Introduction to Silver Jewellery making for beginners

Description

Discover the art of jewellery making with a beginner-friendly silversmithing class in Cambridge led by the welcoming teacher Liz Taylor. Learn how to form, anneal, solder, and pickle silver as you create your own unique pieces to take home. In this workshop, experiment with metal forming, wire bending, stone setting, and adding textures to your creations, guided by Liz's expertise. Practice various techniques such as metal forming, wire bending, and stone setting Create handmade jewellery pieces like rings, pendants, earrings, and a bangle All materials provided, with the option to purchase extra silver for customisation Tools will be supplied, but you can bring your own if preferred Explore your creativity and express yourself through crafting beautiful silver jewellery. By the end of the workshop, not only will you have learned valuable silversmithing skills, but you'll also have a collection of your own unique jewellery pieces to cherish. Immerse yourself in this fulfilling activity and unlock your potential in jewellery making. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Use a range of silversmithing hand tools safely. Develop skills in forming, annealing, soldering, and pickling silver. Practise metal forming, wire bending, and soldering. Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques. Apply techniques learned to make a shaped stackable ring, a textured band, and a wishbone ring. You will be led by Liz in making certain pieces, although there will be opportunities for individual interpretations to suit your own tastes. On completion of this course, you may want to enrol in the Beginners' Silver Jewellery course or attend 'returners' sessions on an ongoing basis. Knowledge required This course is suitable for beginners or those with limited prior experience of jewellery making. Some manual dexterity is needed, but individual needs can usually be accommodated. Please get in contact if you wish to discuss your particular requirements. Please be aware the learning studio is not currently wheelchair accessible. What to bring You may wish to bring a pen and notebook. I do provide handouts for some of the projects, but a pen and notebook might be handy. You may also wish to bring an apron. If you suffer from any respiratory conditions, you might like to bring a dust mask. You can also purchase more silver to make extra pieces, so please bring cash to pay directly to your tutor. Tools and consumables will be provided, but if you have any, feel free to bring your own.

What's included in the price?

You will have the opportunity to make a ring, pendant and earrings with some customisation possible. All materials for this course are supplied; however, you are able to purchase extra silver on the day should you wish to customize pieces or make additional ones. Tools will be provided, but if you have any, feel free to bring your own.

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

The Silver Bird

with Craft Courses since 2024

Message the tutor

I am the owner of The Silver Bird, an artisan, handmade jewellery business based in a semi-rural village in Cambridgeshire. I am a member of the Guild of Jewellery Designers, have a Diploma in Fine Jewellery making, and am currently completing a Diploma in Advance Jewellery making with the London Jewellery School. I specialise in bespoke commissions and customisable pieces, as well as teaching traditional jewellery making techniques. I retired from an 18 year career as a secondary DT teacher, over which time I taught hundreds of young people how to design and make novel, beautiful products, by exploring material properties and generating unique forms. During this time, I completed a Masters of Education at Cambridge University, focusing on creative idea generation and development. This gave me a particular passion for biomimicry; using and replicating the nature through product design to make unique textures and forms. I have taught adult silver jewellery making classes in several schools, and have set up my own teaching school in Pampisford, Cambridge. Jewellery making with silver is easily the most addictive thing I have ever done. And that's before we talk about the enchanting world of gemstones! Whether you are into contemporary or classic pieces, you are learning for pleasure, or you want your own career change, I can help you fall in love with the processes and achieve your jewellery-making potential. Contact me for an informal chat if you'd like more information of what I can offer. I look forward to making with you.