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Demonstrations and Events

With the current COVID restrictions still in place there are no in store events planned in 2021.  


We will let you know if this changes. 

 


 

About our Stores

Our stores are situated in two of the UK's busiest jewellery centres, Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and Hatton Garden in London. For more information on our opening times as well as a map of our locations, click here.

Please be aware that photos and videos may be taken in store during our events for marketing purposes. Any written or verbal feedback we receive after our events may also be used for marketing purposes.

Store Events

 

Why not take a look at what previous attendees thought of their experience at our workshops and store events...

Jewellery Making Demo Event (March 2019)
"Well worth going! Great tips and advice - thank you to the counter staff." - Janet


Beaded Bracelet Workshop with Jayne Rozario (February 2019)
"Had a great time attending the afternoon session organised by Joanne Wagstaff and lead by Jayne Rozario today. I enjoyed all aspects of the project and came away wearing a lovely bracelet. Thanks to Cooksongold for putting on the workshops and supplying all the components required." - Marie
"I just wanted to say thank you so much for yesterday, I had a great time with you and Jayne. It was my first ever workshop and I learnt a lot." - Rebecca
"Thank you for holding the demonstration/workshop with Jayne Rozario on the 14th I had a brilliant time. Your workshops are always so well organised and informative and your new demonstration space is awesome." - Michele


Wire Wrapping Workshop with Sophie Rogers (December 2018)
"Thank you so much for organising the event today. I have attended a couple of events before, but the wire wrapping was excellent. Sophie the tutor/demonstrator was so enthusiastic, positive and clear she made learning a new skill fun and exciting." - Sarah


PMC Workshop with Lori Ridgway (October 2018)
"Thank you Lori for this PMC workshop. It was amazing!" - Ghislaine
"I attended a metal clay workshop today and it was very helpful and fun!" - Carmen
"Thank you so much for letting me take part in the PMC workshop yesterday. It was really informative and enjoyable. I was so inspired! The goody bags are fantastic!" - Pat


FIMO Polymer Clay Workshop with Jayne Rozario (March 2018)
"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the workshop today. Thank you so much for running it, the materials and goody bag." - Lorna
"Thank you very much for the workshop yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised at the variations and ideas I gained from the FIMO demos." - Bev
"Thank you to all at Cooksongold and Jayne for a fabulous time at the workshop. Thank you again for the chance to learn a new skill." - Jacqueline

Cooksongold invites you to join us at our FREE Jewellery Making Demo Days, to be held on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th April 2017 in our Birmingham Counter! The Demo Days will be taking place between 10.00am and 3.30pm.

Over these two days our experienced jewellery making demonstrators will be exhibiting a variety of key skills and a huge range of our top products (full details on all demonstrations below), and will also be on hand to answer any questions that you may have. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from experts, find out more about jewellery making products and talk with like-minded jewellery makers.

There's no need to book for either of these free Demo Days – just turn up either or both of the days and ENJOY!

...and what's more, you will also receive a FREE goody bag when you arrive as well as a £5 off voucher to use on the day (applicable to orders over £25 +VAT, additional terms and conditions apply) in our Birmingham Counter!

We look forward to seeing you!

Click here to view a map of our location in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.

 

Free Demo Days

 

 

So, what can you expect to see at our April Demo Days? Across the two days there will be a variety of product demonstration sessions featuring saw piercing skills, Fimo, stone setting, enamelling and more - so there is something for everyone! The full event schedule is as follows:

 

Tuesday 25th April only

Saw Piercing with Mauri Beardshaw - talented silversmith and goldsmith Mauri will be on hand to demonstrate her intricate saw piercing skills, as well as passing on hints and tips.

 

Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th April

FIMO Jewellery with Jayne Rozario - Jayne inspired everyone during her last demonstration at Cooksongold by using the Birmingham Library building as her design influence using FIMO to create the most beautiful jewellery pieces. Jayne will be on hand to offer advice on creating jewellery using FIMO Polymer Clay.

Stacking Rings with Janet Royle - Janet is one of our previous Designers of the Month on our blog The Bench. Join Janet as she demonstrates the skills needed to make stacking rings (above) including soldering, forming, setting and finishing plus her top hints and tips.

Stone Setting with Scott Rowley - Scott is a member of the Cooksongold Counter team and he will be demonstrating stone setting. Scott will be on hand to answer your questions and concerns surrounding setting gemstones.

Visit from Proxxon – as well as a Counter exclusive discount on Proxxon products, two representatives from Proxxon will be with us for the two days alongside a jewellery maker named Andrea who lectures at the Mid Warwickshire College. She will be demonstrating jewellery making skills, in particular using Proxxon tools.

 

Wedesday 26th April only

Enamelling with Lana Crabb - Lana is our regular demonstrator and she will be discussing enamelling, passing on hints and tips and answering questions. Lana will also be demonstrating enamelling techniques.

 

 

Don't forget, in addition to the above sessions, all demonstrators will be on hand to answer questions throughout the days that they are exhibiting! 

 

Free Demo Days

 

 

 

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th April, and we hope you have a fantastic day!

 

Can't make this Demo Day? Don't worry, we've got more Counter events coming up! For more details or to book your place at any of the below, please email joanne.wagstaff@cooksongold.com.

  • Wednesday 17th May 2017 - Resin/cold enamel workshop with Lana Crabb (2 sessions 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm)
  • Tuesday 11th July 2017 - PMC with Lori Ridgway (2 sessions 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm)
  • Thursday 7th September 2017 - FIMO with Jayne Rozario (2 sessions 10.00am - 12.30pm and 2.00pm - 4.30pm)
  • Demo Days Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th October 2017
  • Saturday 11th November 2017 - ImpressArt workshop (9.45am - 12.00pm)
  • Saturday 2nd December 2017 - Christmas decorations (drop in workshop 9.30am - 12.00pm)
 
Metal prices
Wed 24 Apr 2024

Silver (AG)
700.886 KG

Gold (AU)
59.969 GM

Palladium (PD)
26.129 GM

Platinum (PT)
23.389 GM

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