Holiday itinerary
Set in the beautiful countryside of Aveyron, this beautifully restored farmhouse is the setting for your mid week or weekend jewellery making course in France.
Under the guidance of your English host Karen, you’ll learn to use the different jewellery making tools to create your own unique pieces including your choice of necklaces, earrings and bracelets or all three if you prefer.
You’ll spend 2 days in a jewellery making workshop but will have time to kick back and relax at this rural retreat.
Combining fun hands-on jewellery making lessons with a relaxing environment and friendly hosts, this residential jewellery making course promises to get your creative juices flowing.
Suitability
- Suitable for beginners and those that have dabbled with jewellery making in the past
- These courses make great singles holidays and singles can travel and have their own room with NO supplements
- Your hosts are English speakers
Jewellery Making Course Start Days
- Courses start on set dates year round
- You will arrive at the farmhouse on Friday or Monday (possibility of fitting in with Dublin-Rodez flights)
- Departure days are on Monday or Friday (3 nights/4 days) (possibility of fitting in with Dublin-Rodez flights)
- If your flights do not fit with the dates of the course or you would simply like to spend more time in France to explore the surrounding area and countryside, you may be able to add a extra days workshop and night during the booking process under the 'Extras' section for £100 per person per day extra
- If you would like to arrive or depart on alternative days please send your requests to
Jewellery Making Course Itinerary
Day 1
- You’ll be collected from Rodez airport or train station (other airport collections on request for a supplement) and on the drive to the village of St Geniez d'Olt and the house, you’ll take in some sightseeing
- Your evening is free to make your own arrangements for dinner (the cottage has its own kitchen), if you would like to go to the nearby village transport will be provided
Day 2 and 3
- Following breakfast, you’ll head to theworkshop to start your jewellery making lessons
- During each day you’ll break for lunch and during the two days you’ll have some free time to relax
- Each evening is free to make your own arrangements for dinner, again transport can be provided to the nearby village if you wish to visit a local restaurant
Day 4
- After breakfast, guests are asked to check out of their room and you can enjoy a scenic drive to the airport or train station for your trip home
What Will I Learn?
- About the different types of jewellery making tools
- How to use the tools to create your own jewellery
- Bead stringing and how to use crimps & clasps
- Working with silver and silver plated
- How to make your own earrings
- How to make clasps and more
- Wire wrapping and wrapped loops
- Wire rings and basic wire working techniques
Jewellery Making Course Accommodation & Meals
- This tastefully converted cottage has just 2 twin/double guest rooms located in the attic with stunning views
- Rooms are decorated with good quality white cotton sheets, TV with DVD and easy chair and the cottage boasts a kitchen and lounge area with log fire for use by the guests
- There is one bathroom that is shared between the two rooms with a good shower and plenty of hot water
- Breakfast is included daily
- Lunch is included on the 2 jewellery workshop days
- Vegetarians can be catered for
- Wi-fi is unavailable in the area
- Your hosts have cats who are not allowed in guest designated areas
Want To Stay Longer Or Specialise?
- If this short weekend course whets your appetite for making your own jewellery, we also offer week long courses and speciality courses including making your own tiaras which is perfect for brides to be, click on the links to view these courses
- If your flights do not fit with the dates of the course or you would simply like to spend more time in France, you can choose to add an extra workshop day and night during the booking process under the 'Extras' section
- The price for the extra night includes bed and breakfast accommodation, seesighting and an extra day of jewellery making
Go learn to make your own unique jewellery on this mid week or weekend jewellery making course in France and bring home new skills that will stay with you long after the holiday is over allowing you to create more beautiful pieces back home.