5 Week Silver Jewellery Making Summer School Course - Fridays in Northamptonshire
Description
Yardley Hastings Venue. In this new 5 week silver jewellery making summer school course, you will complete a new piece of jewellery every week. That's 5 pieces of jewellery to take away with you using 5 different techniques. Not only that, all materials are included in the course fee too! Learn a range of silver jewellery making techniques and use traditional hand tools to create beautiful pieces of jewellery in a creative and supportive environment at my Northamptonshire-based workshop. The course is suitable for total beginners and those with some experience. The five-week course will include step by step instructions each week and build on knowledge from previous weeks too. You will get the opportunity to use sterling and fine silver sheet, sterling silver wire, gold foil, cabochon bezel cups and semi precious gemstones. The course will include: – Bangle making with shaped dies or rolled textures. – Ring making using different texturing hammers and twisted wires. – Pendant making using wire forming techniques and textured hammers. – Earrings/pendant with gold accents using the Korean technique of Keum-boo. – Cabochon stone setting using pre made bezel cup. Tutor: Beccy Gillatt. Level: All welcome but perfect for beginners.
What's included in the price?
Materials are included in the course fee.
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 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.
