SILVER JEWELLERY IN A DAY

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Spend a day learning simple techniques to produce your own metal jewellery. Practise tool use and model-making in copper first, then lose yourself in the magical process of turning silver into unique pieces of jewellery before your very eyes! Create one or two beautiful pieces of simple jewellery to take home.

Create a unique piece of silver jewellery through this very versatile medium. During this workshop, you will practise rolling, shaping, texturing and cutting techniques, creating a beautiful, lentil shaped pendant to your own design. Learn how to prepare your work for firing and how to finish your work to a professional standard.

Cabochon-cut stones differ from faceted having smooth, domed tops and flat bases. Through guided tuition, explore the versatile and accessible technique of cabochon setting. Once the fabricating steps have been mastered, this method may be used to 'set' or hold a variety of shapes in place on a piece of jewellery. Some previous experience of jewellery-making and soldering practice is desirable for this workshop.

An exciting half day workshop exploring the possibilities of combining decorative inclusions with fused glass to make up to five unique pieces of jewellery. Experiment with clear sheet glass, copper sheet and wire, delicate metal leaf and sparkling mica powders, combining to create beautiful effects. All work made during the day will need to be fired in a kiln and collected at a later date. Jewellery fittings will be supplied but not fitted.

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Spend a day learning simple techniques to produce your own metal jewellery. Practise tool use and model-making in copper first, then lose yourself in the magical process of turning silver into unique pieces of jewellery before your very eyes! Create one or two beautiful pieces of simple jewellery to take home.

An exciting new silver clay workshop learning how to sculpt the clay into 3D objects. Learn how to break down your chosen object into simply shaped parts, how to assemble those parts and, then, add fine details by carving texture and definition into your final shape. Turn your finished piece into a beautiful little pendant. Due to time constraints, we advise that you choose a very simple shape to sculpt.

An exciting new half day workshop. Discover how to enhance silver clay by adding a splash of colour. You will start by designing and making a simple silver pendant from Art clay silver. You will then learn how to mix and add cold UV resin, adding a splash of colour and vibrancy to your design.