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METALSMITHING & JEWELLERY
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Jesmonite Casting
Come and learn to create unique, eco-conscious pieces using Jesmonite– a versatile, environmentally-friendly material – along with other media.
This hands-on workshop will guide you through the casting process,
exploring the endless possibilities of combining textures, colours, and
natural elements to create bespoke pieces. Perfect for beginners and
craft enthusiasts alike, you’ll leave with stunning castings that
reflect your personal style and commitment to sustainability.
You'll have the opportunity to cast jewellery, vessels, decorative wall
hangings, trinket trays and more to take home or give as gifts.
Celebrate creativity while being kind to the planet!
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with
some previous experience.
A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Thursday 17th July 2025 |
Tutor |
Rachel Ellen |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3762 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Copper and Enamel Flowers
Join us for a day making a bouquet to last a lifetime. Using copper shim
(soft, thinner metal), you will have the opportunity to create and
enamel a variety of copper flowers and leaves, using different designs
and techniques.
The flowers can be created from designs provided by the
tutor or from your own design. The stems for the flowers will be made
from copper wire. The completed flowers could be used as ornaments,
given as gifts or worn as accessories - the choice is yours!
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those
looking to practice different enamelling techniques.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Wednesday 17th September 2025 |
Tutor |
Ann Jones |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3817 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Silver Jewellery Necklace and Earring Set
Spend a day creating your own stunning handmade textured sterling silver
necklace and earring set. In this workshop you will use a disc cutter to
create different shaped circles from sterling silver sheet and
experiment with a variety of hammers and hammering techniques to create
beautiful textures to give each circle its own unique character before
assembling into your own ready-to-wear pieces.
At the end of this course you will have a finished necklace and earring
set made from 925 sterling silver that you can cherish for years to come
or give as a gift to someone special.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as more
experienced jewellery makers.
A light lunch, refreshments and all materials to make one earring and
necklace set are included in the workshop fee.
Date |
Sunday 28th September 2025 |
Tutor |
Joanne Massey |
Time |
9.30am - 4.30pm |
Ref |
3845 |
Fees |
£130 |
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Beginner Copper Smithing - Make a Scene
Come and learn some copper-smithing techniques and put
together some 2D shapes to create your very own unique 3D mixed metal
sculpture.
First off you will learn how to texture, stamp and highlight the metal. Next comes the cutting, either using a saw or one of the various shape
cutting tools. After some very basic soldering, letter stamping and
assembling you will leave with a fun and gorgeous sculpture which you
can be proud of. We will be working with copper, brass and small amounts
of silver, mounting the piece on wood.
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and improvers.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Thursday 2nd October 2025 |
Tutor |
Sara Piper Heap |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3755 |
Fees |
£85 |
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Tube Stone Setting
Dip your toes into the world of jewellery-making with this useful and
friendly morning workshop on tube stone setting. Learn how to set a 3mm
round faceted cubic zirconia in to the top of silver tubing that is
soldered on to a silver ring.
This satisfying technique is one of the
faster stone setting methods to master and can be applied to large or
small round gemstones.
The tutor will demonstrate tube setting step-by-step until each student
has a coloured or clear stone that is securely set.
No experience is necessary for this workshop.
All materials are included in the workshop fee.
Date |
Saturday 4th October 2025 |
Tutor |
Melissa Hunt |
Time |
10.00am - 12.30pm |
Ref |
3851 |
Fees |
£65 |
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Silver Clay Leaves
In this morning workshop you will make stunning silver jewellery from a
real leaf. Gather your own leaf from the Westhope garden, or bring in
one that means something to you, to turn into a solid silver replica.
Using the silver clay paste, we will paint layers onto the leaf to build
it up, then fire it to turn it into solid silver. The detail of the
finished leaves are fantastic, a perfect replica.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as people with
silver clay experience.
All materials are included in the workshop fee.
Date |
Tuesday 7th October 2025 |
Tutor |
Lori Ridgway |
Time |
9.30am - 12.30pm |
Ref |
3846 |
Fees |
£65 |
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Silver Clay Calla Lily
During this half day workshop you will make a silver Calla Lily pendant
with a textured leaf. You will use a variety of techniques with your
silver clay including rolling, texturing and shaping on the mould. After
firing you will burnish your work, add your beads to a headpin, and
finally add your chain. Your finished piece would make a lovely personal
gift.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those just looking
to have a lovely afternoon playing with silver clay.
All materials to make one pendant are included in the workshop fee. The
tutor will have a variety of silver chains available to buy on the day
or you could use one of your own.
Date |
Tuesday 7th October 2025 |
Tutor |
Lori Ridgway |
Time |
1.30pm - 4.oopm |
Ref |
3846 |
Fees |
£65 |
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Silver Etruscan Chain Bracelet
Learn the beautiful and ancient technique of Etruscan silver
chain-making and create a simple silver bracelet complete with handmade
or ready-made toggle clasp. Start by learning how to make links with
copper wire to practice your weave and then move on to silver wire to
make your bracelet. Finish by adding your chosen fastening. By the end
of the day you will have a completed silver bracelet to wear yourself or
give as a gift.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those looking to
improve their silversmithing skills.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
Date |
Tuesday 14th October 2025 |
Tutor |
Melissa Hunt |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3823 |
Fees |
£95 |
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Silver Clay Jewellery
Spend a day designing and creating unique silver jewellery.
Choose from a selection of items, maybe a ring, a pendant or a pair of
earrings, creating each piece to your own design and specifications.
Lots of samples will be available for inspiration.
You will learn how to prepare and handle your silver clay, discovering
the versatility of this medium through rolling, texturing and cutting
techniques.
You will be shown how to combine both clay and fireable stones, how to
prepare your pieces for firing and how to professionally finish your
work to a high standard. Your finished pieces could be perfect gifts for
family and friends!
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who
want to spend a day playing with silver clay.
A light lunch, refreshments and all materials to make one piece are
included in the workshop fee. Stones, chains and fittings may be extra,
payable to the tutor on the day.
Date |
Thursday 20th November 2025 |
Tutor |
Lori Ridgway |
Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ref |
3849 |
Fees |
£85 |
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