Keum Boo gold foil jewellery workshop

Description

Join me for a day exploring how to use the technique of Keum Boo to add a touch of gold to your silver jewellery designs. The day starts with an introduction and demonstration of the Keum Boo technique of bonding 24ct gold foil to silver. There will then be a choice of three different projects to create your own piece of jewellery, with instruction sheets for you to work from, and I will be there to guide you along the way. The projects include using a variety of techniques to add texture and oxidisation to your work. If you are more experienced, you can use these projects as a starting point, do your own design or just enjoy spending the day making samples and test pieces. We all know the value of ‘play’ time when it comes to creativity!

What's included in the price?

I will provide you with a piece of fine silver (3cm x 4cm) and a piece of 24ct gold foil (3.5cm x 2.5cm), one trace chain and earring findings for you to make at least one piece of finished jewellery.

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Helen Shere Design

with Craft Courses since 2025

Message the tutor

Hi, I'm Helen Shere, a full time jewellery designer maker. I have been in business since 2008, and am constantly learning new skills and developing my work. I design and make jewellery in silver and gold, drawing inspiration from the urban textures and leafy details found in Nottingham and York, both of which I call home. Metal stamps and texturing methods are used to ‘draw’ on the surface of the silver, creating illustrative and tactile pieces of jewellery full of detail and pattern. I have developed the technique of using my stamps in combination with the process of keum boo, the ancient Korean technique of bonding 24ct gold foil to silver, to create a unique look to my pieces. The oxidised black patinas and warm yellow 24ct gold details add colour and depth to the designs. I can offer an introductory workshop to Keum Boo for small groups based at the Nottingham Jewellery School. I can also offer private one to one tuition on beginners jewellery making from my home studio with times and projects structured to suit you. Any questions, please get in touch - I'd love to hear from you!