Introduction to Silversmithing - 6 Week Course

Description

Introduction to Silversmithing – a six week course Join me and learn the basic foundations of silversmithing. Introduction to silversmithing is a great way of learning the basics for making silver jewellery. From Silver ring making to bezel setting. Starting in copper you will learn how to adapt, and manipulate the metal by Sawing, piercing, hammering, annealing, patinating and forming. By the end of the course you will have designed and made: 1 ring 1 bangle Earrings A pendant Formed and set a bezel and stone Learnt how to polish and finish. You will also be advised how to set up your own jewellery space at home. The Wonky Jewellery Studio is based in The Market town of Richmond North Yorkshire, a short distance from the Marketplace, on the Gallowfields trading estate, just along from Richmond Garden Centre. You do not need any previous experience Custom made jewellery benches and use of tools are available for your session. What you will learn (there will be lots more packed in if time allows) Week 1 – Learn the foundations of silversmithing, piercing, texturing, join solder and stamping. You will come away from this session with a Copper and Silver ring band. Week 2 – Taking what you learnt in week one and throw in another soldering technique, some drop casting and more texturing to come away with a Bangle. Week 3 – More experimenting with texturing, patination and reticulation as well as drilling holes and filing to create some drop or dangly earrings (hoops also available) Week 4 – This week we practice our soldering and continue expanding our creativity palette whilst introducing oxidisation and you will finish week 4 with a beautiful pendant. Week 5 – Bezel setting…..one of the most popular sessions, Set a stone or piece of seaglass to form your first ever stone setting. Please free free to bring along your own stone or glass if you wish to set this into a bezel. Week 6 – Tying up all that you’ve learnt in the 6 weeks to finish your bezel and learn Finishing and polishing. We also cover how to create a studio space at home Hand tools are used alongside a simple power tool. Safety goggles provided. Toilet and refreshments available with cake making a regular appearance! Please bring glasses if you use them. I also have my studio sidekick, Hugo – a border collie dog who is extremely friendly and likes to be involved with whatever I am doing. If this is a problem, please let me know.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

The Wonky Jewellery Shed

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

The Wonky Jewellery Company and Jewellery shed exists to bring out the silversmith in you. Embrace your rustic charms and uniqueness by becoming part of the wonky crew. Lou is a qualified tutor who has been teaching classes both online and in person for over 10 years. A warm and friendly welcome awaits for your new jewellery journey!