Description
Come and join me for a relaxing time at this fun jewellery making workshop at my home studio in Southsea. You'll learn how to design and create your own silver jewellery using silver clay techniques with demonstrations and tips throughout. Silver clay is a recycled product so you’ll be creating jewellery in an ethical and sustainable way. You'll develop essential silver clay skills while crafting beautiful keepsakes for yourself or to gift to loved ones. This hands-on activity welcomes participants of all skill levels, requiring no previous jewellery making experience. The silver clay process is structured and accessible – offering the satisfaction of working with precious metal in a form that's easy to shape and design. You will receive lots of individual attention as the class size is limited to five. During the workshop, you'll discover how to roll, texture, mould, shape and refine this versatile material under the guidance of an experienced instructor. You'll witness the magical transformation as you fire your clay pieces to become solid silver jewellery of hallmark quality with a professional finish. The session provides all necessary materials and tools, allowing you to focus entirely on the creative process of designing and crafting your unique piece. By the end of this inspiring workshop, you'll have created your own silver jewellery item – a beautiful accessory that you will be proud to wear yourself or give as a thoughtful gift. It could be a small pendant, earrings or a charm to add to a bracelet.
What's included in the price?
- All equipment is provided. - 7g silver clay - enough to make one or two items depending on size. - A sterling silver chain or pair of ear wires. - Sterling silver jump rings for all pieces. - Class notes sent electronically. - Exclusive student discount voucher (valid from supplier on first 3 purchases of silver clay or paste). - Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Growing up, I spent a lot of time by the sea; our family holidays were always spent on the beautiful beaches of Devon and Cornwall. Living in Portsmouth, the beach was my go-to place for fun, unwinding and thinking things through. Over the years, I developed a habit of collecting things I found washed up on the shore—seashells, stones, sea glass. These little pieces always fascinated me, not just because they were beautiful, but because each one felt like a reminder of time spent in my favourite places. When I discovered silver clay, I decided to use these materials as inspiration to create jewellery. I could make pieces that brought the ocean with me wherever I went, without having to be at the beach all the time. The more I thought about it, the more it made sense. Jewellery can hold meaning, and these natural elements from the sea seemed like the perfect way to create something that would remind people of the coast—whether they lived near it or not. My goal isn’t to make something overly complicated or fancy—it’s about creating something simple and raw, like the beach itself. The ocean is beautiful in its own way, and I wanted to capture that feeling in my jewellery. Living by the sea gives me inspiration to create pieces using natural, organic shapes and textures; most of the pieces I make have a connection to the seaside or to nature, whether it’s the colours, the textures, or the materials. I like the idea that when someone wears a piece of my jewellery, they get a small connection to the coast or to nature, no matter where they are. It's not about nostalgia or romance; it's about appreciating the natural beauty around us and having a small piece of it to carry with us. All of my jewellery is hand-crafted in my little home studio in Southsea, using silver clay (fine silver) which is an eco-friendly way to make silver jewellery but I also love to use gold plate and responsibly sourced gem stones; my packaging is also recycled and eco-friendly. With the constant support of my equally creative husband I have achieved parts one and two of my Silver Clay Diploma and am running some silver clay workshops at my home studio in Southsea - so if you fancy having a go yourself please get in touch, I'd love to share the magic! “The beauty of handmade is in the imperfections.” — Anon
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Easter
- Spooky
- Suitable for beginners
- Father's Day
FAQs
No, I will provide tools and accessories which make designing your piece very easy and I will be on hand with support and encouragement if you need help.
No, the taster classes are suitable for beginners with no previous experience of metal clay or any jewellery making.
Silver clay is reclaimed and recycled from industry - items such as x -rays and electrical components so it is great for the environment and sustainable.
Yes, the clay is made up of fine silver particles mixed together with an organic binder. When the clay is fired the silver particles 'sinter' which means they join together to form hard metal which is 99.9% pure silver of hallmarkable quality.
