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6 week summer term, please see full details below… Time: Tuesday Afternoon 12.30-2.30pm Dates: 23rd July – 27th August (6 weeks) Length: 2 hours each week, each term runs for 6 weeks Tutor: Krista Thomson Where:  Workshop 925 Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey GU22 0PP What does the term time course involve?  Our term time classes allow students of all abilities the opportunity to design and create their own jewellery while learning new skills along the way. During the first session your tutor will settle you all in and get to grips with what each student is aiming to complete or learn during the term. Your tutor will discuss your different aims and goals, whether that’s really focusing upon learning and practicing a certain skill, or if it is to finish a specific project. Any new starters will be given a tour of the workshop and you will be introduced to some basic techniques during the first session, so you feel comfortable within the workshop. You can then discuss your ideas for the term and your tutor will help you with how and where to order materials from for your project, we have a substantial list of good suppliers and discount codes to get you started. Soon enough you will have a good understanding of the essential jewellery making skills which you can then go on to develop further, there are many areas of jewellery making to explore. Throughout your time with us, your tutor and peers will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to bring your designs to life. Each student will be working on their own projects, everybody has different directions and design ideas and techniques they want to work on. However during our terms we run demonstrations which are relevant to student projects to help them complete aspects of their project- other students are welcome to watch these too, we also run demonstrations requested by students, this might be a repeat of something a student would like a refresher on, or maybe a technique they would like to learn for their next project and we will also provide demonstrations to strive to introduce you to new skills. We also like to keep you up to date with industry news, show you designer inspiration to help you learn methods to process new ideas and gain an understanding of design processes behind jewellery making. We are very much here to support your development. The more terms you complete with us, the more time you have to develop a wide range of skills and a good understanding of the industry as a whole. Jewellery making skills take time to practice and learn. Here is a Pinterest board to inspire new starters. Summer Terms:  Summer terms differ from our regular terms. Regular term time students are not given first refusal of spaces to allow a break in the year, and our schedule changes as summer holidays and children being off school affect tutor availability. Summer term allows others the opportunity to secure a place. Should a space be available on the regular term time classes they will be offered to those on our waiting list, please email us at hello@workshop925.com if you would like to be on our waiting list for September – The regular term timers enrolled in July will have first refusal of their space for September any spaces will then be offered to those waiting list. Experience required: This class is suitable for those with any level of experience. Some students on our termly courses, have been with us for many years, others are beginners. We run a very welcoming and supportive environment, so whatever level your skills are at, you will always feel encouraged and supported by all to develop your ability further. Class size: We have 9 jeweller’s wooden workbenches in our workshop, however our term time classes always run with 6/7 students. 2 CATCH UPS are permitted over summer terms, meaning if you miss any classes due to holidays, you can catch these up on other sessions – it is not guaranteed we will have sessions available, however most sessions run with a space to accommodate a student on a catch up. Please make us aware of absences in advance. What is included? All tools and consumables are supplied Light refreshments are provided The cost of this course does not include materials. What to bring: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any, snacks and drinks to each session if you require refreshments.

Take your sales people from average to high performance. Motivate and develop experienced sales professionals with some new insights and learning. Applying NLP principles, techniques and models, this workshop will introduce the core attitudes and behaviours that differentiate the excellent sales person from the average one. The programme will help participants: Understand and adopt the mindset and beliefs needed for sales excellence Build rapport and connect with buyers at a deeper and more personal level Recognise some of the thinking and language patterns that make each individual unique Ask powerful questions to further understand the unique world of the individual and how they make decisions Apply tools and techniques to empathise with clients - seeing things from their perspectives Tailor their sales approach to the individual buyer's style, and talk in their language Influence with integrity and sell to organisations and individuals successfully 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the programme Personal introductions and objectives Workshop overview 2 An introduction to NLP and sales excellence with NLP An overview of NLP and applying it to selling The pillars of NLP The NLP model of communication The difference that makes the difference 3 Building enhanced rapport Defining rapport and why it is important when selling Going beyond the initial small talk Building relationships with individual decision-makers Matching and mirroring Levels of rapport 4 Understanding the buyer's personal buying map How we take in, filter and process information How we judge others based on our own experiences of the world The different ways in which we communicate when selling Recognising and understanding the language and thinking patterns of others Adapting your sales communication style to different buyers 5 Making sense of the buying process How we filter information through our senses Understanding how we see, hear and experience the world Visual, auditory and kinaesthetic buyers Listening for key insights What different buyers want from you to help them to buy Applying sensory awareness to the sales process 6 Successful sales mindset The connection between thoughts and actions The sales beliefs of excellence Identifying negative thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back How to change your mindset Adopting the sales beliefs of excellence 7 Powerful questions Reviewing and honing your questioning skills Understanding the questions that great sales people ask Avoiding assumptions Clean language questions Getting to the bottom of it - precision questions Turbo-charging how you qualify 8 Influencing with integrity Understanding empathy Stepping into the buyer's shoes Speaking the buyer's language Tailoring your sales approach to the individual Match, pace, lead - how to take your buyer with you 9 Putting it all together Personal learning summary and action plans

In this exciting, educational and intriguing full day sea glass course, you will be shown how to make your own solid silver jewellery pieces incorporating sea glass and take away your own unique pieces to wear and treasure or as gifts for loved ones.

Come join us for a fun day of dancing and nature walking in Happy Valley with Shégitu Dance X She Runs It! - 8km adventure awaits! Shégitu Dance X She Runs It! Nature Walk 8km - Happy Valley Come join us for a fun-filled day of dancing and nature walking at Coulsdon South! This event is perfect for those who love to move their bodies and enjoy the great outdoors. Get ready to groove to the beats of Shégitu Dance and then hit the trails for an 8km nature walk with the She Runs It! community. It's a great way to stay active, connect with nature, and meet new friends. Don't miss out on this exciting event - sign up now! Get your 10,000+ steps with us as we take in Sunset and the breath-taking, versatile surroundings of Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. We will be teaching some engaging and aligning dance methods as well as fun training games from the 'She Runs It!' team This short, circular walk is the perfect opportunity to connect, explore, strengthen, and enhance your well-being. Here's what you can expect: Beginner-Friendly: Ideal for beginners who may be unsure of their mileage capabilities or new to bodyweight exercises. We'll provide a supportive environment where you can comfortably complete the distance and learn the fundamentals of bodyweight training. Whether you're a beginner, getting back into training, or advanced, our walks cater to all fitness levels. Playfulness: Expect laughter, conversation, music, and a chance to embrace the joy of being active in nature while challenging yourself with fun exercise. Come along to improve your fitness, explore nature, and meet incredible individuals while incorporating new forms of training into your routine. Suitable for 18y+ (If you are under 18 and would like to attend, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult) SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2024 This is a circular route starting and ending at Coulsdon South Station Meeting Point: Coulsdon South Railway Station, Brighton Rd, Coulsdon CR5 3EA (There is a car park on site) Meeting Time: 14:45pm (We do appreciate your punctuality as we are aiming to align our walk with the sunset) There are regular direct trains to Coulsdon South from London Victoria and London Bridge We will be starting the walk by 15:00pm Distance: 8KM // 4.9 Miles Duration: 3.5 hours (approx. 2 1/2 hours walking time) What to bring: - Water - Wear light layers of clothing - A light rucksack if you are carrying anything - Scarf (satin or similar, to put around your hips) - Please wear waterproof shoes/hiking boots (Remember to bring a spare pair of trainers to change into at the end of the session, in case it's muddy) Please note; - If you can no longer attend after you book, please cancel your space so somebody else can fill in. - If you have any injuries or suffer from any conditions that may affect you while training, please drop us an email and we will do our best to accommodate you. Website: www.shegitu-dance.com Email us : info@shegitu-dance.com Like us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/shegituDance Follow us Instagram: @shegitudance @sherunsitldn @tashakeating @lidiaanamusic If you have any questions or would like to reschedule, get in touch. Looking forward to see you!

We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his Masterclass June 2023 . If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards. WHEN: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February 2025 WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Stephen M Goldsmith ABOUT STEPHEN: Stephen M Goldsmith started out at Rochester Art college, now known as University for the Creative Arts and was apprenticed at C.J Vander’s in 1971 and indentured with The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’. Now a Master Polisher of over 50 years’ experience, originally working for the Crown Jewellers Asprey & Garrards and well-known society jeweller Theo Fennell. Many of the pieces polished are now seen in Palaces, Museums and the rich and famous across the world. Stephen is one the most respected jewellery & silver polishers and is currently is teaching polishing across Europe and is known affectionately as “The Gold polishing Guru”. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Cricket World cup, Wimbledon Cup, Dubai Gold Cup, Premier League Cup. He has also been privileged to work in the jewel house at the Tower of London restoring The Grand Punch bowl made in 1830 and used by the Royal family on many occasions. Also known for polishing the largest pure gold coins made by the Royal Mint the largest being the James Bond 7kg pure gold coin. He is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) and their official ambassador and a Master of The Dutch Guild of Goldsmiths. He shares his trade skills by teaching nationally and internationally including at Goldsmiths Centre, School of Master Jeweller’s Birmingham and VanTol & Breet Academy (Netherlands), The School of Jewellery Dublin & The Design & Craft Irish Craft Council in Kilkenny, Vannilla Ink, Aka_bespoke Manchester, Sheila Fleet in Orkney, Patrick Mavros in Zimbabwe and Mauritius. Stephen is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ and was granted the Freedom of the City of London in 1975. He has also had the very rare honour of winning The Goldsmith’s Company Award twice, plus many other prestigious awards and served as a council member for The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council and a published authority on polishing precious metals “Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths by the Crowood Press. WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his Masterclass June 2023 . If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards.You can get a glimpse of what he does on his instagramWHAT HAPPENS DURING THE MASTERCLASS?First, Stephen will talk about his career giving you an insight into the makings of a master craftsman. Then he will demonstrate just why he is known as master polisher. After this demonstration you will be guided by Stephen to try and replicate what you have been shown in the demonstration.After working through a few more exercises you will set to work on your own jewellery, receiving guidance on not just how to achieve the finish you would like for your jewellery but to reach a standard of finish you didn’t know you could.These Masterclasses are a great opportunity to learn from someone who is:a) A true master in our tradeb) Not a grump or condescending because you don’t know somethingc) Happy to chat and share his knowledge!All you need to bring is some of your own jewellery (around 6 items) at the point where it’s ready for polishing.You will have a spindle that is yours for the duration of the masterclass, mops, materials etc will be provided. It can be a messy business so make sure your clothing is workshop friendly!You will also have full access to our workshop, benches, tools and equipment if needed.This Masterclass will leave you with the knowledge and skills to take your polishing to a highly professional standard. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: This class will benefit jewellers with some experience who are looking to learn to polish their work to a professional level. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. We have a microwave, kettle and fridge to store or cook your lunch choices. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his polishing masterclass. If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards. WHEN: Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November 2024 WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Stephen M Goldsmith ABOUT STEPHEN: Stephen M Goldsmith started out at Rochester Art college, now known as University for the Creative Arts and was apprenticed at C.J Vander’s in 1971 and indentured with The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’. Now a Master Polisher of over 50 years’ experience, originally working for the Crown Jewellers Asprey & Garrards and well-known society jeweller Theo Fennell. Many of the pieces polished are now seen in Palaces, Museums and the rich and famous across the world. Stephen is one the most respected jewellery & silver polishers and is currently is teaching polishing across Europe and is known affectionately as “The Gold polishing Guru”. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Cricket World cup, Wimbledon Cup, Dubai Gold Cup, Premier League Cup. He has also been privileged to work in the jewel house at the Tower of London restoring The Grand Punch bowl made in 1830 and used by the Royal family on many occasions. Also known for polishing the largest pure gold coins made by the Royal Mint the largest being the James Bond 7kg pure gold coin. He is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) and their official ambassador and a Master of The Dutch Guild of Goldsmiths. He shares his trade skills by teaching nationally and internationally including at Goldsmiths Centre, School of Master Jeweller’s Birmingham and VanTol & Breet Academy (Netherlands), The School of Jewellery Dublin & The Design & Craft Irish Craft Council in Kilkenny, Vannilla Ink, Aka_bespoke Manchester, Sheila Fleet in Orkney, Patrick Mavros in Zimbabwe and Mauritius. Stephen is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ and was granted the Freedom of the City of London in 1975. He has also had the very rare honour of winning The Goldsmith’s Company Award twice, plus many other prestigious awards and served as a council member for The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council and a published authority on polishing precious metals “Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths by the Crowood Press. WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his polishing masterclass. If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards.You can get a glimpse of what he does on his instagramWHAT HAPPENS DURING THE MASTERCLASS?First, Stephen will talk about his career giving you an insight into the makings of a master craftsman. Then he will demonstrate just why he is known as master polisher. After this demonstration you will be guided by Stephen to try and replicate what you have been shown in the demonstration.After working through a few more exercises you will set to work on your own jewellery, receiving guidance on not just how to achieve the finish you would like for your jewellery but to reach a standard of finish you didn’t know you could.These Masterclasses are a great opportunity to learn from someone who is:a) A true master in our tradeb) Not a grump or condescending because you don’t know somethingc) Happy to chat and share his knowledge!All you need to bring is some of your own jewellery (around 6 items) at the point where it’s ready for polishing.You will have a spindle that is yours for the duration of the masterclass, mops, materials etc will be provided. It can be a messy business so make sure your clothing is workshop friendly!You will also have full access to our workshop, benches, tools and equipment if needed.This Masterclass will leave you with the knowledge and skills to take your polishing to a highly professional standard.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: This class will benefit jewellers with some experience who are looking to learn to polish their work to a professional level. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. We have a microwave, kettle and fridge to store or cook your lunch choices. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Wouldn't sales be a 'walk in the park' without challenging customers? Why is it that some customers are so difficult to please, so quick to call 'foul' at the slightest blip and so mean with their gratitude after we've bent over backwards to accommodate them? Whether we are looking at prospective or existing customers, there is a toolkit for dealing with the most challenging of them. This course will help participants: Use broad open questions to give the customer a platform for their opinions or issues Improve listening skills to really understand what's behind the customer's challenging style Probe specific phrases to show listening and earn deeper disclosure Use silence to let challenging customers 'blow off steam' Understand the negative impact of certain phrases on a challenging customer Summarise effectively and reassure the customer of our understanding of their needs Recognise the 'behaviour cycle' and avoid emotional escalation Understand 'transactional analysis' and how to bring people from 'child' to 'adult' state Create loyalty in customers who are slow to give trust 1 What makes a customer 'challenging'? Why customers challenge us - understanding their drivers 'Wearing their shoes' - seeing things from their perspective Understanding our own personality style How to flex with a style that is different from our own Ways to quickly recognise a customer's style The benefits of flexing with a challenging customer's style 2 Practical exercise - forum theatre Participants take it in turns to deal with the trainer (who plays the role of the challenging customer) Observers stop the action when they hear or see something they deem wrong The participant in the seat gets a chance to use a suggested alternative line The participant who makes the suggestion has the chance to occupy the seat and deliver it themselves Frequent feedback from the trainer as to how the participant's words are making him feel Opportunities to rewind the action if an ill-advised line is suggested and delivered Flipchart for capturing what worked, what didn't work and why Mehrabian principle - the importance of body language and tone over words used 3 Questioning and listening skills How to use open questions to get the customer talking What questions to avoid and why The use of pauses and silence to reduce tension and build trust What listening is and what it isn't Question funnelling - how to earn deeper disclosure through probing The power of summary 4 Transactional analysis explained What is transactional analysis (TA)? Exploring the TA states and why people behave in that way under pressure How to bring challenging customers to 'adult' state to reduce tension How 'parent' or 'child' behaviours can be inadvertently triggered Understanding the 'behavioural cycle' and how to break it Mini-role play 'vignettes' to demonstrate real time impact of ill-chosen words 5 How to build trust with challenging customers Techniques for placating current challenging customers Methods that the participants have already used effectively - understanding why those methods worked and how other participants can model them Participants' experiences of trust having been lost - understanding why those experiences had that negative outcome How to 'go the extra mile' with challenging customers 6 Bringing a 'real' challenging customer to life Participants give the trainer a brief profile of a specific challenging customer of theirs 5-10 minute roleplay in which the trainer brings that individual to life Observing participants - without interrupting - make notes on what is and isn't working Trainer stops the action half-way through to give feedback on how he is feeling Participant goes back into the roleplay having recalibrated their approach based on feedback Observers give feedback on what did and didn't work Trainer comes out of character to explain the impact of the participant's words and behaviours 7 Wrap-up Key learnings from each participant Individual action planning - steps that can and will be implemented in the workplace

Huckleberry Woods Micro Farm Set in an orchard wheelchair users are welcome the ground will be bumpy. You will need to wear closed in shoes no crocs or flipflops or sandals correct footwear is essential or no admittance. ~

The Street Photography Workshop is designed to give you a unque experience.

The Street Photography Workshop is designed to give you a unque experience.