Emma Brennan offers courses, kits and tutorials for jewellery making.

The workshops are designed to teach a wide range of simpe techniques for making stunning pieces of retro or vintage inspired costume jewellery, influenced by the 1940s and 50s spirit of inventiveness.

Course participants can make necklaces, earrings and brooches using hand-painted lace, vintage Lucite beads, bakelite buttons and buckles, mixed with vintage and modern glass and metal.

Emma also offers a range of jewellery kits and tutorials for limited edition and one-off pieces, through the Charlie's Aunt label. These are sold in our Etsy shop.

Please email Emma at emma@charliesaunt.com for course details and visit www.charliesaunt.etsy.com for our current kits and tutorials.

50s inspired 'Orange Pippin' apple earrings, 'Sarah's Garden' hand-painted lace flower necklace and 1950s vintage button charm necklace - all from kits and courses.

You can also see some of Emma Brennan's jewellery designs in Making Jewellery, from GMC publications. The magazine has a website www.makingjewellery.com with lots of tips and ideas for those interested in trying their hand at jewellery making.