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Course
Silversmithing for Beginners
Silversmithing for Beginners
Make your own findings
Silversmithing for Beginners
Silversmithing Intermediate
Date
Saturday 10th January 2009
Saturday 24th January 2009
Saturday 7th February 2009
Saturday 28th February 2009
Saturday 14th March 2009
Health and Safety:
For all those attending Silversmithing courses can you please ensure that sturdy footwear is worn and that all long hair is tied back. Can you please bring along a full apron as you may get a little dirty!
The Silver Zebra
Venue: The Studio, Fields Farm, Wimboldsley, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0LZ
Venue proprietor: Deborah Moses
To book a place on a course please contact Deborah on: 01270526014 - 07917522706 or send an email to : thesilverzebra@aol.com or visit www.thesilverzebra.co.uk
The Potters Barn
Venue: Roughwood Lane, Hassall Green, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 4XX, UK.
Open Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 Sun 1-5
Venue proprietor: Andy Pollard
To book a place on a course please contact Andy on :01270 884080 or visit http://www.thepottersbarn.f2s.com/
Make your own findings course
Here you will learn how to make your own ear wires, jump rings, round headed pins, ear studs, bails and tags. Making your own findings can really reduce your costs! This course would suit beginners and those who already make their own jewellery.
During the course you will create several findings to take home, your very own pair of earrings and work on producing a linked bracelet.
Courses run 10am to 5pm.
Course cost £120 including all materials and lunch.
Build a charm bracelet
On this course you will use traditional silversmithing methods to produce a beautiful modern charm bracelet. Using a chain as the base for the bracelet you will design, create and finish a beautiful charms using sterling silver, gemstones and crystals. Whether this is for you or a gift for a loved one you will create a stunning unique piece of jewellery. Be prepared to have some fun!
Courses run 10am to 5pm.
Course cost £135 including all materials and lunch.
Silversmithing Intermediate
This course builds on skills gained in the beginners course or for those with some experience or knowledge, and offers new skills such as soldering, reticulation and granulation. During the course students will produce a ring and a bespoke pendant of their own design.
Courses run 10am to 5pm.
Course cost £120 including all materials and lunch.
Silversmithing for Beginners
This course offers an introduction to the basic techniques of making jewellery using traditional methods. Cutting, forming, planishing, drilling, filing and polishing techniques will all be used to produce several pieces of unique contemporary silver jewellery. Be prepared for some hard work and fun!
During the course you will be making a pair of earrings and a domed pendant using 925 silver in sheet and wire form. Additional pieces of jewellery can be made, time permitting.
Courses run 10am to 5pm.
Course cost £120 including all materials and lunch.
Venue
at the Silver Zebra
at the Silver Zebra
at the Silver Zebra
at the Potters Barn
at the Silver Zebra
To make a booking
Once you have decided that you would like to attend a course could you please contact the correct venue proprietor, via telephone or email. A deposit is required to secure a course booking. Please see below for further information on individual courses. If you require a more specialist course or one tailored to suit your needs please contact via the CONTACT page.