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Podcast interview, April 2024
I joined Jessica Rose on the Jewellers Academy podcast to talk about Making Botanical Jewellery in Silver Metal Clay
Brand new online course - Silver Leaf and Botanical Jewellery, April 2024
Suitable for complete beginners
Learn how to make botanical jewellery from silver metal clay including the leaf painting method. You will also learn how to make your own moulds using natural and botanical materials like acorns, shells, sycamore pods and so much more. You can then use this mould to make your own bespoke silver jewellery including pendants, earrings, charms and more
This course is available on pre-sale at 50% off and will launch on Friday 19th April 2024 when the pre-sale will end so don't miss out!
Sinter Metal Clay Conference 2024
I am speaking alongside Jessica Rose at the Sinter Metal Clay conference this year. The session is on How to Grow a Jewellery Business
Live Benchtips Session, March 2024
I joined Jessica Rose of Jewellers Academy for a live Benchtips session on making jewellery from silver metal clay. We were giving tips and answering questions.
You can watch the replay on the link below.
Jewellers Retreat season 2, December 2023
Season 2 of The Jewellers Retreat premiered in December 2023.
I was one of the producers of the show and I am also in each episode.
This is a show made by Jewellers Academy. We invited three Jewellers Academy Advanced Diploma students for three days of jewellery making. Each day, the students made three different jewellery projects under time constraints. They had an expert jeweller mentor available to ask for help and support and the show features lots of tips and tricks as well as some drama!
Launched my app, December 2023
I am a life coach and have been working on an online coaching app to help women solopreneurs.
If you are a great employee but struggle to work for yourself then you may be a Kansti personality.
You can find out if you are with my free personality quiz
My program is designed just for Kansti personalities and it helps you gain momentum on your business as well as clear psychological blocks like imposter syndrome, self-esteem issues and more.
Find out more about the Kansti program >
Beyond a transaction - crafting an excellent customer experience within your jewellery business, podcast hosting, November 2023
I interviewed Fran Smith about customer experience for the Jewellers Academy podcast
Engage with your ideal customer using Instagram stories - podcast hosting, September 2023
I interviewed Marti from Wee Bit Social to find out more about how to engage with customers
I was announced as a new host of the Jewellers Academy podcast, September 2023
What is your personality type and how it can help you succeed in your jewellery business - podcast interview, July 2023
I was interviewed by Jessica Rose for the Jewellers Academy podcast about a subject that I am very passionate about - personality.
It’s much easier to run a business when you understand yourself and your motivations. In this episode, Anna C Campbell joins me to talk all things personality, focussing on the Four Tendencies theory from Gretchen Rubin. Anna explains the different tendencies - Upholder, Questioner, Rebel and Obliger and covers practical tips you can use to motivate yourself and play to your strengths in your jewellery business based on your personality type. You won’t want to miss this one!
Fall in love with Metal Clay - podcast interview, April 2023
I joined Jessica Rose on the Jewellers Academy podcast to talk about all things metal clay
Filming Silver Clay courses, May 2023
I filmed three courses with Jewellers Academy
Soldering Silver Clay which is exclusive to the one-year Diploma in Silver Metal Clay
Silver Leaf and Botanical Jewellery (which should be available to purchase as a course in 2024)
Beads and Hollow Forms in Silver Clay which is exclusive to the one-year Diploma in Silver Metal Clay
Podcast interview - 6th February 2023
Letting go of fear: mastering your money mindset for 2023
I recorded an episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast in conversation with Jessica Rose
Ring Making in Metal Clay
My online course with Jewellers Academy went live on Wednesday 30th November 2022.
Learn how to make three different styles of ring from silver clay
(Jewellery kiln is required for these projects)
Arienas Collective Open Day 2022
When? Saturday 27th November 2022 12-7pm
Where? 2 Dublin Meuse, Edinburgh, EH3 6NW
FREE EVENT
Join us to:
See the lovely workshop space
Watch a workshop demo or two (or more!)
Chat with the artists
Shop and support local artists this Christmas at our Pop-Up Shop
I will be doing Silver Clay Jewellery-Making demonstrations at 12.30pm and 3.30pm including torch firing and holding my first-ever silver jewellery sample sale.
Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business - the book
20th October 2022
The book is finally here! I am very proud to have been one of the contributors and an editor for this awesome book. If you would like to start a jewellery business or have one and are looking to grow and be sustainable then this is fantastic. Packed with everything you need to know and do all in a beautifully designed book with lots of case studies, photos and illustrations.
Edit: the book is now a number one best seller and has over 90 five star reviews
Money Mindset for Jewellers
Alongside Jessica Rose and Jen Cowdrey, I am one of the writers and teachers on this online course.
Your money mindset is your unique set of beliefs and your attitude to money. What you believe about money will affect how you live your life and how you run your business.
This course helps you look at your money mindset and ways to make changes if you need to
5 Ways to Thrive in Your Jewellery Business Despite the Financial Crisis
I recorded an episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast and this one has been particularly popular so do have a listen
Achieved Associate Certified Coach status with the International Coaching Federation
3rd August 2022
I am well aware that anyone can call themselves a life coach and so how do you know who to go to and who to trust? I have trained for two years to achieve my accreditation. I studied under the amazing Martha Beck to achieve the status of Certified Wayfinder Life Coach. I then went on to complete my accreditation with the International Coaching Federation, a well-recognised international body for coaches. I have achieved the level of Associate Certified Coach (ACC) meaning that I have trained for 60+ hours and coached for 100+ hours. I was required to be assessed by a master coach on a number of occasions. I have passed an exam assessing my knowledge of the ICF Core Competencies and the Code of Ethics.
I am setting up my life coaching for creative practice right now. Here’s my website www.annaccampbell.com
Podcast interview - 1st August 2022
I did a takeover of the Jewellers Academy podcast this week, sharing my top tips for writing emails people want to read
Teaching Jewellery Making
Online course with Jewellers Academy
Launched 15th July 2022
I am excited to share that the online course I co-created and taught with Jessica Rose is now available to purchase. This course consists of 16 videos covering all the aspects of teaching jewellery making, from planning, marketing, teaching, insurance and much more
Podcast interview - 4th July 2022
I spoke with Jess on the podcast about why I love teaching jewellery making.
Certified Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach
On 18/5/22 I had my final supervised practice session with my mentor and became a certified Wayfinder Life Coach.
I started this course in 2020 when life was very up in the air and I am so glad I did. What I’ve learnt for myself would be enough for this investment but I now get to coach others with these tools which is so exciting. I’ll be sharing all about this on my new website for my coaching
The Jewellers Retreat
I am a TV producer!
In July 2021 we filmed a three-episode show. Jessica Rose invited three Diploma students to her home for three days of making. Each day the students had a project to make and a limited time in which to do it with support and advice from experienced mentors.
I was involved with the planning from the beginning and was there through the whole shoot. You will see me featured in every episode as a business mentor. I also filmed the interview sections.
The show is available to watch on YouTube
Podcast interview - 12th September 2021
I was interviewed for the Jewellers Academy podcast on running a successful jewellery business.
Does success in your jewellery business feel like a pipedream? Running a profitable business takes hard work, but it’s simpler than you might think! In this episode, I speak with Anna Campbell, Community Manager at Jewellers Academy and a successful jeweller, teacher and psychology lecturer, as we walk through the five essential ingredients to a thriving jewellery business.
Metal Clay Artist Anna Mazon to teach masterclasses for Jewellery School Scotland
After a postponment from 2020, Polish metal clay artist Anna Mazon will be teaching 5 days of masterclasses in Edinburgh this October
Workshops resume on 21st May 2021
Yay! The recent Scottish government announcement means we can make plans to open again soon.
If you had previously booked onto a postponed workshop, thank you so much for your patience. I’ve worked with the venue to set up dates for you. Look our for an email from the Arienas Collective.
I’ve also added some additional dates for those that would like to book now.
You can find all of our Covid-19 measures here >
Places on the workshops are limited to ensure that we can comply with physical distancing.
January 2021 - podcast interview
I was interviewed for the Jewellers Academy podcast
‘This week on the podcast I’m joined by Anna Campbell. I don’t know about you, but I know it’s good to invest in myself - though sometimes that comes with some guilt. We want to be able to grow and let go of that negativity. Anna is our community manager at Jewellers Academy and has trained in psychology as well as jewellery making. She has a wealth of knowledge and we hope you join us to discuss this important issue.’
Monday 28th December 2020
Podcast interview
I was interviewed for the Jewellers Academy podcast about taking part in creative challenges.
5th December 2020
Arienas Collective Online Open Day Event
We’re taking our annual open day online this year with a series of live interviews and demonstrations with artists from the collective. Do join us! My live session is at 12pm.
You can find out more here
November 2020
The Ring a Month 2020 calendar is now available on pre-sale
All the rings are collated and chosen by me from 29 artists from all around the world
Find out more and order your copy now
November 2020
Jewellery School Scotland gift vouchers were featured in the Platinum magazine Ethical Christmas Gift Guide
Give the gift of jewellery making this Christmas
October 2020
Due to the circuit breaker lockdown and then Edinburgh being placed in a tier 3 lockdown workshops are postponed for now
For up to date announcements do check the following page
September 2020
Jewellery making workshops have resumed after 6 months closure due to Covid 19.
Safety measures have been implemented including reducing numbers, social distancing, use of screens, temperature checks and much more. You can read about all the measures we have put in place to keep us all safe and creating
September 2020
Unfortunately visiting tutor Anna Mazon has had to postpone her visit to Edinburgh to teach with us due to Covid 19. Luckily we have been able to schedule her classes for April 2021.
Her silver twig ring class has just two spaces remaining so do take a look and book now for this incredible chance to learn from her.
July 2020
Guest blog post for Alliance for Metal Clay Artists Worldwide
I wrote a guest blog post about my 100 day project and my advice for taking on challenges. You can read it here
4th July 2020
Learn how to make this two strand beaded necklace for free as part of the Creative Craft Show Live event. My tutorial will be live over on the Creative Craft Show Facebook group at 2pm
Thank you to the Creative Craft Show for inviting me to be a part of this weekend event
June 2020
Podcast interview
I have had my first ever podcast interview for the Jewellers Academy Podcast.
Episode 2 is A Positive Response to Change: Mindset Shifts
June 2020
Live jewellery tutorial
I will be running a beaded jewellery session as part of the Creative Craft Show Live on Saturday 4th July
The session will be running on their Facebook page so follow them now!
April 2020
Online Jewellers Retreat
I was a guest speaker at The Jewellers Retreat from Jewellers Academy. I spoke about Self Care for Jewellers. You can watch a replay here
April 2020
Covid 19
Due to lockdown and Covid 19 my jewellery workshops are currently postponed. I will be updating this link with new dates when I can
March 2020
You Can Make It 2020
I taught at the You Can Make It metal clay residential conference.
Tutor Sulie Girardi was unable to travel from Austria so I covered her bling ring masterclass as well as teaching soldering and daisy chain workshops
(Ring pictured made my Irina Burnham on my workshop)
1st February 2020
My own studio
I am so excited to have my own jewellery studio for the first time at Studio 8, Hill Street Design House, 3 Hill Street, Edinburgh
January 2020
Air BnB Experiences
I will be teaching an exclusive silver pendant workshop with Air BnB Experiences. You don't need to be an Air BnB customer to join!
Click here for more info and upcoming dates
January 2020
That’s TV Scotland
Interview with That's TV Scotland
I was interviewed along with Lynn Powell, manager of the Arienas Collective, about silver clay and my classes in Edinburgh
December 2019
Self Care for Jewellers
I taught a masterclass for Jewellers Academy and wrote an accompanying blog post of Self Care for Jewellers
November 2019
Ring a Month calendar
The Ring a Month 2020 calendar is available on pre-sale
November 2019
Saturday 23rd November, 12-7pm
Open day
Arienas Collective, Edinburgh
I will be doing a free demonstration of making and torch firing silver clay jewellery at the Arienas Collective open day. My demonstration is at 4.30pm and I will be there all day to chat and sell some of my jewellery as part of the pop-up shop
October 2019
Guest post
I wrote a guest blog post for Jewellers Academy on my favourite tools and innovations for metal clay jewellers
You can read the full post here
September 2019
Guest blog post
I wrote a guest blog post for Craft Courses on 5 eco-friendly reasons to try silver clay
You can read the full post here
September 2019
National conference
I'm very proud to have been chosen as one of the tutors for the YCMI 2020 residential metal clay conference in England.
I will be teaching two hands-on sessions and doing a talk about hallmarking
September 2019
Creative Craft Show
I have been invited to demonstrate silver clay jewellery making at the Create and Craft Show at Glasgow SEC again this year.
I will be there every day from 24th - 27th October 2019.
I will update the details about my demo when I have it.
Tickets are on sale now.
September 2019
Guest blog post
I researched and wrote a blog post on how to protect your jewellery designs from being copied for Jewellers Academy
August 2019
Guest blog post
I wrote a blog post on fairtrade, eco-friendly, sustainable: how to build an ethical jewellery business for Jewellers Academy
June 2019
* New course *
Based on feedback from students I have designed a new course including making a silver shadow box pendant, lentil bead and Pandora-style bead
Boxes and beads in silver clay
New course
July 2019
London summer school teaching
I will be teaching during the summer school for the Mary Ward Centre in London this July including build a website in two days, social media marketing for small business and self promotion for artists and crafters.
The places are subsidised so are a fantastic price.
Click the button below to find out more
Summer school
May 2019
Studio move
I am staying at Hill Street Design House in Edinburgh but am moving into studio 9.
I am sharing a studio with jeweller Lauren Smith of Lauren Smith Studios and filmmaker Duncan Cowles of Relative Films
Studio move
January 2019
I created the ring a month 2019 challenge on Facebook and it's gone a bit viral! There are currently 491 jewellers signed up to it on Facebook and 741 followers on Instagram @ringamonth
The challenge is to make a ring each month. A theme is suggested. The ring can be made from any material and you can be any level of jewellery maker to join in.
Ring a Month
December 2018
I was commissioned to write an article for the professional issue of Making Jewellery magazine on whether craft fairs are worthwhile.
Making Jewellery magazine
November 2018
My blog post for Jewellers Academy was published
Creating gift vouchers for your jewellery business
Guest blog post
November 2018
My blog post for the Jewellers Academy blog was published.
How to have a sale without having a sale
Guest blog post
November 2018
My article on maximising online christmas sales for jewellers has been published in the latest issue of Making Jewellery magazine.
Making Jewellery magazine
September 2018
I was commissioned by the editor of Making Jewellery magazine to write an article on hallmarking metal clay for the metal clay special issue. This issue is out now. You can find my article on pages 30 and 31 along with lots of fantastic tutorials and interviews with brilliant metal clay artists.
Making Jewellery magazine
June 2018
Check out my latest blog post for Jewellers Academy on getting press for your jewellery business
Guest blog post
May 2018
I am quoted in this months issue of WI Life magazine about the psychological benefits of crafting and making
Magazine feature
May 2018
I was commissioned to write an article for Craft Business magazine and it's been published (May 2018, issue 131)
The magazine can be downloaded for free. My article is on page 30
Craft Business magazine
April 2018
I've been accepted to sell my silver jewellery at An Independent Zebra, a shop in Stockbridge, Edinburgh specialising in selling the work of Scottish designers. My silver bee range will be available from 27th June 2018
Selling
February 2018
I applied and am excited to have been accepted to demonstrate 'Modern alchemy - turning clay into silver' at the Mini Maker Faire (part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival) on Sunday 15th April 2018
Demonstration
February 2018
My article on getting press coverage written for Making Jewellery magazine was published in issue 166, March 2018
Making Jewellery magazine
February 2018
I've been chosen as a featured member for Creative Edinburgh, February 2018
Creative Edinburgh
December 2017
My silver clay tutorial, commissioned for Making Jewellery magazine was published on 7th December. I was excited to see that my work was also chosen for the cover
Making Jewellery magazine
December 2017
I have moved into a studio in Edinburgh at Hill Street Design House where I will be working, making and teaching!
New studio
November 2017
I'm really pleased to announce that I have been invited again to be on the teaching team for the You Can Make It 2018 metal clay residential conference in Dorset, England.
It was a fantastic conference this year and I'm looking forward to being a part of it again.
I will be teaching a Soldering metal clay session on Sunday morning
and doing a talk on Hallmarking metal clay on Sunday afternoon
National conference
October 2017
I was filmed for Live at 5 on STV2! The piece was filmed at the Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts Show in Glasgow on Friday 27th October 2017 and aired that evening.
TV
October 2017
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was interviewed for the 'My life in clothes' feature in The Scotsman.
Published 21/10/17
The Scotsman
October 2017
I was interviewed for the Daily Record on the benefits of creativity on our wellbeing.
Published 14/10/17
Daily Record
September 2017
I'm really happy to be on the Arienas Collective teaching team! I'll be teaching silver jewellery taster and full day classes in this central Edinburgh location near to the Portrait Gallery
Arienas Collective
August 2017
I'll be teaching workshops at the Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts show at the SEC Glasgow
26th-29th October 2017