Description
Design and make a silver Christmas gift for a loved one using specialist techniques to make your gift. It could be a pair of earrings, cufflinks, a pendant or keyring – the choice is yours. You can do this course as a stand alone or book multiple short courses to build up a bank of jewellery and metal smithing skills.
What's included in the price?
Our experienced tutor will teach you how to transform silver into a beautiful gift. You will gain knowledge of designing, forming and finishing your silver item using a variety of silversmithing methods and hand tools. All the tools, materials and teaching needed to produce your gift will be provided. The course is suitable for beginners with no prior jewellery making experience, or for those with some knowledge who’d like to refresh and extend their skills. At the end of the day you will receive a certificate from Bishopsland Educational Trust and the silver object will be yours to keep.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Corporate days out & team building
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Hen dos
- Christmas
FAQs
Chamine Ghuss has a First Class Honours degree in 3D Design & Crafts from the University of Brighton, as well as a teaching degree from the University of Bedfordshire. She has completed her first year on the Bishopsland post-graduate programme and is currently in her second year as one of two Artists in Residence. She has specialised in metalsmithing, polymers and composites and is a calm, encouraging, inspirational teacher.
Yes, plenty of onsite parking
10am to 4pm
All the tuition, tools, silver bullion is provided and you will leave at the end of the day with your object, designed and made by yourself in Silver, which is yours to keep
If you have a plastic apron, please bring it with you. Also you will need to provide lunch so please bring a packed lunch or there is a cafe on site, called Blakes Cafe.
We aim to provide a fun and informative day, and so our groups are limited to 6 people maximum
Yes - they are suitable for people with no or some experience