Our one-day Saturday workshops offer beginners an opportunity both to learn and apply the basic skills of jewellery making. It is also offered as an Open Studio for those with more experience wishing to improve on their skills or work independently on personal projects, whilst having access to an experienced tutor.
Participants will learn a range of skills and techniques, enabling them to work with silver. You will be guided as you design and make a small piece of silverware or jewellery (such as a ring, brooch, spoon).
Please note that the cost of materials is not included in the course fee as this will depend on the piece you make and weight of silver that you use.
This is a real hands-on day learning about the equipment, skills and techniques required to make unique and personal pieces of jewellery. Once you have mastered the basic techniques there are a variety of options you can undertake with the support of experienced and enthusiastic tutors.
Techniques covered on the day may include:
Using these skills, you can also try other techniques such as:
No previous experience or qualifications are required to join the workshop.
The cost of materials is not included in the course fee as it will depend on current market value and the weight used. You will be contacted a few weeks prior to the workshop date with further instructions regarding purchasing materials. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Further Silversmithing workshop or a longer course. Making jewellery for leisure or as a business.