229 Educators providing Courses in London

Flux Studios

flux studios

5.0(15)

London

Hello and welcome! We’d like to tell you a little about Flux Jewellery School. We’re based in London and we’ve been running specialist jewellery courses here since 2008. We provide opportunities for anyone wishing to explore, extend or develop jewellery making skills. We’re part of Flux Studios, a membership-based collective of professional jewellers who work together to share knowledge and skills, and to develop their independent jewellery businesses. At Flux Jewellery School our remit is a simple one – to provide a platform where expertise, enthusiasm and the open exchange of ideas combine to inspire creative genius! Here we have a unique approach to providing educational experiences alongside professional practice, and this gives proven added value to our students and our Flux Studios members alike. We offer: Classes and courses in jewellery making in London, for all levels, throughout the year. (Read more here) Membership access to our studio, for jewellers wanting to develop their business. (Flux Studios membership) In providing a home to both aspiring professionals and the interested public we have evolved a holistic creative studio environment. Here we value the individual skill sets of all our users, and we encourage everyone to share their skills and knowledge to enrich this community as a whole. Whether you are looking for new hobby or a professional jewellery environment, Flux Jewellery School offers a fun and stimulating, creative and professional environment for you to flourish. Our History Flux Studios was established by Vicky Forrester in 2008 with the desire to support all elements of the jewellery industry. The intention was to create a home to both aspiring professionals and the interested public, where each could thrive. Since these early beginnings, Flux Studios has evolved into a busy, creative jewellery hub. We have become a global destination where people come to share ideas and jewellery skills with open enthusiasm. About Vicky Forrester Vicky Forrester is a designer – maker of contemporary bespoke jewellery. Inspired by organic structures, Vicky combines the inherent qualities of her materials with innovative techniques, to produce wearable, precious forms that delight the senses. She makes her jewellery here at Flux Studios, London. Vicky set up Flux Jewellery School to share the skills and knowledge she has gained though her own 30-year career as a jeweller and teacher. In 2010 Vicky was commissioned to write ‘Elemental Jewellery’, an inspirational look at jewellery making. The book includes twenty projects that aim to introduce new approaches to making jewellery, while also exploring ways to develop a free spirited design methodology.

Haverstock Fencing Club

haverstock fencing club

4.8(5)

London

Haverstock Fencing Club was formed in 1995 by a committee of epee fencers from London clubs who wanted to establish a centre of excellence in North London. They quickly managed to gain a reputation on two levels, namely as a place for elite fencers to train for the competition circuit, and secondly as a friendly but professional environment for children and adults to learn how to fence. The evidence of their success speaks for itself. Haverstock fencers have a fearsome reputation on the competition circuit, with many current and former national champions training there, male and female. Haverstock has been the dominant force in British epee fencing almost since it was established. Indeed, when top fencers arrive in London from abroad, Haverstock is normally their first port of call. More importantly, Haverstock has always seen itself as a progressive club, open to all, with a particular emphasis on children and the local community. Beginners courses are often oversubscribed and many of those that went through the early courses are now well regarded on the senior circuit. Haverstock coaches take great pride in the ability of their young protégés, and the club has also catered for disabled fencers. Costs are kept low to ensure the sport is open to all. The club has two full-time coaches (with World and European Championship experience) and two part-time coaches, who take care of all newcomers, giving them a solid grounding in the basic skills required, teaching in a fun but challenging way. Haverstock is one of the best equipped clubs in the country, with plenty of kit for beginners to use for free while they decide whether the sport is for them. Training takes place three nights a week, with a mix of group lessons, individual lessons and fitness work to cater for all levels. We also run popular training camps and weekend courses. The Chairman and committee are dedicated to continuing to cater for both the elite competitors who have so enhanced the reputation of the club as well as newcomers to the sport, along with the many children and adults who are now “hooked” on fencing, having had their introduction to it at Haverstock.