What is a Silversmith?
People often get confused between a jeweller and a silversmith.  As the name implies, a jeweller designs and creates all things jewellery related, but  a silversmith is a metalworker who crafts objects, tableware, cutlery and vessels from silver or other precious metals - E.g vases, containers, bowls, wine coasters candlestick holders and cocktail stirrers.
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Round Box

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Class level: 
Level 2 and above, suitable for those with previous experience of piercing and soldering.
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All ages welcome. You are never too old to learn a new skill.
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Outline: 
The aim of this class is to give you the opportunity to experiment with silversmithing, by making a round container. This can take the form of either a little pill box or a larger trinket container. Depending on how the time goes, you can decorate your container, by adding texture to just the lid or the entire piece. Or you can add a bezel or tube setting , or solder an element to the top of the lid. Another option would be to pierce a design into the lid or the sides. 

For this class you will make the container in copper - however if you'd like to make it in silver, you can either supply your own, or contact Tracy before hand to purchase silver on the day. Cost will be dependant on silver prices at the time.
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This intimate unisex class in our Liverpool workshop, is 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 it might even be the start of a new career. This is suitable for students who are confident in their piercing and soldering skills.

​The course runs for 5 hours, but can on occasion run over to allow students to complete  their project. 
Please bring a packed lunch with you.

​For students between the ages of 16-18 you will need written consent from a parent.


​Techniques covered in each class:​
  • Designing and measuring your piece
  • Piercing 
  • Texturing, Sanding and Polishing

Tools used - all tools provided
  • Piercing saw
  • Soldering torch
  • Mandrills
  • Files
  • Hammers 

Materials provided:
  • Copper or brass (Silver available to purchase. Please contact Tracy)
  • All consumables
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​Refreshments:
  • Bring a packed lunch
  • Unlimited, tea, coffee and biscuits available. 

What to Bring:

This is a workshop environment, so your well being and safety is important to us. To ensure this is a safe - but fun environment for you to learn in; we ask that you please:
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  • Wear comfortable old clothing, or bring an apron. Ear defenders and safety glasses are provided.
  • Long hair to be tied back. 
  • No loose flowing scarves, long sleeves or jewellery to be worn. These can easily get caught up in machinery.
  • Closed flat shoes - no sandals allowed.
  • Spectacles, if needed for close up work.
  • Notebook and pencil. Although we do provide some hand outs, you may want to take your own notes or draw sketches.​
Tutor: Keith Taylor
Price: £110.00 - for copper or brass. 
£160 .00 for sterling silver. If you'd like to bring your own sterling silver, you are welcome to do so, or you can purchase silver from Tracy on the day. 
Date: To be advised. to register your interest in this class, please contact Tracy
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Time: 11.00 - 17:00  (We can run later if you have not completed your piece)
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