Description
Suitable for total beginners. Silver clay is a totally recycled product which means you are not harming the environment. The silver clay is a lovely relatively easy product to use and is fired to become solid silver of Hallmark quality. At this exciting, hands-on half day taster class you will design and create your very own silver clay jewellery pieces using the alchemy of silver metal clay that you will get to take home and wear. The workshop includes 5g of silver clay, which is enough to make two or sometimes three small pieces of silver jewellery, depending on the sizes of the pieces you wish to make. Basic jump rings, ear wire hooks are all included in the price, you may also bring your own chain and we can help you attach them. I do have silver chains in stock that will be available to purchase on the day. If you require a certain style or length of chain you can contact me in advance to pre-order. (Please note that this is covers only the basic silver clay skills and due to time scales you will not be able to make more advanced moulded items such as mould making, 3D items such as acorns, setting of gemstones, sea glass or stud earrings or rings on this workshop, as these require more time - see my full day workshops or consider a 121 to take your learning further). The class runs from 10am to 2pm in central Bodmin. In this workshop, you will learn how to: - Roll and pattern clay using texture sheets and leaves. - Cut shapes freeland or using cutters. - Smooth imperfections and sanding techniques - Make neat holes for jump rings and drill if the holes are too small- - How to dry your clay and how to tell if it is dry enough to fire - Prepare your piece for the transformative firing process - Fire your pieces using a hand held jewellers torch - How to Polish and finish your pieces - You will also learn how to store the clay and rehydrate it. - If time allows , you'll have the option to apply Liver of Sulphur to create a patina, accentuating just the intricate textures you've chosen. This chemical process oxidises the surface, darkening the silver, or you can opt not to use it and your hallmark quality silver jewellery will remain untarnished.
What's included in the price?
- All the materials you need including 5g of silver clay/ 99% silver (enough to make about two pieces of jewellery) - Basic jump rings, ear wire hooks are all included in the price, you may also bring your own chain and we can help you attach them. I do have a few alternative silver chains in stock that will be available to purchase on the day. If you require a certain style or length of chain you can contact me in advance to pre-order. - Tea and coffee and biscuites - Use of all my specialist equipment and materials needed to make your jewellery pieces - A detailed step by step instruction booklet detailing everything you learn in the class plus a document with links to where you can buy everything so you can continue to make at home. - A special 15% student discount will be provided after the workshop for your next three purchases of Art Clay silver if you want to have a go at home.
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 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.
