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Penny Akester Jewellery

Contact name: Penny
56
Total bookings
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over 11 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Hi, I am Penny, a jeweller and teacher based in Camden, London. I have been making jewellery since 1994 and teaching jewellery making since 2009, I have a teaching qualification for teaching adults, plus BA and MA certificates in Jewellery. I have been teaching all around London, both privately as well as at various different colleges / adult education centres for 16 years so far. I am fascinated by the process of making - transforming basic materials into treasures. in my jewellery courses, I love to share these amazing processes with you and help guide you to create your own beautiful jewellery. I love sharing my skills, and the fun of seeing an idea come to life. I focus on small groups - with a maximum of 3 students, so that everyone gets lots of support and attention and plenty of opportunity to get really hands on with their jewellery making. Do join me for a fun and creative day making your own gorgeous jewellery.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Bead stringing for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London
6 hours
Next date: 19th Aug 2025
3 places left
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Beginners silver clay ('PMC') jewellery - full day workshop
7 hours
Next date: 26th Jul 2025
3 places left
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Pearl / Gemstone Knotting (Jewellery Making) - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London
4 hours
Next date: 21st Jul 2025
2 places left
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Silver Casting for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London
6 hours
Next date: 2nd Jul 2025
2 places left
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Silver Clay Charms - Evening Jewellery Making Workshop - In London
3 hours
Next date: 23rd Jun 2025
3 places left
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Silver Stacking Ring Making - Evening Workshop - In London
3 hours
Next date: 16th Jun 2025
3 places left
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Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London
6 hours
Next date: 25th Jun 2025
3 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
18 May 25'

Sheila A reviewed: Bead stringing for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Penny’s jewellery and teaching skills are phenomenal and I had a splendid day in excellent company. I wholeheartedly recommend this course and I will be booking a bead stringing next. "

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Aw - thank you Sheila, great to meet you, and i hope you have lots of fun experimenting with your beads once you get home! Happy Beading x"

7 May 25'

Zara reviewed: Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"Left the course feeling confident to try out my newly learned skills, and excited to experiment more. Great day - thank you."

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"HI Zara, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! Great to meet you - hope you have fun experimenting some more at home...."

21 Apr 25'

Daryna reviewed: Beginners silver clay ('PMC') jewellery - full day workshop

"It was an awesome experience. The tutor was patient, informative and skilled. I am happy to start with silver clay and create more jewellery :)"

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Daryna, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! Have fun experimenting with silver clay at home! Penny"

24 Feb 25'

Fiona Marley reviewed: Bead stringing for Jewellery Making - One Day Workshop - In Person, In London

"This was a brilliant course. Penny is such an excellent teacher. She had lots of beads to choose from but I also took some family items that needed to be restrung. Would highly recommend. "

Penny Akester Jewellery responded:

"Hi Fiona, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Happy beading x Penny"