Description
For extra added sparkle to your silver clay jewellery, add some stones! This full-on day will cover two styles of stone setting - claw (using a ready made setting) and bezel style which you will make using silver clay. You will incorporate one of each type to make a pendant and a ring. The stone setting featured on each item will be chosen by you, as you design each piece, and there will be a range of white and coloured cubic zirconia (lab grown stones) to choose from. This course is ideal as a progression from a taster/beginners’ workshop as you’ll learn how to measure and size your ring correctly, allowing for clay shrinkage; how to prepare the mandrel to take your clay and how to make a seamless ring shank whilst incorporating your stone. Alongside this project, you’ll also make a pendant which could feature a pretty texture or unusual shape in addition to your inclusion - the choice is yours! Your ring will be kiln fired for maximum strength and you’ll torch fire your pendant, before each are polished, ready to wear home. This workshop is suitable for those aged 16+.
What's included in the price?
15g of silver, and the use of all tools and materials to make the project are included - please check the FAQ's below. You will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day. If you are unable to make a published date, please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button as I'm always happy to run workshops on demand. No minimum number required and no extra cost. We have a 4-week cancellation policy, if you do require your course to be rescheduled please contact the course provider, Jo, who will be happy to offer you one opportunity to reschedule.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hi there, I'm Jo, a designer/maker/tutor and qualified Art Clay Instructor. I've taught art, design and craft as West Country Creative for many years in colleges, adult education and in private workshop environments. I now work from my garden studio in Lifton, on the Devon/Cornwall border, teaching and selling my work through my website, shops in Devon and Cornwall and at fairs and shows.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Limited mobility
- Parking provided
- Mother's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Intermediate level
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Weekends
- Hen dos
- Romantic
FAQs
Tea and coffee with semi skimmed milk, all materials and the use of tools and equipment are included. Silver and gold plate findings are supplied on my polymer clay workshops but you can purchase sterling silver options if you prefer. Sterling silver findings are provided on my silver clay workshops and you can purchase chains for any pendants if you want to.
You'll need to bring snacks, and a packed lunch. You might want a notebook and pen.
Any inspirational pictures you have, of what you'd like to make, are always a useful starting point too.
If you're coming to make buttons, a shawl pin or jewellery to go with a particular garment or fibre, please feel free to bring these with you so we can colour match effectively.
I'd recommend wearing layers as the studio is south facing and can get very warm, particularly in summer. In winter I light the log burner so it's cosy. You won't usually get messy and any media we use is washable.
IMPORTANT: if you're attending a silver clay workshop, you must not wear open toe sandals, tops with loose or floaty sleeves and long hair must be tied back.
The studio is located in the garden of my home, on the main road through from Lifton to Lewdown, also known as West Devon Highway (the old A30 before the dual carriageway was built). I'm 5 minutes from the Broadwoodwidger/Lifton junction of the A30, 10 minutes from Launceston, 20 minutes from Tavistock and 45 minutes from Plymouth and Exeter.
The SatNav postcode is PL16 0AS.
Yes, there's plenty of off-road, private parking on site.
Polymer clay and nail varnish do not mix well so you may not want to have a lovely manicure the day before the class! I also recommend you remove any ‘occasional’ rings for the duration of the workshop.
