Helen Kenna Creations, jewellery making and fluid art teacher

Helen Kenna Creations

Helen Kenna Creations

location_on Swansea

local_activity classes: SilversmithingResin ArtJewellery MakingFluid Art

5.0 (31)

I've loved being creative my whole life so, after travelling and living in Greece for 13 years, I returned to the UK to study in Swansea, achieving a BA and MA in Architectural Glass, followed by a teaching degree in Art and Design. It was such an exciting time, learning and teaching everything I'd always loved. Later, as part of my professional development in teaching, a taster session using Precious Metal Clay was tagged onto the end of a short course and that was it, I was hooked on that too. I did evening classes for three years with Gorseion College for a City and Guilds, followed by taking up traditional silversmithing classes at the same college. I've been making jewellery and doing glasswork as a business since 2013, passing on my enthusiasm in my classes.






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Reviews

(31)


Nadine Thomas May 2024


Excellent workshop - clear steps and explanations from Helen. Managed to make some lovely pieces which I am delighted with.

Silver Jewellery Making Class review by Nadine Thomas - Swansea

Michelle Huggins May 2024


I found the teacher to be friendly approachable attentive interesting explained/ demonstrated things well good to us about on craftsmanship of silversmith, The venue is good space wise and presenting things, Cause its quite a big building
I quite often find this venue a bit too cool at times, in regards of comfort of staying warm


Yes satisfied with all materials provided thanks

I learnt the various stages process of how to create and turn silver clay into proper silver jewellery, I think the cost of silversmith workshop was reasonable good value
I liked all the stages of creating proper silver jewellery

I really liked it at the stage of using a blow torch, it was interesting, like being a child watching a magic show, "how silver clay glowed was on fire and then changed into proper Jewellery."

Definately recommended this kind of workshop to others for sure

Kay Jenkins May 2024


Very enjoyable workshop.
Helen was a very good tutor and explained the process well.
Venue very convenient for train station.

Sarah Cunningham Apr 2024


A throughly enjoyable day. All materials were included no extra charges.
Very relaxed morning, Helen demonstrated well and we had enough time to do multiple coasters.
Jewerally making in the afternoon, we had enough time to make three resin pieces. Again, Helen demonstrated well and gave help and advice throughout.
Refreshments were supplied, and the venue was very spacious.
Would definitely recommend it.

Jill Royce Apr 2024


Very informative and hands on session. We learned to use resin in moulds and jewellery settings. Helen was very kind and supplied refreshments along with some lunch items. The whole group made very individual items.

Fluid Art class review by Jill Royce - Swansea

Ranjit Namjoshi Mar 2024


Helen was fantastic as always great value for money and good company.
Thoroughly enjoyed the day!

Helen Llewellyn Mar 2024


Fabulous session. Helen is so knowledgeable and very patient with us. Can't wait to book on another session.

Jude Rogers Mar 2024


Fantastic morning. So lovely to be able to be able to come home with a beautiful piece of jewellery that I made with Helen's amazing guidance when I hadn't done anything like this before this morning! The materials were great, Helen was welcoming and friendly, and I had a great time.

Alice Marks Feb 2024


We really enjoyed this class with Helen. We made some resin coasters and then jewellery and learnt different techniques with using resin. It was fun, informative and enjoyable. Great value for money as we were there all day and materials were included.

Maggie Fligelstone Feb 2024


My daughter and I attended a resin jewellery and coaster making day at Swansea community Workshop. The venue was bright, airy and ideal for creating. Hot drinks, cakes and biscuits were provided.
Our teacher Helen was friendly, knowledgeable and gave plenty of help and support. She provided a vast array of materials with which to decorate our resin works including beautiful pigments, shells, dried flowers and trinkets.
We spent the morning making coasters and the afternoon making jewellery. Helen demonstrated some gorgeous examples and the sessions involved a great balance of self experimentation with guidance on hand when necessary. We used slower drying resin for our coasters and then quick dry UV resin for our jewellery (which was very gratifying as it produced immediate results).
We learnt about the properties of resin and how to mix and add pigments so that the products would set. We also learnt about aesthetic layout such as setting objects against a variety of backgrounds.
Taking into account the lovely resources and expert teaching this course was great value for money.
We were a group of 6 and we enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow crafters in a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
We were very pleased with the pendants and keyrings we produced and look forward to seeing our finished coasters.
We look forward to attending more of Helen’s classes soon.

Teacher's response

What a beautiful review. Thank you so very much. I am here at the workshops today as people are collecting their coasters. When are yours being collected? I will leave yours here if you can't get in today. They can be collected tomorrow or Wed morning by 1.00 a.m as somebody will be here. It was lovely meeting you both and hope to see you again. Warm wishes xx

Molly Evans Feb 2024


Thoroughly enjoyed our silver clay jewellery class. Helen was a great teacher who demonstrated a range of skills, patience and provided the class with a variety of materials to find inspiration for our creations. Completely worth the money and we’re all so happy with our pendants! Thank you again Helen️

Silver Jewellery Making Class review by Molly Evans - Swansea

Helen Perry Feb 2024


Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Helen was perfect she clearly explained everything and was encouraging and helpful. It was great to learn all about the process and I was delighted with what I produced and seeing everyone else’s creations too.
I would definitely recommend

Angela Smith Feb 2024


Absolutely loved Helen’s class yesterday. Nothing was too much trouble and I was delighted with what I made. I you are thinking about doing a class then I would highly recommend this one. It was brilliant and great value for money. Everybody made some unique and personal to them. Thank you again Helen and hope to see you soon.

Kim Edwards Feb 2024


Had a lovely time with my daughter, i bought this for her as a gift for Christmas.
Our teacher was lovely and friendly, and couldn’t do enough to help. Fantastic woman.
Venue was fine, but facilities were not great.
So much choice of stuff to help you make it, nd to help you have inspirations.
I learnt how to make silver jewellery and have a lovely neckless and earrings for my time. The unrushed feel of the day, while having something to show for it.

Laura Fasan Jan 2024


beautiful craft tecnique to learn and explore. Teacher knowable, kind and approachable. I recommend this class.

Karen Small Jan 2024


The teacher was very informative and took the time to explain and answer our questions. She was helpful and patient.
The space was good, and central for traveling. Helen provided us with lots of hot drinks and biscuits.
As a total beginner I was very happy with what we made.

Helen Llewellyn Jan 2024


Huge thank you to Helen our wonderful, patient teacher. I had a great day, I learned a lot, had a great time and met a great bunch of people. I would highly recommend the resin class.

Resin Jewellery and Coasters Workshop review by Helen Llewellyn - Swansea

Lucy James Jan 2024


My wife, the mother in law and I all attended the resin workshop today in Swansea. We throughly enjoyed and came home with some brilliant makes, including coasters and necklaces. Helen was a great patient teacher who answered all our questions and made it easy to understand. We are already looking at booking more classes

Ranjit Namjoshi Jan 2024

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Was lovely to meet Helen and the rest of the class Very informative and great value for money as well learnt all there is to know about resin and the rest will be practice and trial and error :)
Helen is a great and patient instructor Silver worskshop next :)

Claire Omalley Nov 2023


Spent a lovely morning making Christmas resin decorations, Helen was so nice & very knowledgable & everyone was really welcoming. Will do one of Helen’s classes again

Emma Bolt Nov 2023


Great class and thoroughly enjoyed. Helen was very helpful and demonstrated everything clearly. Will be booking another class.

Samantha Davies Nov 2023


Great teacher, venue, and fabulous range of items made available to use.
Really enjoyed the class, excellent value. Look forward to doing another.
Thank you Helen.

Gemma Lelliott Nov 2023


Excellent session, managed to fit so much into the time and so many options to choose to make! Helen was so good at explaining everything step by step, made it all feel logical and was on hand at all times if things went off track. I came away with some lovely things and feeling much more confident about trying more at home.

The venue was a little chilly but we sourced some heaters and soon warmed up. Everything was on one level which is good for those of us on the wobbly side!

Liz Brown Nov 2023


The day was well organised and the tutor was very welcoming.
I learnt a new craft and now felt able to ask questions.
I would definitely recommend this class to others.
Thank you

Ross Evans Nov 2023


A great class and good company with the fellow students. Helen was very helpful and nothing was too much for her. My sister and I learnt a new skill and had some pieces to come home with.

Kathy Hutchinson Aug 2023


Lovely teacher. We had a fab day. Really interesting and plenty of opportunity to be creative.
Thank you so much.

Christine Davies Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Brilliant time with Helen
So patient with us all she took time to explain and demonstrate

All materials and equipment were provided
Local venue

Superb day very good value
Thank you Helen can’t wait for the next time

Gill Morgan Apr 2023


Helen was warm and friendly, she made us feel relaxed instantly. There were a lot of samples to show us to give ideas. Once we had our pieces planned, she explained the best way to achieve a professional finish. This class was excellent value for money and we all had a lovely afternoon

Jewellery Making class review by Gill Morgan - Swansea

Alison Lenihan Apr 2023


Really enjoyed! Helen was so much fun and gave us so many ideas. Will do another workshop with her for sure. Loved my earrings. Alison.

Hannah Lloyd-Simmons Apr 2023


I wish I could give this more than 5 stars! Helen was an incredible teacher and made the whole experience brilliant from start to finish. Helen’s knowledge, passion, creativity and joy really made this workshop shine. I have never done anything like this workshop before and was unsure as to what to expect. I came with an idea and together we turned my idea into a really cool pair of lightening bolt earrings.
I really enjoyed and have already decided what item of jewellery I’m making next.
Thanks for a fabulous Saturday

Silver Jewellery Making Class review by Hannah Lloyd-Simmons - Swansea

Anna Nowak Apr 2023


Really enjoyed. Had a very warm welcome and a good laugh whilst learning new skills!
Looking forward to attending more classes with you! Thank you x

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