For the most part, I keep occasional tool kits around to have available for my students if they choose to buy one so that they can get started working at home as soon as they've finished a class with me, but as there are no 'in person' classes at the moment, only online ones, I thought i'd offer the kits i currently have here online....

I have 2 different beginners introduction to Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) kits - making a fun bracelet - with, or without beads (if you're new to braiding, it's easier to start without beads)...
Kumihimo is a great activity to do anywhere - and this starter braid is fun and easy to learn at home for anyone 8-88!

I also have in stock; -

• Beginners beadwork kits - everything you need to get started with stitched beadwork / beadweaving is included, with or without some beads to get you started. Including links to some beginner spatterns...
• Solid acrylic rollers for metal clay (or polymer clay) - solid acrylic, with decorative bubbles enclosed within it
• Sets of Pin Vice, plus drills and burrs  - great for working with silver clay or wax carving
• Silver clay starter sets - including all the tools you  might need to get started working with silver cfay

To view the kits and see more information - click here, and scroll down to the bottom - https://www.pennyakester.co.uk/store/c1/JewelleryTuitionLondon

A warm, winter welcome awaits at my open studio day...
Saturday 7 December 2020 - 11.30-6.30
Do come along and visit - see my most recent work, chat about my 2020 courses, or pick up a bargain gift for yourself or a friend from one of my past collections or sample boxes!

All are invited, but please RSVP to me at [email protected] for address details and so I know how many drinks and nibbles to stock up!

Made in Clerkenwell - Craft Central Open Studios
Clerkenwell / Farringdon, London 
11-14 May 2017

I am excited again be taking part in Made in Clerkenwell from my studio in Craft Central, opening my workshop to visitors and exhibiting my latest work.

Unfortunately due to other commitments I won't be able to be open for the whole weekend, but I WILL be open to visitors for the day and evening on Friday 12 May - do come by and see my new work if you're near the area! I am in studio 36 (third floor) in the St Johns Square building.

There will as usual be an amazing selection of artists, craftspeople and designers all exhibiting over the two Craft Central buildings and the three gallery spaces, so the event is always well worth a visit! Come along to browse for inspiration, to shop for unique handmade gifts, or to hunt down a summer treat for yourself....

To register for free entry to the event - do go to - https://www.craftcentral.org.uk/news/made-clerkenwell-spring-2017

This is likely to be the last Made in Clerkenwell event that I am part of, due to various upcoming changes, but I hope you'll be able to join me on Friday 11 May for what promises to be another exciting event.

All of the jewellery I currently have available for sale is listed in my shop here and here - it is all designed from the idea of tactile jewels - jewellery to play with, fiddle with and to hold.

The jewels available include; - 

• my original Mindful Jewels collection - made from hand carved soapstone, with various other mediums, including handmade Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) cords
• the Fiddlers collection of hand carved / cast solid silver pendants hanging on Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) cords
• the new collection of bead charm Fiddlers - bright silver rings, pendants and bangles with moving beads - a bright and sparkling mix of textures and movement just ready to brighten up your day
• my Darkness and Light collection of rings, bangles and earrings that focus on contrasting tones and abstract textures and patterns to intrigue and entice - using patina and gemstones to give a unique style

SPECIAL OFFER FOR JANUARY
Visit my shop here - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PennyAkester?ref=hdr_shop_menu and use code WINTERWARMER to get 15% off any purchases made before 1 February 2017.