<h2 id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What is the course about?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">You&#39;re a maker in your favoured medium - ceramics, wood, metal, glass or whatever - and you want to make electric lamps.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">This course will tell you everything you need to know beyond using your existing skills in making the lamp base: design considerations; bulbs, bulb holders and lampshades; wiring; testing; and all the standards and regulations that you need to conform to (covering UK and EU requirements).</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">Note that although I am a potter, the course is not centered round the use of ceramics (or any other material) in making your lamp base.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">The course is run over three weekly sessions, 19:00 &ndash; 20:30. These are recorded and put onto the course web page so you can view them at other times.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">An additional discussion session will be set up at a time when most students can attend, even if not able to attend the live sessions - this will be scheduled at the start of the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">In addition, a number of videos show the stages in wiring up and testing many types of lamp, and these can be watched from the course page.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">The course page also has links to additional information that you may find useful.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What will we cover?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">Lamp proportions and design considerations; basics of lighting; bulbs and bulb holders, switches and lampshades; electrical considerations and wiring up your lamp; testing your lamp; standards and regulations.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What will I achieve?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">By the end of this course you should be able to&hellip;</p><ul style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be familiar with the design proportions and considerations for different types of lamp, e.g. bedside, desktop, floor standing, wall or ceiling</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be familiar with the various options for light bulbs, bulb holders and switches</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the pros and cons of making a lamp that runs directly off the mains, or that uses a transformer</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to select the necessary components, and wire up, a lamp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know how to test your lamps, what instrumentation is needed, and how manufacturing tests differ from PAT testing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the standards and requirements and how they affect the design of your lamp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to produce the necessary documentation to accompany your lamp, and know how to make it eligible to use the required CE / UKCA mark</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the principles behind WEEE, and the requirements this imposes on the maker and the retailer</li></ul><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">Intermediate. You should have the skills to make the lamp base in your preferred material, as that is not covered in the course though obviously necessary to make a lamp.&nbsp;</p><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What do I get?</h2><ul style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Three live sessions with questions and discussions, lasting about 90 minutes each week</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recordings of all sessions for later viewing on the course page</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Downloadable PDFs of all presentations</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A set of videos on the course page taking you through assembling, wiring and testing of lamps</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Additional optional online course material, giving background info and greater depth</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A discussion session where you can ask anything related to the course or related matters - the date and time will be scheduled so most students can participate, including those unable to attend the live sessions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Premium level access to the Tech part of my web site, containing much more information, references etc.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course completion certificate</li></ul>

What is the course about?
You're a maker in your favoured medium - ceramics, wood, metal, glass or whatever - and you want to make electric lamps.
This course will tell you everything you need to know beyond using your existing skills in making the lamp base: design considerations; bulbs, bulb holders and lampshades; wiring; testing; and all the standards and regulations that you need to conform to (covering UK and EU requirements).
Note that although I am a potter, the course is not centered round the use of ceramics (or any other material) in making your lamp base. 
The course is run over three weekly sessions, 19:00 – 20:30. These are recorded and put onto the course web page so you can view them at other times.
An additional discussion session will be set up at a time when most students can attend, even if not able to attend the live sessions - this will be scheduled at the start of the course.
In addition, a number of videos show the stages in wiring up and testing many types of lamp, and these can be watched from the course page.
The course page also has links to additional information that you may find useful.
What will we cover?
Lamp proportions and design considerations; basics of lighting; bulbs and bulb holders, switches and lampshades; electrical considerations and wiring up your lamp; testing your lamp; standards and regulations.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to…
Be familiar with the design proportions and considerations for different types of lamp, e.g. bedside, desktop, floor standing, wall or ceiling
Be familiar with the various options for light bulbs, bulb holders and switches
Understand the pros and cons of making a lamp that runs directly off the mains, or that uses a transformer
Be able to select the necessary components, and wire up, a lamp
Know how to test your lamps, what instrumentation is needed, and how manufacturing tests differ from PAT testing
Understand the standards and requirements and how they affect the design of your lamp
Be able to produce the necessary documentation to accompany your lamp, and know how to make it eligible to use the required CE / UKCA mark
Understand the principles behind WEEE, and the requirements this imposes on the maker and the retailer
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Intermediate. You should have the skills to make the lamp base in your preferred material, as that is not covered in the course though obviously necessary to make a lamp. 
What do I get?
Three live sessions with questions and discussions, lasting about 90 minutes each week
Recordings of all sessions for later viewing on the course page
Downloadable PDFs of all presentations
A set of videos on the course page taking you through assembling, wiring and testing of lamps
Additional optional online course material, giving background info and greater depth
A discussion session where you can ask anything related to the course or related matters - the date and time will be scheduled so most students can participate, including those unable to attend the live sessions
Premium level access to the Tech part of my web site, containing much more information, references etc.
Course completion certificate

Tim Thornton

Lighting Design

Lampshade Making

Arts & Crafts

Want to make electric lamps, but not sure about the wiring, regulations and so on? If you can make the lamp base (in clay, wood, glass metal or whatever), then this course tells you how to do the rest.

Making Electric Lamps

General Admission

Step into the world of handcrafted elegance with our Beginner On-Demand Silver Clay Enamel Jewellery Course, perfect for those new to creating colourful, torch-fired pieces. Led by an experienced tutor, this course offers comprehensive, step-by-step video tutorials that introduce you to the art of combining silver clay with vibrant enamels. You'll learn how to shape, texture, and fire silver clay, transforming it into stunning metal jewellery, and then apply and fuse rich, colourful enamels to your designs using a torch. Whether you’re crafting unique jewellery for yourself or exploring a new creative hobby, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to create beautiful, eye-catching pieces that showcase your personal style.
Please allow 7-10 days for your kit. Once your kit is on the way you will receive a link for your tutorials.
I'm always available in between to help and answer questions.
What's included: Tools and materials for the projects covered, tutorials, online support
You will need: Access to WiFi, screen and sound. A safe area to use a blow torch (on the heat mat provided).

Rachel Ellen

Silver Clay Jewellery

Online Course Creation

Glass Enamelling

Jewellery Making

Step into the world of handcrafted elegance with our Beginner On-Demand Silver Clay Enamel Jewellery Course, perfect for those new to creating colourful, torch-fired pieces. Led by an experienced tutor, this course offers comprehensive, step-by-step video tutorials that introduce you to the art of combining silver clay with vibrant enamels. 

Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time

Unleash your creativity with our Beginner On-Demand Copper Clay Enamel Jewellery Course, where you'll learn to craft stunning, colourful pieces using torch-fired techniques. Guided by an experienced tutor, this course introduces you to the fundamentals of working with copper clay and vibrant enamel powders. Through clear, step-by-step video tutorials, you’ll discover how to shape, fire, and enamel your own unique jewellery creations, blending rich colours with the warm tones of copper. Perfect for beginners, this course provides all the skills and inspiration that you will need.
During the course you will learn how to roll, texture, cut and fire the copper clay. You will then explore adding enamels before firing again to create your finished pieces. We will use champlevé techniques to start. Dependent on your experience we may also move onto cloisonné techniques.All courses, workshops and kits come with free support afterwards. Email me or arrange a video call. I love to see what my students and fellow crafters are up to and really enjoy answering questions or helping if I can. So any booking isn’t just for the day it’s the start of a crafting friendship!Please allow 7-10 days for your kit. Once your kit is on the way you will receive a link for your tutorials.I'm always available in between to help and answer questions.
What's included: Tools and materials for the projects covered, tutorials, online support
You will need: Access to WiFi, screen and sound. A safe area to use a blow torch (on the heat mat provided).

Online Business

Metal Clay Jewellery

Glass Jewellery

Metal

Jewellery Design

Copper Jewellery

Metal Jewellery

Online Education

Metal Craft

Unleash your creativity with our Beginner On-Demand Copper Clay Enamel Jewellery Course, where you'll learn to craft stunning, colourful pieces using torch-fired techniques. Guided by an experienced tutor, this course introduces you to the fundamentals of working with copper clay and vibrant enamel powders. Through clear, step-by-step video tutorials, you’ll discover how to shape, fire, and enamel your own unique jewellery creations, blending rich colours with the warm tones of copper. Perfect for beginners, this course provides all the skills and inspiration that you will need.

Copper Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time

If you have worked with enamel before, or done a beginners course, this is the perfect way to develop your skills and see more of the exciting effects you can achieve in enamel.This kit is a great way to develop your enamel skills in your own time, in the comfort of your own home. The tutorials and making time are the equivalent of a 2 day course. During the session you will explore and expand your skills in the following techniques:- Kiln & Torch Firing- Stencils- Layering- Scraffito- Wet Packing- Cloisonné- Relief forms
Please allow 7-10 days for your kit. Once your kit is on the way you will receive a link for your tutorials. I'm always available in between to help and answer questions.
What's included: All your materials and tools are included as well your tutorials
You will need: A safe place to use the provided blow torch, scrap paper, a screen and sound to use the tutorials.

Jewellery

Learning To Learn

Teaching Online

Take your enamel skills to the next level with our Intermediate On-Demand Enamel Course, perfect for those ready to delve deeper into the vibrant art of torch-fired enamel. Led by an experienced tutor, this course offers advanced techniques and creative approaches to working with enamel, allowing you to master the art of colour blending, intricate designs, and multi-layered finishes. Through detailed, step-by-step video tutorials, you'll learn how to achieve more complex and refined results, perfect for creating professional-quality jewellery and artistic pieces. Whether you're expanding your hobby or aiming to elevate your craft to a business level, this course will provide you with the expertise and inspiration to create stunning, torch-fired enamel art.

Glass Art courses in Cardiff

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Making Electric Lamps

By Tim Thornton

Silver Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time

By Rachel Ellen

Copper Clay Enamel Workshop - Beginner - Learn at Home in Your Own Time

By Rachel Ellen

Torch Fired Enamel - Intermediate - Learn at Home in Your Own Time

By Rachel Ellen

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