Well, I've got another jam packed 🦊 News for you, lots to share, exciting plans ahead!

But first thing's first, if you've been waiting for the release of the 2022 workshops, then they will go live on the website today (Wed 15th).  Now, I'm going to put a disclaimer on this, because technology is involved, and I've made some changes to my website, and I'm about to update it again... so fingers crossed, things will go to plan and at some point today, classes will be live!  Now there's an announcement 😂.

I have got loads planned.  There are some of the classic favourites and a few newbies being added too.  AND I have some guest tutors, although I am hoping to add more very soon.  

I've got someone new to introduce to you in January, I'm just waiting for confirmation before announcing, but it's a very exciting workshop from another local Warrington jeweller who will be sharing her skills.

Then I will be welcoming back Judith Brown in March to run her very successful wire work jewellery.  I had so much interest after Judith ran her last workshop, that I don't think there will be spaces for long.  Everyone had such a lovely day and all created some beautiful pieces.

The Colourful Aluminium workshop has now changed to a 2 day workshop. There is so much to tell you that it's just not possible in a 1 day workshop anymore.  I've not fully written up the details on the website, but day 1 will be all about colour, pens, inks, dyes, resists, then day 2 is texture, cutting, forming, rivets, oh and the all important finishing of your work.  I'm really excited for this one!

I've also got the lovely Gail Louise joining me in teaching the weekly classes. You can find out a bit more about her on her website.  She came in to meet the Tuesday night mob and brought in some of her lovely jewellery... she got the thumbs up!  You may even get to meet her on some of the one day workshops too, but we've got a few things to work out first.

Which leads me on to say thank you to everyone who filled out my survey in the last newsletter.  It really helped me to plan the workshops in for next year. However, I've already run out of weekends!  I think I've got 22 weekends and 27 workshops, without repeating any!?!  Hence why I'll be roping in Gail, as well as a few other guest tutors.  If there is anyone else you'd like to see at The Fox Studios, then please do let me know!  Oh and I should announce the winner of the prize giveaway in the last 🦊 News, which was Lesley Sutton 🎉, who wins a £50 gift voucher!

This was only supposed to be a short newsletter, but I think you've already realised that I can't keep it short and sweet!  But I did just want to ask you about Bench Hire.  I used to have a Bench Hire facility  on a Wednesday morning for those people who have already got basic jewellery skills and need a place to work on a regular basis.  Would this be something of interest to you?  I potentially have access to another room (right next door) that I may be able to convert in to a Bench Hire Space on a more regular basis.  If you'd like to drop me a message about your thoughts, I'd really appreciate it.  Although, I may do another quick survey about it.  We'll wing it and see 😁.