My '60 seconds' tribute - David Bowie - a music Hero but not Just for a day - Forever !!!

This morning we woke just in time to hear the sad news that David Bowie had died. I was really taken aback by how much this news affected me. I grew up with his music as did many other people and I was privileged to have seen him in concert at the N.E.C back in 2003, where he waved to me from the stage - then he laughed when I realised he really was waving at me -  No he really was waving at ME!, everyone else around me was sitting down!!! - 
Anyway I could have stayed at home bursting into tears every five minutes or so - that is what I felt as though I wanted to do, but I had a WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) network meeting to attend and I decided it would do me good to get out instead of moping about the house!
So I selected one of our Bowie CD's and drove the 11 miles to the network meeting immersing myself in Bowie music.
I arrived 5 minutes earlier than usual, so I sat in the car park listening to the end of the CD and in that time I got my phone out and planned my 60 second introduction, which we all are invited to do at the meeting.
Normally for my 60 seconds I talk about my jewellery mentioning my sbs win and Theo Paphitis and I also talk about Gallery at 12 - it sometimes takes a little bit longer than 60 seconds to get through everything, so when it came to my turn this morning  I could feel the network leaders concern when I got out my phone and explained I wanted to do something different today! 

And here is what I read out! 

'Hi my name is Angela Smith and I am a jewellery designer/maker with a passion for "fashion" and like "fashion" my jewellery often "changes" - whether you are "dancing in the street", looking for "fame", a "rebel rebel", "china girl" or a "starman" i can make jewellery to suit your needs - never feeling "under pressure"
I also run workshops which are suitable for "absolute beginners" as well as "young Americans" '

David Bowie - a music Hero but not Just for a day - Forever

Jewellery making workshops planned for 2016

I now have a few workshops planned for 2016 at Lily's Secret Vintage Tea Room, Swan Pit, nr Gnosall, Stafford, as listed below

Saturday 27th February

10.30 am - 12.30 pm Basic Jewellery Making 

£26 includes all the materials plus tea/coffee

You will receive instruction from myself on various bead jewellery making techniques - then you will be able to choose from a large selection of beads to make your own jewellery including  simple, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. If you are a beginner hopefully by the end of the morning you will have confidence to make many more items in your own time and tackle simple jewellery restringings and repairs too! If you have already attended one or more of my basic jewellery making sessions before then you are might like to take your jewellery making to the next level, maybe making a multi-stranded necklace for example. You will also have the opportunity to purchase extra beads, findings and tools  

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm 'bead and chain lattice bracelet'

£26 includes all the materials plus tea/coffee 

Receive instruction before making your own unique four stranded bracelet using beads with chain to form a lattice pattern between the beads.  - there will be a choice of colours for your bracelet  but to avoid disappointment please let me know if you have a colour preference when booking

To book the full day the cost will be £49 to include all your materials and hot drinks plus soup and sandwiches 

Saturday 2nd April

10.30 am - 12.30 pm Basic Jewellery Making 

£26 includes all the materials plus tea/coffee

You will receive instruction from myself on various bead jewellery making techniques - then you will be able to choose from a large selection of beads to make your own jewellery including  simple, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. If you are a beginner hopefully by the end of the morning you will have confidence to make many more items in your own time and tackle simple jewellery restringings and repairs too! If you have already attended one or more of my basic jewellery making sessions before then you are might like to take your jewellery making to the next level, maybe making a multi-stranded necklace for example. You will also have the opportunity to purchase extra beads, findings and tools   

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm cottage garden bracelet (plus earrings if there is time!)

£26 includes all the materials plus tea/coffee

Receive instruction before making your own pretty beaded bracelet using glass pearls and silver plate flower beads - this bracelet will be an ideal practise piece for making secure wrapped loops - a skill which you can then use to make other items of jewellery such as earrings and hanging drops.

To book the full day the cost will be £49 to include all your materials and hot drinks plus soup and sandwiches 

Saturday 7th May

10.30 am - 12.30 pm Basic Jewellery Making

£26 includes all the materials plus tea/coffee

You will receive instruction from myself on various bead jewellery making techniques - then you will be able to choose from a large selection of beads to make your own jewellery including  simple, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. If you are a beginner hopefully by the end of the morning you will have confidence to make many more items in your own time and tackle simple jewellery  restringings and repairs too! If you have already attended one or more of my basic jewellery making sessions before then you are might like to take your jewellery making to the next level, maybe making a multi-stranded necklace for example. You will also have the opportunity to purchase extra beads, findings and tools   

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm - project T.B.C.

£26

I am still working on the project for the afternoon session but you can be sure it will be fabulous!!!!  - If there is anything you really want to learn how to make please let me know - I might be able to base the project on your request!

To book the full day the cost will be £49 to include all your materials and hot drinks plus soup and sandwiches 

Sunday 27th June

10.30 am - 12.30 pm Basic Jewellery Making 

£26 includes all the materials plus tea/coffee

You will receive instruction from myself on various bead jewellery making techniques - then you will be able to choose from a large selection of beads to make your own jewellery including  simple, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. If you are a beginner hopefully by the end of the morning you will have confidence to make many more items in your own time and tackle simple jewellery restringings and repairs too! If you have already attended one or more of my basic jewellery making sessions before then you are might like to take your jewellery making to the next level, maybe making a multi-stranded necklace for example. You will also have the opportunity to purchase extra beads, findings and tools   

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm project T.B.C.

£26

I am still working on the project for the afternoon session but you can be sure it will be fabulous!!!!  - If there is anything you really want to learn how to make please let me know - I might be able to base the project on your request! 

To book the full day the cost will be £49 to include all your materials and hot drinks plus soup and sandwiches 

If you would like any further information about these workshops or would like to book a place on any of these please contact me a.s.a.p.

places are limited -  After several no shows last year I will now require a non-refundable deposit of £15 for the half days and £30 for the full day