This beginner silver jewellery making course offers a good foundation in working with silver, introducing students to basic metal working techniques with a gentle learning curve. Our aim is to ensure students feel safe and confident in the workshop and have a good understanding of how to safely use the various pieces of equipment. We do this through a series of projects that change through the year.
Our autumn term starts in September & finishes in December.
Simple pendant completed in one class.
Make a set of three rings all with a different finish.
This projects introduces you to the easiest form of stone setting, a cabochon rub-over.
Our winter term starts in January & finishes in April.
A hammer textured silver bracelet made from individual links.
Silver ring made with d section wire with a round or oval cabochon stone.
A silver hollow form pendant with a surface pattern.
Our spring term starts in April & finishes in July.
A silver pendant with a twist detail and rub over setting for a oval cabochon stone.
Three silver bangles using a mixture of wire sections and different surface finishes.
Silver round section ring with a facetted stone in a tube setting.
Summer School usually runs from late July into August. Projects yet to be set.
On completion of the course students will have a good grasp of basic jewellery making techniques and can be confident enough to set up at home. Students intending to further their learning can enrol on to following term beginner course where they will be able to build on there acquired skills through a series of new projects.
This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience making jewellery is necessary to enrol on this course.
Sundries such as solder and saw blades are included in the course fees. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.
As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £20-£45. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £40-£70.
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;
A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.
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