Hello from Portsmouth

[Suec]

Hello everyone
I am joining the forum after using a few times for help over the last few months. I attended a silversmithing day course last summer and am now hooked. Now undertaking a part time course to extend my skills. Am soon to retire (early)from nursing but my jewellery making will be keeping me sane as I become a PhD student!
I have now invested in most of the equipment and converted our small conservatory into my workshop - everyone got silver bangles for christmas!

[Petal]

Hi SueC and :xmaswelcome: to the forum. I used to live not far from where you are now (near Havant)... lucky you being near the Sea!! I'm sure you'll learn lots more from the forumites and have a laugh too.

Cheers and a Happy New Year :hohoho:

[Di Sandland]

Hello Sue - a particular warm welcome from me, another early retiree from the NHS (midwife).

Welcome and enjoy.

[Emerald]

Hi Suec welcome to the forum :)

[Rustic Charm]

Hello and welcome to the forum xx

[lorraineflee]

Hi Suec, Welcome from another retiree(ish) (from education though), miles away from Portsmouth, in North Bedfordshire!
Lorraine

[bustagasket]

Another Sue, welcome on board :D:~:

[Jayne]

Hello Sue & welcome!:~:
J x

[Lisa Quinn]

Hi Sue , welcome to the forum.

[Carl Martin]

Hello and welcome, I have a large workshop / studio up in waterlooville. If you ever need a hand or up my way pop in for a coffee. I've got a free open / demo day on the 16th Jan, mainly for my lampworking glass colleagues but all are welcome. :)

[Sunnybank]

Hi Sue, another lamb to slaughter :)

[snow_imp]

Hi Sue and welcome to Cookies.

[AlexandraBuckle]

hello and welcome :~:

[elliboo]

Hello and welcome to the forum

[Ominicci]

Hello and Welcome to another Sue!:~:

[Gemma]

Hello and :welcome: from me too
(I work in Portsmouth)

[Suec]

Thank you all for your warm welcome...it has been a while since I logged on - have been busy completing my portfolio of work for my course (see Daisychain!)
It is lovely to see all the replies and from those who are also in a similar place to me (geographically, professionally and chronologically!)
Carl..I have recently found your website and looking forwrad to getting to one of your open days soon...

[Carl Martin]

Hi Sue,

just for your info I've got a two day open day this week , Friday and saturday - 1030 till 6pm be great to see you if you can come along.

Regards

Carl