Reticulated ring.
I will be running courses again from January 2011, so come back and have a look in the next month or two for new dates.
I am committed to making jewellery and working towards exhibtions and shows during the second half my the year.
Silver and bead necklace
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £80 – Price does not include any metal, you can buy on the day or bring your own.
Today is a chance for students to work on individual projects in silver or gold and it covers all levels of ability.We do have emphasis on claw setting and beading, but of course you can work on other projects if you wish. If you wish to try claw setting you can work on a range of faceted stones in different shapes to practise the technique or use one setting to make a ring. If you would like to try beading, you will have time to make a small silver pendant, then learn how to use beads for the necklace.
If you have a particular project in mind you can talk to Sue prior to the day, to ensure it is possible to complete in the time available, or you can follow one of the many examples Sue and Georgina will provide. If you would like a particular colour stone or beads do get in touch prior to the class to ensure we have what you need in stock.
FULLY BOOKED
Student work
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £90. Includes £10 of silver.
You will be able to make a silver bracelet, using links in a contemporary design. You can follow one of the examples given on the day, or design your own. Learn basic silversmithing skills including making multiple links in different shapes and forms, texturing, soldering, joining together and finally how to make simple clasps. You can incorporate beads within your piece if you wish. If you prefer to make a necklace, this may be possible, but you will need to purchase more silver on the day.
PLEASE CONTACT SUE FOR BOOKINGS
Students work
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £85. Price includes £5 of silver.
Sue will demonstrate the technique, by where you take a sand mould of anything from keys, to twigs, buttons to coins. The silver is melted and poured into your mould. You can expect to cast about 6 times during the day, and in the afternoon you can soldered attachments to make your castings into wearable jewellery.
Please bring small items to cast from.
You may need to pay extra for silver if you choose to keep all your castings.
FULLY BOOKED. ADDITIONAL DATE BELOW
Student's necklace
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £80. Price does not include any metal, you can buy on the day or bring your own.
Today is a chance for students to work on individual projects in silver or gold and it covers all levels of ability. If you have a particular project in mind you can talk to Sue prior to the day, to ensure it is possible to complete in the time available, or you can follow one of the many examples Sue will provide.
FULLY BOOKED. Contact Sue to be put on the reserve list
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £85. Price includes £5 of silver.
Sand cast silver key
Sue will demonstrate the technique, by where you take a sand mould of anything from keys, to twigs, buttons to coins. The silver is melted and poured into your mould. You can expect to cast about 6 times during the day, and in the afternoon you can soldered attachments to make your castings into wearable jewellery.
Please bring small items to cast from.
You may need to pay extra for silver if you choose to keep all your castings.
FULLY BOOKED. Please contact Sue to be placed on the reserve list.
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £88. Includes £8 of silver.
Reticulated necklace
Using silver you will learn how to texture the surface of sheet using heat to give a very natural almost moon like surface, and then different ways of shaping and finishing to bring out the texture further. Also you will learn how to fuse silver to silver in a simple way with no solder. (If you took part in the fusing workshop in 2008 with Wally Gilbert this is a different simpler method and therefore gives different results). You can choose to make your piece with either reticulation or fusing or combine the two on one project. Earrings or a pendant would be ideal for this project.
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £90. Includes £7 silver.
Bronwen's examples
Today’s project will be to make a simple contemporary locket or small box with a hinged lid. Incorporating using a fly press to create the shapes – a really interesting process, which gives impressive results quickly, and then how to make a simple hinge, and finish the piece by polishing or matting. Today will require you to follow one of the samples made by Bronwyn, though this still allows for creativity. This course is suitable for all levels of ability – even beginners.
FULLY BOOKED. Please contact Sue to be placed on the reserve list.
Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £90. Includes £10 silver.
Create your own unique hand forged silver bangle using the technique of cold forging. Learn about and experience the different tools (hammers/steel stakes) involved in the processes to shape the silver into an elegant flowing form with a planished / polished or textured finish.
FULLY BOOKED. Please contact Sue to be placed on the reserve list.
I am a contemporary jewellery designer maker based in rural Herefordshire. My collection is subtle and pure incorporating clean lines and a soft finish. I pass on my skills through teaching jewellery workshops from my jewellery making studio.
