Sea glass and silver ocean theme pendant making workshop in Great Linford, Milton Keynes
Description
Tutor: Katherine Learn how to encase sea glass in a fine silver frame with a sea themed detail on the back. You will be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make your very own pendant from these treasures of the sea. You will learn how to: Fit fine silver bezel wire to your sea glass shape. Solder the bezel to a backing plate. Create a bail and solder it to your piece. Saw pierce out a detail on the backing plate. Set your sea glass. Finish and polish your piece. Materials in addition to the course fee. Good hand dexterity and eyesight essential. Some experience of saw piercing, soldering and stone setting is beneficial but not essential.
What's included in the price?
Materials are in addition to the course fee. After completing the course Beccy offers online support and guidance as well as links to Facebook tutorials, for those who would like to continue making at home. Your work will also feature on Beccy's Instagram and Facebook page too.
Duration
4½ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I was interested in making and designing from a very early age and developed my first jewellery range in 2000. I then discovered my love for teaching in 2004 and have been developing my courses ever since. I have a home teaching studio for 1:1 & 1:2 sessions and in 2017 I set up a teaching studio at Yardley Arts where I can teach up to 11 learners. Qualifications: BA in Designed Metalwork and Jewellery from BCUC and MA Royal College of Art Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Parking provided
- Suitable for all abilities
- Tutor can travel
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Hen dos
- Public transport
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
