Private workshop for TWO - Beginner silver clay pendant or drop earrings
Description
Make your own bespoke fine silver acorn or shell pendant or drop earrings from real acorns or shells or leaves using the alchemy of silver clay. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and costs £185 for two people including all materials to make either a pendant necklace or a pair of drop earrings. This workshop is ideal for complete beginners or can be adapted for those who are more experienced. In this workshop you will use real items from nature such as shells or acorns to make your own unique and truly personal solid fine silver jewellery. It takes place in my home studio in Fowey. You will start the day with tea and coffee on arrival as we introduce ourselves. This will be followed by learning about using silver clay and how to create your own bespoke jewellery What you will learn; - How to use silver clay - Capture the beauty of real shells or acorns by creating your own moulds -Creating your own unique designs - Sanding - Firing - Attaching jump rings for a pendant or earrings - Polishing and finishing What you need to bring; - Glasses if you need them for fine detail work - An apron is optional but I advise not wearing fluffy jumpers - Closed toe shoes - Hairband (to tie hair back while firing)
What's included in the price?
What is included; - Silver clay (fine silver) -enough to make one pendant or pair of drop earrings. - Silver fixings/ findings for your piece that you make - All equipment needed in my studio to make your jewellery pieces - As much tea, coffee and biscuits as you can eat and drink
Duration
3¼ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
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 (www.rebeccaoxenham.com). 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.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Father's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Easter
- Mother's Day
FAQs
Yes. This course is suitable for learners with no previous knowledge of working with silver clay or silversmithing 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.
-Minimum age: 16 (under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult)
