Silver Metal Clay Swing Lockets - jewellery making- Craft beautiful solid silver pendants in Axminster Devon

Description

Come and join me for a hands-on silver metal clay workshop, where you’ll create a unique locket with a hidden scene and a swinging front panel held in place with a handmade rivet. Silver metal clay is an incredible material—it works just like regular clay but is packed with tiny particles of recycled fine silver. Once fired, it transforms into solid silver, making it a fantastic way to craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewellery. In this workshop, you’ll design and make your own solid silver locket, learning techniques that will help you bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re new to jewellery-making or looking to expand your skills, this class is a great way to experiment, get creative, and learn something new. Here’s what we’ll cover: • How to shape and build a swing locket or box design. • Creating your own unique textures and details. • Adding small embellishments for extra character. • How to make and solder a rivet. • Setting fireable gemstones for a special finishing touch. By the end of the session, you’ll have a beautifully handcrafted locket to take home—something truly personal that you’ve made from start to finish.

What's included in the price?

* Use of tools & equipment. * Metal clay. * Fireable stone(s). * Tea & coffee & biscuits! * Your very own fine silver metal clay locket, ready to add to your own chain. Chains will also be available for purchase on the day. * The essential skills to create metal clay pieces at home. What should you bring? Reading glasses if you need them It would be helpful if you could bring your own apron or wear old clothing to protect yourself from any stray clay dust or mess! A packed lunch or there is a lovely café on site!

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Elsilver Studio

with Craft Courses since 2025

Message the tutor

Hi, I’m Elsa, the heart and hands behind Elsilver! My journey into jewellery making began over 18 years ago when I took an evening silversmithing class. What started as a creative hobby in my West London flat—crafting jewellery on my beloved roll-top desk—soon turned into something more when people began wanting to wear my designs. Fast forward to today, and I’m now living and working in the beautiful coastal town of Lyme Regis, Dorset, where I’ve been running my own jewellery business since 2013. In 2017, I completed my Metal Clay Diploma with Lisa Cain at the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery, and it completely transformed the way I create. I fell in love with this incredible medium, and I’m passionate about sharing its endless possibilities with others. For the past two years, I’ve been teaching traditional silversmithing, but I now specialise in metal clay, incorporating elements of silversmithing. I also teach metal embossing, using thin gauge metals to draw in designs which is so relaxing and rewarding! Metal stamping is also a passion of mine, where I use metal punches to impress designs and lettering into both precious metals and alternative materials like pewter and copper. I can travel across most of Dorset, East Devon, and parts of Somerset. I love what I do, and I can’t wait to share it with you!