Silver Clay - The Eco Smart Material - Sustainable Craft - 1 Day - One to One
Description
Made from waste silver from the photographic industry, this fantastic smart material allows you to make beautiful pure silver jewellery (999) in an easy and fun way. Not only is it reclaimed in the first place, it is also a no waste process. Tools and equipment can also be used for other crafts and often found from around your home. Set in the idyllic Shropshire Hills, this workshop is inspired by the surrounding beauty. We’ll collect and use seasonal pants to pattern, texture and mould the silver clay. Explore different techniques including rolling and cutting the clay, as well as making and using moulds. You will then learn how to prepare the clay, fire and polish. This lovely process allows you to be creative in an accessible way, so anyone can do it! The full day will enable you to feel confident enough in the process to keep it up when you are at home, having made up to 4 pieces of silver clay in a variety of techniques. This is a great workshop for making pendants and charms. If you would like to make a ring please book onto the ring making workshop as it requires more time and experience. This workshop is a guaranteed one to one session so that I can tailor the workshop to your interests and needs as an individual. You can achieve so much this way. Develop skills to start a new business, take up a new hobby or craft for the joy of it … I can ensure the day progresses the way you want it to. A one-night self-catering stay is available for free with this booking in our onsite retro caravan (subject to availability). Please enquire. All courses, workshops and kits come with free support afterwards. Email me or arrange a video call. I love to see what my students and fellow crafters are up to and really enjoy answering questions or helping if I can. So any booking isn’t just for the day it’s the start of a crafting friendship! I do my very best to keep all my listings up to date with availability. Unfortunately, at busy periods there can be a delay so if there is a specific date you need, please feel free to check before booking to avoid disappointment.
What's included in the price?
All your materials and tools are included as well as endless tea and coffee!
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Where it all began … I first learnt to crochet as a child and spent hours and hours making, sewing, knitting and learning every new technique possible in art, craft and design. After a degree in Graphics and with 16 years experience teaching Textiles, Graphics, Art & Design and Design & Technology I strongly believe in developing my own practice to be the best tutor I can be. I am continually inspired by my students of all ages so it's definitely a 2 way street!
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for all abilities
- Romantic
- Suitable for beginners
- Easter
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Christmas
- Tutor can travel
- Corporate days out & team building
- Evenings
- Father's Day
- Hen dos
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Weekends
- Mother's Day
- Accommodation offered
- Stag dos
- Parking provided
FAQs
All your materials, endless tea and coffee and camping accommodation for 'One to One' bookings (this may also be available for other bookings subject to availability - please enquire).
I only take individual bookings so there will only be the people you choose to book for! This means I can make sure the workshop is exactly what individuals and groups want and everyone gets more out of it.
I normally start at 0930hrs but as I only take individual bookings I can be flexible with timings (subject to availability) to suit you.
No need to bring anything with you for your course or workshop unless you want to bring examples or inspiration ... but there are plenty of both here in the studio (surrounded by the beautiful Shropshire Hills) so you can just bring your lovely self!
There is a cute retro caravan that sleeps 1-2 people available onsite (The Old School Campsite) free of charge for 'one to one' bookings (subject to availability). There are also glamping bell tents in the summer and camping pitches available onsite. If camping isn't for you (!) there are lovely holiday cottages at 'Shelve Holidays' or a luxury cabin at 'Heather and Stone'.