Description
This is a FOUR week course covering the basics of silversmithing to make jewellery. Week one: Introduction to the workshop, and simple exercises to familiarise learners with the basic tools, and health and safety aspect of the course. This week will be entirely focussed on saw piercing, with lots of copper and project templates available to practise sawing for the whole session. This practise will defo get your hand and eye in! Week Two: Focussing on circles, this session will ensure that you are confident in the maths behind creating rings, and will give an opportunity to create a fair few circles to be made into rings, bangles, and pendants allowing lots of time to re visit soldering techniques and cleaning and polishing the finished piece. You will create a silver ring and lots of copper circles. Week Three: During this session you will create a stunning pair of hoops, stud or dangle silver earrings. With lots of copper to try out techniques and designs, you will then create your silver earrings to take home. Week Four: A lovely finish to the course, which I hope will have given you a really good basis for taking your silversmith skills further this session, this session sees us creating a stunning silver cuff. Creating gorgeous textures and finishes to ensure that your cuff is truly unique. This course is brilliant for those who have maybe completed a workshop previously and got the bug. It's suitable for beginners or improvers and there are a range of projects each week to suit. The course price includes lots of copper for practise, and enough silver to create each project. You are booking for the date listed and the three weeks following it.
What's included in the price?
- Lots of practise copper and enough silver to complete the final project. More silver can be purchased if you want to complete earlier projects in silver. - Work book documenting what you have learnt on the course. - Tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits are included too!
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hello, my name is Clare and I am pleased to offer workshops and classes in my studio. I offer a range of courses, from short taster sessions, half or full day workshops and 6 week courses. Here at Halton Village Silver Studio we work in silver and copper, using both traditional and modern metalsmith techniques, and enjoy using enamel to add colour. My workshops include a range of Jewellery making but I also enjoy teaching other metal smith sessions including making metal plant labels, spoons and bowls, as well as creating metal flowers. My studio has all the equipment you need to create some lovely pieces to take home, and each session includes all of the materials you will need, as well as a work sheet / book to take home to remind you of what you have learnt.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for beginners
- Public transport
- Parking provided
FAQs
This class includes light refreshments, including hot and cold drinks and snacks, including gluten free and vegan options. All snacks are in their original packaging and include ingredients lists and allergy warnings - please check carefully if you have any special requirements.
Yes, there is plenty of free parking at this venue
Venue
