The Workshop at the High Cross Street Site
2001 - 2004

This was the original website information about the Mid Cornwall Jewellery School when it was located at High Cross Street in St Austell.

The school environment is something of a work of art in itself.
It is designed to be a contemporary and inspiring space but to also remain practical.

There is a strong use of colour creating a definite 'wow factor' without being intimidating.
Lisa says, "I believe the ambiance of the workshop environment has a direct impact on the creative process and have specifically designed the School to be conducive to emerging talent."

ENTRY AREA

The original building lends itself well to a natural separation of working areas by having a layout of varying levels of height, yet it still remains 'open-plan'

The 'Entry Area' with tea & coffee making facilities, coat storage, library, dining table and jewellery display cases

ENTRY AREA

There are plenty of books and a whole box full of postcard sized jewellery images for those times when the 'artistic flow' is blocked & we need inspiration.

Jewellery on display can also help to generate ideas.

BENCH AREA

From the entry area there are 2 steps down into the 'Bench Area'.

With 6 individual jewellers workbenches & the tutors bench for demonstrations.

BENCH AREA

There is a centralised tool station containing all the necessary small equipment which is easily accessible to all 6 students

SOLDERING AREA

From the bench area there are 2 steps up to the 'Soldering Area'.

There are 3 fully equipped soldering stations, a sink, acid tanks, ultrasonic cleaner and tumble polisher

MACHINE ROOM

The seperate machine room contains; motorised polisher with powerful extractor hoods, pendant drill & dremmel drill, a wide variety of hammers, flat plates, doming block, draw plates, various punches, triblets, mandrels and ring sizers.
New this year two enamelling kilns, one Paragon kiln and rolling mill.