Silver Clay Experience

Description

Discover the amazing world of silver clay with this exciting introductory workshop. You do not need any experience whatsoever in working with metal clay to join this workshop. Just bring your enthusiastic self. Level: Complete beginner In this introductory beginner workshop, you will learn the skills required to make simple and beautiful jewellery from metal clay. These skills and techniques will allow you to go away with some lovely pieces of jewellery and help you carry on making at home if you wish. During the workshop you will learn all about Silver clay, its history and what makes it such an interesting material to work with. You will first learn how to make a simple charm or pendant. From there, you will be able to use your new skills to create one or two extra pieces in your own design. Perhaps something to match your first creation or something totally different, it’s up to you. You will learn how to set up your workstation, prepare your work surface and how to look after your clay. From there, the workshop will guide you, step by step and you’ll learn the following skills: ~ Handling and how to store the clay. ~ Rolling the clay out to get an even finish. ~ How to add textures to your pieces. ~ How to shape and cut the clay. ~ How to dry and refine your pieces. ~ Firing methods, and how to use a small Butane torch to fire safely. ~ How to polish and finish your pieces.

What's included in the price?

All tools you'll need are provided and the workshop includes 7g of silver clay, which is enough to make 2-3 pieces of silver jewellery, depending on the sizes of the pieces you wish to make. Additional silver clay is available to purchase on the day should you fancy making more pieces of something a little bigger. A standard 18” chain is included in the price, as are basic jump rings and ear hooks. However, if you wish to bring your own, that’s fine, we’ll help you attach them. Alternatively, other chains can also be purchased or ordered on the day at an extra cost. And when you’re all finished, you will be given a jewellery box to take away your wonderful work.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Pepper Tree Studio

with Craft Courses since 2024

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We present a variety of art and craft workshops including silver clay, paint pouring, air dry clay and jesmonite from a variety of locations in the North of England as well as at our own studio in East Yorkshire. Class numbers are kept small and manageable in a warm and friendly atmosphere.