Make a
'Winter Petals bangle'
with
Fiona Abel-Smith

Sunday 18th November in Mid Wales*
£35 for a full day 'live' workshop

Workshop environment

We all know just how wonderful it is to share ideas on claydays.  We also know what a buzz there can be when we attend workshops with exceptional teachers.   Fiona will introduce herself at the beginning of this workshop and give you the first set of instructions. You can, of course, ask questions.   She will then go away while you do that work.  When we are all ready she will return to answer any more questions, discuss what we have been doing, and then she will show us the next step.  This will continue until the end of the day: just like any other workshop! 

Fiona will be live
on a large Monitor

Fiona is already well respected for her work and her teaching ability.  You will undoubtely have seen her free videos on YouTube. 
After much discussion it was decided that the optimum way for you to see the detail of what she is doing in this workshop is for Fiona to video her demonstration​.

This is a pilot workshop

Because this is a pilot workshop - the first of its kind, and  a never seen before workshop from Fiona,  Fiona has generously offered to do the workshop at a reduced rate, so you are getting a top quality workshop, and the expertise of a top quality teacher, for a much reduced fee. 

And that is not all: 
​A real bonus for any workshop:  Fiona is choosing to give you access to her full video tutorial too.  This you will receive after the workshop.

Fiona has videoed the workshop

Fiona will discuss her demonstration with you live, stopping and starting whenever questions are asked or she wishes to make comment.  Discussion will be inevitable!  We have the technology for you to hear her clearly and for her to hear, and see you.  Be warned - we have a roving camera!

You will have a copy of the video

​​you will get access to her full video tutorial, ‘Winter Petals, Summer Blooms Bangle Tutorial’, so that you can revisit everything we have done on the day in your own time. The tutorial will only be launched for everyone else to buy, after this workshop. 

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Fiona has something to say:

I am so looking forward to having this opportunity to share my new workshop with you. It will be wonderful to be ‘with’ you for a full day, where I can take you through the whole process of creating a finished piece and be able to answer any questions you have there and then.
On the day we will make a Winter Petals bangle, as this design is achievable within a single workshop, but the process and techniques we use, will also cover everything you need to be able to create a companion bangle, Summer Blooms, in your own time.
The workshop covers all aspects of creating the bangle and will include tips and techniques throughout. We will cover:

• Different ways of constructing bangle blanks
• Sizing blanks to suit your requirements
• Colour choices
• Lining bangles
• Creating seamless backgrounds for the design
• Creating a petal and centre canes
• Adding canes into a background
• How to make your design work on a bangle
• Giving a professional finish to your work
• General finishing techniques.

So please do book a place if you like the sound of what we are doing and are able to get to Penny’s wonderful home. I am really looking forward to being with you in November.

If you want to hear much more from Fiona she tells you a bit about herself and her background here in this downloadable document

Workshop details

• There will only be room for 10 people only as it is in Penny's home where our monthly claydays are usually held.  See directions, and information about previous monthly claydays  here
• NB there are no facilities for those unable to walk unaided due to the geography of the house and garden
• Participants will arrive any time after 9am to set up for when Fiona will meet us at 10am
• There will be beverages and biscuits available all day
• Bring your own lunch - there will be room in the fridge for you to keep your food fresh 
• Full payment in advance (see payment method at the bottom of this page)   Payment is not refundable.  However, if we do not have enough participants, or if there are any other unforeseen circumstances, and the event is cancelled, your money will be refunded. 
• When paying please be aware that you will be agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of The Workshop and of the ClayAround website.

Working area at Penny's

Food time at Penny's

*We are in driving distance from Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool and surrounding districts.   If you choose to stay over night there are B&B's in the area (including one run by one of our own clayers!)
ClayAround, Larkrise, Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6SB