Level 1 - Beginners
Intensive 3 Week Silver Jewellery Course
Saturday afternoons
Intensive 3 Week Silver Jewellery Course
Saturday afternoons
Class level:
Introductory, suitable for those with no previous experience and a great taster for those taking their first steps into a wonderfully creative field. Ages 16 upwards. You are never too young or too old to learn a new skill.
The aim of this course is to teach you the basics of silver jewellery making. By the end of the course, you will have covered all the basics of traditional metalsmithing. During this time you will learn all the basic techniques - like how to pierce (saw) your metal, different types of soldering techniques, how to texture your metal, using tools and hammers, filing and polishing and also how to stone set a cabochon with a bezel/rub over setting. By the end of the course, you will be able to make chunky chains, rings, bangles, pendants, brooches, earrings, etc. Using hand tools, you will receive a very good grounding in the basics of metalsmithing, which will enable you to continue working on your own in the future.
Please note, we only take 3 students in our Beginners courses, to allow for a good tutor/student ratio.
As this is a small class, we cannot reserve places without payment. Your deposit secures your place.
Introductory, suitable for those with no previous experience and a great taster for those taking their first steps into a wonderfully creative field. Ages 16 upwards. You are never too young or too old to learn a new skill.
The aim of this course is to teach you the basics of silver jewellery making. By the end of the course, you will have covered all the basics of traditional metalsmithing. During this time you will learn all the basic techniques - like how to pierce (saw) your metal, different types of soldering techniques, how to texture your metal, using tools and hammers, filing and polishing and also how to stone set a cabochon with a bezel/rub over setting. By the end of the course, you will be able to make chunky chains, rings, bangles, pendants, brooches, earrings, etc. Using hand tools, you will receive a very good grounding in the basics of metalsmithing, which will enable you to continue working on your own in the future.
Please note, we only take 3 students in our Beginners courses, to allow for a good tutor/student ratio.
As this is a small class, we cannot reserve places without payment. Your deposit secures your place.
3 Week Beginners Silver Jewellery Course
Afternoons: Saturday
Dates: To be advised
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
Price: £150.00
Age: 16+ For students under 18, you will need your parents consent to attend these classes.
Tutor: Tracy Hills and Keith Taylor
Afternoons: Saturday
Dates: To be advised
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
Price: £150.00
Age: 16+ For students under 18, you will need your parents consent to attend these classes.
Tutor: Tracy Hills and Keith Taylor
What to expect in this course: During the first session we will discuss health and safety in the workshop and have a guided tour of the workshop.
Using copper or brass you will learn the basic skills - such as piercing, annealing, soldering, texturing, filing and polishing - needed to make jewellery. Your tutor will discuss the aims and goals of each student and guide you in your chosen designs. If you have no idea of what you'd like to make, we have some simple designs for you to begin working on. Each student can decide whether they want to make pendants, earrings, rings or bangles. Once you feel confident with your skills, you will receive a piece of sterling silver sheet to enable you to make your chosen design in silver using techniques learned during the course. You should be able to finish at least one piece of silver jewellery that you can take home and wear with pride, or give as a gift.
The small unisex class which is held in our Liverpool workshop, is also a great environment to develop your creativity and do something fun with like-minded people. It also offers the opportunity to make lovely original gifts, and might even be the start of a new career.
Each student bench has a complete set of hand tools, a soldering station, a pendant drill and an overhead light with magnifier.
For students under 18, you will need a parent's consent to attend these classes.
We can only accommodate 3 students per class. Therefore early booking is essential.
Using copper or brass you will learn the basic skills - such as piercing, annealing, soldering, texturing, filing and polishing - needed to make jewellery. Your tutor will discuss the aims and goals of each student and guide you in your chosen designs. If you have no idea of what you'd like to make, we have some simple designs for you to begin working on. Each student can decide whether they want to make pendants, earrings, rings or bangles. Once you feel confident with your skills, you will receive a piece of sterling silver sheet to enable you to make your chosen design in silver using techniques learned during the course. You should be able to finish at least one piece of silver jewellery that you can take home and wear with pride, or give as a gift.
The small unisex class which is held in our Liverpool workshop, is also a great environment to develop your creativity and do something fun with like-minded people. It also offers the opportunity to make lovely original gifts, and might even be the start of a new career.
Each student bench has a complete set of hand tools, a soldering station, a pendant drill and an overhead light with magnifier.
For students under 18, you will need a parent's consent to attend these classes.
We can only accommodate 3 students per class. Therefore early booking is essential.
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Some techniques covered in the course:
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Hand Tools used:
Everything that you will need for this course - An allocation of brass, copper and sterling silver and all consumables (flux, solder, saw blades, Emery paper) included in the cost of this course. Each bench has its own complete set of hand tools, soldering station, pendant drill and overhead light. |
What to Bring:
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More information or queries:
Terms and conditions: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/tcs.html
Frequently asked questions: www.metalandflame.co.uk/faq.html
Coronavirus Safety Procedures: www.metalandflame.co.uk/coronavirus-rules-and-procedures.html
Contact: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/contact.html
Terms and conditions: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/tcs.html
Frequently asked questions: www.metalandflame.co.uk/faq.html
Coronavirus Safety Procedures: www.metalandflame.co.uk/coronavirus-rules-and-procedures.html
Contact: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/contact.html
