“Creativity is the scent of individual freedom”

Goldsmiths Mille & Adam Mads Heindorf invite you to a luxurious jewellery course at the Tranekaer Center – a stay offering peace, self-indulgence, and creative immersion. Here, you will design and create your own piece of jewellery as a personal work of art.

The course combines aesthetics, symbolism, and craftsmanship with an intuitive and sensory approach, where you draw inspiration from the nature around you and work with materials, energy, and inner intention. A nurturing community and beautiful surroundings provide the setting for a unique experience, where creation is imbued with soul.

Come and have an inspiring experience
Here, it's about creative expression with a playful approach through craftsmanship. It's an opportunity to open up space for your own spirituality through creativity – and there's nothing you need to live up to or be able to do beforehand.

Nature is Art
We will visit TICKON park, located around the castle – Tranekaer International Centre for Art and Nature. This will be for an inspiring silent walk, where we connect with nature and open ourselves to be inspired by its elements, forms, and vibrations. The park is full of raw nature, rare trees, and sculptures made from natural materials, all of a high international standard.

Inspiration
You are welcome to bring drawings and ideas for your jewellery. At the same time, we encourage you to come with an open mind, allowing the creative process to work and guide you where you need to go. We focus on being present in the moment, using our senses, and following impulses to inspire the design of personal jewellery.

Meditation and Visualisation
We will work creatively through meditation and visualisation. This serves as a tool to reveal symbolic images that can be used for jewellery design. When you are creative, you naturally enter a meditative state, where there is much greater freedom to move. In creativity, you can allow yourself anything. Art serves as a guide, always a step ahead into the future. Creativity means to create. The creative space is the ego-less space, where you can let go of thoughts and follow your intuition. You might also choose to create a relief or a small sculpture. There will be ample opportunity to express yourself within the goldsmith's craft.

Materials
You will have the opportunity to work with both gold and silver. Nature's precious metals contain a powerful energy. Just like the stones we work with – whether it's a rare gemstone, a crystal, or a raw natural stone from the forest – they all possess different vibrations that affect the wearer. Each one is a resource from nature that we can connect with.

The Process
When we work creatively, many different emotions can arise. These can include challenges, releases, blame, expectations, joy, frustrations, upliftment, impatience, excitement, hopelessness, and much more. This is an important part of the process… which also provides an opportunity to reflect on what is happening within and how we handle our emotions. It is a chance to become even more aware of ourselves and our reaction patterns.

So, while we are enjoying ourselves on the jewellery course, we are also working with energy, process, and personal development. This goes deeper and activates more than many might initially believe. And the process continues to work within all of us for a good while after the course.

Movement

There will also be an opportunity to move your body with space for play for those who wish. Dance activates us internally. It opens our heart chakra and can be a fantastic inspiration for allowing the creative part of ourselves to unfold.

Special Considerations

If you have any special physical considerations, such as difficulty sitting on the floor, participating in yoga, dance, or other activities due to your body, you are still warmly welcome.

Just let us know – the facilitator will help adapt the activities so you have a rewarding and enriching experience regardless. The most important thing is that you listen to your body and take good care of yourself.

The Facilitators

The Modern Alchemist
Adam Mads Heindorf is a visionary goldsmith who unites traditional craftsmanship with spiritual insight. Since he began as a goldsmith in 2002, he has created jewellery for both royalty and international stars.
Adam works in a meditative state, combining his technical expertise as a goldsmith with his abilities as a seer and healer. His jewellery is created as spiritual tools and carries an energy that supports personal development and healing.
As a facilitator, Adam inspires participants to work with both intuition and materials. His approach is modern alchemy, where the raw is transformed into something that radiates both physical and spiritual beauty.
read more at www.heindorf.dk
Mille Heindorf is both a goldsmith and an educator. She began as a goldsmith in 2006 and also manages the Adamas centre day-to-day, with a great passion for people and teaching.
Mille and Adam Mads are siblings.
Anette Denise Matelli leads the morning yoga session during the jewelry-making course, creating a calm and mindful start to the day. Her instruction gently awakens the body, opens up the breath, and invites participants into a focused and creative process that carries over into the day’s work in the workshop.
https://www.anettematelli.dk

Testimonials

“Dear two of you ❤️ to experience brother and sister in flow together, I am truly impressed. It was more than just wonderful and good, it was a pleasure, THANK YOU for it ❤️❤️ Together you built a course with the most amazing energy, radiating abundance from both of you. It was a great joy to see how you managed to unite the group into a whole of energy despite all the differences we came with. You get 10 stars 🥰❤️” - Ninna. Participant 2025

Here you can see a selection of jewellery and sculptures created by previous participants on similar courses – each a unique expression of the individual's journey, creativity, and immersion in the craft. Personal stories forged into each piece.

Catering

The staff at Sukkerfabrikken will take care of you with full catering. Expect organic, healthy, nourishing, satisfying, delicious, vegetarian, and homemade meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – with cake and other treats in between. Tea, coffee, and fruit will also be available throughout the day.

The kitchen is, of course, happy to accommodate allergies and special dietary needs. This can be added here

Additionally, snacks and drinks can be purchased at the café.

Accommodation
Each participant will have a comfortable single room at Sukkerfabrikken.
Bed linen, duvet cover, pillowcase, and a towel are provided in the room.
Double rooms are also available if you prefer. Simply mention who you wish to share a room with when booking your ticket.

The Venue
Sukkerfabrikken is a historic building in Tranekær, exuding a wonderful atmosphere with a homely feel. It offers comfortable lounges, rooms, and excellent spaces for working. Sukkerfabrikken is surrounded by a beautiful park with a lake and forest edge, providing ample opportunities to find a cosy spot – both indoors and outdoors.

The Area
Tranekær Castle is just around the corner. The entire castle village is a protected site and offers a historical experience. Around the castle, there is a large lake with a bathing jetty, right by the charming old tea pavilion. Furthermore, the beach is only 2 km away if you fancy a morning dip in the sea. The area boasts wonderfully beautiful nature, and the forest begins directly in our garden.

PROGRAMME

FRIDAY: DESIGN
12:00 – 13:00 – Arrival at Sukkerfabrikken
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch and Welcome

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Silent Walk and Inspiration (Adam Mads Heindorf)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Break and Cake

16:00 – 16:30 – Ædelstene og Ædelmetaller (Adam Mads Heindorf)
16:30 – 17:00 – Meditation og Visualisering (Adam Mads Heindorf)
17:00 – 18:00 – Design og Tegning (Adam Mads Heindorf)

18:00 – 19:00 - Aftensmad

19:00 – 21:00 - Introduktion til værkstedet og afklaring af design & ædelmetal (Adam Mads og Mille)

SATURDAY: CRAFTS
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – Yoga (Anette Denise Matelli) (optional)
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Breakfast at Sukkerfabrikken

10:00 – 13:00 – Goldsmithing Craft (Adam Mads and Mille)

13:15 – 14:15 – Lunch

14:30 – 16:30 – Goldsmithing Craft (Adam Mads and Mille)

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Break and cake in the workshop

17:00 – 18:30 – Goldsmithing Craft (Adam Mads and Mille)

18:45 – 19:45 - Dinner

19:45 – Here you can choose between:
- The goldsmith's workshop is open, where you can continue working on your jewellery.
- Or take some time off and enjoy a quiet evening.

SUNDAY: CONCLUSION
7:30–8:30 a.m. – Yoga (Anette Denise Matelli) (optional)
8:30–9:30 a.m. – Breakfast

10:00 – 13:00 – Goldsmithing Craft (Adam Mads and Mille)

13:15 – 14:15 – Lunch

14:30 – 15:00 – Material check-out (Mille)
15:00 – 15:30 – Exhibition

15:30 – 16:00 – Meditation
16:00 – 16:30 – Sharing and conclusion

17:00 – 18:00 - Bonus if you wish to stay longer; opportunity for 1:1 sessions with Adam
18:30 – Centre closes - Thank you for this time. We look forward to seeing you again!

You will also have the opportunity to work in the goldsmith's workshop during breaks if you wish.
Similarly, you can always take a break from the workshop whenever you need to.

All meals will be served at Sukkerfabrikken. The workshop is approximately a 10-minute walk from Sukkerfabrikken. The journey between the two locations will be a natural part of your breaks.

(The programme is subject to change).
(If you need to arrive a little later or leave a little earlier, for example due to public transport, please inform the facilitator directly in advance.)

Materials
We have gold, silver, and gemstones in stock for you to work with. Materials are calculated individually, depending on your design and whether you wish to work with silver or gold. Prices for silver start from approximately 300 kroner and will be settled on the last day.
Furthermore, there will be ample opportunity to find natural materials for your jewellery as we explore the forest.

You are also welcome to bring your own materials, such as stones or old gold/silver, to the course. We will work with simple melting and casting techniques, where the metal can be transformed into, for example, spheres or beautiful, organic shapes by pouring the molten metal into water. This gives you the chance to create a unique piece of jewellery with a personal story and new energy.

Experience
You do not need any prior experience to participate in this course, neither with goldsmithing nor spirituality. The course is for anyone interested, whether you are a beginner or experienced. The teaching will be adapted to your level, and our experienced facilitators will ensure you have the opportunity to go home with at least one finished piece of jewellery.

To ensure you complete your project, we generally recommend creating the following types of jewellery, based on your experience with goldsmithing:

If you are a beginner: Pendants or earrings.
If you have some experience: Pendants, earrings, or a narrow ring.
If you have more experience: Pendants, earrings, stud earrings, a narrow/wide ring, or a brooch.

Setting
You can easily create simple settings for raw stones and natural materials, either by wrapping wires to hold them or by gluing them together. The facilitators will guide you on this, depending on your design.

Setting faceted gemstones:
- If you have experience with setting faceted gemstones and are reasonably self-sufficient, you will also be able to work on settings during the course – for example, flush settings, claw settings, and bezel settings.
- If you do not have experience with this type of setting, it will require a separate setting course to learn the basic techniques. On the last day, there will be a brief introduction to flush setting faceted gemstones for those interested.
- Alternatively, the goldsmith can certainly help with setting gemstones after the course, should you wish. Gemstones can always be added later.

Packing list

Practical clothing for the workshop
Outerwear and footwear suitable for the season and walks in the forest.
Indoor shoes for the workshop.
Photo ID (driving licence / passport)
Optional:
- Apron
- Notebook
- Yoga mat
- Water bottle / Thermos mug
- Comfortable clothing for yoga.
- Shawl/blanket for meditation and outdoor evening comfort.
- Small bag/net for collecting items in the forest.
- Warm socks.
- umbrella
- See more inspiration here

Participant Terms
Read more HERE

Languages
, Danish (Instructors also speak English)

Seats
. Maximum 10 participants

Scholarship If you are facing financial hardship, you can apply for a scholarship to cover the cost of your ticket here

Gift Cards If you'd like a gift card for the event, you can purchase one online right here.

Other:
Alcohol: Not permitted
Smoking: Only in the designated outdoor smoking area.
Age requirement: Minimum 18 years old.

ARE YOU UNSURE?
If you are considering participating and would like to meet the facilitator beforehand to get a sense of whether this is for you, we offer a phone call or an online meeting via Messenger/FaceTime. Simply fill out the contact form below, and the facilitator will contact you to arrange a meeting.

The call is, of course, completely without obligation.

Transportation:
- Car: There is free parking and plenty of space in the area around the Adamas Center. Public charging stations for electric cars are a 3-minute walk away.
- FlixBus runs to Rudkøbing on Langeland. From there, Fynbus runs to Tranekær Castle.
- DSB: Trains run to Svendborg. From there, the bus runs to Tranekær Castle.
- Bus: Fynbus runs directly to Tranekær and stops 100 meters from the Adamas Center. The bus stop is called Tranekær Slot
- Carpooling: As a participant, we encourage you to join the Facebook group here, where you can arrange carpooling and find each other afterward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tranekaer.center

Journey Planner: See more on the journey planner

Directions: Find your way with Google Maps

Address: Adamas Center - Slotsgade 76 - 5953 Tranekær - Langeland