Full day beginners silver clay- Woodland botanical pendants

Description

Come and connect with nature, and learn a new skill. At this full day workshop you will discover the alchemy of silver clay to create beautiful 3D replicas of seeds such as acorns, sycamore, daisies, leaves and other foraged items. £110 per person including all materials, chain, lunch and cake. At this beginners workshop you will learn the creative art of fine silver jewellery making, using the alchemy of silver clay, an eco-friendly and fun way to make silver jewellery. The workshop will take place in The Sanctuary Cornwall, an award winning off grid eco lodge, set high up in 12 acres of beautiful woodland and with breath-taking views over the Fowey Estuary. This one day creative workshop includes a 10-minute mindful woodland walk in the grounds where you forage for flowers, leaves, acorns, bark and sycamore seeds to take back to make your beautiful, unique jewellery. You will learn to capture these precious items from nature by making moulds before casting them into solid fine silver. The day also includes a delicious seasonal vegetarian lunch. (For anyone who doesn’t wish to take part in this short nature walk you are welcome to stay behind and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, take in the views and explore the nature items I have collected in advance that you can use to make your jewellery). Silver clay is a relatively new product that can be worked like clay, and yet is made of pure silver particles, with a binder and water. When it is fired the result is a pure silver piece which is of fine silver hallmark quality. This course is suitable for adult learners with no previous knowledge of working with silver clay or those with experience with other forms of jewellery making. It is also suitable for those with no experience yet of crafts or creative activities. Most important is a desire to learn and experiment with the materials. About your tutor: You'll be guided by a qualified and experienced teacher with all 5 star reviews on Google, Facebook, Trip Advisor, Virgin Experiences and Craft Courses. Rebecca is also a Gold rated tutor with Craft Courses. She holds the Art Clay Diploma in Silver Clay. This is a world-wide, recognised qualification, administered by the official distributors of Art Clay in Europe. She is also an instructor member of AMCAW (Association of Metal Clay Artists Worldwide) and is a member of GOJD (Guild of Jewellery Designers) and ACJ (Association of Contemporary Jewellers). Agenda: 10.00: A shuttle service from Golant village car park will take you up to The Sanctuary Cornwall where your will be served tea or coffee and home made cake. We will introduce ourselves, discuss the itinerary and have a look and talk through the examples of jewellery that can be made. You tutor will explain about the history of silver clay, its eco-friendly properties, shrinkage and how it all works. The tutor will explain what to look for in nature items when creating replica leaf jewellery. 10.30: Students then go out on a 15 minute nature walk of the grounds and explore the surrounding woodland collecting any leaves, seeds and other items found to make jewellery. 10.50: The tutor will demonstrate how to make moulds and students are given to make their own mould from an item from nature that they have collected. 11.15: The tutor will then do some demonstrations using textures of leaves and the moulds. Students then start working on their own designs and will create a model of their design using practice modelling clay. 11.50: Students create their designs using the silver clay and dry the clay on the drying tray. 13.15: While the clay is drying students take a break to have lunch. 14.15: Students learn to fire their pieces using a gas torch. This is the magical bit where the clay-like substance transforms to solid 99.9% fine silver. After firing, a wire brush is used to brush off the white clay binder residue revealing the solid fine silver beneath. 15.00: Students then finish their pieces to get the look they desire– if required applying a patina effect or polishing to a high shine. 15.30: Students are shown how to attach their charms to ear wires or a chain. 16.30: Students finish the day off with a glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative while they admire everyone’s jewellery made in the class. Rebecca then explains how to care for the jewellery.

What's included in the price?

- A delicious homemade vegetarian lunch (please make us aware of dietary requirements in advance). - A mindful woodland walk in the grounds of The Sanctuary Cornwall to begin the day, and forage for seeds, acorns, leaves or whatever you find to make your jewellery. - All the materials you need including 7g of silver clay/99% silver (enough to make one to two pieces of jewellery), liver of sulphur to highlight textures, jewellery fixings and an 18 inch silver snake chain. - A selection of teas and coffee, homemade cake and a glass of bubbly or non-alcoholic fizz to celebrate the end of the day. - Use of all my specialist equipment and materials needed to make your jewellery pieces. - A detailed step by step instruction E-booklet detailing everything you learn in the class plus a document with links to where you can buy everything so you can continue to make at home. - A shuttle service at the start and finish of the day taking you down the steep and narrow hill to the village car park. - A special 15% student discount will be provided after the workshop.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Rebecca Oxenham Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2021

Message the tutor

Rebecca is a qualified and experienced teacher with all 5 star reviews on Google, Facebook, Trip Advisor, Virgin Experiences and Craft Courses. Rebecca is also a Gold rated tutor with Craft Courses. She holds the Art Clay Diploma in Silver Clay. This is a world-wide, recognised qualification, administered by the official distributors of Art Clay in Europe. She is also an instructor member of AMCAW (Association of Metal Clay Artists Worldwide) and is a member of GOJD (Guild of Jewellery Designers) and ACJ (Association of Contemporary Jewellers). Rebecca also runs a jewellery business. Her jewellery is inspired by the Cornish coast and countryside and lovingly handcrafted using recycled silver. It is important to her that her impact upon the environment from which she draws her inspiration is not overly impacted by her actions. Therefore, alongside using recycled precious metals and responsibly sourced gemstones, her packaging is also eco-friendly.