Silver textured wide ring, pendant or earrings with stone setting in Yardley Hastings
Description
During this workshop you will be guided through all the techniques to make a silver textured wide ring, earrings or a pendant with a pre-made stone setting. You will learn how to: Texture silver sheet with hammers and a rolling mill. Form sheet using a disk cutter, piercing saw and a selection of pliers. Use a torch to solder settings and findings to your work. Set your stones using stone setting tools and a burnisher. Polish your work. (Laser cut paper, skeleton leaves and lace can be used to texture the metal so please do feel free to bring your own – but note that they will be crushed in the process)
What's included in the price?
Materials are included in 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
4 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
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Weekends
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Public transport
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
- Suitable for all abilities
- Tutor can travel
- Evenings
