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Melanie was an excellent tutor and I believe brought out the best of my albeit elementary skills.  

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The session was allowed to flow a natural course, as it should for one to one tuition, she (the tutor) was able to guide me on specifics that would not have been as much detailed as if in a tutorial class where all the participants work to a  set pattern.

Melanie certainly gave my confidence a boost and gave me a good direction to pursue to follow my ideas and gain experience.  

Thank you for all your help in setting up this course.

I definitely shall keep in touch.  

Course a rated 5*.

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Angela | Jewellery Designer

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The session tutor Jack was excellent, and his experience and skills were well suited to my objectives.

He was very engaging and informative and I’d definitely give the course a rating of 5*.

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Rosie | Jeweller

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Thank you, I had an excellent learning experience.

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Kate is a great teacher, exactly what I was looking for. 

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Lots of gems, plenty of tips and a wealth of knowledge.

I would highly recommend Kate's tuition.

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I rate this course 5*

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Lesley S|Jeweller

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5 stars, every thing was great, tutor Loree was very knowledgeable and lovely, highly recommend.

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Sarah H | Jeweller

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The enameling day was terrific ,  so 5 stars from me.

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I thought that the day was well organised and structured .  Tutor Tamizan had contacted me before the day in order to check my expectations and prior experience and sent useful reading material.

The tutor brought all the resources needed for the day, she was warm and encouraging and extremely skilled in ensuring that i achieved a good outcome.

Not a moment was wasted but this was achieved in a relaxed way, all new techniques were demonstrated and  instructions were clear. 

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So thank you for a brilliant day.

I  thought it was inspirational and have been practising my new skills, this course gave me confidence and I  would definitely recommend the day and tutor.

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Karen B | Jewellery Maker

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Harry is a very patient tutor who is extremely keen to share his knowledge and skills that he has picked up over the years. 

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He was able to show me how to set up the gravermax and how to sharpen and profile gravers.

He also showed me basic engraving and stone setting, Harry was really an excellent tutor and he provided a lot of information.

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I rate this course 5*

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Alison |Orkney  Jeweller

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I really enjoyed my Polishing Jewellery course on Saturday with Collette she was fantastic easy going and answering all the questions I asked.

Collette was a very good tutor and very helpful and I would recommend to anybody who wants to learn what I did .

Definitely a 5* rating.

Thank you both so much

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 John | Jewellery Collector

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It was a great Keum Boo course, (Tutor) Melissa was wonderful, very kind and with a lot of knowledge.

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I learned a lot at this day,  I was very happy and satisfied.

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I give this course 5 stars

It was excellent!!!!

Thanks a lot

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Irit | Jeweller, ISRAEL.

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it was important for me to understand the process that will inform my designs going forward and tutor Sebastian delivered on this and was great.

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Rated 5*

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Amy | Jewellery Designer

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The (Stonesetting) day was great, thank you.

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The course was really good.  We covered everything that was planned and tutor Nigel was really good at adjusting the plan for the day depending on my strengths and weaknesses as the emerged. 

Having this course as one on one was really the way to go as I was able to ask lots of questions and really see what was happening with the demonstrations.

It was worthwhile planning in advance what I wanted to cover as we were able to hit the ground running and work out where my current skill level sat so tutor Nigel could focus on tips and tricks to move me on.

I would absolutely recommend this course to another Jeweller I rate it 5* Excellent.

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Scott M | Goldsmith 

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My day with the tutor was excellent so a definite 5* course. 

I have learned so much in my time at tutor Katherine’s studio.

Her teaching and demonstrating of Keum Boo was just brilliant and suited me perfectly and I came away with lots of new knowledge and new techniques for which I am eager to start at home.

This course will certainly enhance the jewellery I make. 

Thank you for facilitating my time with tutor Katherine.

Glenys W | Jewellery Maker

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Thank you for that (course) arrangement. I enjoyed the day a lot. Nick is a very calm tutor and I had a very nice learning experience.

What you do is also amazing making people find such unique courses.

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I am planning to have another one in a couple months. I’ll be keeping in touch. 

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Thank you very much for everything again.

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Gamze | Jewellery Maker

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I had a great experience on my CAD course with (tutor) Sebastian. He was very friendly, professional, and accommodating.

I felt like he was very well prepared and good at tailoring his teaching style a bit once he understood my learning style. 

I would give him a rating of 5* Excellent 

I am now working on deciding how I would like to proceed, I will be in touch with you to book more courses.

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Jess P | Jeweller

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I had a great day. Very informative and productive.

Robert's tuition and the course was Excellent.

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Anna A | Jeweller

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Excellent course, good pace so we could cover all we needed , equipment wise everything we needed.

Super hospitality 

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Rated 5* for Melissa's tuition

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Jackie | Jeweller

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Super day on the course, my head is spinning with ideas.

I really liked the way I was able to keep trying things until I felt confident. I was exhausted when I got home but I'm excited to have lots to try.

Thanks for sorting it out for me, it was well worth it.
 

Louise D

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We would rate the course 5* Excellent, we had a great day and learnt a lot!

(Tutor) Miranda was really lovely and patient with us, and made sure to give us lots of options so we could choose exactly what we wanted to do.

I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who would like to know more about enamelling!

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Imogen | Jewellery Maker | Gift Voucher Recipient

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My overall experience learning to stone set with (tutor) Nigel was very useful and I learnt a lot of new processes that will help me in the future.

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I look forward to further future training with Nigel.

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I rate this course 5*

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Megan  | Jewellery Apprentice

- National Jewellery Company 

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The course was everything I had hoped for

(I received)  a thorough explanation of the basics of hand engraving along with the elements that I need to know about to get started.

Tutor Harry was great to work with, very patient and a good mix of criticism and encouragement where needed. His style was perfect for what I wanted.

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My only other feedback  is that ;

I have found your level of communication excellent throughout the arrangements process; from booking right up to reminders and feedback.

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As someone who has organised training and tutored classes myself, I understand how important these aspects can be. In my opinion, you have got it spot-on. Keep up the good work!

I would rate this course as 5*, Excellent and would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to learn about hand engraving;

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Harry is an extremely capable and patient tutor and I rate this course 5* Excellent

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Robert C

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The tutor's style of tuition was excellent and considerate of the my ability I was very pleased.

I'd rate Mark 5* Excellent

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Hina A

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I found the (Stonesetting) course very interesting,  a great one to one "hands on" experience.

The amount of brain, eye, hands coordination required is intense, but like everything it's about practise and familiarity with the tools and the process.

I had a good learning experience, tutor Nigel was very friendly, and immediately made me feel welcome and at ease.

I enjoyed the course very much and I 'd like the opportunity to carry on (learning  Stonesetting)    

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I rate this course 5*

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Warren B

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My expectations were exceeded!  I really felt that Dawn understood my business ethos.

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I met Dawn Meaden-Johnson in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter for a two hour one-to-one session about how to develop my online Jewellery business further.

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Her report about my websites appeal to customers had many great ideas and she also offered some inspired suggestions for new sales areas that my work could fit into.

I am sure this 2 hour mentoring session will improve both my website traffic and sales for my jewellery business.

I was so happy and inspired after the session and thanks to Dawn I walked away with an optimistic view of my Jewellery business.

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I rate the session excellent since I could not have gotten a better coach. I am looking forward to working with Dawn in the future.

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I highly recommendation the mentoring session.

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Course rated 5* Excellent

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Annette | Anne Wei Designs - Denmark 

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 I would rate (the course)  5 star Excellent and thoroughly enjoyed it.

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(Tutor) Nigel worked at my pace observing and correcting my technique all the time, giving me lots of tips, and he gave me plenty of stuff to practice before my next lesson.

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Amanda B | Jeweller | Gift Voucher Recipient

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The course I attended yesterday with Nigel was excellent. He was very patient with me which made me feel at ease.

I would highly recommend Nigel to anyone who was wanting to build their skills as a jeweller.

5* for Nigel’s tuition, will look forward to any future training.

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Jenny | Goldsmith - National Jewellery Company

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 I really enjoyed the course, it was an intense learning experience, and its hard to put a price in learning from such a skilled stone setter, one to one. 

Nigel was a really fantastic and patient teacher, he took time to explain and answer all of my many questions. 

I will definitely like to book another course with him once I have practiced and gained some proficiency in what I learnt on Sunday.

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I would rate the course as Excellent

This is a fantastic service, many thanks To you and to Nigel.

I have rated this course  5* Excellent

Sarah H | Jeweller

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Stonesetting - Tips of the Trade

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Darren and I had a wonderful day learning about diamonds. I was really looking forward to the course and the day definitely delivered. We were able to ask questions whilst working and I think that made everything all the more special and unique; bespoke to us and what we wanted.

Kate clearly knows her stuff and we were able to venture off topic a couple of times, whilst still keeping within the remit of gems, in order to learn more about the bigger picture.

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I rate this course 5* Excellent

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Joanne & Darren L | Gem Enthusiasts

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The course was great, 5 stars!

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I hope to practice for a few months and book another course once i'm better with the basics!

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Natalie | Jewellery Maker

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A  very enjoyable, interesting and informative course.

Tutor Lisa provided me with real insight into 3D model creation and the wider concept from initial design through to how the design becomes a piece of Jewellery, with everything in between, where to source the metals etc.

I thoroughly enjoyed the day, which provided real food for thought.

Tutor Lisa was very very good! 

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I rate this course 5* Excellent

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Warren B

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It was a great day with (tutor) Nick, the workshop is great – full of interesting tools and equipment with a great view too!

The tutor was very welcoming and put me at my ease, 

I already knew the basic concepts of diamond mounting...

- but it was really good to learn the tips and tricks of the trade and how to make a setting for an unusual or irregular shaped stone.

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I knew a day wouldn’t be a long time on this technique, years of practice is required...

- but I have a good knowledge base now and more confidence to attempt the designs I had in mind before the course.

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Melanie A / Jewellery Brand

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Thanks! I gained lots in the little time with the tutor.

I left feeling inspired and confident

...and have already obtained half of the tools I will need to set up for myself. 

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Thanks for setting up the class and I will be in touch for future classes. 

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DeeLyn W | Jewellery Maker

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I would give (tutor) Nigel 5 stars. I found him very patient  and in my eyes he is genius.

I highly recommend him. I just wish I had someone like him teaching me when I first started out.

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Dawn thank you very much for arranging the course and I will be in touch at some time to do something else.

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Robin / Jeweller

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My course with tutor Robert was superb. 

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The combination of having a tutor with such experience of and enthusiasm for their craft, the freedom to explore any aspect of the subject and the facilities to instantly practice the techniques we were discussing resulted in a thoroughly productive day.

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I can not honestly think of anything which would have made the day more productive or enjoyable.

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I would certainly recommend this courses service to others and have no hesitation in rating it as excellent.

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I full heartedly give the tutor Kate H's' tuition & course a full fat 5* excellent, she was fantastic! 

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I've come away wanting to learn so much more, I definitely want to proceed to the diamond  diploma course  next.

Kate is so utterly thorough and precise with the way she teaches yet she's so friendly, fun & candid that you instantly relax in her company! 

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Thanks for putting me with Kate she's a very knowledgeable woman & total legend! 

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I rated this course 5* Excellent.

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Sarah J | Jewellery Designer/Maker

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The subject (of Gemmology) was well presented and tutor Kate is obviously very knowledgeable, her passion for the subject was clear. Student course feedback was really positive

This course session was a great introduction to the subject and the students generally felt that they had had their gemmology whistle whetted and want to learn more.

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Overall I was really impressed and very happy with tutor

Kates presentation and look forward to working with her in the future!

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Tabatha J | Proprietor Jewellery School

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The two days with (Tutor) Nigel were brilliant.  

It  (The course) gave me a real insight into stone setting with fundamental basic skills to build on and practice and tutor Nigel is very patient accommodating and knowledgeable.

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What a great experience to sit with industry trained stone setter and get a real insight into the industry.

I would definitely give this course EXCELLENT. 

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Liz R | Tutor - College of Art 

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"Brilliant day!!!!

Thanks so much for helping me find such a great teacher!

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This course has absolutely inspired me to develop my work further."

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Victoria J | Goldsmith

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Hi dawn,
What a fantastic day I had yesterday,it was everything I expected.

The tutor  was very experienced and nice and very patient I really enjoyed it thank you very much.

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Robin

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We have had the best day making jewellery.

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Myself and Dee wanted to thank you for your help with today (Jewellery Making Experience Day) tutor Becca was amazing.

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It's always daunting when you try something different for the first time -

- and we were so happy to be with someone so lovely who was a pleasure to be around. We can't praise tutor Becca enough she made us feel so comfortable and at ease.

We learnt such a lot in a short space of time, a perfect day with a perfect teacher.

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Thank you so much and thanks again for all your help,we both really appreciate it.

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Kat & Dee | Jewellery Making Beginners

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" The tutor was very good and it has helped me progress very quickly.

A lot learned in one day. ​Excellent "

Sam M 

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" I enjoyed the presentation, learned and identified useful information. It was very helpful and empowering. I particularly liked the parts about understanding the psychology of the customer. Thank you."

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"Thank you very much, this was amazing advice. 

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If I need any further help I know where to come"

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Naomi A | Jewellery Designer/Maker

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" I feel really confident polishing now

... and I know what I'm doing - unlike before thinking there was maybe an easier way or thinking I wasn't doing it right.

My jewellery is shining bright like never before and I've taken inspiration from some of the techniques you have taught me"

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Zoe D | Jeweller

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I enjoyed my time  on the course.

Tutor Lisa was excellent she explained many things to me and I am happy to complete my second course with her.

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Khulod A 

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"Thank you so much for your very thorough feedback to my enquiry.

What a great service!

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Cecilia L  | Jeweller

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I have been on a few setting courses and found this one very helpful.

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The tutors  teaching style was approachable and  shared  ‘tricks of the trade’ will come in very useful.

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The tutor was great. He was patient and made me feel at ease. 

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I rate this course 5 *

Sarah | Goldsmith - National Jewellery Company

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Had a fab day thank you -highly recommended! 5* 

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Highly recommended, I had a fab day thank you.

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The tutor  gave me loads of advice and happily answered my many questions.

I have now sorted out my workshop out and I am researching laser cutters!

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I rated this course 5* Excellent

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Emma W  

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This was my first time doing a setting course and I found it really interesting.

I was nervous because I did not know what to expect but the tutor was very patient.

I didn’t feel overwhelmed he (the tutor) took each step slow and made everything clear.

I felt I had learnt a lot in a just that one day.

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Jenny | Goldsmith

- National Jewellery Company

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I have no hesitation in recommending the Stonesetting workshop with Nigel.

The course was organised well, met all of my needs and the teaching was at just the right level for me.

Nigel provides a completely stress free environment for you to learn in, he is very knowledgeable and knows how to structure the information in order for you to pick it up easily. 

He provides lots of direction, guidance and encouragement which help you to achieve your goals and also provides information that will help you to take your new found skills forward. 

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Definitely a five star experience

Thanks for arranging this for me Dawn. 

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Karen J | Jewellery Maker