Kathryn Arbon Jewellery

This 1:1 day course is ideal for students who have some jewellery making experience already and wish to add another skill to their repertoire. Hard carving wax will be used to carve sculptural shapes into. These wax models will then be sent off to a professional casting company, for it to be cast in silver or gold. On the day, I will teach you how to transfer your design onto the wax and gradually reveal the shape and form of your design by carving and filing the wax away with...

An exploration into the ancient Korean technique of Keum Boo. The application of bonding 23ct gold to the surface of fine silver using heat and pressure. Sample pieces will be produced on the day which can then be used for jewellery. This course is more suitable for students who have jewellery making experience and wish to add another process to their repetoir. His course is taught on a 1:1 basis.

This one day 1:1 workshop is an introduction to the technique of fold-forming. We will work predominantly in copper forging, annealing and folding the metal in different ways to create sculptural organic forms. Initially we will be working on a small scale, and sample pieces can be used for earrings, and pendants. These formats can then be used as a basis for jewellery designs and replicated in silver if it is so wished.

This 1:1 day course will explore different techniques used to apply surface texture and pattern to metal. We will use texturing hammers and the rolling mill to press textures and pattern into the surface of the metal. These samples can then be used to create pieces of jewellery.

This workshop is ideal for students have made some jewellery before. Perhaps you have gathered seaglass on a beach wishing to use it in your designs. I can help you with the design process and teach you how to achieve a professional finish to your settings. Although it would be possible for beginners to attend this course, with more input from me, it would be more suitable for those with prior jewellery making experience.

This is a one day workshop for one person. On the Silver Jewellery taster day you will be able to get a feel what it is like to work with silver. We will use silver sheet and wire to form shapes for pendants, bangles and rings. You will learn about soldering, and using the piercing saw to cut out your designs. By the end of the day, you will have a finished piece of jewellery to wear and enjoy. The cost of materials will be approximately £20 paid to the...

This is a two day jewellery making retreat suitable for one person. However, it may be possible to accommodate two wishing to participate together. Accommodation is located in an old stone cottage situated close to Chesil Beach. Which is a great place to explore at the end of the days jewellery making. The processes and techniques covered will be tailored to your requirements prior to the course to insure you gain the most from your time. You will be able to select one or two processes from content offered on...

This is a course suitable for those who would like to continue and explore silver jewellery making at home. I advise that prospective students should have attended at least one class with a tutor in a workshop environment as a basic familiarity with tools is an advantage. Knowledge and experience of processes like piercing and soldering, is necessary. The course is delivered using an online video platform and more details will be given when registered. I like to offer one free class (an hour) where we can meet and discuss...