic Practice
NVQ 1 + 2 Craft and Design - silversmithing
I am also DBS checked, and insured.
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| A student measuring to create a setting for a gemstone during a workshop at Cartmel school |
Book a "Silversmithing for a Change" workshop
2 hour Taster Session - each participant makes either a textured silver pendant or a plain silver ring.
Min 3 / Max 15. £100 per group plus £10 per person for silver.
Day Workshop, 10am - 4pm - each participant makes either a silver pendant, a pair of silver earrings or a silver ring incorporating some of their own design ideas.
Min 3 / Max 8. £300 per group, plus £10 per person for silver.
Suitable for people aged 14+ who would like to build or recover their self-esteem, and develop their social and practical abilities through learning a new skill.
Min 3 / Max 8. £300 per group, plus £10 per person for silver.
Suitable for people aged 14+ who would like to build or recover their self-esteem, and develop their social and practical abilities through learning a new skill.
Please contact me to discuss what you need and to ensure that you can arrange what is needed for the venue - usually just a room with 3 large, sturdy tables or other surfaces. Numbers booking is essential so that I can bring the right amount of silver, tools, and other materials.
I bring a basic selection of equipment to your venue. Each person who stays for the full session booked will make a complete piece of silver jewellery and develop a stronger sense of their own ability to creating change in their life.
Integrated skills include English, maths, design, cultural awareness, team work, and social skills.
Specified outcomes and outputs, and certificates of completion can be created on request.
015395 35828 or passionflowerstudio@gmail.com
