On Sunday I conducted a workshop at the Itami Museum of Arts and Crafts. I had help from two lovely volunteers who are currently studying at the Itami College of Jewellery. Thank you you lovelies! My students were children that came along with their siblings and parents. I hope they had a great time because I did!

The morning class was making pendants from PET bottles. First we cut the bottles using scissors and then dyed them and finished them off with cord.

I’ve hid their faces with lovely shapes.

This mother and child looks as though they are showing off medals or something.

The afternoon class was making brooches from bottle caps. The children used tools they have never seen before like jeweller’s piercing saws. They even set up the blade themselves which was fantastic, drilled holes (well, watched the volunteers drill for them) and then put in pins.

Couple of things Rui learnt: 1. Children will rise to a challenge. 2. Their little hands are so fast so bring lots of extra materials. 3. Doesn’t matter if the class gets a slightly out of hand. It’s all about balance.

One of the children said that he will like to come again so I’m hoping to hone in on my teaching skills. A great afternoon.